When you are waiting for the bus, there is little else to do other than fiddle with your cell or survey your environment, which is why interactive bus stop ads are so effective.
An interactive ad is often preferable over a static one, simply because interaction is so natural between humans. In being able to press a button, receive a gift, access social media or watch a little bit of animation will heighten a passerby’s experience and pique further interest. The concept of an active ad runs along the lines of a corporate publicity stunt. By engaging consumers, a brand fosters much more than a traditional consumer and brand relationship.
With the advances in technology (like touchscreen) available on a wide scale today, interactive bus stop ads are the cool new kids on the block.
17 Interactive Bus Stop Ads
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Bare Barcode Campaigns
These Victoria's Secret QR Code Ads Intrigue Passers-By
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Guerrilla Censorship
H&M Summer Bus Stop Campaign is Defaced
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Morphing Billboards
German Bus Stop Exposes the Duality of Domestic Violence
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Miniature Block Billboards
The DLKW Lowe LEGO Mini Billboards are Adorable and Effective
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LIfe-Saving Bus Ads
Public Health Bus Stop Campaign Asks Commuters to Help Save a Life
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Hot Bus Stop Campaigns
Cupido 'Steamy Winter' Print Ad Suggests Naughty Ways to Warm Up
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Sweet-Issuing Billboards
The Mr. Kipling Cake Dispenser in London Uses Experiential Marketing
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Sunscreen-Dispensing Signage
This SunSmart Australia Campaign Encourages Skin Protection
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Steaming Bus Shelter Ads
McDonald's Ad Reveals Secret Message With Steam
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Building Block Murals
The LEGO Imagine Ad Campaign Blends in With its Surroundings
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Snowing Billboards
Tryvann Bus Stop Ad Snows When Ski Conditions Are Stellar
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Animated Bus Stop Billboards
McDonald's Big Mac Yawning Ad
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Energy-Replenishing Drinks
Vitamin Water Installs Cellphone Chargers in Billboards
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Interactive Chocolate Ads
Cadbury Touchscreen Bus Shelter Game
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Bus Shelter Light Switches
The Live Green Toronto Ad is One You Can Turn Off
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Garden-Infused Campaigns
This Piri Ad by CURB Uses Living Plants
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Theatrical Bus Ads
The Europcar Minibus Commercial Features the Audience as Its Star
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Celebratory 3D Illusion Billboards
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AI-Generated QR Codes
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Interactive In-Store Ads
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AR Bracelet Billboards
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AR Shopping Malls
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Connected Gamer Campaigns
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Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
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Magazine-Integrated QR Features
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Rosé-Dispensing Billboards
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Digital Grocery Screens
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Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
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Cheeky Wireless Service Ads
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Channel-Switching Commercials
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Smart Shopping Cart Ads
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E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
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AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
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Sweating Billboards
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Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
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Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
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Food Truck Billboards
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Immersive Hybrid Billboards
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AR Yogurt Packaging
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Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
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Scented Fast Food Billboards
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Connected Beer Jerseys
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AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
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Charged Phone Ads
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Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
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Interactive Recruitment Billboards
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Social Commerce Platforms
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Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
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AR Selfie Booths
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Syringe-Based Billboards
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Gen X Candy Campaigns
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Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
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Scannable NFC Business Cards
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Self-Ordering Table Systems
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Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
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Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads
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Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
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Musical Monsoon Billboards
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IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
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Accessible Subway QR Codes
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Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
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Interactive Gift Tags
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Digital City-Inspired Art Works
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Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
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Digital Convenience Store Signage
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Interactive Digital Menus
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Conversational Campaign Creators
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Rewarding App-Based Games
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Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
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Feature-Rich Airport Apps
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Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
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Responsible Drinking Campaigns
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Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
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Recycled Ad Campaigns
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Miniature Collectible Campaigns
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Tax-Season Online Campaigns
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Reality-Bending Car Ads
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Spooky Street Ad Experiences
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Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns
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Actor-Mimicking Programmed Ads
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Hyper-Local Gym Ads
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Flame-Grilled Billboards
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Delivery Rider Resting Stops
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Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns
VCCP Creates Public Transport Safety Campaigns for the TFL
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Offline Shopping Campaigns
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Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
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Interactive AR Galleries
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Distraction-Free Flip Phones
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Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
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Accessible Driverless Public Buses
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Unpredictable Festive Ad Campaigns
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Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
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High-Frequency Radio Ads
This Morrisons Ad is So High Pitched, Only Dogs Can Hear it
Sustainable Media Initatives
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Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
NFC-Enabled Business Cards
The Mobilo Smart Business Card Works with Any Smartphone
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
QSR Summer Promotions
Starbucks Canada Offers Mobile Ordering and Rewards at Canadian Airports
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Hand Sanitizing Stadium Campaigns
Shimmy Launched an OOH Campaign at Gillette Stadium
User-Generated Toronto Baseball Ads
GO Transit Celebrates Toronto Blue Jays with Fan-Created Ads
Big-Screen Cat Ads
INABA is Celebrating National Cat Day with "the Ultimate Cat Video"
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Real-Time Transit Updates
Moovit Users Can Now Track Transit Vehicles on the Map in Real Time
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Outdoor Sales Kiosks
DynaScan Technologies Launches the New Kiosks for Outdoor Use
Ad-Focused Reaction Tools
Wunderman Thompson Launches 'Reveal' for Gauging Audience Responses
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Interactive Illustrative Refreshment Pop-Ups
The Volvic A Touch of Colour Pop-Up is in London
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Grocery Store Ad Spots
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Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
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Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing