These June 2020 multimedia innovations range from curated cinema platforms to branded taco livestreams like Mccormick and Drew Barrymore's recent Taco Tuesday stream that was hosted for charity.
With consumers continuing to social distance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, brands and social media platforms are re-prioritizing engaging virtual experiences and are taking video chat platforms to new heights with improved personalization features.
Some examples to note include USAA's recent AR Snapchat Lens that was launched in celebration of US veterans and in time for the recent Memorial Day holiday. Additional standouts include livestreaming gift cards by interactive gaming platform Twitch -- "currently available in the United States with either $25, $50, $100, or $200" -- and the conceptual 'CDend' CD player by 250 Design that marries nostalgia with contemporary materials and details.
Top 65 Multimedia Trends in June
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Shelf-Equipped Rollable TVs
The Conceptual 'Rollean TV' Hides the Screen When Not in Use
64
Spinning Slow-Motion Video Devices
The 'SelfieSpin360' Creates Amazing Videos with Ease
63
Carved Stone Headphone Protectors
The Portrait Stone AirPods Pro Case Calls Easter Island to Mind
62
Livestream Virtual Reality Tours
HOMGROUP Provides Accessible Home-Viewing Options During COVID-19
61
Mixed-Reality Workspace Concepts
Facebook's AR/VR Demo Goes Beyond the Limits of Physical Screens
60
Elegant Futuristic CD Players
The Conceptual 'CDend' CD Player by 250 Design is Minimalist
59
Topographic Illuminating Speakers
The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Speaker Offers 360-Degree Audio
58
Galaxy-Inspired Speaker Units
The Conceptual 'Black Hole Speaker' by Arvin Maleki is Ethereal
57
Flavor-Synthesizing Devices
Homei Miyashita Uses Electrically Charged Gel in Flavor Device
56
AR-Powered Jewelry Try Ons
Kendra Scott Created a Mobile AR Tool to Try on Different Jewelry
55
Augmented Reality Communication Platforms
Frontdoor's Streem Seamlessly Enables Remote Service
54
Backyard 4K QLED TVs
Samsung's the Terrace Outdoor Smart TV is Water and Dust-Resistant
53
Enveloping 3D Audio Soundbars
The Sony HT-ST5000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar is Powerful Yet Slim
52
Video Conference Clones
Coors Light's Clone Machine Creates a Stand-In for Video Conference Chats
51
Noise-Cancelling Conference Headsets
The Logitech Zone Wired Headset is Microsoft Teams-Certified
50
Social Media Wellness Features
Instagram Guides is a New Feature Offering Curated Wellness Advice
49
Creative Polyrhythmic Analog Synthesizers
Moog Music Releases the Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Synth
48
80s-Inspired Bluetooth Boomboxes
The RepliTronics M90 Mini Boombox is Retro with Modern Functions
47
Restaurant-Sponsored Virtual Proms
Chipotle is Hosting a Virtual Prom After-Party on Instagram
46
Experiential 3D Holograph Displays
Avalon Holographics Was Invited to 48Hrs in the Valley
45
Livestreaming Gift Cards
Twitch Now Offers Virtual Gift Cards That Can Be Redeemed on the Platform
44
Custom Noise Control Headphones
The Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Have an Over-Ear Design
43
Social Media Analytics Dashboards
Conviva Launched a TikTok Analytics Tool for Advertisers
42
Golf-Friendly Wireless Speakers
The Bushnell Wingman GPS Speaker Offers 10 Hours of Use Per Charge
41
Immersive Imagery Smart Televisions
The realme Smart Android TV Has a Crisp LED Display
40
Virtual Brunch Competitions
Whistle Out is Looking to Hire Someone to Host Virtual Brunches
39
Inaugural AR Cosmetic Lenses
L'Oréal Created the First Ever Ar Lenses for the Snap Desktop App
38
AI-Music Video Editing
The Trash App Can Now Edit Different Types of Videos with a New Feature
37
Branded Dinner Party Streams
Chili's and DoorDash are live streaming a YouTube Dinner Party
36
AR-Integrated Mobile Search Engines
Google Created Ar Lessons Users Conducting Mobile Searches
35
Beverage-Branded Music Platforms
Coke Launches a New Music Streaming Platform Named the BeApp
34
HD Audio Entertainment Projectors
The Yamaha YSP-5600 Digital Sound Projector Has 46 Speakers
33
Professional Video Chat Platforms
Facebook Launched Workplace Rooms to Host Professional Meetings
32
Digital Dance Party Games
