Ranging from virtual protest events to QSR gaming consoles, the July 2020 social media trends showcase how brands are leveraging these platforms to send specific messaging.
Notably, sparkling water brand Bubly is launching a virtual Pride Parade on both TikTok and Instagram. The events will rely on the hashtag #UnstoppablePride and will release a compiled video of all compelling submissions to create "longest virtual Parade ever."
Another intriguing example of the July 2020 social media trends was by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) who recently planned a digital black lives matter protest for anti-racist campaigners to attend during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual protest took place on Sunday, June 7th, 2020, and featured prominent speakers including playwright Hannah Lavery, Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf, and Sheku Bayoh's sister Kadie Johnson, among others.
Top 30 Social Media Trends in July
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Virtual Protest Events
Anti-Racist Campaigners Launched a Digital Black Lives Matter Protest
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Boundary-Pushing Party Activations
A Chat with Diederik Vos, Global Brand Director for Desperados
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Localized Social Media Advertisements
AB InBev is Working with Tiger Pistol a Social Ad Platform
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Digital Pride Celebrations
TikTok's #MyPride Celebrations Recognize 25 TikTok Trailblazers
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Social Media Commerce Platforms
Instagram Made New Commerce Eligibility Requirements for Creators
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Gen Z Mattress Campaigns
Simmons is Targeting TikTok's Young Audience with #Snoozzzapalooza
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Gamified Bus Stop Billboards
Malibu's A Bit of Sunshine Ads Integrate an AR Snapchat Game
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Virtual Pride Events
Bubly is Launching a Virtual Pride Parade on Both TikTok and Instagram
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Virtual Keynote Presentations
The Snap Partner Summit 2020 Introduced New Tools in a Dynamic Way
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Branded Skin Positivity Campaigns
Dermalogica Partners with New Brand Ambassador Dixie D’Amelio
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In-Game Movie Nights
Fortnite & Warner Bros are Hosting a Unique Movie Screening Event
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QSR Gaming Consoles
The KFC Console Was Revealed Through a Video on the Company Twitter Account
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Facebook Messenger Food Ordering
Chipotle Mexican Grill Launches an Ordering System on Messenger
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Art-Making Condiment Campaigns
#MakingArtWithHeinz Engages Burger Lovers as They Shelter at Home
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Social Media Page Takeovers
The #SHARETHEMICNOW Campaign Amplifies the Voices of Black Women
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Collaborative Content Platforms
YouTube BrandConnect Helps to Match Creators and Brands
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Interactive Secondary Display Apps
Facebook Launches the Venue App to Run Along Side Live Events
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Boomer-Centric Virtual Health Platforms
Project Three Six Twelve Offers Plans for Women Over 40
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Dance-Based Superstore Campaigns
Walmart Leverages TikTok to Reach Millennial Parents
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Social Media Checkout Launches
Sephora Products are Now Available Through Instagram Checkout
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Fictitious Football Merchandising Deals
Dan Kats' Virtual 'Coach Duggs' Now Has a Merch Line
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Parent-Targeted Sports Content
Spikeball Creates Parent-Inspired Content on TikTok
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Musical Hologram Gigs
Yungblud Created a Captivating Live Entertainment Experience
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Video Chat Crashing Donkeys
Peace N Peas Farm Will Rent a Donkey to Crash Boring Zoom Meetings
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Social Media Voting Initiatives
Facebook Created a Voting Information Center for the 2020 Election
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In-Chat Third-Party Apps
Snapchat Minis Exist Within Chat as Lightweight, Third-Party Apps
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Social Media Video Ads
Instagram is Putting Adds on IGTV Content in a Move Toward Monetization
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Social Media Audio Posts
Twitter is Testing Audio Tweets for a Select Group of Apple iOS Users
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Social Media Scheduling Tools
Twitter Now Gives Users the Ability to Schedule Tweets Ahead of Time
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Content-Labeled Social Media Platforms
Facebook Will Now Label Government-Owned News Sources
