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
17
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
9
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
7
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
2
Social Content Automation Tools
ViralMarketer Builds Your 14-Day Social Media Calendar In Seconds
1
Esports Harm Prevention Programs
Ygam Launched a Mental Health Programme for Gaming Communities
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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
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
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Ask Pinterest Debuts on the Ask Pinterest App
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 Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
AI Commerce Discovery
Constructor Personalizes Ecommerce Search with AI-Powered Recommendations
Social Media Managers
Socialaize Automates Scheduling Cross-Posting And Performance Tracking
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
AI Social Content Creation
Reelmoney Automates the Creation of AI Videos and Social Media Content
AI-Assisted Marketing Tools
YouCam AI Pro Offers AI Business Avatar & AI Product Staging Tools
AI-Powered Retail Tool Expansions
Lightspeed Commerce Updates Its Retail-Focused Offerings
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 Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Shoppable Discovery Commerce
SmartCommerce and Ahold Delhaize USA Connect Content to Carts
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Conversational Shopping Apps
The Klarna Shopping Search App in ChatGPT Streamlines Discovery
Agentic Commerce Platforms
Google Introduced an AI-Powered Universal Cart for Smarter Shopping
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
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
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
AI-Powered Shoppable Experiences
ASOS Launches Thire ASOS Stylist With ChatGPT Integration
AI Social Media Agents
Kinetik Helps to Predict and Monetize Social Media Growth
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
AI Shopping Agents
Salesforce Expands Agentforce with AI Shopping Agents
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
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
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
In-Chat Shopping Tools
Continua is Welcoming Online Retailers into Its Group Chat Interface
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Etsy Launches Its Native App Within ChatGPT
Agentic Shopping Platforms
Hey Savi Uses AI to Search, Compare and Buy Fashion
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
Integrated AI shopping
David’s Bridal Integrates Products into ChatGPT and Copilot
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
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
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
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
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
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
Agentic AI Commerce Platforms
POP.STORE has Launched the ECHO-ME Platform
AI-Native Advertising Platforms
Criteo Expands ChatGPT Ads with Prompt Smart Ads Globally
Custom Comment Creators
Instagram Comment Generator Lets You Design Personalized TikTok Replies
AI-Native Beauty Commerce
L'Oréal Brings Virtual Try-Ons and Product Discovery into ChatGPT
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
AI-Powered Discovery Commerce
Shopen AI Personalizes Product Discovery and Deal Finding
Social Media Management Platforms
Soshi Helps Brands Grow On X With An AI Social Media Manager
Automated Engagement Tools
AI Reply Generator: social24 Customizes Replies Across Social Platforms
Multimodal Social AIs
Meta’s Muse Spark Enables Image and Social Awareness
Conversational Visual Shopping
Amazon Lens Live Matches Products Through Real-Time Scanning
User-Controlled Social Algorithms
Threads Launches Your Algo and Expands Community Features
AI-Assisted Messaging
WhatsApp Introduces AI Writing Help and Photo Editing Features
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
Social Media Simulators
PocketFans Creates Realistic Viral TikTok Live Simulations With AI
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Cross-Platform Search Analytics
Google Tracks Instagram and TikTok Search Performance
Live Resale Marketplaces
StockX Brings Live Auctions and Shopping to Its Platform
Expanded Visual Search Features
Amazon Unveiled Its Visual Search Capabilities in Shopping App
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
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
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
AI Omnichannel Chat Platforms
WhautoChat Helps Businesses Automate Customer Conversations
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Simplified AI Shopping Tools
Target Focuses on Holiday Shoppers with its New AI-Powered Tools
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
Creator-Led Live Commerce
AliExpress Uses Livestreams to Showcase Verified Brands
Conversational Commerce AI
LINE Introduces AI Agents to Automate Customer Support
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
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
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
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
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Custom AI Social Feeds
Bluesky’s Attie Lets Users Build Feeds with AI
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
Omnichannel Retail Media Networks
Target's Roundel Expands Advertising Across Streaming and Stores
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
Video Comment Communities
Reddit Enables Video Replies Within Discussion Threads
Chatbot Retargeting Tactics
Evertune Brings Retargeting To its Partner Connect Answer Engines
Community Engagement Platforms
Hivescout Helps You Find And Engage Your Audience Across Forums
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
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
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
Viral AI Content Creation
Viral YOU AI Turns Stories Into Personalized Viral Content Scripts
Social Media Outreach Tools
Howdy Helps Creators Send Personalised Instagram Messages At Scale
User-Generated Review Features
TikTok Integrates the New TikTok Shop Review Network
AI Social Creators
Pic Post Transforms Photos And Videos Into Social Media-Ready Content
AI Social Writing Assistants
Comet Helps Users Create Better Captions And Replies With AI
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
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
Social Media Management Tools
Schedpilot Automates Planning And Publishing Across Social Platforms
Content Assistance Tools
Engagi Helps Generate Social Media Replies And Comments Across Platforms
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Personalized AI Shopping Experiences
Walmart Launches a Branded ChatGPT Environment
AI Social Media Agents
Olly Automates Social Engagement With Personalised AI-Powered Interactions