As the top 2015 billboard trends demonstrate, gone are the days where billboard advertisements were simply something to look at only in passing. Brands and marketers are now making the most of this valuable advertising real estate as a way to drive interaction and engagement in hyper-targeted ways.
One of the most noticeable ways that this is being achieved is through the use of biometric cues. For instance, Coca-Cola implemented facial recognition software so that its Coke-moji posters could mimic the expressions of people passing by. Similarly, a set of Artificially Intelligent Posters were developed with Microsoft Kinect, in order to get a sense of how each ad is being received.
Another popular marketing tactic that's being embraced by billboard creators is using the climate as a tool for sales. This is seen in billboards that offer sales based on the current temperature, billboards that purify the air, as well as ads made from unconventional materials like ice blocks.
In addition to exploring themes like to Biometric Marketing and Climate-Customized Advertising, the 2016 Trend Report provides insights on a range of marketing topics in print, branding and commercials.
Top 80 Billboard Trends in 2015
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Beer-Dispensing Billboards
Carlsberg's Free Beer Billboard Serves Samples on Tap
79
People-Powered Billboard Ads
63 'Red Hat' Employees Built the Many Messages on This Billboard
78
Tidy Tearaway Packaging
The McDonald's Bag Tray Keeps Your Meal Contained to Minimize Takeout Mess
77
Secretive Smart Billboards
Grocery Store Don Giulio Salumeria is Running a Hidden Ad Campaign
76
Activism-Inspired Ads
These Fake Ads Mock Corporate Sponsorship at the Global Climate Summit
75
Contagious Yawning Billboards
Cafe Pele's Interactive Ad Reminds People of Their Need for Caffiene
74
Airline Surplus Sacks
A Line of JetBlue Bags Makes the Most of Old Crew Uniform Material
73
Bus Shelter Jazz Clubs
This Bus Stop in Pittsburgh Was Transformed into a Tiny Concert Hall
72
Striking Womanless Ads
Droga5's Gender Equality Campaign Proves Something is Missing
71
Generational Fashion Ads
The MANGO Autumn 2015 Campaign Features Kate Moss & Cara Delevingne
70
Homeless Billboard Beds
These Foam Adverts Double as Beds for Homeless Laborers in Pakistan
69
Omniscient Rapper Billboards
This Massive Toronto Album Teaser Calls Drake "The 6 God"
68
Digital Engagement Poster Campaigns
OOH Advertising Initiative FeelTheReal is for Real Humans
67
Woven Cultural Billboards
This Handmade Billboard Sign is a Celebration of Peru
66
Climatic Sale Ads
Mark's Interactive Advertisements Announce Better Sales with Colder Weather
65
Localized Fitness Campaigns
The Nike Toronto Billboards Specifically Target Female Runners
64
Rapper-Referencing Religion Billboards
The Drake-Themed Church Sign Reaches Out to Young Audiences
63
Real-Time Runway Billboards
Topshop's Fashion Billboard Ads Relay Popular Catwalk Looks
62
Infinite Fast Food Ads
The Latest McDonald's Billboard Promises Endless Drink Refreshment
61
Texting Toothpaste Ads
These Ads Show How a Simple Smile Changes a Whole Story
60
Bruise-Healing Billboards
This Domestic Abuse Awareness Ad Has Onlookers Heal a Battered Woman
59
Social Warming Stations
Hive's Bus Shelter Ad Trades Tweets for Heat
58
Snack Bar Billboards
The 'Find Your Fave' Campain Encourages the Public to Have a Free Sample
57
Upside Down Fast Food Ads
McDonald's Transfroms McFlurries to Target Portugal's Love for Popsicles
56
Playoff Beard-Embracing Ads
This McDonald's Beard Ad Supports the the NHL 2015 Season
55
Sci-Fi Website Themes
These Star Wars Google Themes Awaken the Force Within
54
Ice Block Billboards
Birds Eye's Frozen Billboard Urges Freezer Use to Reduce Food Waste
53
Triangular Billboard Houses
The Framework of This Small House Design is Made from Billboard Ads
52
Shredding Billboard Campaigns
Act Responsible Promotes Its 'Great Ads for Good Causes' Exhibit
51
Small Size Billboards
Smart Car's Rotating Billboard Ads Highlight Savings on Cost and Space
50
Wholehearted Airline Rebrands
The Southwest Airlines Rebrand
49
Handmade Conservation Ads
The 'Use Only What You Need' Water Campaign Uses Hand-Crafted Ads
48
Provocative Hotel-Sharing Ads
These Airbnb Ads Suggest Good Uses For Tax Contributions
47
Talking Beer Billboards
Shock Top Brewing Co. Made This Interactive Talking Beer Ad
46
Self-Deprecating Furniture Ads
The IKEA Assembly Fail Billboards Riff on Its Own Reputation
45
Bar-Locating Billboards
The 'Pimm's Live' Drink Ads Direct People to the Nearest Pub
44
Outdoor Ad-Testing Campaigns
This Campaign Highlights the Problems of Digital Engagement Ads
43
