These March 2018 social media innovations outline the various ways in which social media platforms and networks are shaping our culture, both online and offline.
This month's list features a variety of examples of new innovations that emphasize connection, rather than isolation. One of these examples of social betterment is the rapper Chamillionaire's new social platform, which encourages its consumers to meet in the real world after the app facilitates an online connection. Meanwhile, a collection of new dating apps have appeared, all of which play into niche interests, like food or special activities, to deepen connections between users.
Meanwhile, Apple is hoping to further its engagement by offering 157 new emoji designs, that range from food items like bagels and mangos, to new hair colors and styles.
Top 40 Social Media Trends for March
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Food-Based Dating App Services
PB&J Matches the User with People Based on Food Swipes
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Confrontational Digital Media Signs
Mike Campau's Series 'Anti-Social' is a Look at Social Media
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Provocative AR Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated's Latest Cover Features AR Elements
37
Selfie Ball Party Cameras
Hypno Documents Your Event and Formats It for Social Media Use
36
Collaborative Comedic Influencer Palettes
Morphe and Bretman Rock Created a Highlighter Palette
35
Expanding Emoji Offerings
Apple Will Be Introducing 157 New Emojis in 2018
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Gravel-Based Interactive Installations
PanGenerator's Artwork Turns Your Selfie into Gravel
33
Password-Matched Dating Sites
'Words of Heat' Uses Matching Passwords to Connect People
32
Haute Couture GIFs
Prada Launched Instagram GIFS for the Fall/Winter 2018 Season
31
Interactive 3D Social Posts
Facebook 3D Posts can Now Be Shared Through the News Feed
30
Matchmaking Pizza Bots
Domino's 'Dom Juan' Bot on Tinder Provides Pizza-Themed Pickup Lines
29
Faux Paparazzi-Inspired Subway Ads
Ads Promoting Yeezy Season Six Have Appeared Around NYC Subways
28
Humorous Playlist Marketing Stunts
Sonos' Welcome to the Party Playlist Was Directed at Its Rival
27
Ephemeral In-App Shops
Snapchat's 'Snap Store' is Stocked with Limited-Time Merchandise
26
Virtual Supermarket Sommeliers
Lidl's 'Margot' is a Helpful "Winebot" on Facebook Messenger
25
Activity-Based Dating Apps
'Invite and Meet' Has Users Partake in Activities to Form a Connection
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AI Beauty Enhancing Smartphones
The New Oppo A71 Smartphone Has Advanced AI Technology
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Engagement-Focused Dating App Updates
The 'Ladies First' Tinder Update is Similar to Bumble
22
Sculptural Emoji Artwork
Laura Owens's iMessage Sticker Pack is Exhibiting at The Whitney Museum
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Internet Interaction Video Games
'Dab on 'em Haterz' Helps Players Feel Better About Themselves
20
Breakfast-Themed Emojis
Thomas' Bagels is Using the Popularity of Emojis to Advertise Bagel Day
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Geochat-Locating Apps
Private Social Networking Startup Sweep Helps You Find Exclusive Chats
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Travel Advice-Sharing Apps
The 'Roamer' App Lets You Share Your Fave Spots with Other Travelers
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Anonymous Chat Networking Apps
'Frienstr' Enables Random Chats with People in Your Network
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Quiz-Based Dating Apps
The 'Koko' Dating App Lets Users Easily Share Their Personal Preferences
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Anime-Inspired AI Voices
Pikachu Talk is Being Released Worldwide In Celebration of Pokemon Day
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Question-Based Social Apps
'Queskr' Allows Users to Quickly Ask Questions and Get Answers
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Web-Sourced GIF Initiatives
The #GifHistory Project Hopes to Source the History of Popular GIFs
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Antitheft Alarm Selfie Sticks
The Mipow 'SelfieTIK' Alerts You if You Lose or Leave Your Device
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Exclusive Disappearing Content Tools
