--- title: "Current Social Media Trends: Rebels and Influencers" description: Learn the latest hot topics on social media trends from the last week of August 2023. image: https://www.hireawriter.us/hubfs/HAW%20blog%20-%202023-08-29T172609.554%20(1).png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://www.hireawriter.us/social/current-social-media-trends-rebels-and-influencers#main-content) [![Untitled design (90)](https://www.hireawriter.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(90).png?width=500&height=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(90).png "Untitled design (90)")](http://hireawriter.us) [![Untitled design (90)](https://www.hireawriter.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(90).png?width=500&height=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(90).png "Untitled design (90)")](http://hireawriter.us) - [FOR BUSINESSES](https://www.hireawriter.us/for-businesses) - [SEO COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo-copywriting) - [SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT](https://www.hireawriter.us/social-media-services) - [WEBSITE COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/website-copywriting) - 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Citing examples like exhausting 14-hour shifts and delayed insurance coverage for the first 90 days of employment, Joannou's post sparked mixed reactions. While some social media users criticized the approach as a poor example for Social Media Managers (SMMs), others expressed empathy towards the situation. ## Unconventional Packaging on TikTok [TikTok](https://www.hireawriter.us/social/mastering-tiktok-captions)users are abuzz over the peculiar shipping approach of Banana Republic, as some products are being dispatched in what can only be described as cardboard scrolls. One user humorously likened it to receiving a "CVS receipt of boxes," triggering amusement and curiosity across the platform. ## Beneficial "It Girl" [Alix Earle, a TikTok sensation](https://www.tiktok.com/@alixearle?lang=en) with a whopping 5.7 million followers, has solidified her status as the latest "it girl." Her partnership with Benefit cosmetics has stirred excitement, as she offers a complimentary collab kit for customers spending over $60 on the brand's products at Ulta. The influencer's endorsement has prompted followers to replenish their beauty collection, driven by the sentiment that "Ms. Alix knows best." Be sure to subscribe to stay fresh on social media strategies, trends, and more. 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