Distance Disco Supports Connection Through Music & Dancing
31
Curated Cinema Streaming Services
Alamo On Demand Offers Curated Rentals for Cinephiles
30
Multi-Angle Audio Soundbars
The Sony HT-G700 Dolby Atmos Soundbar Immerses Users in Content
29
Social Media Deal Sharing
TikTok Launched the Small Gestures Feature with Shareable Branded Deals
28
AR Sneaker-Finding Campaigns
Nike Launched an AR Mobile Campaign for Sneaker Enthusiasts in Brazil
27
Responsive eSports PC Monitors
The ViewSonic Elite XG270 Offers Immersive Graphics and More
26
Customizable VR Training Systems
Doghead Simulations Has Three VR Training Options Available
25
Subwoofer-Equipped Smart Soundbars
The Yamaha YAS-109 Has 120W of Output, Dual Subwoofers and More
24
Instantaneous Connectivity Earbuds
The realme Buds Air Neo Feature Google Fast Pair
23
Immersive Home Theater Soundbars
The Sonos Arc Premium Smart Soundbar Has a 45-Inch Design
22
Commission-Eliminated Music Platforms
Bandcamp Removed Commission Fees to Support Artists
21
Video-Integrated Podcast Platforms
Spotify is Now Testing Video Podcasts on the Platform
20
Soccer Platform Market Expansions
The Dugout Soccer Platform is Coming to the US and Canada
19
Specialized Noise Isolation Headphones
The Dali IO-6 Immersive Noise Canceling Headphones are Chic
18
Shared Queue Playlists
Spotify's Group Sessions Connects Premium Users in Real-Time
17
Activity-Focused Social Platforms
The Pinterest Platform Has New Features to Help Project Planning
16
Global Reading-Assistance Apps
Google Released Its Read Along App to 180 Different Countries
15
Veteran-Themed Multimedia AR Lenses
USAA Created an AR Snapchat Lens the Memorial Day Holiday
14
Summer-Ready Wireless Earphones
Apple's Powerbeats Pro Earphones Now Come in 4 Summer-Ready Hues
13
Family-Focused Group Video Calls
Google Duo Added a New 'Family Mode' Along with Fun Features
12
Merchant-Focused App Collaborations
The New Shopify App Allows People to Sell Items on Pinterest
11
Pronunciation Translation Features
Google Lens Can Help Users Pronounce Translated Words
10
Mobile-Integrated Debit Cards
Samsung Pay Will Be Expanded with a Debit Card in the Summer
9
Branded Taco Livestreams
Mccormick and Drew Barrymore Hosted a A Taco Tuesday Stream for Charity
8
Burrito App Customization Features
The Chipotle App Has a New Complete Customization Feature
7
Music App Transition Tools
YouTube Music Can Move Content from Google Play Music with a New Tool
6
Lugelo Free Online Journal
Everyone has a Story to Tell. Tell Yours on Lugelo
5
Accessible Navigation Apps
Google Maps Can Now Highlight Accessible Locations with a New Feature
4
Portable Analog Step Sequencers
Make Noise's 0-CTRL is a Fully Analog Step Sequencer
3
Privacy-Centric Video Calls
The Brave Browser Has Private Video Calls with No Participant Limits
2
Mobile Streaming Service Previews
Quibi is Now Previewing Content on the YouTube Platform
1
TV-Compatible Mobile Content Platforms
The Quibi App Will Have AirPlay Compatibility for Streaming
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Conference Call AR Lenses
Microsoft Team Integrates Snapchat AR Lenses to its Video Chat Feature
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
CGI Influencer Campaigns
Pacsun Launches New Social Content with Virtual Influencer, Lil Miquela
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Coded Snack Campaigns
Takis is Launching at Aldi in the UK with Drop Codes
Interactive Kiosk Content
Red Dot Digital Media Debuts Outdoor Kiosks to Enhance Guest Experience
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Triangle-Hunting AR Lenses
Doritos' Triangle Tracker Lets Snapchat Users Unlock Rewards & More
QSR-Branded Slides
The Taco Bell x Crocs Collection is Exactly What You Need for Summer
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
AR Bracelet Billboards
This Tiffany Lock Bracelet Billboard Virtually Unboxes Itself
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Phygital Fashion Campaign
Pacsun's PacVerse Campaign Shows a Real Life Cast Entering the Metaverse
Hair Brand-Backed AR Lens
TRESemmé and Snapchat Collaborate to Create an AR Lens
Virtual Influencer Collabs
Pacsun and Miquela are Partnering on Seasonal Social Content
Luxury Bag Digital Campaigns
LUAR Launches a New Campaign that Spotlights the Ana Bag Design
AI-Powered Video Chats
Fireworks Enhances Shoppable Live Video Commerce with Generative AI
Gaming Taquito Collaborations
Delimex Taquitos launched a New 'Feeding Gamers' Two-Day Initiative
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Smart TV Live-Streaming Apps
Google Released 'Mosaic Mode' for YouTube TV Viewers
Social Media Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Ask the Universe' Campaign Engages Gen Z on TikTok
Virtual Coin Drop Games
Taco Bell Coin Drop is Being Revived Digitally via the Brand's Mobile App
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Short-Form Video Platforms
YouTube is Updating its 'Shorts' Service with New Monetization Options
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Live Broadcast NFTs
eShot Labs Launches Unique Tool That Turns Real-Time Video into NFTs
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Revolutionary Video Creation Apps
Zoomerang Allows Creators to Monetize Their Creativity
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Fast-Food Metaverse Ceremonies
Taco Bell is Hosting a Wedding in the Metaverse with Taco Bell Swag
Taco Discovery Boxes
Taco Bell is Sharing a Craveable Offer Exclusively on Taco Tuesdays
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Revolutionary Social Media Platforms
BrandArmy Monetizes Content and Boost Influencer Incomes
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Tech Sports Advertising Networks
Apple and MLS Join Forces to Launch an Advertising Network
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Social Content Creator Platforms
The 'Marble' Social Media Manager Platform Offers Insights
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
3D VR Video Calls
Canon's Kokomo Platform Allows Uses to Chat Face-to-Face in the Metaverse
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences
Corto Lures Consumers in with a Virtual Tasting Experience
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Horizontal Video Applications
TikTok is Testing a Landscape Full-Screen Video Mode for Creators
Music-Driven Snack Campaigns
The Harvest Snaps 'Snap Sounds' TikTok Experience is Interactive
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Restaurant-Themed Esports Tournaments
DoorDash and Twitch Announce a Restaurant-Themed Tournament
Digital Taco Subscriptions
Taco Bell is Introducing the Return of Its Taco Subscription Program
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Restaurant-Style At-Home Tacos
Taco Bell Launches the New Craving Kits for At-Home Taco Night
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Multi-Service Streaming Apps
YouTube Adds New Streaming Services Onto the Platform’s Application
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Cross-Social Media Integrations
Discord Launched a New Subscription and Features with YouTube
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Sustainable Media Initatives
BlueTriton and Teads Launch a New Digital Sustainability Initiative
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Sporty Digital Apparel
Roots & Stadium Live Launched a Digital Experience for Gen Z
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Live TV Streaming Campaigns
Quinta Brunson Stars in Hulu + Live TV's New Campaign
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Inspiring Heritage Campaigns
Comcast's 'Be the Next Story Told' Spot Celebrates Hispanic History
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
All-in-One Telecom Streaming Services
Verizon +Play Offers Access to Over 20 Services
Open-Source Live-Stream Websites
Twitch Competitor Glimesh Launches its Official Mobile App
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Live Streaming Blog Features
Tumblr Recruits Livebox for its New Live Streaming Feature
Healthy Mexican QSR Bowls
Chipotle Debuts a Line of Lifestyle Bowls for Health-Conscious Consumers
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Livestream-Enabled Food Vouchers
Twitch Teams Up with Capcom for the Launch of Street Fighter 6
Multinational Streaming Service Expansions
Pinterest Officially Brought its TV Service to Canada
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Social App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping
Trailer-Making Life Apps
Moments Helps Users Live in the Moment and Relive the Event the Next Day
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More