From gamefied sustainability living apps to crowdsourced for-purpose conferences, this SocialBusiness.org top list of mission-driven social media uses takes steps at using those finger tips for its social entrepreneurship goals, whatever that may be.
Social entrepreneurship and social media, though they may share a word, don't tend to go hand in hand -- necessarily at least. Many social enterprises, but not all, often take an archaic non-profit side i.e. more traditional forms of outreach. But, it seems, the more money or funding an organization has, the more liberty they can take. At the same time however, these mission driven social media uses try to take what they have and make something creative out of it in order to maximize resources and spread the word.
27 Mission-Driven Social Media Uses
From Gamefied Sustainability Apps to For-Purpose Conferences:
Tiana Reid — Jun 5, 2013 — Social Good
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Fanatical Foodie Communities
Feast On It is a Toronto-based Collective of Shared Culinary Passion
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Collaborative Consumption Infographics
The Unstash Manifesto Mixes Altruism with Action
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Strategic Environmental Marketing
4GreenPs Focuses on Metrics and Social Causes Simultaneously
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Co-Profit Fashion
Collaborative World Brand Supports Nonprofits Through Apparel Sales
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Kindness Carriers
OAK Lifestyle Donates Backpacks and School Supplies to Kids
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Self-Sustaining Social Enterprises
Kinyei Fosters Independent Entrepreneurship in Cambodia
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Transparently American Clothing Lines
The Alex Maine Collection is Certifiably Made in the USA
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Custom Bottles with Purpose
Miir Lets You Customize Your H20 While Supporting Clean Water Projects
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Empowering Crochet
Fair Trade 'Pebble' Baby Line Employs Women in Bangladesh
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Hunger-Eliminating Social Media
FlashFood Turns Restaurant Leftovers into Meals for the Hungry
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Online Urban Activism Platforms
Brickstarter is a Web Service Connecting Activists and Bureaucracy
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Buy Shoes, Give Back
When You Purchase 'TWINS for Peace' You Give a Pair to a Child in Need
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Car Pool Dating Services
Carpooling.com Brings Together Commuters in Europe to Lower CO2
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Ethical Pillow Dresses
Scarlet Threads Sells Vibrant Fashion to Create Employment in Rural China
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Gamefied Sustainable Living Apps
Practically Green Provides Simple and Personalized Green Tips
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Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
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Weekly Cause Shirts
Sevenly T-Shirts Raise Money and Awareness for Different Charities Each Week
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Passionate Internet Communities
Phinklife is a Social Platform and Non-Profit Organization
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Social Entrepreneurship Vlogs
Cafe Impact Sheds Lights on Individuals' Career Paths
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Innovative Micro-Crowdfunding Sites
The Tipping Bucket is a Web Platform for Social Change
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Good Cause Tweeting
beremedy Members Support Causes Via Tweets and Facebook Posts
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Social Good Photo Apps
FoodShareFilter is an Instagram Supported Filter That Profits an NGO
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Design Solutions for Purpose
Cause Creative Offers Marketing Services for Charities
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Sustainable Storytelling Businesses
Thinkshift Communications is a B Corporation Promoting Good
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Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
The 2012 Social Good Summit Covers A Range of World Issues
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Change Agent Communities
Changents Connects People Doing Good With People Who Help Them
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Social Business Media Strategists
Fission Strategy Helps Humanitarian Endeavors Reach Audiences
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Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Inclusive Tinder Features
Tinder Launches New Profile Features to Support Authentic Connections
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Gamified Home Chore Apps
Developers Showcased a Gamified Home Chore App at Meta's Hackathon 2023
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Science-Based Habit Apps
Addicted-Habits Provides Invaluable Support to Help Users Achieve Goals
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Business-Friendly NFT Tools
Salesforce Introduces NFT Tools to Help Businesses Embrace Web3
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Influencer Partnership Platforms
impact.com Launches a New Platform for Influencer Management
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
AI Social Media Generators
Snowball FATG Can Help Create Viral Social Moments in Seconds
Decentralized Social Apps
Meta is Developing a Decentralized Text-Based App Codenamed "P92"
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Decentralized Onboarding App Processes
Mastodon is Simplifying its Sign-Up to Attract Users
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
MENA-Focused Influencer Platforms
Mitgo Group Debuts the Takefluence Platform for Content Creators
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Digital Workspace Collaboration Platforms
The 'Moot' Meeting Platform Engages Remote Teams
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
AR-Powered Social Platforms
MMITA Launches a New Augmented Reality-Powered Social Platform
Video Testimonials Tools
Feedspace to Boost your Business's Credibility in the Market
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Connection-Building Dating Platforms
Happie Aims to Build Meaningful Connections Between Users
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
AI Podcast Transcribing
Podnotes Can Create Blogs, Summaries, and Social Posts for Podcasts
Community Challenge Platforms
Nas.io Let's Anyone Create and Manage Their Own Online Challenges
Eco-Focused Esports Initiatives
GameSquare and Mastercard Tackle Deforestation with a New Game
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Gamer Organization Apps
Skich Debuts New Features for its Tinder-Style Game Recommendation App
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Career-Navigating Mentorship Platforms
Meander Helps Everyone Thrive Professionally
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Faith-First Online Platforms
The Mission Connects Like-Minded People Looking for a Deeper Meaning
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it