The Patreon Lens Lets Creators Post Content for Paid Members
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User-Friendly Social Networks
The Ad-Free 'Vero' Puts Users in Control of Their Sharing Experience
9
Data-Covering Apps
Google's Project Fi Has Undergone and Upgrade to Help World Travelers
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eCommerce Sealing Wrap Partnerships
Tasty and Glad Partnered to Sell Glad's Press’n Seal Product
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Curated Online Video Platforms
'YourTV' Offers Back-to-Back Videos That are Recommended by Friends
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Search Result Stories
Google's AMP Stories Hope to Change the Way Users Search On the Platform
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Address-Saving Social Networks
Glintter is a New Address Book App for Sharing Discoveries
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Rapper-Made Social Platforms
Chamillionaire Hopes to Better Connect Strangers with Convoz
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Social Media-Harnessing CV-Builders
'Ceev' Scrapes Information from LinkedIn to Build CVs
2
Social Video Game Profiles
'My PlayStation' Brings the Playstation Network to Browsers
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Social Cloud-Searching Platforms
The 'Treasurably' Search Engine Lets You Search Cloud Content
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Humorous Luxurious Fashion Collages
Meme-Maker Teamed Up with Fendi for Fall/Winter 2018
Digital Art Museums
Mori Building and teamLab are Opening a Unique Art Venue in Tokyo
Virtual Fashion Influencers
Miquela Sousa is Instagram's First Virtual Fashion Icon
Anime Shoe Collaborations
FILA and Pokemon Have Released a Capsule Sneaker Collection
Potty Training Pajamas
PEEjamas Helps Transition Kids Over When Potty Training
Paparazzi-Style Luxe Photoshoots
Balenciaga Recreates the Celebrity Struggle in its 2018 Lookbook
Edible Emoji Fragrance Promos
The KKW Emoji Fragrance Press Kits Came in a Giant Chocolate Heart
Sentimental Time Necklaces
The Time Necklace Allows Users to Capture and Wear Sentimental Moments
Kinetic Art Watches
Humism's Automatic Watches Turn Time into Art
Manually Powered Blenders
The 'RevaBlend' Portable Non-Electric Blender Creates Tasty Drinks
Sensual Lace Lingerie
LeBaiser Lingerie is Catered to the Woman Who is in Love with Life
Retail-Based eSports Games
Sports Direct Will Host Live eSports Games Across Many of its Stores
Next-Gen Smartphone Gamepads
The 'GameSir G5' Turns Your Device into the Optimal Game Console
Flexible Fashion Displays
Soft Architecture's Store Furniture Inspires Creative Configurations
Protective Sneaker Shields
These Protective Sneaker Sandals Were Revealed at Men's Fashion Week
PC Monitor-Inspired Smartphones
This Razer Phone 2.0 Concept Accommodates Gamer Demands
Food-Based Dating App Services
PB&J Matches the User with People Based on Food Swipes
Podcast Creation Apps
The Anchor App Has Undergone a Redesign to Focus on Podcast-Making
Professional eSports Athlete Keyboards
The Logitech G Pro Gaming Keyboard is Lightning Fast
Dog-Friendly Baking Mixes
Wagado Offers Dog Treat Mix That Pet Owners Can Bake Into Treats
Affordable Glitter Face Masks
E.L.F.'s New 'Pore Refining Glitter Peel-Off Mask' is Just $8
Using Street Art to Inspire the Globe
Colette Miller, Founder of the Global Angel Wings Project
Selfie Ball Party Cameras
Hypno Documents Your Event and Formats It for Social Media Use
Mountainous Chocolate Popsicles
Toblerone Can Now Be Enjoyed as a Frozen Treat on a Stick
Monk Fruit-Sweetened Gelato
The New Talenti Low-Sugar Gelato Comes in Three Tasty Flavor Options
Politically Charged Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Displays Powerful Political Illustrations
WiFi Hotspot Language Translators
The 'TranSay' Instant Pocket Translator Works with 30 Languages
Illusionary Retail Displays
'Sous le Ciel' is the Latest Installation at Le Bon Marché in Paris
Secret Garden-Inspired Makeup Brushes
Storybook Cosmetics' 'Secret Garden Brushes' Feature Flowers
Cartoon Sponge Sneakers
Vans is Releasing a SpongeBob SquarePants x Vault Collection
Gravel-Based Interactive Installations
PanGenerator's Artwork Turns Your Selfie into Gravel
Fashion-Appropriating Food Creations
Yujia Hu Combines His Two Passions of Cooking and Fashion
Rewarding Digital Detox Apps
The Lilspace App Awards Your Community for Offline Hours
