The top September 2015 social media trends include a variety of high profile collaborations between bloggers and brands. The unique marketing move is often a way for brands to create traction online by borrowing from established social media figures' audiences.
A first example of this is the recent partnership between YouTube star Grace Helbig and the Marriott Hotel chain. The YouTube sensation was hired by the brand to create an engaging series of videos for the Marriott's YouTube channel encouraging consumers to book directly through the hotel's website.
Additionally, top model Joan Smalls was tapped by iconic makeup brand Estee Lauder to create a range of lipsticks, including one inspired by the bold hue Smalls donned at the 2014 MET Gala. It is said that Estee Lauder executives noticed the legions of Smalls fans seeking the origin of the shade in the model's Instagram comment section.
The top September 2015 social media trends showcase ways in which brands can use established digital influencers to engage new audiences across platforms.
Top 60 Social Media Trends in September
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Diverse Redhead Portraits
This Hair Photography Series Shows That Not All Redheads are White
59
Sultry Shoe Campaigns
Blogger Rocky Barnes is the Face of This Season's Sam Edelman Shoes
58
Disney Man Bun Feeds
The Instagram Account Man Buns of Disneyland is Exactly What It Sounds Like
57
Kaleidoscopic Selfie Studios
HTC's Straylight Installation Creates Psychedelic Selfie Photos
56
Easygoing Blogger Collections
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Line is Exclusive to Nordstrom
55
Boxed Up Press Kits
This Little Black Box Contains an Entire Media Press Package
54
Journeying Bag Campaigns
'The Travelling Bags' Helps Students in Need with Back to School Shopping
53
Problematic Parenting Photos
The 'Average Parent Problems' Instagram Celebrates Parenting Fails
52
Millennial-Targeted Typography Ads
This Miller Lite Campaign Targets Young Males Via Instagram
51
Food-Donating Selfie Campaigns
The #DrinkGoodDoGood Will Donate 500,000 Pound of Fresh Produce
50
Pharmacy-Led Health Campaigns
This Social Media Campaign Aims to Tackle Diabetes in Saudi Arabia
49
Retro-Inspired Camera Remotes
These Remote Shutters for Phones Resemble Old Film Gadgets
48
Collaborative Blogger Dinners
Food Blogger Ashley Rose is Hosting a Pop-Up Dinner in Her Studio
47
Interactive Lip-Sync Battle Ads
Toronto Bloggers Kastor & Pollux Star in This Playful Campaign
46
Comedic Brand Channels
Grace Helbig Works with Marriott Hotels in a Fun Digital Campaign
45
HIV Awareness Campaigns
This Public Health Initiative Seeks to Educate Indonesian Youth About HIV
44
Female Fitness Street Art
Nike's Active Campaign Champions Inspiring Women on Social Media
43
Model-Booking Apps
This Modeling App Lets Companies Book Models Directly Without Agencies
42
Bubble-Wrapped Bars
iCracked Creates an Ultra Safe Environment for Phones at the Bar
41
Doctor-Published Photo Apps
This Instagram-Mimicking App Lets Doctors Share Medical Information
40
Cancer Care Platforms
This Social Media Platform Uses #CancerHack to Share Kindess and Advice
39
Photo Post-Perfecting Charts
This Infographic Explains How to Have a More Engaging Instagram Post
38
Liberating Female Publications
Ashley Tisdale's 'The Haute Mess' is an Inspirational Platform
37
Virtual Scent Trips
This Photographer Uses Instagram to Create Olfactory Photo Tourism
36
Interactive Emoji Maps
This Emoji Map Illustrates Which State Uses Which Emoji Most
35
Action Sport Apps
Shrick is a Social Networking App for Extreme Sports Enthusiasts
34
Meaningful Adventure Campaigns
CLIF's #MeetTheMoment Engaged Outdoor Enthusiasts on Social Media
33
Business-Based Travel Apps
The 'Jambo' App Helps Business Travelers Connect While Out of Town
32
Dental Hygiene Selfie Campaigns
This Campaign Encourages Users to Promote Good Dental Health
31
Social Brand Messengers
These Facebook Customer Service Tools Facilitate More Interaction
30
Balanced Lifestyle Platforms
Mixify Encourages Young Social Media Users to Live Healthy Lives
29
Mystery Bar Tours
Old Speckled Hen's 'Hunt for a Hen' Sent People Out on a Bar Scavenger Hunt
28
Custom Comic Campaigns
Old Spice's Instagram Adventure Has Fans Build Their Own Epic Story
27
Farmer Mental Health Campaigns
This Project Uses Selfies to Fight the Stigma of Mental Illness
26
Ambient Messaging Apps
This Program Allows Users to Send Vibes to Friends and Family Via WiFi
25
Rewards-Based Social Networks
The 'Thumb War' App Treats the Most Popular Users to Discounts
24
GIF-Making Apps
This App Allows Users to Create Personalized GIFs
23
Social Media Donation Platforms
The #Donate Campaign by GoodWorld Sends Donations Via Social Media
22
Emoji Drink-Ordering Apps
This Pop-Up Bar Offers Guests the Option to Order Via Emoji
21
Commonly Captured Coffee Charts
Express Vending's Infographic Covers Popular Coffee on Instagram
20
Sensory Vending Machines
Holiday Autos' Vending Machine Dispenses the Smells of Summer
19
Latina Lifestyle Platforms
Vivala is a Mobile-First Community and Publication for Latina Women
18
Friend-Describing Social Tags
The New Facebook Profile Tags Will Let Users Label Their Friends
17
Coworker-Connecting Apps
The LinkedIn Lookup Business Platform Lets You Search Skills and People
16
Social Storytelling Accounts
Land Rover's Instagram Story Uniquely Recounts an Adventure
15
Social Media Payment Systems
This New Service Helps Banks Take Payments Via Social Media Platforms
14
Expressive Music Messaging Apps
The MSTY App Lets Users Send Music with Texts
13
High-Rise Networking Platforms
'Tenant King' Helps Neighbors Create Community-Based Networks
12
Virtual Reality Cockpits
This Invention Offers Consumers the Thrill of Flying from Your Desk
11
Social Media PR Stunts
The Tinder Twitter Rant Was a Message-Owning PR Stunt
10
Anonymous Photo Feedback Services
This Service Helps Users Choose Curate Their Online Photos
9
Social Media Shopping Services
'Like2Buy' Allows Target's Instagram Followers to Purchase Products
8
First-Person Chatroom Games
Realm Pictures Turns Chatroulette into a First-Person Adventure
7
Sporty Cancer Campaigns
This Initiative Combines Rugby with Prostate Cancer Awareness
6
Solar Internet Drones
The Facebook Drone 'Aquila' Will Bring the Web to Remote Parts of the World
5
Faux Travel Trays
KFC's Fun Tray Liner Acts as the Backdrop for Creating 'Fakation' Photos
4
Celebrity Live Streaming Apps
Facebook's Mentions App Can Now Stream Celebrities Live to Fans
3
Diabetes Tweeting Campaigns
The 'Kick Diabetes' Campaign Featured Tweet-Matching Donations
2
Automated Birthday Greetings
The Facebook Birthday 'Speed Text' Sends Wishes with One Button
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Comparative Celeb Accounts
This Harry Styles Twitter Compares Him to Classic Works of Fiction
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Portrait-Style High-Fashion Campaigns
Givenchy's Resort 2026 Line Appears Effortlessly Elegant
High-End Beauty Campaigns
The La Beauté Louis Vuitton Campaign Debuts With a Bold Vision
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Celebrative Icon-Inspired Campaigns
adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Pop-Star Coffee Partnerships
Dua Lipa Becomes Nespresso's Global Brand Ambassador
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Playful Skincare Campaigns
Leighton Meester Becomes Bubble's First Global Brand Ambassador
Seasonal Shopping Occasions
Sephora Canada Spotlights Must-Haves for the Sephora Savings Event
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Social-First Direct Selling Series
Mary Kay Miss Conceptions Reshapes Gen Z & Millennial Mindsets
Dramatic Cinematic-Style Footwear Campaigns
New Balance Partners with Rosalía on a New Campaign
Fall-Themed Luxury Bag Campaigns
Zadig & Voltaire Partners with Paris Jackson
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Pride-Supporting Cosmetic Campaigns
Sephora and Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Partnered for Pride Month
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
AI-Matched Creator Partnerships
YouTube Creator Partnerships Links Brands & Creators with Gemini
Actress-Supported Footwear Campaigns
Jimmy Choo Partners with Sydney Sweeney on Its New Campaign
Bold Skate Shoe Campaigns
The New Vans Off the Wall Campaign Celebrates the Authentic Sneaker
Celebrity Coffee Brand Campaigns
Nespresso Launched Its Vertuo World Campaign With Dua Lipa
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Wellness Influencer-Supported Beauty Brands
Vichy Taps Emily DiDonato as an Ambassador
Cheeky Lip-Gloss Beauty Campaigns
NYX Professional Makeup Launches its 'If You NYX You Know'
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Breakthrough Beauty Brand Expansions
rhode Launches in Sephora, Marking a Major Retail Expansion
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Varsity Influencer Teams
UNC Turns Student-Athletes Into Social Media Monetization Experts