Honey Bee Advertising Structures
The Cheerios Living Billboard is Filled With 100,000 Bees
42
Soda Fountain Billboards
Coca-Cola's Drinkable Billboard Satisfies Thirsty Basketball Fans
41
Fiery Whiskey Campaigns
Jack Daniel's 'Tennessee Fire' Campaign Will Project Images on Buildings
40
Trolls-Shaming Diversity Initiatives
This Anti-Racism Campaign Shows Online Bullies Consequences
39
Sponsor-Subsidized Suitcases
Orion Helps Travellers Cover Baggage Fees By Turning Luggage Into Ads
38
Londoner Narrative Billboards
This Billboard Campaign Tells the Sad Stories of Former Londoners
37
Car Exhaust Campaigns
The Billboard Promoting the Audi A7 Sportback H-Tron Emits Water Vapors
36
Temporal Menu Recommendations
McDonald's New Menus Suggests Items Based Off of Current Weather
35
Interactive Drinking Ads
With a Smartphone and Shazam, People Can "Drink" These Coca-Cola Ads
34
Happy Emoji Billboards
This Coca-Cola Marketing Stunt Shares Jovial Web Addresses
33
Targeted Highway Billboards
Lexus' Engaging Marketing Billboard Singles Out Drivers
32
Interactive Pork Campaigns
Quebec Hog Farmers' New Campaign Promotes the Versatility of Pork
31
Bouldering Billboards
Powerade's Public Rock Climbing Billboard Encourage Fitness on the Streets
30
Dystopian Tribute Billboards
Hunger Games Posters Around the World are Inspiring People to #UNITE
29
Glamorized Tractor Calendars
Bauforum24's 2015 Annual Celebrates the Power and Beauty of Machinery
28
Personalized Christmas Billboards
This Christmas Advertising Stunt Provides Subtle Gift Hints
27
Consumer-Targeting Billboards
OfferMoments Creates Custom, Targeted Advertisements
26
Wrap-Around Alert Billboards
This Interactive Digital Billboard Warns What's Around the Corner
25
Social Drink Billboards
This Real-Time Ad Shares Name Facts When You Send It a Tweet
24
Car-Smashing Billboards
Wheat Thins' Snack Food Marketing Stunt Makes You Look
23
Moving Thread Billboards
This Machine Recreates Instagram Photos Using Seven Miles of Thread
22
Thievery-Based Flight Promotions
JetBlue is Offering Free Giveaways to People Who Steal Their Ads
21
Fresh Garden Billboards
FCB Mayo Peru's Anti-Pollution Ad Grows Lettuce
20
Face-Mimicking Billboards
The 'Coke-Moji' Uses Facial Recognition Software to Copy Your Expression
19
Self-Regenerating Advertisements
This Smart Poster Uses AI to Be the Best Version of Itself
18
Ice Cream-Dispensing Billboards
The Heat Reactive McDonald's Ad Gave 100 Customers a Free McFlurry
17
Hilarious Ink Cartridge Ads
These ecofill Ads Illustrate the Importance of Printer Cartridges
16
Tourist Simulator Billboards
This Travel Marketing Stunt Gives a Real-Time Tour of NYC
15
Compelling Donation Posters
Public Transport Victora Urges Commuters to Donate to the Homeless
14
Free Electric Car Charging
EV Charging Network Volta is Supported by Advertising & Brand Sponsors
13
Vibrating Massage Billboards
Kit Kat's Responsive Bus Stop Ads Massage People When Leaned On
12
Domino Effect Cancer Ads
These Ads Use Dominoes to Raise Awareness of the Rapid Spread of Cancer
11
Social Downtime Campaigns
KFC's In-Store Promotion Provides Free Meals when Social Media is Down
10
Audible Travel Billboards
Thalys' 'Sounds of the City' Encourages Travel by Engaging the Senses
9
Headlight-Shining Billboards
This Audi Billboard Spotlights Pedestrians at Night to Keep Them Safe
8
Miniature Movie Billboards
The Ant-Man Billboards Play on the Superhero's Ability to Shrink
7
Live Streaming Pizza Screens
This Interactive Billboard Was Connected to a Restaurant's Kitchen
6
Clothing-Constructed Billboards
The Done in One LG Washing Machine Boasts a Creative Ad Campaign
5
Pop-Up Car Billboards
These Smart Advertisements Appear Wherever a Compact Vehicle is Parked
4
Billboard Antennas
These Satellite Dishes are Used as Ad Space to Give Housewives an Income
3
Eye-Shutting Billboards
This Car Insurance Ad Shuts Its Eyes to Mimic a Good Night's Sleep
2
Competitive Bike Lock Ads
This Clever Lock Ad Plays Up Competitors' Weaknesses
1
Playfully Packaged Trash Cans
The ImagoBox Project Covers City Benches & Trash Bins with Animation
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Graffiti-Inspired Branding Campaigns
Mosaic North America Partners with Buffalo Bills
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
Furniture-Honoring Campaigns
IKEA Wherever Life Goes Campaign Honors Furniture as Everlasting
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Snow-Accented Beer Ads
These Stella Artois Ads Create the Illusion of a Frothy Chalice
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Modern Backlit Signages
Toronto Sign Media Elevates Brand Visibility with Custom Illuminated Signs
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
