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10 Examples of Brands Hopping on Social Media Trends (That Worked)

Social Media Strategies Summit

But for every high-profile failure, there are countless instances where brands got it exactly right when hopping on social media trends. This article will focus on the second camp, sharing 10 of our favorite examples of brands that used trending subjects to generate social engagement.

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Understanding the Meaning of ‘FTFY’: A Guide

BeingOptimist

In essence, FTFY and similar online jargon represent the evolution of language as moulded by the internet and digital communication trends. It captures the growing trend towards shorthand communication and the redefinition of language boundaries in the digital era.

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What’s the appeal of BeReal? Deciphering social media authenticity

Sprout Social

These posts are engaging for the viewer but seem to be equally cathartic for the poster. But social media trends shift constantly. Interested in learning more about trends in social media? Across platforms, young people have decided to share it all, from messy break-ups to professional failures. What is BeReal?

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Q4 Social Media Updates

Ignite Social Media

This gives these admins the opportunity to track industry trends and topics so their business can be involved in conversation s. A key feature is that the original poster will not know that someone has blocked the ir post. The company is exploring a feature that allows its users to block unwanted words from their personal feeds.

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How to Get More Likes on TikTok: 4 Easy Tips

Hootsuite

Strategy 2: Stay up to date with TikTok trends. If you’re struggling for content ideas, TikTok trends are a great place to look for inspo. From dance challenges to seasonal photoshoots to trends where people fall in love with you , your feed is always full of TikToks that were made to be recreated.

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How to Find Trending Audio on Instagram (+ 13 of the Best From 2023)

Buffer Social

Still, opting for a trending sound or music clip could provide the boost you need to get your video on the Reels feed or Instagram Explore page.  If you always feel like you’re chasing the tail-end of audio trends on the app, you’ve come to the right place.   But where to find them?

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Praying and piggybacking: Who is Nesamani and why are brands talking about him?

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Nesamani and #Pray_for_Neasamani were trending both in India and worldwide. An innocent reply from the OP (original poster) praying for Nesamani exploded into a social media meme, with users and brands alike pitching in and praying for Nesamani. Everyone was left scratching their heads, wondering just what was going on.

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