The top July 2024 social media trends highlight emerging apps and consumer engagement through niche interests.
From Peatch to Seen, new social media apps are launching to fill a void by offering unique experiences and interactions that are not typically provided by major platforms.
On TikTok, brands are leveraging the diverse communities on the platform by tailoring their marketing strategies to different segments. While some brands are releasing book-themed hot sauce sets for BookTok, short-form dating shows and menus influenced by viral recipes, others are hosting challenges, live events and in-person gatherings. This summer, Coffee mate issued the Iced Coffee DARE, inviting TikTok users to go outside and shout their love for the brand’s newest offerings.
Top 40 Social Media Trends in July
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Ketchup Chocolate Bars
Ketchup & KitKat Pairings on TikTok Inspired the KitKat'Chup Bar
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AI-Powered Content Creation Platforms
Niloom.ai's Platform for Creating AR/VR Content Uses AI
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Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
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Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
36
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
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Short-Form Dating Shows
Caribou Coffee's Dream Date: A Sip at Love is Six Episodes on TikTok
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Plant-Based Breakfast Menus
Alpro and a Michelin-Trained Chef Collaborated on Inspiring Eats
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Clothing Care Hotlines
Persil Launched a 24-Hour Wardrobe Refresh Hotline on TikTok Live
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AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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Mutating YouTuber Toys
Moose Toys Collaborated with MrBeast on MrBeast Lab Figures
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Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
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Phygital Gen Z Fashion
Walmart is Relaunching the No Boundaries Brand on Roblox
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Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
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Iced Coffee Challenges
Coffee mate's Iced Coffee DARE Has Fans Loudly Declare Their Love
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Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
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Pet Brand Influencer Campaigns
Cult Food Science & Further Foods Boost Visibility of Noochies!
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Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
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Book-Themed Hot Sauce Sets
BookTok Inspired Walmart's Limited-Edition Hot Sauce Set
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Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
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Inluencer-Backed Lip Products
U Beauty and Tinx Launch the Plasma Lip Compound Tinted in Rom Com
20
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
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Sunset View-Inspired Campaigns
Corona Canada Has Launched Its First National 'Sunset Spots' Guide
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Kid-Safe Streaming Services
Gabb Music+ Provides Kids-Safe Music Streaming Services
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Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
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Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
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$100K Summer Swimming Jobs
Online Marketplace Swimply is Hiring a Chief Pools Officer
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Summer Beverage Contests
Hiland Dairy Has Launched the Summer Sips and Snacks Sweepstake
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Burrito Celebrity Card Applications
Chipotle Extends Its Celebrity Card to Fans on Linkedin
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Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
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Calming Room Service Mocktails
Royal Sonesta Offers a Virally Inspired Mocktail for Sleep
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Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
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Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
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Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
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Real-Time Night Life Maps
Bardar Provides Real-Time Information on Venues and Nightlife in Sydney
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Spontaneous Chat Room Meetups
RandCall Offers 1V1 Calls with Other Young People
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Cheeky Father's Day Promotions
Panera Celebrated Father's Day by Accepting Dad Jokes as Payment
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Unskippable Instagram Ad Updates
Instagram Tests Ads That Can't Be Skipped
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Video Playlist Randomizers
The YouTube Playlist Randomizer Keeps Things Fresh Online
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Emoji-Inspired Customizable Web Browsers
Opera Allows You to Customize Browser Tabs with Emojis
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Digital Parenthood Platforms
Aura Has Launched the Digital Parenthood Community
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Summery Prepackaged Coffee Beverages
This New Starbucks Chilled Range is Limited-Edition
Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
Netflix Discover Your Future Reveals New Streaming Potentials
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Icy Creamy Beverages
Tim Hortons' Frozen Quenchers Put a Twist on Fan-Favorite Flavors
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Reality-Style Dating App Series
Tinder's Double Date Island Spotlights Creator Friends in Ibiza
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Seasonal Beverage Lineup Releases
Second Cup’s New Menu Offers Canadians Eight New Drinks
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Celebrity Coffee Brand Campaigns
Nespresso Launched Its Vertuo World Campaign With Dua Lipa
