Week of June 15, 2020
Welcome to our weekly What’s Trending?! roundup. Our weekly roundup will cover the latest trends across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social channels to keep you in the know.
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CONTENT & HASHTAGS:
- Created by recent Stanford grad Toni Adeyemi, and an Instagram employee, a new AR filter ‘BLM – Donate Now’ has been added for Stories! The AR filter created to drive donations to BLM organizations became so popular that mega-influencers jumped on the trend to spread awareness against racial injustice.
- Instagram is testing a new sticker called ‘Plans’ which will allow users to schedule an online meet-up! You’ll be able to add a date, time, and share how Stories viewers can join the online meet-up with a full guest list included.
- People are always posting #Homemade content, but in the past month, it’s up 60% compared to May 2019! In this booming hashtag, you’ll find everything from new recipes, to interior design projects, to crafting. What are you creating at home?
DATA & UPDATES:
- To celebrate Pride Month, Instagram has released a collection of new tools including rainbow hashtags, rainbow story rings, pride stickers for Stories, and pride-themed AR effects for Stories!
TikTok
CONTENT & HASHTAGS:
- With 9.3 Billion views, the #BlackLivesMatter videos show everything from live protests, to inspirational messages, to sharing how the world can help. Join the movement and spread positivity during these troubling times.
- Share your DIY projects, gardening tips, and interior design makeovers in the #HomeDecor hashtag. Everyone loves a new project and you’ll find all kinds of inspiration here to keep you busy!
- Over the past few months, video game numbers have surged bringing rise to the #SummerOfGaming. Users are sharing their favorite video game moments with friends, tuning in for announcements, and even playing old classics in this fun new trend.
DATA & UPDATES:
- TikTok shared a new case study outlining how to implement a branded hashtag campaign as a company.
- A new study shows TikTok drove growth in kids’ social app usage by 100% in 2019, and 200% in 2020.
TRENDING NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, COVID-19 AND INFLUENCER MARKETING:
“A Regularly Updated Blog Tracking Brands Responses to Racial Injustice” – AdAge – June 12, 2020
“Experiential Marketing in the Age of COVID-19” – eMarketer – June 12, 2020
“5 Tools to Boost Your Instagram Marketing Efforts in 2020” – SocialMediaToday – June 10, 2020
“TikTok is (apparently) the Future” – eMarketer – June 9, 2020
HERE ARE SOME BRANDS DELIVERING POWERFUL, NEW MESSAGING:
Bounty: Targeting Gamers with new Twitch Influencer Campaign
Coca-Cola: ‘Be More Open’ New TV Ad
Walmart: Partnered with HGTV to Create a Show About Home Projects in Quarantine
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