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
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
4/20 Marketing Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop Limited Offer
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
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
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
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
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
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
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Social Media-Inspired Vodka Drinks
VK Squashka Responds to the Popularity of Tiktok Recipes
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
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 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
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
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
Citrusy Soda Cocktail Packs
Absolut Vodka & SPRITE is Launching in a Flavor-Forward Multipack
Cheeky Swimmer Spirit Campaigns
Tom Daley and Malibu Reunited to Showcase Heat-Reactive Swimwear
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Streetwear Collector Events
VANDYTHEPINK Pop-Up Offers Exclusive Apparel and Trading Cards
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Tournament-Inspired Waterfront Takeovers
Tequila Don Julio 1942 Unveiled the 'Port of Champions'
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
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
Celebratory Sparkling Beverages
Welch’s Launches Patriotic Limited-Edition Summer Drinks
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
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
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
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
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
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
Clean-Label Hydration Campaigns
The Wonder of Water Campaign from Aqua Libra is Health-Focused
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
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
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Vodka LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
Absolut x Paris Hilton Celebrate Pride at the OUTLOUD Music Festival
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
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
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
Transformational Fashion Campaigns
PARCO Summer 2026 Campaign Explores Identity Through Movement
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
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
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Regional Premium Vodka Campaigns
Tito's Launches Its Real Good Vodka Campaign in UK
Branded Motosport-Inspired Initiatives
Monster Energy Takes Over Miami for the Miami Grand Prix
Social-First Hosting Campaigns
Out Host with Hisense Responds to the Rise of Home Viewing Parties
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
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
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
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
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Colorful Sampling Windows
7UP's Pink Refresh Window Brings a Splash of Color to UK Cities
Boldly Inclusive Hair Campaigns
Splat Hair Color Announces That Every Shade Tells a Story
Ad-Free Social Subscriptions
TikTok Introduced a Paid Ad-Free Experience for UK Users
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Brand Motif-Centric Fashion Lines
Anti Social Social Club Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Fan Culture Activations
StubHub Launched Its World Cup Cuts a Multi-City Barbershop Campaign
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Social Media Growth Tools
PulseUp.top Simplifies Social Media Management & Business Opportunities
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Real-Time Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Verified Campus Community Features
TikTok Launches Its Campus Hub With Group Chats
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
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
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Digital Opinion Platforms
sunnypeaceisland.com Collects Public Feedback on TikTok Policy Issues
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms