Throughout these November 2016 social media ideas, brands, celebrities and independent business owners are shown turning to platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and more to promote their products and services.
One example included that especially stands out is a collaboration between the LA County Museum of Art and Disney. Looking to get Millennials and Generation Z consumers participating more, the two created a Snapchat story that transformed classic art to reflect the plot of 'Beauty and the Beast.' In doing so, the LA County Museum of Art and Disney were able to reach over 30,000 viewers, as well as many who screen-shotted the images to share amongst their friends.
In another example that's included in this cluster of November 2016 social media ideas, Taco Bell came up with a puzzle game where users get pieces once posting with specific keywords and hashtags. Once they've collected all the pieces, they're rewarded with coupons that they can use through the company's connected ordering app.
Top 30 Social Media Ideas in November
From Travel-Blogging Canines to Incognito Alcoholism PSAs:
Riley von Niessen — Nov 12, 2016 — Social Media
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Streamlined News Networks
DIVE Simplifies Relevant Information for Companies So They Don't Have to
29
Instagram Star Editorials
NASASEASONS' Fall/Winter Line is Modeled by Eileen Kelly & Naleye Junior
28
Interactive Beer Posters
Fuller Frontier Encourages Instagrammers to #FindFlavour with Filters
27
Social Media Pet Contests
'Solid Gold Pet' is Looking for the Happiest Pet on Earth on Instagram
26
Emoji-Decoding Bots
On Twitter, 'Botmoji' Helps Users Decipher Emoji Meanings
25
3D Botanical Nail Art
Roz Borg Creatively Glues Real Plants onto Her Fingernails
24
Self-Service Influencer Marketplaces
'FameBit' is a Platform to Connect Influencers and Brands
23
Fast Food Social Apps
Taco Bell Explore is a Puzzle Game That's Activated with Keywords & Hashtags
22
Media-Inspired Soccer Jerseys
Graphic UNTD's Jersey Designs Imagine YouTube and Snapchat as Teams
21
Minute-Long Comedy Shows
Chipotle is Introducing a Snapchat Show Called 'School of Guac'
20
Disney Social Campaigns
The LA County Museum of Art Blended Generational Interests with Snapchat
19
Social Media Art Exhibits
This Culture Club Project Showcases Instagram Photos in an Art Gallery
18
Immersive Selfie Towers
Toronto's Largest Selfie Campaign Was Hosted by CF Toronto Eaton Centre
17
Social Media Political Endorsements
'Facebook Endorsements' Lets Users Officially Show Support
16
Viral Fashion-Savvy Dogs
Tinkerbelle the Dog is an Internet-Famous Model, Actor and Travel Blogger
15
Social Storytelling Apps
The Yodel App Makes Snapchat-Style Stories a Group Effort
14
Influencer Pairing Algorithms
'Hiip' Uses Data and Algorithms to Match Brands and Influencers
13
Instant Messenger Doodles
'WhatsApp Doodles' Allows Users to Add to Their Images and Videos
12
Millennial-Targeted Halloween Ads
Svedka Series Pokes Fun at the Horrors of "First World Problems"
11
Incognito Alcoholism PSAs
Louise Delage Was Formulated by BETC to Show How Prevalent Addiction is
10
Social News Platforms
'Now This' News is Delivered to Millennials Via Social Networks
9
Social Media Metronomes
Kmfa Created a Connected Ticking Device Set to the "Tempo of Austin"
8
Emoticon Job Searches
La Banque Postale Helped Job Seekers Find a Job in France Via Twitter
7
Connective Politician Apps
This App Lets the Malaysian Prime Minister Connect With the Public
6
Link-Tracking Sharing Extensions
Pile Lets Users Share Links and Track How They're Viewed
5
Basketball Team Emojis
Twitter is Releasing a Special Set of NBA Team Emojis Pair with Hashtags
4
Chromatic Instant Film Borders
The New Instant Film for the Instax Mini Comes in Different Colors
3
Aping Social Media Bots
ChatLike.me Creates a Twitter Bot that Mimics the Style of Twitter Users
2
Subversive Social Media Donations
The Troll Trump Bot Donates to Clinton for Every Trump Tweet
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Rival Social Holiday Filters
Facebook Live is Launching Its First Filters in Time for Halloween
Related Ideas
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
In-App Mental Health Features
Snapchat Launches 'Here For You' Canada for Young Users
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Social Media Managers
Socialaize Automates Scheduling Cross-Posting And Performance Tracking
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Health-Focused Body Positivity Apps
Stories with Substance Collaborates with the UnderBelly
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
Camp Snap Arrives at Target as a Mindful Disconnection
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Local Social Media Feeds
TikTok’s Local Feed Uses Precise Location Opt-In, Excludes Minors
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Content Planner Tools
Social Media Content Planner Helps Users Plan And Post On Notion
Intention-Driven Social Feeds
West Co’s Tangle App Turns Daily Intentions Into Shared Plans
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Senior Creative Teams
Tosti Creative Put Out a Call for Senior Creatives Aged 70 and Older
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Social Media Hubs
Unified Socials Centralizes Management Across Multiple Platforms
AI-Powered Custom Timelines
X Introduced Its Grok-Powered Custom Timelines Platform
Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms
The 'Introvrs' Social App Connects Like-Minded Users
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Automated Content Management
BrandGhost Automates Social Media Scheduling And Content Remixing
Social Media Automation
PostPilot Automates Content Creation And Scheduling For Businesses
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Empowering Vibe Coding Campaigns
Paris Hilton is the First Android Icon in Residence
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Social Network Number Puzzles
LinkedIn Mini Sudoku Encourages Users to Log On Regularly
Content Planning Tools
Notion Social Media Scheduler Helps Organize and Plan Posts Efficiently
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social Copy Optimizers
TweetFast Turns Ideas Into Viral Tweets With AI-Powered Suggestions
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
Social Forum Insight Trackers
Snoops.co Helps Businesses Find and Track Opportunities on Reddit
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Social Media Sticker Tools
Instagram Comment Sticker Generator Creates Engaging Reply Stickers
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Audience Insight Hubs
Bluesky Analytics Helps Track Engagement and Schedule Posts Across Platforms
Local Event Planners
Knowhere Helps You Discover and Attend Local Events With Friends
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Mapped Loyalty Badges
Snap Map Place Loyalty Celebrates Frequent Visitors
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Private Photo Journals
Memory Helps You Capture Daily Moments In A Secure And Simple Photo Diary
Social Ad Schedulers
Ads Calender Simplifies Scheduling And Managing Social Media Ads
Engagement Timing Insights
DontPostYet Uses Live Analytics To Optimize Social Media Posting Times
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
Recipe Sharing Networks
ICanCookFood Lets Foodies Share Recipes And Follow Culinary Creators
Mass Content Generation
PostMagic Generates Thousands Of AI-Powered Social Media Posts Fast
Event Memory Platforms
Media Vibes Makes Group Photo Collection Simple And Collaborative
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
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
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Social Scheduling Tools
Post Dance Social Media Scheduler Publishes Content Across Platforms
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
Music-Based Social Networks
Record Club Has Users Share Music with Friends and Family
Influencer Collaboration Networks
Megaboarding Connects Brands And Influencers For Collaborations