Top 55 Social Media Trends in April

From Empowering Jewelry Collabs to Radio-Style Chat Services

— April 4, 2022 — Social Media
From empowering jewelry collaborations to radio-style chat services, the April 2022 social media trends underscore how brands are reaching key demographics through various platforms.

Future social media trends are predicated on technology and the way we communicate. With that in mind, jewelry collaborations – or social media teams or brand ambassadors – targeting Millennials have mushroomed thanks to Instagram's Stories platform. Likewise, Facebook's ongoing efforts to users make it a true social networking experience (as opposed to its original purpose as a place where people shared what they're eating/what they just bought) have also played a large role in social media trends. At the same time, radio-style chat services continue to grow their popularity, solving the problem of how to keep users engaged with content across the web and find new audiences.

In conclusion, while there are still go-to platforms like Facebook and Instagram, the concept of a “network” has expanded greatly to encompass different styles of online communication.
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Emoji-Based Messenger Features
Emoji-Based Messenger Features
WhatsApp Now Supports Emoji Reactions in its Android App Beta
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54
Ad-Supported Streaming Services
Ad-Supported Streaming Services
YouTube is Adding Television Shows to its YouTube TV Application
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53
Mobile Lapel Microphones
Mobile Lapel Microphones
Razer's 'Seiren BT' Captures Clear Voice Tones While on the Go
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52
Streaming Service Updates
Streaming Service Updates
Netflix's Updates Enocurage Shared Users to Register Their Own Accounts
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51
Shareable Game Streaming Subscriptions
Shareable Game Streaming Subscriptions
Microsoft Announced a Family Plan for Xbox Game Pass
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50
NFT-Based Music Platforms
NFT-Based Music Platforms
'Squad of Knights' from Illmind is an NFT-Powered Music Production Space
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49
Sponsored Esports Events
Sponsored Esports Events
Coca-Cola and Riot Games Debuted a Special Esports League for 'Wild Rift'
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48
Cross-Platform Mobile Emojis
Cross-Platform Mobile Emojis
Google Messages Now Has Official iOS-Supported Reaction Emojis
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47
Workspace Analytics Features
Workspace Analytics Features
LinkedIn is Introducing Two New Features for Professionals
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46
Data-Protecting Browser Apps
Data-Protecting Browser Apps
Meta Released 'Code Verify' to Protect Private WhatsApp Conversations
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45
Regency Gin Campaigns
Regency Gin Campaigns
Tanqueray and Bridgerton Invite Fans to "Make It T-time"
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44
Blockchain-Based Streaming Platforms
Blockchain-Based Streaming Platforms
'Verasity' and 'Axie Infinity' Will Reward Verified Viewers
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43
Social Media Parental Tools
Social Media Parental Tools
Meta Launches 'Family Center' Hub to Protect Children on Instagram
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Information-Assessing Features
Information-Assessing Features
Google Updated its Search Engine with a 'Highly Cited' Label
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41
Free Video Library Features
Free Video Library Features
TikTok's Library Feature Allows for GIPHY Clips to Be Used in Videos
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40
Watermarked Media Sharing Tools
Watermarked Media Sharing Tools
Pinterest Now Lets Users Download and Share Their Idea Pins
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39
Social Media Shopping Features
Social Media Shopping Features
Twitter Announces Launch of New E-Commerce Feature, Twitter Shops
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38
Intuitive Newsletter Reading Apps
Intuitive Newsletter Reading Apps
Substack Launches Its Own iOS Reading App Called Substack Reader
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37
Premium Anime Streaming Services
Premium Anime Streaming Services
Crunchyroll is Replacing Its Ad-Supported Tier with 'Samplers'
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36
Gender Inclusive Gaming Mentorships
Gender Inclusive Gaming Mentorships
Microsoft Has Launched a 'Women in Gaming' Mentorship Program
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35
Digital Resolution-Upscaling Features
Digital Resolution-Upscaling Features
AMD Released its 'FSR 2.0' In-Driver Upscaling Technology
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34
Co-Viewing Sports Apps
Co-Viewing Sports Apps
ESPN Integrates Apple's SharePlay Tech, Allowing Users to Co-Watch Sports
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NFT-Integrated Creator Apps
NFT-Integrated Creator Apps
Adobe's 'Behance' Now Supports the Polygon Cryptocurrency Platform
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Connected Metaverse Initiatives
Connected Metaverse Initiatives
The Founder of MetaMask Launched 'MetaMetaverse' to Connect Worlds
