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
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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
Rock Band Hot Sauces
The Killers Hot Sauce Comes in a Range of High-Quality Flavors
37
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Items
Filson Honors Popeye the Sailor Man with Apparel and Merchandise
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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Artist-Musician Streetwear Collabs
Post Malone and Takashi Murakami Partner on Apparel Collection
Pink-Adorned Fashion Lines
Forever 21 & Mattel Collaborate on the Next Forever 21 x Barbie Line
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Stunning Artist-Led Fashion Collections
catchoo Launched an Artistic Fashion Capsule with a Pop-up
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pop-Tarts' Pop-Tartigan Sweaters Help Gen Z Channel "Grandmacore"
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Virtual Beauty Brand Ambassadors
Nars Cosmetics Unveiled a Trio of Meta-humans—the Power Players
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Cartoon Characters-Themed Apparel
The Hundreds and Warner Bros. Launch New Celebratory Collection
Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries
The Pop-Tarts x Depop Box Features a Random Flavor Assortment
Playlist-Enhanced Outfit Recommendations
Stitch Fix and Spotify Collaborate on a Unique Experience
Adoptable Playlists Pet Ads
PEDIGREE and Spotify Help Dogs Find Forever Homes
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Absolut® Presents Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture at Coachella 2024
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Phygital Fashion Campaign
Pacsun's PacVerse Campaign Shows a Real Life Cast Entering the Metaverse
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Breakup Bar Pop-Ups
A Taylor Swift-Themed Breakup Pop-Up is Coming to Chicago for Valentine's Day
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Individualized Streaming Billboards
Black Mirror Fans are Getting Their Own Customized Billboards
Metaverse Beauty Looks
L’Oréal Revealed Its First Virtual Beauty Styles for Web3
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Virtual Bag Metaverses
Charles & Keith Taps Virtual K-pop Artist Apoki for its Virtual Campaign
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Metaverse Beauty Events
Metaverse Beauty Week is the First Annual Beauty Festival in the Metaverse
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Metaverse Dance Classes
Pepsi is Celebrating Latin Music on International Dance Day
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Mixed Media Collaborative Apparel
The Rolling Stones and MTV Drop a Graphic Capsule Collection
TikTok Disney Collabs
TikTok and Disney Collaborate to Celebrate Disney's Centennial Anniversary
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Metaverse Thanksgiving Parades
Macy’s is Holding a Virtual Thanksgiving Day Parade
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Empowering Fitness Campaigns
Planet Fitness Dubbed Megan Thee Stallion "Mother Fitness"
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Toy Collectible Conventions
DesignerCon's New Convention is Set to Open on November 18
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
AI-Powered Karaoke Apps
Mayk Launches an AI Karaoke Product Called popstarz.ai
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Space Exploration Streaming Services
The NASA+ Streaming Service Will Have Live Broadcasts
Makeup-Focused Metaverse Worlds
NYX Professional Makeup Unveils a Metaverse Experience in Roblox
Exclusive Album Release Parties
Beyonce's "Club Renaissance" is an Exclusive Two-Night Event
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Celebrity-Backed Bag Campaigns
Coach Debuts the ‘In My Tabby’ Campaign with Celebrity Inspiration
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Musical Makeup Metaverses
Maybelline's Makeup Your Mix Campaign Immerses Roblox Users
Tech Sports Advertising Networks
Apple and MLS Join Forces to Launch an Advertising Network
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Mindful Mental Health Ads
Alo Moves 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Just Launched
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Movie-Themed Makeup Collections
The NYX Avatar: The Way of Water Collection is Bioluminescent
QSR-Inspired Graphic Merchandise
McDonald's and Cactus Plant Flea Market Drop a Capsule
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
Streaming Shows-Inspired Apparel Collections
Lacoste and Netflix Unveil New Apparel Collection
Iconic Touring Artist Makeup
Madonna's Makeup Collaboration Celebrates Her Iconic On-Stage Looks
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
50s-Style Musical Beauty Collections
The Revolution Beauty x Grease Collection is Fan-Approved
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Iconic Show Toronto Popups
Celebrate National TV Day at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Toronto
Black LGBTQ+-Honoring Exhibitions
Beau McCall's Solo Exhibition Will Kickstart Pride Month
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
QSR Movie Merch Collections
Arby’s x GOOD BURGER 2 Merch Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Restaurant-Themed Esports Tournaments
DoorDash and Twitch Announce a Restaurant-Themed Tournament
Kpop-Themed Live Exhibitions
HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, & Live Nation Confirm a New BTS Exhibition in LA
Toronto Fashion Music Festivals
MODECANADAROCKS Spring Equinox Takes Place on March 23
Halloween Streaming Features
Paramount+ Announces the Launch of Its 'Peak Screaming' Collection
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise
Disney+ Expands Into E-Commerce with a Merch Shop
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Customized Streaming Platform Features
Netflix Brings Streamberry to Life with Personalized Detail
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
AI-Curated Beauty Boxes
The Ipsy Icon Box Features Products Selected by Celebrities and AI
Mysterious Fortune-Telling Features
Spotify Launches the New Interactive Song Psychic Feature
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Multi-Service Streaming Apps
YouTube Adds New Streaming Services Onto the Platform’s Application
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Artist-Designed Pride Capsules
Parade Taps ggggrimes for its New Y2K-Inspired Pride Collection
Video Conferencing Avatar Features
Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature
Rapper-Themed VR Concerts
Meta Announces The Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert Experience in December
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Inspiring Heritage Campaigns
Comcast's 'Be the Next Story Told' Spot Celebrates Hispanic History
Weather-Themed Cosmetic Campaigns
This e.l.f. Cosmetics Campaign Stars Meghan Trainor
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Rhythmic Adorable Streamed Games
Netflix Adds New Games Including Hello Kitty Happiness Parade
All-in-One Telecom Streaming Services
Verizon +Play Offers Access to Over 20 Services
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Streamer-Backed Trivia Games
Netlfix Launches a New Interactive Game Called 'Triviaverse'
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Branded Global Music Programs
Sprite Limelight Season Two Spotlights the Untold Stories of Artists
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Music-Based Award Partnerships
Amazon Music Becomes the Newest Sponsor of the Esports Awards
Wholesome Kingpin Ads
The PopCorners Super Bowl Commercial Reimagines Breaking Bad
Music-App Podcast Expansions
YouTube Music is Adding Podcasts the the US Platform
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
Holiday-Themed Virtual Concerts
Roblox Gets a Mariah Carey-Backed ‘Winter Wonderland’ Experience
Social App-Sourced Tickets
TikTok Launches its New Live Event with Ticket Sales by Tickets.com
Inaugural Live Comedy Specials
Chris Rock is Set to be Part of Netflix's First-Ever Live Comedy
Musical Heritage Month Campaigns
Spotify Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with "Estamos Ready"
Poster-Inspired Music Playlists
LineupSupply Creates Instafest-Inspired Posters Using Your Spotify
Experiential Streamed Quick Trivia
Netflix to Launch its New Collaborative Triviaverse Experience
Curated Music Discovery Playlists
Apple Music is Rolling Out the 'Discovery Station' Feature
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps