From branded jingle contests to heatwave promotions, this list of August 2020 social media trends highlight some of the most innovative ways companies and brands have utilized their social media accounts to engage with consumers.
The summer is in full swing, and with it has come major heat waves. Budweiser took advantage of this with a temperature-specific promotion, in which the brand adjusted its prices based off of the weather. This promotion is an extension of Budweiser's Chill zone Giveaway, which encourages consumers to follow the brand on social media. On a similar note, Heineken is playfully celebrating summer and helping those socially distance with a novelty six-foot cooler, promoting hilarious social media moments that help the brand remain socially conscious and playful.
Top 65 Social Media Trends for August
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Artist-Created Magazine Covers
The British Vogue August 2020 Covers Explore the Idea of "Reset"
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Meme-Inspired Cartoon Mugs
Disney's Honest Mugs Spotlight Villains in a Humorous Way
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Tiny Architecture Publications
'Tiny House: Live Small, Dream Big' Highlights Stylish Dwellings
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Shoppable Content Experiences
Verishop's Experience Fuses AI, Entertainment & Online Shopping
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Matchmaking Content Creator Platforms
Bilibili Launched Sparkle to Connect Brands and Creatives
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Radically Rebranded Creative Studios
An Interview with Jeff Staple on the New Reed Art Department
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Play-Inspiring Pizza Boxes
These Pizza Delivery Boxes Share a Meal and Entertainment
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Home Camping Boxes
Shake Shack's Shack Camp Box Shares Six Weeks of Activities
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Influencer Mask Campaigns
Hanes Launched the #Maskaround Campaign Urging People to Wear Masks
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360 AR Mountain Experiences
The National Geographic Everest AR Experience Lets You Virtually Visit
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Social Storefront Platforms
sellit by PLANOLY Helps Small Businesses Sell Via Social Media
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Artistic Skincare Videos
Laneige Teamed Up with Sagmeister & Walsh, to Express Luminous Beauty
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Self-Love Fragrance Campaigns
Marc Jacobs' Perfect Campaign Features Models & Consumers Alike
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Heat Wave Beer Promotions
Budweiser is Reducing Beer Prices Based on Increases in Weather
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Adventurous Overlanding SUVs
This Toyota RAV4 Adventure is Modified for Total Trip Comfort
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Aftermarket Satellite Phone Devices
The New Bivy Stick Prepares Adventurers for Off-Grid Travel
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Virtual Fashion Platforms
RUNWAY360 is a One-Stop Solution for Experiencing & Purchasing Fashion
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Cult Cartoon-themed Engagement Rings
The Pokémon Company Debuts a Line of Pokémon Engagement Rings
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Connected Voice Assistant Eyewear
The 'Lucyd' Bluetooth Smart Glasses Support Modern Lifestyles
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Virtual Crowd Beer Promotions
Michelob Ultra Launched Virtual Crowd Promotion with the NBA
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Virtual Business Festivals
Time Out & Instagram Hosting an Independent Business Showcase
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Branded Social Media Series
Lexus Launched a New Series Named 'Lexus Creates' with Coco Sato
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Gamified Bus Stop Billboards
Malibu's A Bit of Sunshine Ads Integrate an AR Snapchat Game
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Complimentary Mint Campaigns
Mask Mints are Free for Those Who Wear a Mask in Public
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Parody Pizza Ads
Papa John's "New Spice Guy" Introduces Five New Spicy Pizzas
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Shoppable Social Media Platforms
Instagram Launched a New Shop Using Facebook Pay Technology
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Professional Vegan Bacon Tasters
Raging Pig Co. is Hiring a Remote Professional Vegan Bacon-ifer
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Swedish-Style Ice Cream Giveaways
Nick's Ice Cream is Treating a Lucky Nick to a Year of Ice Cream
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Uplifting Lockdown Playlists
Burt's Bees Created a Soothing Nature Sounds Playlist
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One Tap Photo Editors
Quickart Makes It Easy to Achieve Double Exposures & Fragmented Effects
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Science-Themed Skincare Platforms
Chemist Confessions Tackles the Beauty Industry with Science
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Champagne-Flavored CBD Gummies
Not Pot's Newest Vegan CBD Gummies Taste Like Pink Champagne
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Never-Ending Music Videos
Twenty One Pilots' Music Video Requires Fan Engagement & Goes on Forever
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Influencer Livestream Platforms
The Amazon Influencer Program Created a Dedicated Content Platform
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Interactive Online Cemetery Networks
The 'Seentus' Social Network Lets Users Leave Their Mark
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Outdoor Board Game Campaigns
#PlayItOutdoors Encourages Players to Take Their Games Outside
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Branded Six-Foot Cooler Giveaways
Heineken's Six-Foot Dos Equis Cooler Keeps Users Safely Apart
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Fun Fair Ice Creams
Jeni's State Fair Collection is Accompanied by a Virtual Fair Experience
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Punny Beer Giveaways
Big Green Egg and Hamm's are Giving Away Custom Minimax Big Green Egg Grills
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Humurious Mac-and-Cheese Giveaways
Velveeta Launched the #OneShellOfAPromo Campaign
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Shoppable TV Events
The Syfy Network Will Air a Shoppable TV Event with a New Checkout Tool
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Branded Cooking Shows
Rubbermaid Launched an Instagram Cooking Show with Katherine Schwarzenegger
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Dairy-Free Sundae Campaigns
#EveryDayIsSundae Shares a Week of Sundae Recipes
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Refreshing Fruit-Inspired Sparkling Waters
Waterloo Sparkling Water Announces a Hybrid Flavor
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Dance-Based Superstore Campaigns
Walmart Leverages TikTok to Reach Millennial Parents
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Motivating Exercise App Features
Peloton Quests Includes a New Gamified Feature for the Mobile App
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User-Generated Snack Ads
Doritos Launches the 'Crash from Home' Contest with Accompanying Prizes
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Blockchain-Integrated Beer Releases
Hamil Farms and Others Launched a New 'Bock Chain' Beer
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Musical Chewing Gum Packs
Trident Gum Chew Tunes Packs Correspond to an Instrumental Sound
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Meal-Trading Campaigns
Popeyes Promoted Its Family Meals By Teasing Pizzas on Twitter
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Authentically Brewed Soy Sauces
The Thai Dragon Soy Sauce Comes in Light and Dark Varieties
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BLM Social Media Filters
The Conversationalist Launch an AR Filter to Support Black Lives Matter
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Parent-Targeted Sports Content
Spikeball Creates Parent-Inspired Content on TikTok
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Replica Gaming Console Releases
Lego is Releasing an NES Console That Consumers Can Build
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Musical Hologram Gigs
Yungblud Created a Captivating Live Entertainment Experience
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AR Sunglasses Experiences
Bollé Created a New Sunglasses Try-On Feature Through Instagram
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Virtual Parenthood Hubs
WaterWipes' Early Days Club Supports New & Expecting Parents
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At-Home BBQ Cook-Alongs
Ardbeg & YouTube's DJ BBQ are Hosting Online Cooking & Cocktail Sessions
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Avocado-Themed Drive-Thrus
Del Taco's Guac-Thru Shares Fresh, Free Guacamole
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Cereal-Flavored Ice Pops
Froot Loops Ice Pops are Currently Available from Dollar Tree
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Retailer-Branded Anti-Bullying Campaigns
Superdrug & Ditch the Label Partner for #BeKind Campaign
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Playful Mochi Tournaments
My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream is Hosting the "Chompionship Games"
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Beer-Branded Jingle Contests
Busch Launched a Creative Competition to Revamp Its Classic Jingle
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Citrusy Premixed Cocktail Drinks
The WKD Lemon Drink Brings a Citrus Touch to the Lineup
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Isolated Hockey League Games
The NHL Bubble Ensures that the Primary Focus is Healthy and Safety
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Playful Summer Drink Giveaways
Smirnoff ICE Introduced the Smirnoff ICE Sunny Days Variety Pack
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
Flora-Inspired Body Autonomy Campaigns
Miracle-Gro x Gabby Windey Present 'Full Bush Summer'
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Summer-Celebrating Chocolate Bars
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Summer Edition Bars Embrace Warm Weather
Co-Branded 6-Packs
Heinz and Heineken Created a Craveable Matchup for Sports Fans
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Tropical Music Events
Kona Big Wave x Spotify AUX Hosted Their First Soundwave Session
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Sparkling Water Beverage Contests
bubly Launches ‘Crack a Golden Smile’ with Golden Can Prizes
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
Ortega® Extends Cinco de Mayo Celebrations with Seis de Mayo
Football Icon-Backed Ads
Michelob ULTRA to Elevate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Fan Experience
Smart Beer Bands
Heineken's The Clinker Celebrates Music as a Shared Language
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Lemon-Lime Soda Campaigns
STARRY® Introduces its '100 Degrees, 100% Off' Campaign
Music Experience-Focused Beer Campaigns
The Heineken House is Back for 2026 Coachella
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Nostalgic Infomercial Grill Spots
Bud Light x Traeger Grills Launch the 'Traegerator'
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Social Media Managers
Socialaize Automates Scheduling Cross-Posting And Performance Tracking
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
K-Pop Brand Ambassadorships
Asahi Super Dry Unveiled a Unified Campaign Featuring BLACKPINK
Beer Brand Campaigns
AB InBev Launched Its 'Cheers to Bars' Campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Americana Beer Cans
Budweiser Introduces its 'Made of America' Campaign with a Heritage Can Series
Beer Relaunches
Real American Beer Unveils a Refreshed Identity and Partnerships
Social Mobile Phone Plans
Heineken's HeiMobile Offers Rewarding Real-World Experiences
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Casual Cannabis-Infused Beverage Campaigns
Triple Debuts Its Laid-Back 'Turfing' Campaign
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
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Fitness Energy Drinks Campaigns
Celsius Expands Its LIVE. FIT. GO. Platform Across Europe
Dream Summer Campaigns
The 818 Tequila Best Summer Ever Sweepstakes is Giving Away $8,180 to Fans
South African Cider Campaigns
Savanna Premium Cider Debuts the "We Outside' Campaign and 500ml Can
Multitasking Volunteer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Volunteers Applies a Rarely Used Employee Benefit
Alcohol-Free Underground Campaigns
TfL and Heineken 0.0 Introduced "Bakerl0.0" for Dry January
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company's Athletic January Celebrates Mindfulness
German Soccer Can Designs
Bitburger’s Pilsner Cans Mark the German Team’s World Cup Campaign
Beer-Themed Barbecue Snack Chips
The Latest Pringles x Miller Lite Chips Have a Patriotic Branding
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Summer-Ready QSR Loyalty Programs
Chipotle Mexican Grill Brings Back 'Summer of Extras'
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Social Listening Parties
Spotify's Wrapped Party Unites Users for Shared Experiences
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Celebratory Ice Cream Contests
Hudsonville Ice Cream Runs the Ultimate Ice Cream Fan Contest
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Comedy-Focused Cider Campaigns
Magners 'Share the Craic' is Launching This Summer
Festive Italian Beer Campaigns
This Birra Moretti Campaign is Rolling Out for the Holidays
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Summer BBQ-Themed Collaborations
Duluth Trading Company Partners with Old Milwaukee Eer
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Exclusive Summertime Ice Creams
Kroger Summer in a Pint Ice Creams Come in Four Flavors
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Beach-Themed Beer Promotions
This Corona Promotion Marks the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Summerween-Themed Retail Ranges
These ALDI Summerween Products Embrace Warm Weather Autumn Vibes
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Beer Beach Guides
Corona Released Its 2026 Beach 100 Guide With 27 New Coastal Destinations
Ice Cream-Celebrating Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's Great Summer Bar Drop Offers Free Ice Cream Bars
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Unified Social Management
Social Champ Simplifies Multi-Platform Posting & Analytics For Agencies
Football-Themed Beverage Collaborations
Igloo and NFL Debut Team-Branded Coolers and Drinkware
Automated Content Management
BrandGhost Automates Social Media Scheduling And Content Remixing
Celebratory Complimentary Beers
Miller Lite is Marking Its 50th Anniversary with a Big Celebration
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Comedic Social-First Campaigns
Bonobos Debuts a Cheeky Ad Called the Sweat Stakes
Midwestern Beer-Infused Sausages
Leinenkugel x Johnsonville Present the Oktoberfest Beer Brats
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Social-First Hosting Campaigns
Out Host with Hisense Responds to the Rise of Home Viewing Parties
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Summertime Supermarket Giveaways
The Tesco Freebie Thursdays Campaign is for Clubcard Members
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Chaotic Milkshake Campaigns
Müller FRijj's Just feel the Urjj Challenges Content Directed at Gen Z
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Ice Shortage-Tackling Brand Campaigns
VEVOR Debuts the Free Ice for Game Nights Activation
Asian Film-Themed Promotions
Crocs Launches a Media-Themed Monsoon Campaign in Southeast Asia
Dog-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Universal Joint is Running Its Dogust Campaign in August
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Timely Actor-Backed Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Debuts 'Legendary Moments Start with a Lite'
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Integrated Summertime Cider Campaigns
The Kopparberg Bring Me Sunshine Campaign is Arriving Soon
Summery Mexican Cuisine Deals
Chipotle Summer of Extras is Arriving for Chipotle Rewards Members
Refreshing Spirits Campaigns
Refresh Your Season Invites Fans to Make Jim Beam & Lemonade
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Month-Long Member-Focused Promotions
T -Mobile Names June 'Member Month' for a Special Anniversary
Audience Insight Hubs
Bluesky Analytics Helps Track Engagement and Schedule Posts Across Platforms
Anniversary-Celebrating Sweepstakes Campaigns
Swig Marks Its 16th Anniversary with a Sweepstakes
Multi-Property Seasonal Events
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Unveils Hot Summer Fun 2025
Complementary Food QSR Promotions
SONIC Live Free Fridays Offers a New Reward Every Week
Summertime Outdoor Equipment Promotions
The Big Horn Outdoors Big Horn Day Promotion is Online Now
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Media Intelligence Tools
Media Watcher Tracks Global News And Social Buzz In Real Time
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus
The Smashburger Summer of Smash Menu Features New Classics
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms