These March 2021 pop culture trends range from animated virtual concerts to celebrity-studded streaming ads.
The recent Paramount+ ad for Super Bowl 2021 stands out, highlighting some of the streaming service's upcoming television shows with guest appearances from Survivor host Jeff Probst, late night talk show host James Corden and Star Trek's Patrick Stewart. Another notable example is a recent animated concert experience by musician Post Malone. The virtual concert was broadcast for free via the Pokémon YouTube channel in celebration of Pokémon Day and the franchise's 25th anniversary.
Apple Music's Black History Month playlist by legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath rounds off this list and highlights music from Whitney Houston, Megan Thee Stallion and others. "This release is just one initiative from the music streaming giant that hopes to celebrate the achievements of Black artists" alongside Alongside "original content from Ava DuVernay, Tracee Ellis Ross, Naomi Campbell and more."
Top 60 Pop Culture Trends in March
From Animated Virtual Concerts to Celeb-Studded Streaming Ad:
Jana Pijak — Apr 3, 2021 — Pop Culture
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Ironic Object Photography
LostAlison Creates Visual Illusions Through Everyday Objects
59
Anime-Inspired Reversible Clothing
Premium Bandai Honors the Demon Slayer with Reversible Haoris
58
Teen Love Story Apparel
The Netflix: To All The Boys Collection Just Launched at Target
57
Retro Anime Denim Apparel
The Levi's Pokémon Collection Celebrates the Franchise's Anniversary
56
Elevated Romantic Gen Z Apparel
Nasty Gal Unveils the Second Edit of 'Endlessly Love Club'
55
Girl Group-Inspired Burger Sets
Burger King Thailand Launched a Blackpink-Inspired Menu
54
Meme-Inspired Collectible Toys
The Youtooz Stonks Collectible Figurines Celebrate Internet Culture
53
Movie Franchise-Themed Streetwear
XLARGE Japan Works on a Capsule with The Fast and the Furious
52
Meme-Themed Trading Cards
The Garbage Pail Kids 'Gamestonkset' Includes 12 Cards in All
51
Body Hair-Embracing Campaigns
Estrid Leveraged Its Super Hairoes for Its Latest Campaign
50
Limited-Edition Fast Food Capsules
McDonald's is Providing Early Access Its New Sandwich
49
Streaming Roulette Dice
This Four-Piece Dice Set Helps Users Decide What to Stream that Evening
48
Sultry Deconstructed Denim
Revice Denim Taps Delilah Belle and Eyal Booker For Steamy V-Day Collab
47
Streetwear Fortune Telling Collectibles
Chinatown Market's Fortune Telling Ball is Romantic
46
Overly Branded Home Goods
Supreme's Spring/Summer 2021 Features Jet Skis and Fridges
45
Exclusive In-App Concerts
McDonald's & 88rising are Ringing in the Lunar New Year with a Concert
44
Social Media-Integrated Snack Ads
Cheetos' Super Bowl Ad Will Feature a Social Media Component
43
Beer-Saving Superhero Ads
Bud Light Unveiled Its Bud Light Legends Ad for the Super Bowl
42
Cartoon Collaborative Luxe Streetwear
Teddy Fresh and Care Bears Drop a Nostalgic Capsule
41
Virtual Tailgate Events
The Tik Tok Tailgate Event Stars Headliner Miley Cyrus
40
Remixed Influencer Beverages
Dunkin' is Introducing Charli Cold Foam with Charli D'Amelio
39
Sci-Fi Character Speaker Docks
This Mandalorian Smart Speaker Holder is for the Amazon Echo Dot
38
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Items
Filson Honors Popeye the Sailor Man with Apparel and Merchandise
37
Rock Band Hot Sauces
The Killers Hot Sauce Comes in a Range of High-Quality Flavors
36
Celebrity-Founded California Style Gins
Snoop Dogg Launched the New INDOGGO® Gin
35
Anti-Valentine's Lip Products
about-face's Anti-VDay Collection Redefines Romance and Self-Love
34
Fast Food Trading Cards
Pokemon and Mcdonald's are Teaming Up for a Nostalgic Collaboration
33
Clean Minimalist Haircare
Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Anomaly Haircare Line is Sustainable & Affordable
32
Single-Use CBD Tinctures
Barker Wellness Makes Snap Packets for Its Rise & Sleep Tinctures
31
Celeb-Promoted Gummy Vitamins
OLLY Has Announced Rebel Wilson as its New Celebrity Ambassador
30
Animated Virtual Concerts
Post Malone is Performing for a Virtual Pokémon Day Concert
29
Comedian-Starring Mayo Ads
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Super Bowl Ad Will Star Comedian Amy Schumer
28
Celebrity Cooking Class Contests
Nutella and Hilary Duff Joined to Celebrate World Nutella Day
27
Boxing Legend Activewear Collabs
Champion Announces a Collaboration with the Muhammad Ali Brand
26
Collaborative Celebrity Chocolates
Compartés Chocolatier & Chrissy Teigen Created a Collection
25
Nostalgic Gaming Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's 'Dots' Ad Tapped Actor Craig Robinson
24
Live Celebrity Valentine's Day Performances
TikTok & Justin Bieber Livestream Romantic Special
23
Game-Integrated Children's Programming
PBS KIDS and GBH Kids Introduce a New Team Hamster! Series
22
Charitable Resolution Soda Cans