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Gen-Z-Forward Coffee Apparel
An Urban Outfitters x Dunkin’ Capsule Unveiled for Fall
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Coffee-Inspired Alarms
Dunkin’ x Hatch Created a Unique, Multisensory Wake-Up Experience
Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps
Flipboard Surf Aggregates Social Media, And More For Browsing
Customizable Cafe Drink Menus
The Official Starbucks Secret Menu is Available on the Brand's App
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns
Tinder Launches a YouTube Reality Show to Appeal to Gen Z
Masculine Matcha Cafe Promotions
Dunkin' is Offering Free Matcha Drinks to Dunkin' Rewards Members
Sparkling Social Beverages
Mingle Mocktails is Leveraging April Fool’s to Launch Pomegranate Spark
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Expansive Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter’s Coffee’s Summer Menu Has Sweet and Indulgent Options
In-Person Connection Apps
Court is an Empowering New Social App Without Messaging or Swiping
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
AI-Powered Creator Platforms
TikTok Shuts Down its Creator Marketplace for the All-New TikTok One
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
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
Tiki-Inspired Cocktail Pop-Ups
Omni Hotels & Resorts' Tiki Social Shares Curated Summery Cocktails
Social Experiment Cafes
International Delight Set Up the Simply Coffee Café to Capture Reactions
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Social Media-Inspired Waters
6 7 Water is Exclusively Available on Gopuff
College-Focused Social Platforms
TikTok's Campus Verification Feature Mirrors Early Facebook
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Dating App Running Clubs
The Tinder Solemates Challenge Sparks Connections in the Strava Community
Conversation Insight Analytics
Messages Wrapped Turns Texts to Shareable Year-In-Review Summaries
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Social Media Meditation Features
The TikTok Meditation Feature Helps Users Take a Break
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Music-Forward Dating App Events
New Dating App Cerca Brings Friends-First Energy to IRL Mixers
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Intent-Based Dating Features
Hinge introduces tools that help users signal readiness to meet
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Local Social Media Feeds
TikTok’s Local Feed Uses Precise Location Opt-In, Excludes Minors
Restaurant-Focused Beverage Campaigns
Surfside Introduces Its Promotional Surf N' Turf Campaign
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
IRL Dating App Events
Tinder Events Helps Daters Connect in Low-Pressure, In-Person Groups
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Highly Anticipated Coffee Pop-Ups
NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler Presents the BIGFACE Coffee Pop-Up
Celebratory Cold Foam Events
Scooter's Coffee Established the National Cold Foam Day
Communal Social Video Features
Instagram Blend Create Communal Reel Playlists with Friends
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Indulgent Coffee Drinks
The Arctic Frappe Brings Bold New Flavors to Chilled Coffee
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Interactive Beverage-Focused Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee's Epic Drink Duel Engages Consumers
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Cafe-Inspired Skincare Events
Sweet July Skin Hosted a Unique Party for its Coffee Fix Night Cap
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
Real-Time Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Free Frozen Coffee Campaigns
Café Tango Tuesday Offers a Free Drink in One of Four Flavors
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Sweet Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee Summer Menu is Packed with Flavorful Options
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Food Sharing Platforms
TotallyChefs Connects Users to Share and Discover Recipes Globally
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
Cold Foam-Topped Cafe Refreshments
These New PJ’s Coffee Menu Items Embrace Springtime
Collaborative Digital Cooking Series
Pinterest x Taste of Home Partner for a Video Series
Fan Voting Cafe Drinks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Barista Creations are Here for Summer
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Refined Summer-Only Cafe Drinks
Black Rock Coffee Bar Sweet Summer Drinks Come in Three Options
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Ai-Supported Smart Dating Tools
Facebook Dating Adds an AI Assistant for Swipe Fatigue
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
Social Media-Inspired Hookup Apps
Grindr Right Now Connects Users on a Real-Time Basis
Coffee-Focused Education Programs
Klatch Coffee Unveils Its Summer 2025 Educational Programming
Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees
These Dunkin' Drinks Capture Cool Refreshment of Frozen Treats
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
Food-Focused Social Platforms
Flavorist Expands Flavorist Food App Access to the General Public
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Conversational Streaming Apps
Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App for Easier Content Discovery
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Quintessential American Beverages
Milo’s Tea Company Highlights the Popularity of Iced Tea
Recipe Conversion Tools
CookTok Turns TikTok Cooking Clips Into Clear, Step-By-Step Recipes
Single Cook Connections
Knorr's #ServingSingles Empowers People to Spotlight Foodie Friends
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Real-Time Video Matching
Call Me Maybe Connects Singles Through Fast, Fun 15-Minute Video Chats
Paired-Down Social Media Platforms
Month Friend Boasts a New Experience in the Hyper-Digital World
Event Tracking Apps
ComingUp Helps Users Track Milestones And Share Life Events Easily
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
User-Generated Review Features
TikTok Integrates the New TikTok Shop Review Network
Engagement Timing Insights
DontPostYet Uses Live Analytics To Optimize Social Media Posting Times
Double Dating App Features
Tinder Double Date Helps to Take the Pressure Out of Meeting New People
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Data-Comparing Social Apps
The Mutually App Matches Users Based on Their Digital Footprint
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms