From personalized birthday greetings to female friendship platforms, the March 2016 social media trends reveal a change in both online and real-life interactions.
In recent years, many social media platforms have made significant efforts to make their services more personal. Facebook has made great strides in their area with the release of personalized birthday videos that go beyond basic messages and emotion-signaling icons that give users more ways to respond to online content. Snapchat has also made efforts to personalizing its services by opening up its geofilter submission page and allowing anyone to create a custom Snapchat filter.
Not only are social media platforms adjusting the ways consumers interact online, but they are also influencing real-life interactions. Indeed, the lines between online and offline interactions are becoming increasingly blurred thanks to apps such as Nine, which help Instagram users connect with like-minded individuals. The March 2016 social media trends also reveal a specific focus on female friendships with apps such as Hey! VINA and Yes New Friends helping women expand their social circle.
Top 45 Social Media Ideas in March
From Custom Birthday Videos to Female Friendship Platforms:
Katherine Pendrill — Mar 19, 2016 — Social Media
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Social Media-Inspired Covers
The First Playboy Non-Nude Issue Stars Sarah McDaniel
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Female Friend-Finding Apps
The 'Hey! VINA' App Helps Women Expand Their Social Circle
43
Celebratory Skincare Campaigns
This Clarins Skincare Campaign Champions Wrinkles Earned in Life
42
Location-Based Social Chat Apps
Skout is a Mobile App for Expanding One's Social Circle
41
Marketing Playing Cards
These Facebook Playing Cards Reveal the Platform's Marketing Insights
40
Explorer Vehicle Marketing Campaigns
The Infinti Q30 is Debuted Using a Compass and an Influencer
39
Shaming Exercise Apps
Fitness Motivation App Cakewalk Will Shame Lazy Users on Social Media
38
Group Date Matchmaking Apps
Smeeters Helps Arrange "Explosive" Meetings Between Groups of Friends
37
Slow Motion Social Networks
This Platform Allows Users to Create and Share Slow Motion Clips
36
Female Friendship Platforms
Yes New Friends is a Toronto-Based Matchmaking Service for Women
35
E-Commerce Birthday Road Trips
The eBay 20th Anniversary Airstream Trailer Showcased Deals
34
Romantic Fry Campaigns
New York Fries Offers a New Snapchat Filter to Encourage Kissing the Food
33
Customizable Social Media Filters
This App is Now Letting Users Create Their Own Geofilters
32
Social Share Startups
PostReach Gives Twitter Insights and Analytics for Content Marketers
31
Slimmed-Down Chat Apps
The Peach Chat App Focuses On the Bare Chatting Essentials
30
Relationship-Tracking Apps
The 'Tigli' App Helps Users Maintain Relationships Over Time
29
Valentine's Day GIFs
These Romantic GIFs Recreate Cheesy Valentine's Day Cards with Animation
28
Food-Enhancing Photography Apps
The 'Foodie' App Offers Over 20 Filters to Increase Image Quality
27
Prideful Photo Contests
This Instagram Contest Promotes Northeast Indiana Pride
26
Social Media Health Campaigns
This Facebook Campaign Spreads Awareness About the Zika Virus
25
Edible Social Media Logos
These Homemade Brownies are Transformed into the Instagram Logo
24
Social Photo-Sharing Apps
This App Uses Photos to Help Like-Minded People Connect
23
Incognito Messaging Apps
The Blindspot App's Investors Include Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am
22
Uplifting Blue Monday Campaigns
The EasyJet Orange Monday Campaign Aimed to Elevate #BlueMonday
21
Social Feed Perspective Apps
The Being App Lets You Experience Instagram Through Others' Eyes
20
Experiential Video Messengers
Walkie Talkie App Tribe Makes Video Messages Easier to Send
19
Social Media Food Reviews
This App Helps Users Create Food Reviews to Share on Instagram
18
Fitness-Focused Photo Apps
The 'GymSelfie' App Helps Consumers Visually Track Their Progress
17
Australian Emoji Keyboards
The 'Aussie Emoji Keyboard' Lets Users Text with Aussie-Inspired Lingo
16
GIF-Specific Search Engines
This Platform Now Includes a Native GIF Search Feature
15
DJ-Advice Text Generators
Khaled Ipsum by Patrick Wong Turns Placeholder Text into Words of Wisdom
14
Chat Room Aggregates
Hamster Pad Helps You Discover Interesting Chat Communities on Slack
13
Updated Social Media Platforms
Multiple Instagram Accounts are Now Made Easier to Switch Between
12
Adventurous Layover Apps
The Layover with a Local App Connects Passengers with a Local Tour Guide
11
Social Friend-Finding Apps
'Nine' Offers a Way for Instagram Users to Connect Over Interests
10
Expanding Video-Sharing Platforms
The YouTube Red Original Shows and Movies Competes with Netflix
9
Expanded Live Video Features
Facebook Live Streaming is Now Available to All American iPhone Users
8
Viral Video Apps
The BuzzFeed Video App Lets You Enjoy Viral Videos On Your Smartphone
7
Emotion-Signalling Icons
The New Facebook Reactions Allows Users to Convey Emotions in New Ways
6
Content-Delaying Apps
This App Delays Social Posts So That Users Can Reconsider Publishing Them
5
Social Media Birthday Videos
The New Facebook Feature Allows for Personalized Birthday Messages
4
Charitable Video Features
YouTube is Introducing Donation Cards so Creators Can Give Back
3
Wordsmith Social Networks
The 272 Words of the Gettysburg Address Inspired This Social Media Site
2
Branded Menswear Blog Cupcakes
These Baked Desserts Highlight Highsnobiety's Athletic Aesthetic
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Charitable Valentine's Day Promotions
This Campaign Helps Children Born with Facial Differences
Related Ideas
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Inclusive Tinder Features
Tinder Launches New Profile Features to Support Authentic Connections
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Verified Social Media Accounts
Meta Verified Launches in Canada to Help Creators Build Community
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Birthday-Ready Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Rounds Its Curated Snack Boxes with a Birthday Option
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Standalone Friend-Finding Apps
Bumble for Friends (BFF) is Being Tested in Select Markets
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Realistic Chat-Based Avatars
Whatsapp Partners with Tems for the 'Say More With Avatars' Campaign
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Text-Based Social Medias
'Artifact' is an Upcoming Article-Focused Social Media Service
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Video Game-Like Chat Platforms
'PFPChat' Gives Online Meetings a More Creative Spin
Conversational Campaign Creators
Creating Google Ads Campaigns is Simpler with AI Chat Features
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
AI Social Media Assistants
Olly is a Personal AI Assistant Designed to Help Social Media Managers
ChatGPT-Powered Social Services
Snapchat is Expanding its My AI Service to All of its Users
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
AI Social Media Tools
Axoon Will Post Personalized Content to Your Socials
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
AI Social Media Management
From Discovery to Post Scheduling – Storefries Does it All
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Sentimental AI Speech Writers
Toast Tracker Sends Well Wishes to Loved Ones
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Social Album-Creating Features
WhatsApp Channels to Soon Get an Automatic Album Feature
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Social Posting Platform Features
Threads Launches the New Send on Instagram Feature
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Connection-Building Dating Platforms
Happie Aims to Build Meaningful Connections Between Users
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Social Media-Building Tools
ReplyMore Helps Small Accounts Build Their Followings Through Replies
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Personalized Professional Content Generators
Viralify AI Crafts LinkedIn Posts to Save You Time
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Paid Verification Social Services
Meta is Preparing to Launch Meta Verified Subscription
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Connection-Building Prompt Apps
Quiver's Daily Questions Will Connect You to Friends and Strangers
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Social Platform Song Detection
Shazam is Broadening its Services to Identify Songs on Other Apps
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More
Presidential Note Campaigns
Joe Biden Launches a New Boomer-Focused Campaign Using the Notes App
Unconventional Daily Calendars
With Calendiary, Users are Encouraged to Share Their Personal Story
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it