Social media continues to evolve into an engine of commerce and conversation, with popular platforms and tools leading the way in engagement and innovation.
QVC brings its iconic shopping experience into the digital age with a 24/7 live shopping partnership on TikTok Shop. Expanding on its August 2024 launch, this always-on stream features celebrity hosts and product demos, offering real-time interactivity and seamless purchasing. The collaboration redefines how consumers discover and shop within the social media ecosystem, signaling a shift toward immersive social commerce that blends storytelling and retail.
Meanwhile, Reply Wizard is changing the game for creators and marketers looking to scale their social presence. The AI-powered tool generates instant, context-aware comments and replies, helping users maintain high-volume engagement without manual effort. Especially useful for brands and influencers, Reply Wizard automates meaningful interactions, boosting visibility and growth across Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
These innovations highlight how social media is becoming smarter, more automated, and increasingly commerce-driven.
Top 20 Social Media Trends in May
From 24/7 Live Shopping Streams to Social Engagement Automation:
Georgia Wray Norsten — Jun 1, 2025 — Social Media
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Modern Festival Activations
American Express will Offer Card Members a Unique Coachella Experience
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Viral Wellness Products
Serene Herbs Brings Ancestral Wellness to Modern Routines
18
Modern Motherhood Campaigns
Nara Smith Stars in Marc Jacobs' Mother's Day Campaign
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K-Beauty Gen Z Creator-Camps
EQQUALBERRY x The Glow House Partner for an Influencer Initiative
16
Social-First Nutrition Tracking Apps
gymii.ai Merges Artificial Intelligence with Social Features
15
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
14
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
13
Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns
The Hacksmith and Mentos Launch a Fizz-Powered Innovation
12
West Coast Athleisure Pop-Ups
Halara Debuts Its Highly Anticipated West Coast Pop-Up Experiences
11
Coffee-Themed April Fool's News
Eight O’Clock Coffee Serves Up Whole Bean Humor
10
Social Engagement Automation
Reply Wizard Boosts Social Growth With AI-Powered Comment Generation
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Social Media Automation Tools
Olly 2.0 Boosts Engagement Across 15+ Social Platforms With AI
8
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
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Unicorn-Inspired Air Fresheners
Citrus Magic Launches the Unicorn Toots Air Freshener for Real
6
Professional Content Generators
Growfol Creates and Schedules LinkedIn Content with AI Efficiency
5
Unique Pen-Brand Sweepstakes
Zebra Pen Reprises its #PathToSelfExpression Songwriting Sweepstakes
4
Dedicated Multiplayer Chat Features
Nintendo is Adding 'GameChat' to Streamline Switch 2 Play
3
Curated Link Sharing
Snack Lets You Curate, Manage, and Share Favorite Links Effortlessly
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Social Content Automation Tools
ViralMarketer Builds Your 14-Day Social Media Calendar In Seconds
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Esports Harm Prevention Programs
Ygam Launched a Mental Health Programme for Gaming Communities
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In-Stream Shoppable Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launched a Live-Shopping Element on Twitch
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Amorepacific Introduces a ChatGPT-Based Shopping App
Purpose-Built Intelligence Platforms
Shoptelligence Debuts the ShopLab AI and ShopLaunch AI Tools
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Automated Content Creation
Gennova Simplifies Social Media Management with AI Automation
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
AI-Matched Creator Partnerships
YouTube Creator Partnerships Links Brands & Creators with Gemini
AI Merchant Onboarding Tools
DoorDash Launches Its AI Merchant Tools
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
AI Social Content Creation
Reelmoney Automates the Creation of AI Videos and Social Media Content
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
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Social Media Managers
Socialaize Automates Scheduling Cross-Posting And Performance Tracking
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
AI-Assisted Marketing Tools
YouCam AI Pro Offers AI Business Avatar & AI Product Staging Tools
brand-focused social media shopping
TikTok Shop & Free Soul Launch the First 2026 Super Brand Day
AI-Powered Shoppable Experiences
ASOS Launches Thire ASOS Stylist With ChatGPT Integration
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Social Insight Tools
Currents AI Turns Social Media Data Into Actionable Business Insights
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Agentic Commerce Platforms
Google Introduced an AI-Powered Universal Cart for Smarter Shopping
Conversational Shopping Apps
The Klarna Shopping Search App in ChatGPT Streamlines Discovery
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
Hypedrop Validates, Designs and Develops Products in Six Weeks
Connected TV Ad Features
Walmart Connect Launches Its CTV Activation
Interactive Shopping Streams
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches Innovative Partnership with Amazon Ads
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Shoppable Discovery Commerce
SmartCommerce and Ahold Delhaize USA Connect Content to Carts
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
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
Conversational Web Discovery
Google Added Generative AI Features to Modernize Online Search
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
Agentic Shopping Platforms
Hey Savi Uses AI to Search, Compare and Buy Fashion
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
Conversational Recommendation Chatbots
LTK AI is Powered by Trusted Creator Guidance
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
Novel Multi-Brand Retail Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Debuts Multi-Brand Shopping and Ordering
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
In-Chat Shopping Tools
Continua is Welcoming Online Retailers into Its Group Chat Interface
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Etsy Launches Its Native App Within ChatGPT
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
AI Shopping Assistants
Amazon Alexa Uses AI to Personalize Product Search and Purchases
Integrated AI shopping
David’s Bridal Integrates Products into ChatGPT and Copilot
Conversational Product Summaries
Amazon Launches Its Join the Chat AI Product Summaries
Content Creator Partnership Programs
The Target Creator Programs Build on the #TargetRun Legacy
AI-Created Video Feeds
Meta Introduces Vibes as a Social Platform Driven by AI-Generated Posts
Social Content Platforms
WiseContent Helps You Generate, Optimize, and Share Social Posts
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Tech-Enhanced Content Platforms
Perfect Corp's YouCam App Suite Taps AI, AR & Agentic Innovation
AI Social Assistants
ReplyHunt Boosts Social Media Engagement With AI-Powered Prospect Replies
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Social Media Automation Tools
AI Instagram Influencer Automates Posting & Messaging With AI Agents
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
Agentic AI Commerce Platforms
POP.STORE has Launched the ECHO-ME Platform
Live Resale Marketplaces
StockX Brings Live Auctions and Shopping to Its Platform
Custom Comment Creators
Instagram Comment Generator Lets You Design Personalized TikTok Replies
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Automated Engagement Tools
AI Reply Generator: social24 Customizes Replies Across Social Platforms
Multimodal Social AIs
Meta’s Muse Spark Enables Image and Social Awareness
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
AI-Assisted Messaging
WhatsApp Introduces AI Writing Help and Photo Editing Features
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Gemini-Powered Ask Buttons
YouTube Introduced an 'Ask' Button for its Smart TV App
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
AI Shopping Search Tools
Vibe Shopping Uses AI To Identify Products From TikTok And Video Content
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Expanded Visual Search Features
Amazon Unveiled Its Visual Search Capabilities in Shopping App
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
Creator-Led Live Commerce
AliExpress Uses Livestreams to Showcase Verified Brands
AI Business Copilots
DealerOn Introduces AI Tools for Marketing and Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
AI-Powered Discovery Commerce
Shopen AI Personalizes Product Discovery and Deal Finding
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Creator Monetization Integrations
TikTok Adds Cameo Video Requests In-App
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
AI-Assisted Live Selling Features
Snap by Tilt Creates Listings from Live Video in Under a Second
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
AI-Powered Creator Platforms
Android Added Advanced Mobile Editing and Creator Tools
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Conversational Commerce AI
LINE Introduces AI Agents to Automate Customer Support
AI Comment Tools
Easy Comment Generator Creates Interesting Comments To Boost Engagement
AI Community Growth
SocialOne Helps Acquire, Analyze, And Engage Members Across Social Platforms
AI Reply Assistants
Smart Ai Reply Helps Users Generate Contextual Replies On X Quickly
Social Intelligence Tools
Recon Social Filters Social Media Noise Into Relevant Business Signals
Custom AI Social Feeds
Bluesky’s Attie Lets Users Build Feeds with AI
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Conversational Streaming Apps
Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App for Easier Content Discovery
Automated Social Outreach
Reply AI Generates And Posts Comments To Boost Prospect Visibility
AI Chat Assistants
Social Cue Uses AI To Keep Conversations Engaging And Connected
Conversational Publishing Tools
Will Turns WhatsApp Messages Into Branded LinkedIn Posts
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
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Chatbot Retargeting Tactics
Evertune Brings Retargeting To its Partner Connect Answer Engines
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
Community Engagement Platforms
Hivescout Helps You Find And Engage Your Audience Across Forums
Creative Analytics Platforms
Superads Delivers AI Ad Insights Across Major Social Media Channels
AI Marketing Platforms
Coso.ai Automates Branded Social Media Content Creation with AI
Viral AI Content Creation
Viral YOU AI Turns Stories Into Personalized Viral Content Scripts
AI Launch Assistants
Craft Engaging Twitter Launch Threads with TweetLaunch
User-Generated Review Features
TikTok Integrates the New TikTok Shop Review Network
Conversational Insights Platforms
Twinny Turns Conversations Into Insights To Boost Conversions
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
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
Conversational Shopping Assistants
Macy’s New Ask Macy’s Chatbot Launches on Gemini
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Content Assistance Tools
Engagi Helps Generate Social Media Replies And Comments Across Platforms
Social Media Management Tools
Schedpilot Automates Planning And Publishing Across Social Platforms
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Personalized AI Shopping Experiences
Walmart Launches a Branded ChatGPT Environment