The March 2020 social media trends range from social media revenue sharing to selfie-ready beer bottles and showcases how brands are further incorporating these online platforms to connect with consumers and differentiating themselves from competitors.
One intriguing example includes Instagram's new feature makes it ultra-convenient to give to charity with the introduction of its new 'donation sticker' for stories. Those who choose to donate simply need to tap the button and a pop-up will appear with a short bio for the organization and various dollar amounts—from $5 to $2,500 per transaction.
Another noteworthy example of the March 2020 social media trends is the new Byte Platform that shares ad revenue with content creators on the platform. Allowing creators to access ad revenue entices large scale content creators to transition to the platform.
Top 30 Social Media Trends in March
From Social Media Revenue Sharing to Selfie-Ready Beer Bottles:
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Social Media-Friendly Bar Interiors
Roman Plyus Works on an Instagrammable Bar in Hungary
29
Selfie-Ready Beer Bottles
SelfieBud by Budweiser Was Created with Social Media in Mind
28
Breakable Chocolate Hearts
The Ironic Heartbreaker Chocolate Heart is Designed to Be Smashed
27
Kid-Created Toy Ads
The LEGO City Police Ad Brings Wild Imaginations to Life
26
Bespoke Surf-Inspired Apparel
The Volcom x Coco Ho Collection Boasts Beach-Ready Pieces
25
Culture-Themed Card Games
CultureTags Tests Players' Knowledge of Culture
24
Social Media Revenue Sharing
The Byte Platform Will Share Ad Revenue with Content Creators
23
Emoji Hybrid Stickers
Google's Emoji Kitchen Combines Emojis for Customized Digital Stickers
22
Drink-Matching Social Filters
Starbucks Created 'Which Drink?' Based on Face Filters on Instagram
21
Cozy Cyber Monday Marketing
Madewell Calls Attention to Its Deals with a Cozy Instagram Post
20
Furniture Store Personality Tests
IKEA Launched a New Instagram Filter with Branded Icons
19
Beauty Treatment Booking Apps
The Monada App Lets You Book At-Home Beauty Treatments
18
Political Ad Libraries
Snapchat's New Feature Seeks to Make Political Information Readily Public
17
Social Media Sports Templates
NFL Teams Increased Digital Presence Through Slate's Templates
16
Streamlined Social Media Donations
Instagram Makes It Easier to Give to Charity with a New Sticker
15
Social Media Advertising Changes
Facebook Stated It Will Shut Down Audience Network on April 11th
14
In-App Mental Health Resources
Snapchat's Here for You Service Supports Mental Health
13
Farmer-Centric Social Media Apps
The Beef Cattle Company Boasts a Resource-Sharing App for Farmers
12
Humorous Romantic Sports Campaigns
The Chicago White Sox is Cheeky with Its Social Media Strategy
11
Computer Vision Acquisitions
Facebook Recently Purchased a Majority Share in Scape Technologies
10
Latina Influencer-Branded Cosmetics
Araceli Beauty Offers Wallet-Friendly Beauty Products
9
Teen-Powered Political Video Content
BuzzFeed News is Employing Teen Ambassadors for the Election
8
DIY Photo-Based Apps
Facebook Launched the Hobbi App on the Apple Store
7
Branded Ride-Hailing Giveaways
BABE Wine is Letting a Lucky Fan Avoid Taking Public Transportation
6
Streamlined Social Media Threads
Twitter's New Button Allows Users to Share Their Shower Thoughts
5
Misinformation-Countering Tools
Twitter Announced a Social Media Reporting Tool for the Election
4
Social Media Video Features
The VSCO Platform Added Video Posting Capabilities for iOS Users
3
Speech Recognition Compensation Programs
Facebook Will Pay Select Individuals for User Recordings
2
Game Streaming Community Guidelines
Facebook Now Lets Game Streamers Select Their Community Rules
1
Parental-Controlled Messaging Apps
Facebook Created a Dashboard for the Messenger Kids Chat App
Related Ideas
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Group-Centric Social Media Platforms
Chatter Social Has Unveiled Its Version 2 Platform
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
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
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Varsity Influencer Teams
UNC Turns Student-Athletes Into Social Media Monetization Experts
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms
Headquarterz Bridges Social Media and OTT Distribution
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Beer Brand Campaigns
AB InBev Launched Its 'Cheers to Bars' Campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Social Media Subscription Services
The Instagram Plus Subscription Offers Users Exclusive Features
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
brand-focused social media shopping
TikTok Shop & Free Soul Launch the First 2026 Super Brand Day
Social Mobile Phone Plans
Heineken's HeiMobile Offers Rewarding Real-World Experiences
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Social Media Entertainment Apps
The Instagram Reels Fire TV App Turns Content into Entertainment
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
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
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
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
Content Creation Tools
AI Social Media Post Generator Creates Platform-Ready Content Fast
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
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
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
Music Recap App Features
Spotify Launches the Your Party of the Years Recap Feature
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Automated Content Management
BrandGhost Automates Social Media Scheduling And Content Remixing
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Accessible Video Podcasts
Spotify Eases Partner Program Requirements For Video Creators
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Rideshare St. Patrick's Day Campaign
Uber and Mother Launched an Irish Exit Safe Ride Campaign
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Beer Discovery Platforms
I Drink Beer Connects Enthusiasts To Discover, Share, And Curate Beer
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Creator Monetization Integrations
TikTok Adds Cameo Video Requests In-App
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Ad-Free Social Subscriptions
TikTok Introduced a Paid Ad-Free Experience for UK Users
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Social Intelligence Tools
Recon Social Filters Social Media Noise Into Relevant Business Signals
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Celebrity-Supported Smart Glasses Campaigns
Ray-Ban and Meta Tap Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor
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
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
Timely Actor-Backed Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts 'Legendary Moments Start with a Lite'
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Performance-Based Creator Platforms
Picsart Earn Program Pays Creators Based on Engagement
Vacation Mode Activations
San Miguel's Holiday Mirror Transforms Passersby with AR
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Single Post Platforms
My One Post Lets Users Share One Meaningful Post At A Time
Creative Analytics Platforms
Superads Delivers AI Ad Insights Across Major Social Media Channels
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
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
Paired-Down Social Media Platforms
Month Friend Boasts a New Experience in the Hyper-Digital World
Creator Collaboration Platforms
Talen Together Connects Creators With Brands For Sponsorships
Teen Content Filters
Instagram Expands Age-Rated Experiences with Stricter Parental Controls
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
Engagement Timing Insights
DontPostYet Uses Live Analytics To Optimize Social Media Posting Times
Tech-Enhanced Marketing Tools
Sprout Social Has Introduced Upgrades to Its Customer Care Platform
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
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
Social Media Filters
Stop Reels Removes Addictive Video Feeds For Focused Social Use
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
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
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Event Branding Tools
Frame Me Lets Event Managers Share Branded Photos For Viral Marketing
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Content Acceleration Apps
Bupple 2.0 Speeds Up Social Media Creation With Instant Draft Generation
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Social Payment Platforms
BeerMe Powers Global, Social Payments Using USDC Across Platforms
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
Social Streamlining Platforms
Statuz Simplifies Social Posting From Your Mac's Menu Bar Instantly
Social Scheduling Tools
Post Dance Social Media Scheduler Publishes Content Across Platforms
Music-Based Social Networks
Record Club Has Users Share Music with Friends and Family
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
Editable Comment Features
Instagram Adds 15-Minute Comment Editing Option