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Social Media Detection Challenges
Facebook Announced Winners of the Deepfake Detection Challenge
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Player-Celebrating Game Campaigns
UNO's #unowhoyouare Celebrates Four Unique Types of Players
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Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Surf-Inspired Pride Collections
Vans x Queer Surf Celebrate Surf Culture and Inclusivity
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Group-Centric Social Media Platforms
Chatter Social Has Unveiled Its Version 2 Platform
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Millennial Pink-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Features Practical Spring Pieces in Signature Pink Hues
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
Thorne Launched Its 'Just Add Water' Activation in NYC
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Provocative Tequila Campaigns
PATRÓN's ‘Censored Truth’ Sheds Light on Transparency
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Social Media-Inspired Vodka Drinks
VK Squashka Responds to the Popularity of Tiktok Recipes
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
Smirnoff Partners with Aleali May for We Do Game Days
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
VTuber-Centric Tech Collaborations
hololive and RHINOSHIELD Unveil Summer-Inspired VTuber Products
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Expressive Hair Campaigns
Wavytalk's Main Character Hair Campaign Makes Everyday Styles Memorable
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Activism-Promoting Sweatshirt Collabs
Tinder, Willy Chavarria and the HRC Release a Sweatshirt
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
In-Game Pride Month Events
Riot Games is Hosting Pride Month Events in League of Legends
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Emoji-Centric Campaigns
Hubba Bubba's New Campaign Offers a Petition for a Bubble Gum Emoji
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Limited-Edition Summertime Sodas
J2O Dragonberry Soda Responds to Millennial and Gen Z Habits
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Festival-Themed Cocktail Promotions
Kylie Jenner's Sprinter Vodka Soda Arrives at Coachella
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
brand-focused social media shopping
TikTok Shop & Free Soul Launch the First 2026 Super Brand Day
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Cheeky Swimmer Spirit Campaigns
Tom Daley and Malibu Reunited to Showcase Heat-Reactive Swimwear
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
Cocktail-Celebrating Liqueur Campaigns
This St-Germain Campaign Stars Sophie Turner
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns
The Hacksmith and Mentos Launch a Fizz-Powered Innovation
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events
Ilegal Mezcal and wayOUT Launch the celebratingYOU Campaign
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Gaming-Inspired Apparel
Uniqlo Celebrates Honor of Kings’ 10th Anniversary with Graphic Tee Drop
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Olympian-Backed Livestream Events
Walmart Hosted Her Day Made Easy With Laurie Hernandez and P&G
Flavored Sparkling Water Launches
Blueberry Pomegranate Bubly Arrives in Canada for the Big Game
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Vodka LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
Absolut x Paris Hilton Celebrate Pride at the OUTLOUD Music Festival
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Brand Motif-Centric Fashion Lines
Anti Social Social Club Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Thrill-Seeking Jet Ski Performances
Monster Energy Amplifies St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Interactive Music Awards Livestreams
The Skip Orange Carpet is Happening Ahead of the JUNOS
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Prideful Toronto Pop-Ups
Ink The Rainbow is a New Skittles Pop-Up Operating at Toronto Pride
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Celebrative BIPOC Campaigns
Toyota Launches its 'You Can't Stop My Drive' Campaign
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Colorful Sampling Windows
7UP's Pink Refresh Window Brings a Splash of Color to UK Cities
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Social-First Hosting Campaigns
Out Host with Hisense Responds to the Rise of Home Viewing Parties
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Social Media Growth Tools
PulseUp.top Simplifies Social Media Management & Business Opportunities
Transformational Fashion Campaigns
PARCO Summer 2026 Campaign Explores Identity Through Movement
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Sports-Focused Diversity Initiatives
FC Barcelona Celebrates European Diversity Month
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Co-Branded Digital Summer Events
Crayola Partners with Paddington™ and STUDIOCANAL
Paired-Down Social Media Platforms
Month Friend Boasts a New Experience in the Hyper-Digital World
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Content Acceleration Apps
Bupple 2.0 Speeds Up Social Media Creation With Instant Draft Generation
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms