Social Media News for February 2026
Welcome to February! After 300 days of January, we’re finally kicking off the month of love. Some small (and maybe some not so small) updates from our favorite social media platforms: LinkedIn is pushing guidance on showing up in AI search, because apparently we are all optimizing for robots now. Threads is testing animated stickers to add a little motion to posts. (Nothing says “thought leadership” like a bouncing heart with sparkles). And TikTok, fresh off its very public U.S. rollout spiral, is expanding controls for Smart+ campaigns so advertisers can grab the wheel before the algorithm takes them on the scenic route.
Social Media Trends for February 2026
We love a trend that can somehow work for a beauty influencer and a manufacturing superpower… here’s what we’re seeing on the feed. Get in on the engagement:
Social Media Trend #1: 2016 versus 2026
If you’re not on this trend yet, you’re late. There’s tons of potential for nostalgia, team throwback photos, growth stories, and more. The idea is that you share where you (or your business) was in 2016, versus where you are today.
Ideas for this social media trend:
- Highlight how your company has grown in size and call out major accomplishments over the past decade.
- Corporate Tip: Show off how a member of your team has changed, where they were in 2016 and what they are building now in your company.
Social Media Trend #2: Surprise
Think of this trend as a modern-day peek-a-boo. Use it as a fun way to surprise your audience, spark curiosity, and stop them mid-scroll.
Ideas for this social media trend:
- Announce a big partnership and tag your partner in the post to increase visibility and buzz.
- Corporate Tip: Launch a highly requested product or feature upgrade and provide more details in the caption about when customers can get their hands on it.
Social Media Trend #3: Happy Selection
This trends uses the reCAPTCHA format and asks users to select the image that sparks joy. The best part is that every option is your product.
Ideas for this social media trend:
- Spotlight your hero product as a go-to for an instant serotonin boost.
- Corporate Tip: Feature a variety of products from your portfolio to showcase how you appeal to different customers’ needs.
Social Media Trend #4: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
@atlantadentalspa Meet our dream team at Johns Creek 💙 From the front desk to the treatment chair, everyone plays a part in making your smile experience next-level. 😎🦷 Which spin was your favorite? Drop their name below! ⬇️ #DentalDreamTeam #JohnsCreekSmiles #MeetTheTeam #BehindTheSmiles #AllowMeToReintroduceMyself #DentalLife #AtlantaDentalSpa #dentaltok ♬ original sound – Austin Millz
Jay-Z’s hit song, Public Service Announcement, is making a comeback and creators are hopping on this trend to show how they’re leveling up.
Ideas for this social media trend:
- New team members? Use this trend as a fun and playful way to introduce them.
- Corporate Tip: Showcase how your product has helped a customer upgrade their lives to serve as a proof point to your customers.
Social Media Trend #5: Three Types of Friends
@refybeauty best friends that encourage you >> Shop lip sculpt at refybeauty.com 🤍
Every person in a friend group plays a role and this trend highlights just how important each is to living your best life.
Ideas for this social media trend:
- Create a quick skit where employees ask if customers need your product with the answer, obviously, being yes.
- Corporate Tip: Use the trend to have employees ask the community whether they should announce details for an upcoming conference or event.
Social Media Trend #6: A Lot on My Plate
@stanley1913 It's just the life we lead 🤷♀️
Busy is…subjective. This trend nudges at the fact that sometimes being occupied really just means being consumed with your favorite product.
Ideas for this social media trend:
- Show mocks of your hero product as the item occupying (or freeing up) your time.
- Corporate Tip: Mention your product’s value props or benefits in the caption to provide context as to why it’s a game-changer.
Social Media Trend #7: Sadness Leaving My Body
@moodfabrics Sadness leaving my body knowing Mood is opening in Atlanta & Chicago ✨🖤 #MoodFabrics #MadeWithMood #FabricShopping #AtlantaSewists #ChicagoSewists ♬ original sound – Mood Fabrics
Are you sad, or are you just in need of a pick-me-up? This trend is the perfect opportunity to playfully position your business as that dopamine hit your customers need.
Ideas for this social media trend:
- Use this moment as a lighthearted way to show off how your employees’ hard work helped a client exceed KPIs.
- Corporate Tip: Highlight a common pain point your customers face and show the sadness leaving their body when they discover your product is the solution.
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