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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Book-Themed Hot Sauce Sets
BookTok Inspired Walmart's Limited-Edition Hot Sauce Set
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Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
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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
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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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Collaborative Social Networks
Peatch Makes it Easier for People to Connect and Work Together
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Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
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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
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
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
Summer-Ready QSR Menus
Tim Hortons U.S. Debuts New Cold Drinks and Soccer-Themed Merch
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Pink-Hued Cafe Drinks
Dunkin' and Barbie Teamed Up for a New Summer Menu
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Americana Cafe Refreshment Menus
The Dunkin' Fourth of July Menu Marks America's 250th
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
Mobile-First Microdramas
TikTok and Hoorae Media Launched the Screen Time Series
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
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
Individuality-Themed Coffee Campaigns
The Starbucks WHATEVER YOUR THING, we're in Campaign is Bold
Dating Advice Video Series
Bumble Beeline Fields Questions from Gen Z and Millennials
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
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
IRL Dating App Events
Tinder Events Helps Daters Connect in Low-Pressure, In-Person Groups
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
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
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
In-Person Connection Apps
Court is an Empowering New Social App Without Messaging or Swiping
Intent-Based Dating Features
Hinge introduces tools that help users signal readiness to meet
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Cafe-Inspired Eyewear
MUSE Turns Matcha and Coffee Culture into Wearable Frames
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
brand-focused social media shopping
TikTok Shop & Free Soul Launch the First 2026 Super Brand Day
Fan Participation Campaigns
The Fan Edit by Smirnoff Ice Taps into Love Island USA's Interactivity
Energizing Summertime Cafe Menus
Peet's Coffee Summer Menu Debuts the New Sparkling Energy Drinks
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
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
Swipe-Eliminating Dating App Updates
The Bumble Interface Getting Rid of the Swiping Experience
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
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
Conversation Insight Analytics
Messages Wrapped Turns Texts to Shareable Year-In-Review Summaries
Dirty Soda-Inspired Lemonades
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Puts a Tropical Twist on Summer Sips
Matchmaker Dating App Features
Bumble BeePitched Lets Friends and Family Members Pitch a User
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
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
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Local Social Media Feeds
TikTok’s Local Feed Uses Precise Location Opt-In, Excludes Minors
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Singles Jewelry Collections
Tinder x Ian Charms' Collab Dropped for Uncuffing Season
Highly Anticipated Coffee Pop-Ups
NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler Presents the BIGFACE Coffee Pop-Up
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
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
Sweet Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee Summer Menu is Packed with Flavorful Options
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
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
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
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
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Reality TV Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee Love Island Menu Celebrates the Latest Season
Food Sharing Platforms
TotallyChefs Connects Users to Share and Discover Recipes Globally
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Cold Foam-Topped Cafe Refreshments
These New PJ’s Coffee Menu Items Embrace Springtime
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
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
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
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
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
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
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
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
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Conversational Streaming Apps
Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App for Easier Content Discovery
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Real-Time Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
Quintessential American Beverages
Milo’s Tea Company Highlights the Popularity of Iced Tea
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
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
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
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
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
User-Generated Review Features
TikTok Integrates the New TikTok Shop Review Network
Women-Led Camping Communities
Girl Camper Connects Women Through Outdoor Events and Camping Events
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
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
Social-First Dating Series
Tinder Double Date Island Premieres Exclusively on TikTok
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Data-Comparing Social Apps
The Mutually App Matches Users Based on Their Digital Footprint