TV-Ready GenAI Ads
Channel 4's Generative AI Solution for TV Advertising Breaks Down Barriers
Live-Printed Billboards
HP Showed Off the Power of Its Smart Tank Printers One A4 Sheet at a Time
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
AI-Powered Poem Booths
The Poem Booth Merges AI and Literary Artistry in One
In-Store Audience Analytics Platforms
Walmart Connect Mexico Deploys Advertima For Real-Time Store
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Self-Discovery Soda Ads
Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Pet-Finding Billboards
Hrvatski Telekom Created Scented Billboards That Attract Lost Dogs
AI-Embracing Asian Cuisine Ads
The Teriyaki Madness What's with Bob? Ad Was Created with Genre.ai
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Bee Habitat Billboards
Disney x National Geographic Bee Billboards Double as Shelters
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Human-Centric Bank Branding Campaigns
TD Bank Group Launches the More Human Platform
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
Rare Beauty's Activation with Shopify Shop Promote a New Scent
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Conversational Search Ad Features
Google Unveiled AI Max for Search Campaigns
Venice-Bound High-Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta Boasts Its Pre-Fall 2026 Ad Campaign
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Interactive Garment Billboards
The Sweaty Betty All Good in the Hood Campaign is in London
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Mood-Based AI Product Discovery
Starbucks Uses ChatGPT to Recommend Drinks Based on User Mood
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
Interactive Embrace Billboards
giffgaff's Huggable Poster Conveys the Feeling of Being Valued
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Music-Driven Hospitality Concepts
W Montréal and Billboard Launch Billboard Live at W Montréal
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
AI-Powered Ad Platforms
FOX AdStudio Uses AI to Unify Audience Data and Campaign Performance
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Contextual Map Advertising Features
Apple Introduced Ads In Maps Through Apple Business
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
Agency Vibe-Coding Platforms
Havas' 'Brand Insights AI' Is a Claude-Powered GEO Product
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Campaigns
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Girded Billboard Posters
Irn-Bru And Lucky Generals Introduced Girders Posters
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Glitching Movie-Inspired Banking Billboards
This BMO Billboard Brings a Film Detail to Life
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Microsoft and Publicis Build AI-Driven Marketing Ecosystems
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Physical-World Data Marketing
WPP Uses Google Earth AI to Predict Real-World Consumer Behavior
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Richness-Indicating Popcorn Branding
The Pop Secret Butter Meter Helps Shoppers Make Decisions
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
AI Visibility Action Platforms
Peec AI Turns Search Visibility Data Into Marketing Actions
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Customizable Marketing Postcards
Smartpress' Sticker & Magnet Postcards Fight Digital Fatigue
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Automated Design Creation
CreateMyBanner Uses AI to Generate Custom Social Media Banners
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
AI-Powered Smart Terminals
TCL and Microsoft Partner to Deliver Smart Terminals
AI-Assisted Preliminary Research Methodologies
Brand Vision Harnesses AI to Enhance Its Offerings
Consumer Metabolic Intelligence
Signos Uses AI and Glucose Tracking for Weight Management
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
AI-Driven Demand Gen Platforms
Google Has Unveiled Demand Gen That Absorbs Display Ads
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Data-Activated Direct Mail Programs
AI Mail Predicts Homes Most Likely to Convert to Leads & Sales
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
AI-Powered Travel Discovery
Amap Uses AI Rankings to Guide Singapore Visitors
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
Global Creative Billboard Competition
Gymnation Launches ‘Your Ad. Our Billboard’ Competition
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Customer Insight Tools
Audience Radar Provides Free Snapshots of Customer Spending Patterns
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square