Consumers and companies alike are constantly looking for new ways to connect to one another to form positive relationships, which is one theme that ties these innovative September 2016 social media ideas together.
While Frank Ocean fans became more and more impatient for the release of his album, many joined together to create their own satirical version. In relation to this, Snapchat released a number of filters to speak to the lack of album, as well as celebrate its release when it finally appeared.
Meanwhile, many companies have been employing social media gurus to collaborate on unique products that they promote through their own accounts, working to ensure that their Generation Z and Millennial followers are pinpointed in the most efficient way possible. Other September 2016 social media ideas include social filters for the Rio Olympics, bizarre Donald Trump parodies and anti-body shaming letters.
Top 95 Social Media Trends in September
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Pop Culture Baby Costumes
This LA Mom Comically Dresses Her Son to Look Like Pop Culture Figures
93
Political Parody Portraits
These Strange Donald Trump Artworks Represent How Some See Him
92
Revealing Social Media Campaigns
'Wren Kitchens' Shows That Instagram Perfection Isn't Reality
91
Lengthy Automobile Concepts
Mercedes-Benz has Teased a 6 Meter Car on Their Facebook Page
90
Snapshot Adoption Campaigns
Tomba Latas' Adoption Project Uses Snapchat to Introduce Rescues
89
Anti-Extremist Web Content
AverageMohamed's Social Media 'Counter-Narratives' Can Fight Hate
88
Fashion Icon Emojis
Iris Apfel's Emojis Represent the Fashion Icon's Unique Style
87
Foodie Influencer Exhibits
This Interactive Exhibition in Japan Celebrates Naomi Watanabe
86
Retro OS App Filters
Misha Petrick Designed What Windows 95 Instagram Would've Looked Like
85
Novelty Social Media Scenes
'Late Night Snap Hacks' Makes it Look Like Users are at the Club
84
Anti-Body Shaming Letters
Plus-Size Model Ashley Graham Speaks Out in an Essay for 'Lenny Letter'
83
Connected Messaging Lockets
The 'Purple' Necklace Wirelessly Links to Friends Via Social Networks
82
In-App Handbag Sales
Dior Promoted Its Luxury 'Lady Dior' Bag Exclusively Through WeChat
81
Paid Product Recommendation Apps
Users Can Earn Money for Suggesting Products with Maven Xchange
80
VIP Ticket Geofilters
Toyota Used a Snapchat Filter to Offer an Exclusive Lollapalooza Concert
79
Commercial Social Media Tools
Instagram's Business Tools Help Companies to Engage on the App
78
Olympian Romance Platforms
The SportsSwipes Provides Dating Profiles of 2016 Rio Competitors
77
Social Good Selfie Walls
Cadillac Fairview is Launching 'Pledge Walls' for Back-to-School Season
76
Opinion-Sourcing Apps
The Zip Question Answer App Lets You Ask Anonymous People Questions
75
Fashionable Disney Characters
Disney's 'Inside Out' Characters are Recreated as Fashion Queens
74
Social Snapshot Conferences
'SnapHappen' is Launching as a Business-Focused Event
73
Online Abuse Blockers
The Instagram Comment Filter is Being Implemented to Battle Online Trolls
72
Branded Social Media Stickers
Twitter's 'Promoted #Stickers' Include Brands like Pepsi
71
Olympic Game Emojis
Twitter has Released All the Emojis to Be Used During the Rio Olympic Games
70
Comedic Job Announcements
This Woman's Job Announcement is a Parody on Marriage Proposals
69
Presidential Messenger Bots
The White House Chatbot is an Updated Way to Contact the President
68
Thriller Series Barbie Dolls
'Queen Barb' is an Homage to the Character from 'Stranger Things'
67
Vertical Video Ads
The 'Flipboard' App Has a New Video Feature for Advertisers
66
Political Meme Generators
'MemeTheVote' Helps to Create Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Memes
65
Virtual Earphone-Sharing Apps
Lisn Helps People Listen to the Same Music Without Sharing Earphones
64
Olympic S'mores Branding
Hershey's is Celebrating Team USA on National S'mores Day 2016
63
360-Degree Olympic Coverage
The BBC Sport 360 App Will Give Viewers a 360-Degree View of the Games
62
Olympic Social Filters
Snapchat Debuts New Olympic-Themed Stickers and Filters for the Rio Games
61
Collaborative Blogger Wines
DESIGNLOVEFEST Created a White Summer Wine with Winc
60
TweenMessaging Apps
The Disney Mix App is Targeted Towards Tweens and Their Families
59
City Concierge Apps
This Membership Club App Helps Millennials Enjoy City Events and Offerings
58
Luxury Jeweler Geofilters
The Tiffany Snapchat Account Appeals to Young Consumers
57
Blogger Marketplace Platforms
The Russian Startup Brings Instagram Influencers and Brands Together
56
Social Tourism Sites
British Columbia's 'BC Explorer' Site Collects #ExploreBC Instagram Posts
55
Olympic Navigation Chatbots
'Askrio2016' Bot Directs Tourists Through the City to an Olympic Event
54
Mental Illness-Signifying Systems
A New AI Can Use Metrics to Assess Depression on Instagram
53
Banking Messenger Bots
Absa Bank Uses Facebook Messenger to Offer 'ChatBanking'
52
Ephemeral Social Stories
Instagram Stories Let Users Create an Ephemeral Snapchat-Like Story
51
Charity Selfie Apps
The CR7 Selfie App Lets Users Take Selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo for Charity
50
Naturalist-Networking Apps
This Naturalist App Connects Nature-Lovers and Fosters Education
49
Hobbyist Social Apps
The Hello Network Connects People Who Share the Same Passions
48
Branded T-Shirt Challenges
Oasis Promises Rewards to a Fan Who Wears a Promotional Tee for a Month
47
Thought-Collecting Apps
Storm It Formats Free Write Ideas Into Social Media Postings
46
Promoted Social Media Videos
Pinterest is Rolling out a 'Promoted Videos' Feature for Advertisers
45
Hyper-Expressive Chat Apps
The Chaatz App Allows You to Incorporate Comic Strips and Games
44
Spontaneous Activity Apps
The Kickit App Helps College Students Make Plans with Their Peers
43
Influencer Marketing Apps
'Voltu' Lets Companies Connect with Social Influencers for Advertising
42
Competitive Sports Webseries
EE is Collaborating with YouTubers for the 'The Wembley Cup' Series
41
Snakeskin Rose-Tinted Sunglasses
Vintage Frames Collaborated with YesJulz of Snapchat for a Design
40
Student-Targeted Tech Giveaways
The #GetCollegeReady Campaign Helped Prepare High School Grads
39
Animated Character Livestreams
Hasbro Created a Facebook Live Broadcast Starring Mr. Monopoly
38
Maternal Gamer Vlogs
This Vlogging Site Carried Out a Study About Pokemon-Induced Labor
37
Maternity Emoji Apps
The EmojiMom App Helps Mothers Communicate Emotions Related to Motherhood
36
Virtual Campus Platforms
The Campus Karma Platform Aims to Connect College Students Across India
35
Social Media Coding Apps
'Vidcode' Teaches Girls to Code by Incorporating Social Media Tropes
34
Browser-Based Image Sharing
Users can View Instagram Stories on Chrome with the IG Story Extension
33
Professional Networking Videos
Users Can Now Record Themselves on LinkedIn Video
32
Streaming Olympic Highlights
YouTube's Olympic Coverage Will Give Viewers More Access to the Games
31
Sporty Social Media Campaigns
Ford's New Snapchat Ad Plays on the Spirit of the Olympic Games
30
University Sports VR Channels
University of Miami is Launching the First College Sports VR Channel
29
Clickbait-Reducing Algorithms
'Facebook' is Using New Tech on the News Feed to Eliminate Clickbait
28
Video App Geostickers
Snapchat Added a Location-Based Sticker Feature for Creative Images & Videos
27
Lunchbox Snack Tutorials
Liza Prideaux Provides Parents with Back-to-School Meal Ideas
26
Video Search Tools
The Pinterest Video Search Feature is About to Be Introduced to Users
25
Selective Dating Apps
The 'Inner Circle' Dating Platform is Exclusively for Ambitious Singles
24
AI Olympic News Stories
The 'Washington Post' is Using an AI Reporter to Cover the Olympic Games
23
Teenage-Focused Video Apps
This App Helps Teens Create Videos That Represent Their Character
22
Digital Memory Apps
The Fabric App Uses Digitally Recorded Moments to Make an Automated Journal
21
Paid Dating App Extensions
Bumble Dating Will Be Made Easier with a Subscription Service and More
20
Activism-Oriented Bots
The StayWokeBot on Twitter Supports the Black Lives Matter Campaign
19
Selfie-Focused Social Feeds
Facebook's New Feed Features an Olympic-Themed Camera as its Focus
18
Hospital Social Networks
My Hospi Friends Helps Hospital Patients Connect and Avoid Isolation
17
Roommate-Recruiting Apps
The Koala Roomie App Helps Millennials In New York City Find Roommates
16
Musical Messaging Apps
The 'Bars' App Helps You Text In Song Lyrics
15
Romantic Robot Parodies
Robots Were Used to Create Famous and Romantic Parody Instagram Photos
14
Album-Anticipating Social Filters
Snapchat Joins Those Waiting for Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry'
13
Olympic Emoji Languages
SKINS Designed 'Esportanto' as a Universal Language for Sports Fans
12
Mom-Hosted Home Decor Vlogs
A Lifestyle Blogger Reveals a Modern Kids' Room With Airplane Accents
11
Crowdsourced Decision-Making Apps
The Chuuzit App Helps Customers Make Decisions By Sourcing Help
10
Darkened Social Media Interfaces
Twitter's 'Night Mode' is Easy on the Eyes and Saves Battery Life
9
Revived Hotline Apps
The Unmute App Helps You Listen In On Calls In Real Time
8
Step-Mom Video Confessions
Vlogger Jessica Avey Discusses Her Experience as a Step-Parent
7
Commemorative Fan-Made Albums
'Boys Do Cry' is a Satirical Response to Frank Ocean's Lack of Album
6
Connective Cinema Apps
The CineBee App Brings Fans Of Indian Movies Together
5
Family Travel Tutorials
This Video Provides Parents with Tips on Traveling Abroad with Kids
4
Athlete-Scouting Apps
The Athlenda App Seamlessly Connects Athletes and Scouts
3
Location-Based Olympic Highlights
Twitter's Olympic 'Moments' Customizes Coverage for Global Users
2
Pregnancy Pampering Tutorials
This Video Provides Self-Care Tips for Expectant Mothers
1
Realty Show Partnerships
'The Voice on Snapchat' Has Show Coaches Help Fans Improve on Singing
Related Ideas
Conference Call AR Lenses
Microsoft Team Integrates Snapchat AR Lenses to its Video Chat Feature
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Phone-Free Festivals
This Never Happened is a Music Event Series and Festival Concept
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
AI Social Media Managers
Friz is an All-in-One Tool for DTC Brands on Social
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Gen Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'It Starts with a Swipe' Shows Celebrates How Gen Z Connects
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
AR Halloween Costume Try-Ons
Snap Inc. and Disguise Release a New Halloween AR Shopping Feature
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Phygital Fashion Campaign
Pacsun's PacVerse Campaign Shows a Real Life Cast Entering the Metaverse
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
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
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Text-Based Social Medias
'Artifact' is an Upcoming Article-Focused Social Media Service
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Gen Z-Targeting TikTok Tools
American Express & TikTok Launch the '#ShopSmall Accelerator' Program
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Retro-Tinged Social Logos
Twitter Blue Unveils a New Logo that is Inspired by 80s Styles
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Social Content Creator Platforms
The 'Marble' Social Media Manager Platform Offers Insights
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Teen Positivity Apps
'Gas' is a Positivity-Focused Social Media Platform for Teens
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Positivity-Focused Social Medias
SLAY is a Social Media App with Gamified Positive Experiences
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Gen Z-Focused Hotel Campaigns
Hyatt Recruits College Athlete Jalin Hyatt to Attract Gen Z
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
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
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
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
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
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
Parental Social Controls
Snapchat Debuts New Parental Controls for Parents Monitoring Their Kids
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Influencer-Crafted Menu Items
Denny's Launched a New Social Stars Influenced Menu with TikTokers
Community Sweepstake Initiatives
Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sweepstakes
Social Sun Care Challenges
Cosrx's #LayerYourSPF Campaign Reached Milestone Views on TikTok
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Social Posting Platform Features
Threads Launches the New Send on Instagram Feature
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
Social Sharing Upgrades
Snapchat Introduces an After Dark Feature for Dynamic Sharing
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Social Media Silencing Features
Instagram Quiet Mode Helps Users Take a Scheduled Break
Interactive Social App Networks
Substack Adds a New Chat Feature to Encourage Socializing
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Social Media Expansive Features
Twitter Blue Adds New Perk Features Through Uploads
Private Social Media Services
Instagram Now Allows Posts and Reels to be Shared with Close Friends
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Notification-Silencing App Features
Instagram Debuts 'Quiet Mode' to Encourage Users to Disconnect
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More
Presidential Note Campaigns
Joe Biden Launches a New Boomer-Focused Campaign Using the Notes App