Let’s talk about the kind of content that makes people pause mid-scroll, turn the sound on, and say, “Wait… I need to see how this ends.” Volumen 7 of The Social Media Trends Report is all about making bold entrances, product transformations, and sharing big brand energy. The best part? You don’t need a dance routine or a 20-person content team to accomplish it—just a little strategy and the right approach to the trend. Let’s get into it.
Social Media Trend #1: Summer Aesthetic
This trend is made for showing range. Each slide is a different summer mood—your product or service styled to match the feeling. Think: a seasonal summer scrapbook with your brand at the center.
Using this social media trend:
Multi-Mood Carousel: Build a separate visual world on each slide. One might feel like linen and lemon spritz, another like rooftop heat and iced espresso. The product stays the same, the vibe shifts.
Style for Every Consumer Mood: Use each slide to reflect a different seasonal lifestyle your product fits into. One might capture weekend escapes, another the 3 PM office slump, another a sunny morning routine. Highlight how your product shows up in each moment—visually distinct, but always on-brand.
#CorporateBusinessTip: Use this trend to show your offer’s versatility. For example, “Our platform works just as well for freelancers in Italy as it does for COOs in Phoenix.” Let the mood carry the message.
Social Media Trend #2: This And…
@visitnsw If you needed a sign to book a trip…this is it. NSW has the perfect destination for your next retreat. 🌊 Little Wategos Beach, Byron Bay. Don’t just dream about it—experience it. Where’s your next ‘this & ____’ in NSW? ID: Shot of Little Wategos Beach at sunset, Byron Bay, New South Wales. #feelNSW #thingstodoinsydney #thisand #traveltrend #thisandtrend ♬ original sound – Aeva – AEVA
This one’s simple, visual, and endlessly customizable. You start with a photo or video that screams vibes and overlay “This and” followed by a phrase that finishes the thought.
Using this social media trend:
Set the Scene: Show your product in its natural habitat with text overlay such as “This and soft jazz on a Sunday” or “This and 3pm espresso.” It’s a Pinterest board come to life.
Highlight a Feeling: Tap into how your product makes people feel. Confident? Chill? Ready to conquer Monday? Lead with that.
#CorporateBusinessTip: Use this trend for employer branding or recruitment. For example, “This and flexible Fridays.” It humanizes your brand while attracting people who want to work with (or buy from) someone who gets it.
Social Media Trend #3: Heaven
The Heaven trend is your cue to show off the “we made it” moment. Creators are using “Heaven Must be Missing an Angel” by Tavares as audio to mark a major milestone or remind the world that things are pretty heavenly right now.
Using this social media trend:
Celebrate the Milestone: Hit 10K followers? Shipped your 1,000th order? Finally got that brand partnership? This is the moment to let loose and celebrate.
Romanticize the Small Wins: Heaven can be your first sale on Amazon, or your new office coffee machine. Make the mundane magical; authenticity always wins.
#CorporateBusinessTip: Use this trend to shine a light on your team’s most recent accomplishment—hitting a growth metric, onboarding a major client, or launching a new feature. Bonus points for overlaying copy that spells out the impact (“20% revenue lift? Heaven”).
Social Media Trend #4: Nice to Meet You
This trend is all about showing two things that are made for each other—teammates, tools, tacos and Tuesdays—you name it. Join in by using the song “Illegal” by PinkPantheress as audio and panning the camera back and forth between two people shaking one another’s hand.
Using this social media trend:
Pair Products: Showcase two products, features, or teammates that work best together. Think: Your CRM and your sales playbook, or your marketer and your graphic designer.
Brand Collabs: Announce a collab with another brand or creator—especially one your audience didn’t know they needed.
#CorporateBusinessTip: Introduce your brand’s unique value proposition like it’s shaking hands with your ideal customer. For example, “Your marketing goals and our data-driven platform.” Add some charisma, close with a CTA, and you’ve got a high-engagement, low-effort brand intro.
Social Media Trend #5: Don’t Be Shocked
This one’s for the drama. The audio starts with a sarcastic “You’re shocked?” (originally from Doja Cat’s Instagram Live) and is used to highlight something people actually shouldn’t be shocked about at all. Think a client’s great results, how fast your product ships…or your CEO having a pet lizard named Jeff.
Using this social media trend:
Address Common Feedback: Double down on what’s important to your brand. “You’re shocked at our prices? We’ll always prioritize ethical labor.”
Highlight Client Wins: Show off impressive results with a wink. “You’re shocked our clients gained 100k followers in 3 months? We aren’t.”
#CorporateBusinessTip: Use this trend to make a sticky brand statement: a hot take, an industry truth, or something about your values that sets you apart. It’s a great way to address misconceptions while reinforcing brand credibility.
TRENDS MOVE FAST.
But we’ve got the screen time and caffeine to handle it. You focus on business. We’ll focus on what’s blowing up this week.