Password-Matched Dating Sites
'Words of Heat' Uses Matching Passwords to Connect People
Peanut Butter-Inspired Sneakers
The 'Peanut Butter' YEEZY Boost 350 V2s Have an All-Beige Colorway
Cryptocurrency Dating Apps
The LUXY Dating App is Allowing Users the Ability to Pay with Bitcoin
Suspended Fabric Installations
Janet Echelman's '1.78 Madrid' Marks the City's 400th Anniversary
Matchmaking Pizza Bots
Domino's 'Dom Juan' Bot on Tinder Provides Pizza-Themed Pickup Lines
Travel-Planning Search Features
Google Travel Planning Hopes to Make Vacations Easier
Storm-Inspired Cosmetics Collections
The Weather Collection by Kylie Cosmetics is Dramatic
Fashion Influencer Firms
Influencer Agency Estate Five is Using Online Figures to Change Fashion
Faux Paparazzi-Inspired Subway Ads
Ads Promoting Yeezy Season Six Have Appeared Around NYC Subways
Real-World Video Games
Moment Factory's Real-World Pong Brings Social Aspects Back to Gaming
Parental Internet Controllers
'Vimana' Lets Parents Monitor and Restrict Internet Access
In-Flight Well-Being Apps
Air France and Mind Keep Travelers Relaxed and Happy During Flights
Tea-Inspired Enamel Pins
This Instagram Artists is Combining Japanese Art with Tea
Rose-Shaped Makeup Brushes
Storybook Cosmetics Offers 'What's in a Name Rose Brushes' Online
Dippable Soft Pretzel Sticks
Sonic's New Soft Pretzel Twist is Paired with a Gooey Cheese Sauce
Online Ordering Platforms
'ChowNow' Lets Restaurants Easily Build Branded Online Ordering Systems
Locational Illness-Tracking Apps
The Doctors Report App Aims to Prevent Common Illnesses
Knotty Art Installations
Alex Chinneck's Birth, Death, and a Midlife Crisis Uses Knotted Illusions
Immersive AR Innovations
Niantic's Acquisition of Escher Reality Brings Further Innovation to AR
Ephemeral In-App Shops
Snapchat's 'Snap Store' is Stocked with Limited-Time Merchandise
Plant-Based Hot Dogs
IKEA Food is Testing a Veggie Hot Dog at Its Store in Sweden
Dating App Co-Working Spaces
Bumble Hive LA Invites People to Work and Mingle
Powerfully Compact Gaming PCs
The Compulab 'Airtop2 Inferno' Boasts a Silent Fanless Design
Watercolor Notebook Covers
Nikki Strange's Stationary Collection Promotes Nature & Peace of Mind
Chocolate Pinata-Inspired Desserts
Uncle Julio's Chocolate Pinata is an Over-The-Top Table Dessert
Virtual Supermarket Sommeliers
Lidl's 'Margot' is a Helpful "Winebot" on Facebook Messenger
Crypto-Integrating Chat Apps
LINE is Getting Into Cryptocurrency Trading and Financial Services
Gender-Inclusive Makeup Lines
Fluide Makeup Was Intentionally Created for People of All Genders
Advanced System-on-Chip Processors
The Intel Xeon D-2100 Processor Offers Compact Power
De-Puffing Eye Creams
The Sunday Riley Brand Offers a Highly Effective Eye Care Cream
Activity-Based Dating Apps
'Invite and Meet' Has Users Partake in Activities to Form a Connection
Music-Focused Interactive Marketing
Sonos' 'Song Stories' Series Brings Fans a Unique Experience
Social Storytelling Apps
'miniDot' Lets You Share Personal Stories to Make Friends
Engagement-Focused Dating App Updates
The 'Ladies First' Tinder Update is Similar to Bumble
Low-Calorie Energy Sodas
The New Mtn Dew Kickstart Ultra Original Has No Added Sugar
Sculptural Emoji Artwork
Laura Owens's iMessage Sticker Pack is Exhibiting at The Whitney Museum
Hybrid Global Coffees
Trader Joe's Select Harvest Curated Coffee Features a 50/50 Whole Bean Blend
Performative Swiss Fashion Shows
Julian Zigerli's 'Threesome' Collection Was Presented in Berlin
Tailored Pet Care Chatbots
Perfect Fit's Bot Creates a 'Perfect Fit Plus Programme' for Pets
Millennial Micro-Insurance Platforms
Toffee Insurance Bundles Packages for Millennial Consumers
Pre-Built Performance PCs
The Corsair One Gaming Pc Come in Two Flavors Both with Impressive Specs
Real Life Video Games
Rocket League RC Cars are Set to Bring the Frantic Fun into the Real-world
Romantic Avocado Stickers
Asda is Putting Stickers on Produce to Inspire Proposals
One-Step Skincare Solutions
IT Cosmetics' 'Confidence in a Cleanser' provides
Celebrity-Designed Ankle Boots
The Yeezy Season 6 Series Includes a Pair of Chelsea Boots
Nationwide eSports Leagues
The 'Japan Esports Union' is the First Cohesive eSports League in Japan
Portable Wireless Gimbals
The SteadXP Stabilizer is an Affordable Gimbal That is All Electronic
Soccer-Managing eSports
Bidstack's Football Manager Tournament Shows Real World Applications
