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
1
Charitable Valentine's Day Promotions
This Campaign Helps Children Born with Facial Differences
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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
Private Memory Archiving
Lifenote Helps You Preserve Personal Memories Without Social Media
Video-Editing App Updates
Google Photos Launches a Slew of New Video Editing Tools
Group-Centric Social Media Platforms
Chatter Social Has Unveiled Its Version 2 Platform
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
AI Social Management
Followr.ai Simplifies Content Creation, Scheduling, and Analytics
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
AI-Powered Social AR Apps
The Snap Lens Studio Lets Any User Create Their Own Effects
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Social Media Managers
Socialaize Automates Scheduling Cross-Posting And Performance Tracking
Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms
Canva Chronically Online Gives a Classic Interface More Personality
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
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
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
In-Person-Only Social Apps
Friendster relaunch limits connections to people met in real life
Personalized Cake Pitch Campaigns
The Daymaker Startup Sends AI-Crafted Cake Pitches
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
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 Video Chat Apps
Vone Enables Instant Random Video Chat With Global Real People
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Content Planner Tools
Social Media Content Planner Helps Users Plan And Post On Notion
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Communal Social Video Features
Instagram Blend Create Communal Reel Playlists with Friends
Wellness-First Social Networks
Communia Turns Social Media into Social Self-Care
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Digital Gift Makers
DearOne Lets Users Create And Send Personalized Virtual Gifts
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Content Creation Tools
AI Social Media Post Generator Creates Platform-Ready Content Fast
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Music Sharing Games
What Song Lets Friends Share Songs And Stories Together Instantly
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms
The 'Introvrs' Social App Connects Like-Minded Users
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Social Video Intelligence Tools
Gain Actionable Brand Insights With Plot’s AI Video Analysis
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Digital Journaling Platforms
Moments Helps Users Reflect, Track, and Journal for Personal Growth
Automated Engagement Tools
AI Reply Generator: social24 Customizes Replies Across Social Platforms
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Personalized AI Red Envelopes
YouCam Perfect App Users Can Now Create Custom Red Envelope Designs
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Content Planning Tools
Notion Social Media Scheduler Helps Organize and Plan Posts Efficiently
Creator Monetization Integrations
TikTok Adds Cameo Video Requests In-App
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Food-Focused Social Platforms
Flavorist Expands Flavorist Food App Access to the General Public
Global Messaging Platforms
Borderless Lets Users Send and Read Messages Across the World
Digital Personality Tool Quizes
Google Find Your Doodle Birthday Quiz Reveals Your Logo Twin
AI Community Growth
SocialOne Helps Acquire, Analyze, And Engage Members Across Social Platforms
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Focused Social Platforms
LastWeekend Prioritizes Sharing Moments With People Who Matter Most
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Custom AI Social Feeds
Bluesky’s Attie Lets Users Build Feeds with AI
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
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
Automated AI Greetings
Greetigo Sends AI-Generated Birthday And Anniversary Reminders
Conversational Publishing Tools
Will Turns WhatsApp Messages Into Branded LinkedIn Posts
Social Music Platforms
MeloDay Connects Music Lovers Through Interactive Discovery and Sharing
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Social Intelligence Tools
Recon Social Filters Social Media Noise Into Relevant Business Signals
AI Social Connectors
Blurbs Provides AI-Moderated Group Chats To Foster Genuine Connections
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
Social Music Sharing
Faves.fm Lets Users Share, Discuss, And Stream Songs From Friends
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Social Challenge Platforms
ChallengeMe Lets You Create and Share Fun Tasks With Friends
Creative Analytics Platforms
Superads Delivers AI Ad Insights Across Major Social Media Channels
Digital Storytelling Platforms
Times Of My Life Captures & Produces Personal Stories In Any Format
Real-Time Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
Authentic Video Dating
Share AI-Guided Video Stories And Genuine Connections With Vibing
Personalized Beauty Planners
Makeup Playbook Helps Create, Share, and Explore Beauty Routines
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Single Post Platforms
My One Post Lets Users Share One Meaningful Post At A Time
Event-Based Social Networking Applications
The Plus 1 App is Expanding into Florida
Digital Memory Albums
Heart Memories Lets Users Capture and Share Life’s Special Moments
Personalized Media Creation
TuneStory Creates Custom Songs & Videos For Meaningful, Personal Gifts
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Personalized Greeting Creators
MoodWishes Enables Tailored, Multilingual Wishes For Every Occasion
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
Automated Birthday Assistants
BirthdayRemind Sends Custom Birthday Alerts and Gift Suggestions
Audience Insight Hubs
Bluesky Analytics Helps Track Engagement and Schedule Posts Across Platforms
Social Location Sharing
FriendMap Simplifies Location Sharing To Help Friends Connect In Real Time
Group Video Gifting
Folksee Makes It Easy To Collect And Gift Personalized Video Reels
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
Instant Personal Pages
Portrait Lets Users Create Custom Personal Landing Pages Instantly
Social Automation Tools
Post Pilot Creates Schedules And Publishes AI LinkedIn Posts
Private Sharing Apps
Waffle Helps Friends Share Daily Moments And Stay Connected Authentically
Kids Social Networks
Friendometry Connects Families To Build Meaningful Kid Friendships
Intentional Messaging Platforms
PenPal Hub Connects Through Mindset-Based Meaningful Conversations
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Birthday Reminder Apps
Happy Dates Helps You Track Birthdays And Get Gift Ideas Automatically
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
Visual Planning Apps
ADAY Connects Plans, Photos, and People for Seamless Scheduling
Digital Gift Creators
Gifts QR Lets You Share Personalized Love Pages via QR Codes
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
Simplified Social Platforms
Happy Feed Is A Minimalist Twitter Experience With Fewer Distractions
Personalized News Feeds
Moodscroll Curates News Based on Your Mood and Preferences
Relationship Reminder Tools
Reemi Sends Timely Reminders To Stay Connected With Friends & Family
Interest-Based Social Networking
Phnk Sparks Real Friendships Through Shared Interests and Chat
Personalized Holiday Videos
Naughty or Nice Video Creates Santa Videos With Photos And Facts
Visual Timelapse Apps
SelfieStory Creates Seamless Timelapse Memories From Daily Photos
Video Repurposing Tools
Video To Social Converts Videos Into Optimized Content For Social Media
Social Content Platforms
Reel Rabbit Automates Content Creation To Grow App Engagement Organically
Digital Relationship Scrapbooks
Love by Notes Lets Couples Write Love Letters And Preserve Moments
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Social Workplace Branding Tools
Soshial Helps You Build and Grow a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
AI-Powered Scam Alerts
Meta Launches Scam Protection Features Across Its Social Platforms
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
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Distinctive Asia-Focused Platforms
Feature.Asia Notes Asia's Professional & Cultural Innovators
Social Scheduling Tools
Post Dance Social Media Scheduler Publishes Content Across Platforms
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
Birthday Management Apps
BN Provides Reminders, Gift Suggestions, And Birthday Planning Tools
Personal Reminder Organizers
Birthday Tracker Helps Users Manage Dates, Gifts, And Notifications
Digital Postcard Platforms
Yup Lets You Create And Send Personalized Digital Postcards In Seconds