The Coca-Cola 'Open To Better' Katy Perry Can is Relatable
21
Anime-Themed Vibrant Toy Cars
Takara Tomy Co. Drops Toy Cars Themed Around Demon Slayer
20
Kid-Friendly Superhero Programming
'Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten' is a New Animated Series
19
Fashion-Collaborated Card Games
We're Not Really Strangers and Valentino Have Partnered
18
Emotional Trigger Content Apps
The 'ReelCalm' App Lets Users Know What to Expect Before They Watch
17
Matriarch-Inspired Playlists
Pat McGrath Curated Apple Music's Black History Month Playlist
16
Celebrity-Studded Streaming Ads
Paramount+ Highlights the Titles Streaming on Its Platform
15
Audiobook GPS Integration
Waze Welcomes Audible.ca to its Audio Player Program
14
Hilarious Margarita Giveaways
Jose Cuervo Thanks 'Todd,' the Creator of National Margarita Day
13
Track Star Cereal Boxes
Tommie Smith Will Appear on a Limited-edition Wheaties Box in April 2021
12
Sci-Fi Stamp Collections
The Star Wars Droid Postage Stamp Series is Launching from the USPS
11
Celebrity Lookalike Seltzer Ads
Michelob ULTRA's 'All Star Cast' Commercial Features Don Cheadle
10
Giant Hot Sauce Challenges
Frank's Red Hot Tapped David Dobrik and Eli Manning
9
Stock Market-Inspired QSR Promotions
Popeyes Debuts the 'Free Tendies for All' Promotion
8
Milky Mushroom Cleansing Oils
KORA Organics' Vegan Facial Cleanser Turns Into a Creamy Milk
7
Bartender-Supporting Funds
Three Celebrities Pledge $1 Million to Help Out-of-Work Bartenders
6
Diabetes Awareness Ads
Nick Jonas Details His Experience with Dexcom Glucose Monitoring Service
5
Charitable Political Mitten Auctions
The Bernie Sanders Mittens are Being Auctioned for Charity
4
User-Friendly Streamlined Book Review Platforms
The StoryGraph Helps Users Review and Find Novels
3
Guided Meditation Shows
Netflix's 'Headspace Guide to Meditation' Teaches Viewers How to Mediate
2
Branded Inspirational Album Releases
Lipton Partners with Singing Surgeons to Release a Cove Album
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Hilarious At-Home Voting Booth Kits
The Vote From Home Booth Recreates the Voting Experience
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Rapper-Backed Apparel Lines
Austin Post Makes Its Paris Runway Debut With a Western-Inspired Label
Flower-Centric Events
Macy’s Flower Show Celebrates 50 Years with a Surrealist Garden
Zodiac Streaming Watchlists
Netflix’s Zodiac Watchlist Offers Suggestions Based on One's Star Sign
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Viral K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Anua Hosted its 'City of Glow' Pop-Up in L.A.
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Pop Archive Series
KYLIE Netflix Docuseries Opens Kylie Minogue’s Personal Archives
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Y2K Pop Star Accommodations
Airbnb is Opening the Door to Hannah Montana’s Malibu Beach House
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Pop Star Game Collaborations
Sabrina Carpenter Joins Fortnite's Latest Festival Event
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Viral Collectible Toy Floats
LABUBU and Friends will be a Part of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Consistency-Focused Fitness Programs
The Refreshed Apple Fitness+ Programs are Arriving for 2026
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Expressive Hair Campaigns
Wavytalk's Main Character Hair Campaign Makes Everyday Styles Memorable
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Rapper-Inspired Easter Ads
Nova Starr Turns Up the Volume in MGA’s Shoppable Easter Campaign
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Influencer-Backed Valentine's Day Collections
Adore Me Taps Bobbi Althoff for Its 2026 Capsule
Restaurant Pop-Star Collaborations
McDonald's Partnered with BTS For the Second Time on New Meal
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
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
Creative Urban Collaborative Fashion
A Day's March Joins Deadwood on a Joint Collection
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Underground Culture-Inspired Collabs
Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves Debut a Capsule Collection
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Feel-Good Kombucha Pop-Ups
Lipton Ice Tea's Komboomcha Box Shared the Joy of Dance & Music
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Album-Centric Pop-Ups
The BandLab x d4vd Immersive Pop-Up Brings WITHERED to Life in NYC
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Membership-Based Beauty Apps
Beauty Pie Launched an Exclusive App for its Members on Pi Day
Cartoon Summer Game Crossovers
Spongebob Crossovers Bring Bikini Bottom to Apple Arcade Games
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Social Music Streaming Integrations
TikTok and Apple Music Add Full Song Playback
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Music-Forward Dating App Events
New Dating App Cerca Brings Friends-First Energy to IRL Mixers
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Consolidated Streaming Service Plans
Paramount Will Merge HBO Max and Paramount+
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Streaming Series Food Ranges
Waitrose and Disney+ Partnered for an Exclusive Rivals Range
Verified Human Streaming Programs
Verified by Spotify Confirms That an Artist is a Real Person
Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads
Apple and Spike Jonze Reimagine Heartbreak with the AirPods 4 Ad
Halloween Blind Boxes
Pop Mart Unveils New Halloween-Themed Blind Boxes Starring Fan-Favorite IPs
Personal Listening Experiences
Spotify Showcases its Consumer-First Approach at Elevate Festival
Basketball Film-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts Space Jam-Inspired Menu Bundle & Recipes
Olympian-Backed Livestream Events
Walmart Hosted Her Day Made Easy With Laurie Hernandez and P&G
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Wearable Art Streetwear
A Day’s March Transforms Jan Håfström’s Artwork into Wearable Streetwear
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
On-Pack Popcorn Streaming Promotions
Butterkist and Paramount+ Partnered to Offer Free Streaming
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Social Listening Parties
Spotify's Wrapped Party Unites Users for Shared Experiences
Immersive Music Campaigns
Spotify x Gorillaz Fan Experience Promotes the Mountain Across London
Video Podcast Expansion
Netflix and iHeartMedia Bring Video Podcasts to the Streaming Platform
Media-Backed Creator Platforms
BET Launches a Creator Studio with ‘The Jason Lee Show’
Music Discovery Platforms
Tune Tracker Helps Users Discover Music And Explore Playlists
Streaming Service Brainteaser Games
Netflix Puzzled Will Feature Show-Themed Puzzles
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Immersive Grid Campaigns
Madonna Confessions II Campaign Transforms Grindr into a Global Rollout
Music Event-Supporting Partnerships
BACARDÍ Rum Partners for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Mexican Culinary Pop-Ups
Marriott Bonvoy x Pati Jinich will Festively Transform MI Café
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Music Insight Overlays
Music AI Bubble Adds Real-Time Song Insights Across Music Apps
Festive Creator-Led Series
Pepsi Pioneers is a Five-Part Christmas Series for Gen Z
Vodka LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
Absolut x Paris Hilton Celebrate Pride at the OUTLOUD Music Festival
Blind Box Fashion Collaborations
Cider Teams Up with POP MART to Unveil a New Collaboration
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
Retro Music Platforms
Retro Play Streams Pre-2011 Music Videos With Curated Playback
Basketball-Themed QSR Promotions
Arby's is Launching a March Madness Promotion
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Accessible Video Podcasts
Spotify Eases Partner Program Requirements For Video Creators
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Latine-Targeted Streaming Services
Remezcla Más Was Made for Hispanic Gen Z & Millennials
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Virtual Idol Concerts
Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! Marks Project Voltage’s First Stage
Exclusive Pop-Up Events
Man’s Best Friend Pop-Up Offers Limited Merch & Immersive Album Experience
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Cultural Sports Collaboration
The Weeknd and Toronto Blue Jays Unite for a World Series Collection
Music Memorabilia Auctions
Julien’s Auctions is Hosting Its 'Music Icons' Event at Hard Rock Cafe
Nostalgic Boy Band Commercials
T-Mobile Tapped Backstreet Boys for the Super Bowl This Year
Musical Grocery Service Ads
A 30-Second Instacart Bananas Spot Will Air During the Super Bowl 2026
Music-Driven Coding Lessons
Amazon Launches the Inclusive Your Voice is Power Program
Integrated Fitness Streaming
Spotify Integrates Workouts and Peloton Classes into Its Platform
Music Mashups Apps
MashApp Music Lets Users Create And Share Custom Song Mashups Easily
Woman-Led Music Events
The Hard Rock x The Coca-Cola Company Women Empower Series is Launching Now
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
The Roku Roklue Pop Culture Trivia Game Covers Movies and TV
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Swipeable Content Discovery Experiences
Verts is a Fun Way to Explore What to Watch on Disney+
Animated Charging Cable Collections
Beats Introduces its New Beats Cables with the Pill People Ad
Co-Branded Digital Summer Events
Crayola Partners with Paddington™ and STUDIOCANAL
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 is Schedule to Occur in March
Comedy Series Launch Events
Audible Hosted a Launch Event in West Hollywood
Celebrity-Supported Holiday Games
Post Malone Will Perform at the Thanksgiving Day Football Game
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features