#VIRAL, the social media consulting newsletter for the political space.
Preparing for your Netflix Doc and stepping in on a plane -- and more trends that can be used for political accounts
Jul 2, 2026
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5 min read
No swag gap trend gets an update, audios to celebrate the Knicks win with, and a Northeast zinger from RHORI to use for summer-centric content
Jun 18, 2026
4 min read
Girl piles, summer non-negotiables, a moment for the eldest daughters on Threads, and more content ideas to tap
Jun 4, 2026
Girl grip finally gets its spotlight, kids names meets office humor in a multi-platform video trend, and audios that work for carousels
May 21, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo song spurs a TikTok and IG Carousels trend, political date cancellation reasons lead on Threads, and the heels collection trend that actually has a political use-case
May 7, 2026
6 min read
Bieberchella produces the Hallelujah trend, "Obama's back" audio becomes a go-to for transition videos, and a Reels trend every social media manager will relate to
Apr 24, 2026
Click Clack Symphony, showing off your political science degree, the Yellow Font trend, and remixing memes
Apr 9, 2026
11 min read
A rage-bait trend that's working on IG, Lemon Pound Cake is stuck in everyone's heads, and no swag gap friendships became a brag and a trend
Mar 26, 2026
12 min read
The first woman in my bloodline trend comes to Reels, Timothee Chalamet's ballet comments go viral, and Azealia Bank's 212 is making videos (and creators) drop some moves
Mar 12, 2026
"The greed they talk about in the bible" Trend has a REAL moment to shine -- or sorry, moments, plural, to shine
Feb 26, 2026
9 min read
Jean skirts rule the roost on Threads, Charli XCX's Wuthering Heights album, and a trend involving break dancing (yes, really)
Feb 19, 2026
10 min read
A (new) Jersey anthem has arisen, a Wendy Williams audio that's giving evergreen trend, and a silly goose little way to spotlight a bad former boss
Feb 12, 2026
Rural traffic jams, recipes with morals, and a trend that shows what the crew looks like when they're talking about politics
Feb 5, 2026
The bait & switch trend pushing need-to-know info on ICE, The Chicks protest song moving the needle on TikTok, and more audios that send a strong message to viewers
Jan 29, 2026
Owl impressions, the Ted Cruz weather-meter, and a Heated Rivalry trend that scores views
Jan 22, 2026
2026 is the new 2016 [apparently], your velcro co-worker dynamic is now content, and editing every day moments to feel like a reality show is the vibe
Jan 15, 2026
A trend for all platforms -- the 2025 Accomplishment Cake [details enclosed]
Dec 18, 2025
8 min read
50 Cent & Joe Jonas content leads on TikTok, Threads lights up after Noem hearing, and evergreen Instagram trends
Dec 11, 2025
"Come on superman, say your stupid line" trend takes over feeds, Pantone Color of Year sparks chatter on Threads, and a TBT trend on Reels that has everyone raising their eyebrows
Dec 4, 2025
"Dancing in mute" trend takes off, a new Melania Xmas mash-up makes it onto TikTok, and age rage bating becomes a thing on Reels
Nov 20, 2025
An old audio that's perfect for your Epstein files (and emails) related content
Nov 13, 2025
Hilary Duff is so back, and other audios that are bringing TikTok views
Nov 6, 2025
Threads pops off and so does a trend featuring creators flipping people off
Oct 30, 2025
Congrats, you're in Group 7
Oct 23, 2025
The Bad Bunny x Never Trump Guy remix you need to know (and use in your next TikTok)
Oct 16, 2025