Machine Learning Messaging Features
Google Allo's Smart Reply Feature Suggests Fitting Responses
Voice Assistant Touchscreen Speakers
The LG ThinQ Google Assistant Speaker is Multifunctional
Breakfast-Themed Emojis
Thomas' Bagels is Using the Popularity of Emojis to Advertise Bagel Day
Dynamic Cost-Free Music Services
'Mixshake' is a Customizable Free Music Streaming Service
Customized Sports Streaming
Hulu Live TV Lets You Experience Personalized Olympics Coverage
Story-Driven Rhythm Games
Cystus Ii is an Amazing Music Game with an Engrossing Narrative
Anonymous Chat Networking Apps
'Frienstr' Enables Random Chats with People in Your Network
Male-Targeted Weight Loss Products
The New Nutrisystem Turbo for Men Line is Tailored for Guys
Quiz-Based Dating Apps
The 'Koko' Dating App Lets Users Easily Share Their Personal Preferences
Mid-Air Meditation Platforms
Headspace's Airline Partnerships Help Travelers Keep Calm in the Sky
Charitable Bath Bomb Initiatives
Lush's Campaign Aims to Raise Money for Transgender Rights Causes
Delay-Predicting AI
Google is Using Artificial Intelligence Technology to Predict Flight Delays
Liquid Gold Highlighters
Bobbi Brown's 'All Over Glow' is Made with Squalane to Increase Hydration
Crowdsourced Travel Insurance Platforms
Rega is a Platform for Sharing Risk Built on Ethereum
Gluten-Free Product Search Sites
'The Gluten Project' Lets You Search Certified Products
Crunchy Soup-Infused Crackers
The New Creamy Tomato Soup Seasoned Crackers Feature Baked-In Soup
Singing Emoji Ads
Apple Created Fun Ads for the Grammy Featuring Singing Animojis
Radiance-Boosting Skincare Sprays
IT Cosmetics' 'Miracle Water 3-in-1 Tonic' Prevents Wrinkles
Vegetarian-Friendly Falafel Burgers
Gyroville's Falafel Burger Reinvents a Mediterranean Classic
Rate-Monitoring Travel Apps
'Service for Hotels' Automatically Rebooks Rooms to Save You Money
Company-Driven Political Protests
Sonos is Supporting Net Neutrality by Closing Its New York Store
Digital Workplace Unplugging Apps
Thrive Away Deletes Incoming E-Mails Sent During Vacation
Stranger-Matching Debate Apps
This Platform Aims to Ameliorate the Quality of Online Debates
Hidden Geochat Apps
The 'Sweep' App Offers Access to Secret Chats in Your Area
Playlist Streaming Experiments
Stations by Spotify is a Free Music Streaming App for Playlists
Data-Covering Apps
Google's Project Fi Has Undergone and Upgrade to Help World Travelers
Hand-Crafted Chocolate Chess Sets
Li-Lac Chocolates is Selling a Realistic Chocolate Chess Set
Convenient Pre-Ordering Apps
The Chipotle App Helps Customers Speed Up Lunch Orders
Plant-Based Weight Management Snacks
The Mauer Sports Nutrition 'Organic Trim' Bars are Tasty
Public Library Streaming Services
The 'Kanopy' On-Demand Streaming Service is Available for Free
Beauty Lab Toys
Thames & Kosmos' 'Creative Cosmetics Lab' Teaches Chemistry Through Beauty
Smart Address Book Platforms
SuperPhone Helps You Build Deeper Relationships and Network Smarter
Bus Booking Platforms
'Busbud' Uses Algorithms to Help Users Find the Best Intercity Buses
Search Result Stories
Google's AMP Stories Hope to Change the Way Users Search On the Platform
Socially Powered News Apps
The Google 'Bulletin' App Lets Users Submit Their Own Stories and More
VR Social Spaces
Facebook Spaces VR Will Now Allow Users to Interact with Other Group Members
Premium Console Game Apps
Mario Kart Tour will Bring the Classic Game to Smartphones in 2019
Weightless SPF Foundations
Amore Pacific Created the New Color Control Cushion Compact
Spicy Herbaceous Sauces
Trader Joe's 'Zhoug' Introduces Consumers to a Sauce from Yemen
Rapper-Made Social Platforms
Chamillionaire Hopes to Better Connect Strangers with Convoz
Social Media-Harnessing CV-Builders
'Ceev' Scrapes Information from LinkedIn to Build CVs
Social Video Game Profiles
'My PlayStation' Brings the Playstation Network to Browsers
Female-Focused Safety Apps
This App Lets Moroccan Women Plan Outings Based on Safety Ratings
Telecom Streaming Devices
The Sky NOW TV Smart Stick Streams Content on a Budget
Built-In Ad Blockers
Google Chrome Ad Blocker is Hoping to Enforce Better Ad Standards on Websites
Easy Intercom Apps
The Switchboard Platform is an Intercom for Both Work and Social Communication
Professional-Grade Streamer Microphones
The Razer Seiren Elite Boasts Plug-and-Play Operation
Arena-Sized Game Trailers
Sony's Projection-Mapping Trailer for God of War Debuted on an NBA Court