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
Athletic Beauty Collabs
Rematch Debuts a Cosmetics Partnership a Sportswear Giant
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Influencer-Supported Worldwide Promotional Campaigns
GUESS? Taps Chiara Ferragni for Its Campaign
Fashion Gaming App Collabs
Drest x Jimmy Choo Let Gamers Style Paris-Themed Wardrobe Icons
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Cult Beauty Retail Partnerships
Rhode Will Launch at Sephora, Marking Its First Retail Expansion
Satirical Skincare Campaigns
Sephora Launches 'Skin Obsessed' Campaign with Taika Waititi
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
brand-focused social media shopping
TikTok Shop & Free Soul Launch the First 2026 Super Brand Day
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Collaborative Curated Fashion Capsules
SHEIN Taps Cultural Tastemaker Scot Louie
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Fashion Week Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal Paris Secured Copenhagen Fashion Week Makeup Exclusivity
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
British Apparel Brand Relaunches
Topshop x Cara Delevingne Partner for a London-Inspired Campaign
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Glam Actress-Starring Beauty Campaigns
Urban Decay Taps Dove Cameron for a New Creative Chapter
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Back-To-School Fashion Campaigns
JCPenney Introduced its 'Back-to-It' Campaign
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Collaborative Street-Ready Footwear
Under Armour Debuts the 'UA Halo Racer' with Tini Stoessel
Humorous Hotel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Launch a Social Ad
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Basketball Athlete-Backed Water Campaigns
Saratoga Spring Water Partners with Skylar Diggins
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
Bold Footwear Brand Resets
ALDO Launches the Try Every Thing Campaign for Fall 2025
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Gaming Style Capsules
The Nike x Martine Rose Campaign Spotlights Esports Athletes as Modern Icons
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
Model-Backed Apparel Campaigns
Kendall Jenner and FWRD Reunite for a Curated Spring 2025 Edit
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Red-Carpet-Ready Hairstyling Campaigns
TRESemmé Debuts 'Get Your Hair on the A-List'
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Social Media-Driven Brand Partnerships
Target and Parke Join Forces on a Limited Style Capsule
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Actress-Backed Handbag Collections
Prada Spotlights Its Galleria Handbag Collection
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Social-First Hosting Campaigns
Out Host with Hisense Responds to the Rise of Home Viewing Parties
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Star-Studded Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme Celebrates Juicy Tubes Legacy with Y2K with 'Kissing Web'
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Women-Sponsoring Branding Initiatives
TJ Maxx Debuts the You Sponsored by TJ Maxx Campaign
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Celebratory Beauty Expansion Campaigns
KimChiChic Beauty Celebrates Its Inclusion in Ulta
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Vacation-Ready Shoe Collections
Nordstrom Launches an Exclusive Tory Burch Capsule
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Effortless Urban Campaigns
Hailey Bieber Fronts DKNY's Fall 2025 Campaign with Timeless NY Style
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Asian Film-Themed Promotions
Crocs Launches a Media-Themed Monsoon Campaign in Southeast Asia
Narrative-Forward Musician-Backed Retailer Campaigns
Urban Outfitters Partners with Zara Larsson
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
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Film-Centric Fashion Capsules
Rihanna's Fenty Joins Puma on a Special Smurfs Collection
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Creator Collaboration Platforms
Talen Together Connects Creators With Brands For Sponsorships
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
Niche Membership Monetization Strategies
Outfit Formulas Launches Paid Membership With Alison Lumb
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
Star Studded Luxury Campaigns
Emma Stone and Hoyeon Star in a Campaign Celebrating Modern Elegance