Top 65 Social Media Trends for August

From Branded Jingle Contests to Heatwave Promotions

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.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 90%
Activity 90%
Freshness 9%
Isolated Hockey League Games
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Isolated Hockey League Games
Avocado-Themed Drive-Thrus
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Avocado-Themed Drive-Thrus
Citrusy Premixed Cocktail Drinks
CATEGORY
Marketing
Citrusy Premixed Cocktail Drinks
At-Home BBQ Cook-Alongs
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
At-Home BBQ Cook-Alongs
Shoppable TV Events
CATEGORY
Tech
Shoppable TV Events
AR Sunglasses Experiences
CATEGORY
Tech
AR Sunglasses Experiences
Replica Gaming Console Releases
CATEGORY
Tech
Replica Gaming Console Releases
Refreshing Fruit-Inspired Sparkling Waters
CATEGORY
Marketing
Refreshing Fruit-Inspired Sparkling Waters
Parent-Targeted Sports Content
CATEGORY
Social Media
Parent-Targeted Sports Content
Cereal-Flavored Ice Pops
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Cereal-Flavored Ice Pops
BLM Social Media Filters
CATEGORY
Social Good
BLM Social Media Filters
Dairy-Free Sundae Campaigns
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Dairy-Free Sundae Campaigns
Playful Mochi Tournaments
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Playful Mochi Tournaments
Influencer Livestream Platforms
CATEGORY
Tech
Influencer Livestream Platforms
Never-Ending Music Videos
CATEGORY
Marketing
Never-Ending Music Videos
Punny Beer Giveaways
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Punny Beer Giveaways
Interactive Online Cemetery Networks
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Interactive Online Cemetery Networks
Uplifting Lockdown Playlists
CATEGORY
Fashion
Uplifting Lockdown Playlists
Humurious Mac-and-Cheese Giveaways
CATEGORY
Marketing
Humurious Mac-and-Cheese Giveaways
Science-Themed Skincare Platforms
CATEGORY
Fashion
Science-Themed Skincare Platforms
Beer-Branded Jingle Contests
CATEGORY
Marketing
Beer-Branded Jingle Contests
Virtual Business Festivals
CATEGORY
Tech
Virtual Business Festivals
Professional Vegan Bacon Tasters
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Professional Vegan Bacon Tasters
Shoppable Social Media Platforms
CATEGORY
Social Media
Shoppable Social Media Platforms
Branded Cooking Shows
CATEGORY
Marketing
Branded Cooking Shows
Musical Hologram Gigs
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Musical Hologram Gigs
Fun Fair Ice Creams
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Fun Fair Ice Creams
User-Generated Snack Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
User-Generated Snack Ads
Authentically Brewed Soy Sauces
CATEGORY
Marketing
Authentically Brewed Soy Sauces
Blockchain-Integrated Beer Releases
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Blockchain-Integrated Beer Releases
Meal-Trading Campaigns
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Meal-Trading Campaigns
Parody Pizza Ads
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Parody Pizza Ads
Motivating Exercise App Features
CATEGORY
Tech
Motivating Exercise App Features
Swedish-Style Ice Cream Giveaways
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Swedish-Style Ice Cream Giveaways
Champagne-Flavored CBD Gummies
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Champagne-Flavored CBD Gummies
Virtual Parenthood Hubs
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Virtual Parenthood Hubs
Outdoor Board Game Campaigns
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Outdoor Board Game Campaigns
Retailer-Branded Anti-Bullying Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Retailer-Branded Anti-Bullying Campaigns
Aftermarket Satellite Phone Devices
CATEGORY
Tech
Aftermarket Satellite Phone Devices
Musical Chewing Gum Packs
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Musical Chewing Gum Packs
Dance-Based Superstore Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Dance-Based Superstore Campaigns
Branded Six-Foot Cooler Giveaways
CATEGORY
Marketing
Branded Six-Foot Cooler Giveaways
Home Camping Boxes
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Home Camping Boxes
Branded Social Media Series
CATEGORY
Autos
Branded Social Media Series
Virtual Crowd Beer Promotions
CATEGORY
Tech
Virtual Crowd Beer Promotions
Social Storefront Platforms
CATEGORY
Business
Social Storefront Platforms
Connected Voice Assistant Eyewear
CATEGORY
Tech
Connected Voice Assistant Eyewear
Artistic Skincare Videos
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Artistic Skincare Videos
Heat Wave Beer Promotions
CATEGORY
Marketing
Heat Wave Beer Promotions
Matchmaking Content Creator Platforms
CATEGORY
Business
Matchmaking Content Creator Platforms
Tiny Architecture Publications
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Tiny Architecture Publications
Self-Love Fragrance Campaigns
CATEGORY
Fashion
Self-Love Fragrance Campaigns
Virtual Fashion Platforms
CATEGORY
Luxury
Virtual Fashion Platforms
360 AR Mountain Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
360 AR Mountain Experiences
Complimentary Mint Campaigns
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Complimentary Mint Campaigns
Play-Inspiring Pizza Boxes
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Play-Inspiring Pizza Boxes
One Tap Photo Editors
CATEGORY
Tech
One Tap Photo Editors
Shoppable Content Experiences
CATEGORY
Business
Shoppable Content Experiences
Cult Cartoon-themed Engagement Rings
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Cult Cartoon-themed Engagement Rings
Gamified Bus Stop Billboards
CATEGORY
Tech
Gamified Bus Stop Billboards
Influencer Mask Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Influencer Mask Campaigns
Meme-Inspired Cartoon Mugs
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Meme-Inspired Cartoon Mugs
Artist-Created Magazine Covers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Artist-Created Magazine Covers
Adventurous Overlanding SUVs
CATEGORY
Autos
Adventurous Overlanding SUVs

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