Fast Company’s list of the most innovative social media companies of 2015 is topped by Snapchat, the mobile messaging app that has revolutionised the way users share photos and videos. The platform’s innovative features, such as the ability to add filters and text to media, have made it a favourite among young users. Snapchat’s success is followed by WeChat, a Chinese social media platform that offers a wide range of services including messaging, social networking, and even mobile payments.

Third place goes to Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app that allows users to create and view posts within a certain geographic radius. The platform has gained popularity among college students for its ability to create a localised social network.

In fourth place is Buzzfeed, a digital media company known for its viral content and innovative use of social media for news dissemination. The company’s ability to create engaging content that is easily shareable on social media platforms has made it a leader in the digital media space.

Rounding out the top five is Imgur, an online image sharing community that has become a hub for viral images and memes. The platform’s user-friendly interface and community-driven content have made it a popular choice for internet users.

The list also includes companies like Vice Media, Whisper, Line, Kik, and Medium, all of which have made significant strides in the social media landscape in 2015.

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