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
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
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
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
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
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
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
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
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
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Social Mobile Phone Plans
Heineken's HeiMobile Offers Rewarding Real-World Experiences
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
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
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Social Media Entertainment Apps
The Instagram Reels Fire TV App Turns Content into Entertainment
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
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
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
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
Spring-Themed Pastel Drinkware
Starbucks Launches Vibrant Drinkware for Spring
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
Festive Italian Beer Campaigns
This Birra Moretti Campaign is Rolling Out for the Holidays
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
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
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
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
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
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
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
Basketball-Themed QSR Promotions
Arby's is Launching a March Madness Promotion
Social Media Automation Tools
Olly 2.0 Boosts Engagement Across 15+ Social Platforms With AI
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
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
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
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
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
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Creator Monetization Integrations
TikTok Adds Cameo Video Requests In-App
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Interactive Emoji Grids
One Million Emojis Lets You Choose and Lock Emojis in Real-Time
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 Social Chats
Threads introduces live group chats around major cultural events
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
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
Decentralized Social Websites
Surf Enables Creator-Owned Platforms
Performance-Based Creator Platforms
Picsart Earn Program Pays Creators Based on Engagement
Custom Profile Badges
Create Custom Profile Badges for Social Media with Profile Badge Tool
Single Post Platforms
My One Post Lets Users Share One Meaningful Post At A Time
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
Creator Collaboration Platforms
Talen Together Connects Creators With Brands For Sponsorships
Teen Content Filters
Instagram Expands Age-Rated Experiences with Stricter Parental Controls
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
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
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
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
Social Content Automation Tools
ViralMarketer Builds Your 14-Day Social Media Calendar In Seconds
Event Branding Tools
Frame Me Lets Event Managers Share Branded Photos For Viral Marketing
Social Media Account Marketplaces
TinySoko Offers Secure Social Media Transactions with Escrow
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Content Acceleration Apps
Bupple 2.0 Speeds Up Social Media Creation With Instant Draft Generation
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
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
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
Influencer Collaboration Networks
Megaboarding Connects Brands And Influencers For Collaborations
Editable Comment Features
Instagram Adds 15-Minute Comment Editing Option