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Lunar NFT Collections
Lunar NFT Collections
Jeff Koons Created the 'Moon Phases' Collection of Space-Themed NFTs
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Cartoonish Video Calling Features
Cartoonish Video Calling Features
Zoom's Avatars Feature Lets Users Become a Cartoon Animal
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All-in-One Audio Controllers
All-in-One Audio Controllers
The Razer Audio Mixer Lets Streamers Quickly Adjust Audio Channels
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Celebrity-Made Metaverse Experiences
Celebrity-Made Metaverse Experiences
The 'House Party' Game Partnered with 'Doja Cat' on Content
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Radio-Style Chat Services
Radio-Style Chat Services
Amazon's New Amp App Lets Users Become At-Home Radio DJs
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World Landmark AR Overlays
World Landmark AR Overlays
Snap Inc. Announces the Launch of 'Custom Landmarkers'
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Social Media Usage Logs
Social Media Usage Logs
TikTok is Releasing a 'Watch History' Feature to Help Users Find Videos
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Returning Digital Marketplaces
Returning Digital Marketplaces
LimeWire is Re-Launching as an NFT and Cryptocurrency Marketplace
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NFT-Integrated Social Medias
NFT-Integrated Social Medias
Instagram Will Soon Include NFT Integrations and Minting Capabilities
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Consumer-Collaborated NFTs
Consumer-Collaborated NFTs
The fRiENDSiES NFTs by FriendsWithYou are Interactive and One-of-a-Kind
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21
Metaverse User Support Companies
Metaverse User Support Companies
Helpshift Launched 'Metashift' to Target Customer Service in VR
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20
Professional Podcast Platforms
Professional Podcast Platforms
LinkedIn's Newest Pilot Delivers Professional-Targeted Podcasts
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Educational Baking Platforms
Educational Baking Platforms
Fleischmann's Launches Social Baking Site For Canadians, BakeGood.ca
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Silent Messaging Applications
Silent Messaging Applications
Meta Launched Two New Message Types to its Messenger Application
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Value-Focused Gaming Services
Value-Focused Gaming Services
Sony Unveiled Two New Tiers of 'PlayStation Plus' for Subscribers
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Blockchain-Based Gaming Platforms
Blockchain-Based Gaming Platforms
'Block Born' Will Be a Community for Web3 and Gaming Enthusiasts
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Recipe Sharing Platforms
Recipe Sharing Platforms
Instacart Now Allows Content Creators to Connect Ingredients to Recipes
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In-Car Media Streaming Devices
In-Car Media Streaming Devices
Spotify is Updating Its 'Car View' to 'Car Mode' with New Features
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Link In Bio Tools
Link In Bio Tools
Shopify Joins the "Link in Bio" Market With New Linkpop Tool
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British Cultural Packaging
British Cultural Packaging
Knoll Packaging Debuted the 'Brilliantly British' Gamified Calendar
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Social Media Creator Hubs
Social Media Creator Hubs
Instagram Launches New Educational Feature Called Creator Labs
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Wearable Metaverse Initiatives
Wearable Metaverse Initiatives
Snap Has Purchased NextMind to Improve Its 'Spectacles' AR Glasses
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Empowering Jewelry Collabs
Empowering Jewelry Collabs
The ears.lips.face. Jewelry Collab is Exclusive to the NTWRK App
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Hybrid Music Distribution Platforms
Hybrid Music Distribution Platforms
TikTok Launches New SoundOn Platform for Musicians
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Browser-Based Metaverse Applications
Browser-Based Metaverse Applications
Topia.io is a Social Experience Platform for Web3
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Blockchain Loyalty Programs
Blockchain Loyalty Programs
'Fnatic' Launched a Blockchain-Based Membership System
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Celebratory NFT Collections
Celebratory NFT Collections
'Eckhaus Latta' Launched the EL10 collection of 3D Fashion NFTs
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Online Streaming Lighting Accessories
Online Streaming Lighting Accessories
Razer's 'Key Light Chroma' Delivers Professional Lighting
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Social To-Do List Apps
Social To-Do List Apps
Meta's NPE Team Has Launched a New Social Tasking App Called 'Move'
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Community-Driven NFT Games
Community-Driven NFT Games
'SkyVerse' is an Open World Online Game Based on Blockchain
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Food-Focused Metaverse Platforms
Food-Focused Metaverse Platforms
OneRare Launched the 'Foodverse' to Bridge the Web3 Gap
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