The top April 2016 publicity stunts showcase the consumer desire for memorable brand experiences that highlight a product's best uses and immerses them in the lifestyle vision of the brand.
In order to promote the brand's new activewear collection, H&M Poland hosted an immersive brand activation that aimed to transport participants back to the days of elementary school gym class. The innovative event was hosted at a real school in Warsaw and featured local trainers taking attendees through a series of workouts in order to earn pieces from the collection.
Located in the London neighborhood of Shoreditch, the Carlsberg Chocolate Bar is a creative pop-up concept that will be open over Easter weekend 2016. The playful event features an entire pub created out of chocolate and invites guests to enjoy a free half-pint in a chocolate-molded Carlsberg "glass."
Top 40 Publicity Stunts in April
From Branded Easter Egg Hunts to Chocolate-Built Pop-Up Bars:
Rebecca Byers — Apr 23, 2016 — Marketing
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Sleep-Based Brand Activations
This Bold Event from Greggs Promotes Its New Flat White Coffee
39
Chocolate-Built Pop-Up Bars
The Carlsberg Chocolate Bar Has Opened Its Doors in Shoreditch
38
Retail Kitchen Experiences
IKEA's Instead of Cafe Pop Up Addresses Dining Affordably
37
Design Agency Visual Identities
The Masquespacio Branding Highlights the Agency's Capabilities
36
Branded Traveling Market Tours
This Innocent Brand Activation Featured a Three-City Tour
35
Urban Garden Billboards
This Billboard by Wildstone in London Doubles as a Community Garden
34
Wearable Brand Activations
This Fit Bit Event Invited People to Try Its Obstacle Course
33
Fantasy Series Snow Murals
Artist Simon Beck Made a Game of Thrones Snow Mural for Sky Atlantic
32
Slow-Mo Brewery Photobooths
Asahi Beer Held an Immersive Event at This Shoreditch Brewery
31
Easter Bunny Brand Activations
This Haribo Activation Toured the City of London Offering Treats
30
Analog Pop-Up Shops
Analog by American Greetings Offers Low-Tech Entertainment to SXSW Attendees
29
Huggable Subway Ads
This Underground Advertising Stunt Promotes the Anniversary of Pompompurin
28
Athletic Collection Workout Launches
H&M Poland Held an Immersive Fitness Event in Warsaw
27
Multi-Sensory App Activations
The Candy Crush Castle is a Scented Bouncy Castle for Adults
26
Student Loan Finance Activations
Future Finance Launched a Publicity Stunt Around London Students
25
Giant Topiary Dinosaur Stunts
Margarine Brand Flora Recently Toured a 13-Foot Diplodocus
24
90s Game Show Recreations
The London Crystal Maze Event Promotes Freixenet Sparkling Wine
23
Sneaker Milestone Conventions
Air Max Con Tokyo is an Interactive Three-Day Event
22
Soda Brand Mobile Kitchens
The Pepsi Nspire Truck Will Mix Things Up at SXSW 2016
21
Multi-Sensory Candy Events
The LCO Performed Cadbury Dairy Milk's 'The Sound of Flavourites'
20
Social City Billboards
Snapchat is Turned Its Geofilters into Social Media Advertisements
19
Video Game Anniversary Stunts
An Army of Pikachus Took Over NYC for the Pokemon 20th Anniversary
18
Chocolate Bunny Activations
Dr Oetker Placed a Seven-Foot-Tall Edible Installation in London
17
Meatless Sandwich Menus
Arby's Leap Day Menu is a Tongue in Cheek Approach to Vegetarianism
16
Pizza-Delivering Robots
The Domino's DRU Robot Vehicle Delivers Pizza in Brisbane
15
Combative Laundry Campaigns
This LG Marketing Stunt Has Delicates and Regulars Face Off
14
Submerged Easter Egg Stunts
The Latest Cadbury Stunt is an Installation at Loch Ness
13
Vintage Soda Cocktail Pop-Ups
Soda Brand Fentimans Has Launched a Pop-Up Ahead of Six Nations
12
Television-Inspired Carnival Stunts
The Mr Robot SXSW Pop-Up Featured a 100-Foot Ferris Wheel
11
Passport-Locating Challenges
The 'Passport Challenge' Rewards Those Who Can Find Their Documents
10
High-Speed Test Drives
This Porsche Prank Challenges New Road Users to Drive a Sports Car
9
Bunny Adoption Pop-Up Spas
Beauty Brand 7th Heaven Hosted a Bunny Spa at Covent Garden
8
Pregnancy Train Passes
Virgin Trains Brings Ease to Both Travel and Pregnancy with 'Mum Passes'
7
Cinematic Display Trucks
This Film Marketing Stunt for Spectre Shows Off Bond's Movie Props
6
Branded Easter Egg Hunts
The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunts Series Will Travel Around the UK
5
Cereal Brand Bee-Saving Initiatives
Honey Nut Cheerios Wants to Help You #BringBackTheBees
4
Pizza Box Proposals
In the UK, Pizza Hut Helps to Orchestrate a Sweet Leap Year Proposal
3
On-Demand Celebratory Dances
Uber China Hosted a Special Chinese New Year Service in 23 Cities
2
Miniature Car Mosaics
This Car Display from Citroën is Made of 3,000 Toy Models
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Minibar Mixology Videos
Virgin Hotels Chicago Illustrates Making Mixed Drinks with Minibar Alcohol
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Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Nutty Easter Chocolate Ranges
The Lindt 2026 Easter Collection Debuts Many New Products
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Summer-Celebrating Chocolate Bars
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Summer Edition Bars Embrace Warm Weather
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Easter-Branded Snack Ranges
The Hershey Company Debuts Its 2026 Easter Product Line
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Plant-Based Yogurt Pop-Up Shops
Alpro The House of Cinnamon Roll Launched in Shoreditch
Tennis-Forward Pop-Ups
Lacoste’s Activations Serve Up Style Across NYC Ahead of U.S. Open
Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
The KIND Frozen Bar Enticed Visitors with Free Snacks & Labubus
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
K-Beauty Paris Pop-Ups
MEDIPEEL Hosted a Paris Printemps Pop-Up
Monochromatic Experiential Retail Events
Tony’s Chocolonely & Cj Hendry Launch 'Only Red World'
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
Indulgent Sports-Focused Chocolate Medals
Hershey's Taps the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Artisanal Ice Cream Pop-Ups
HYPE Chocolate Brings Flavor to Fairmont Waterfront’s ARC Restaurant
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Dubai Chocolate Pop-Ups
FIX Dessert Chocolatier's Pop-Up Concept Features Viral Favorites
Automated Beer Stations
Heineken Launched its 'Trust Bars' Campaign in South Korea
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Bakery Pub Pop-Ups
The Golden Flake Tavern Shares a Greggs-Inspired Menu
Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
Thorne Launched Its 'Just Add Water' Activation in NYC
Running-Centric Brand Activations
Hoka Brings Energy and Community Spirit to the Hackney Half
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Social Media-Inspired Chocolates
Hershey's Dubai-Inspired Chocolate Bar is a Limited-Edition Treat
Sports Fan Pop-Ups
Just Eat's Countdown Club Celebrates the UEFA Champions League Final
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Artisanal Summertime Chocolate Bars
These New Chocolat Stella Bars Come in Two Varieties
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Co-Branded Easter Marshmallow Confections
PEEPS® has Partnered with Pop-Tarts™ & SUNNYD® for 2026
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
70s-Style Concept Stores
Anya Hindmarch x Boots Looks Like an Apothecary with a Playful Twist
Pop-Up Beauty Cafés
The Fenty Beauty Café Offers Free Drinks and Product Discovery
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Icy Branded Soda Experiences
The Pepsi Put it on Ice Bar Will Offer Festive Drinks
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Temporary Design Pop-Ups
ORIGIN MADE Hosts a Pop-Up in Copenhagen's Historic Hotel D'Angleterre
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Elevated Easter Hunt Campaigns
The Cadbury Better the Hide, Better the Hunt Campaign is Joyful
Seasonal Easter Mochi Donuts
Paris Baguette's 2026 Easter Lineup Features a Easter Egg Mochi Donut
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Branded Chocolate Easter Eggs
The 2026 Nestlé Easter Products Interpret Classic Chocolate Flavors
Indulgent Beauty Pop-Ups
Ole Henriksen is Celebrating Its Pout Preserve Lip Treatment at Vnilla
House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Immersive Chocolatier Locations
The Lindt Westfield Stratford Location is Opening for Spring
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
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
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Experiential Wellness-Focused Pop-Ups
while on earth™ Partnered with Athletic Brewing Company
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Caramelized Popcorn Easter Eggs
Baileys Chocolate Popcorn Egg Will Arrive for Easter
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Deceptive Dessert Cakes
M Street's April Fools Cakes Look Like One Thing and Taste Like Another
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Humorous Chocolate Spots
Toblerone Introduced its ‘Chocolate Like Nobody’s Watching’
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Low-Cost Artisanal Easter Chocolates
The New Tesco Finest Easter Eggs Come in Four Varieties
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Tennis-Themed Cafe Refreshments
The Lavazza Wimbledon Promotion is Taking Place at its Flagship
Humorous Hotel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Launch a Social Ad
Branded Retro-Inspired Wellness Houses
Lifeway Foods is Hosting a Special Pop-Up in Palm Springs
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Products
Nestlé Confectionery Announced a New Series of Treats
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Opulent Minimalist Easter Chocolates
The Ethel M Chocolates Easter Collection Has Four New Flavors
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Tasty Easter Activation Campaigns
The Mars Wrigley The Big Easter Bunny Off is Ready for Spring
Hippo-Shaped Chocolates
A Viral Baby Pygmy Hippo Inspired M&S Food's Hiccup the Hippo Easter Treat
Blind Box Easter Treats
These New Sophiepops & Gumdrops Easter Products are Extra-Sweet
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Soda-Themed Pop-Up Salons
The Pepsi MAX Cherry x Townhouse Salon is Arriving in London
Shareable Chocolate Bar Campaigns
Ian Wright Faces the New Cadbury 'Made to Share' Campaign
Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Social Hub Amsterdam Partnered
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Black Cherry-Forward Marketing Campaigns
Humantra Celebrates the Return of Its Black Cherry Flavor
Candy Delivery Campaigns
SKITTLES® Partners with Elijah Wood for a Game Day Spot
Decadent Stout Schmears
PopUp Bagels x Guinness Created Guinness Chocolate Stout Cake Schmear
Low-Cost Textural Easter Candies
The Bebeto Easter 2026 Collection is Priced Starting at £1
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Decadent Easter Chocolates
Purdys Chocolatier's Easter 2025 Lineup Included Two Foiled Egg Flavors
Interactive Unboxing Activations
Peperami Created a Dynamic Chicken Tikka Skewers Experience
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Workday Break-Focused Campaigns
KitKat Debuts the 24/7 Teams Meeting Campaign Concept
Protein-Packed Easter Desserts
Grenade Launched the Creme Egg-Inspired Protein Bar in Canada
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Marbled Citrus Easter Chocolates
These New Terry’s Chocolate Easter Products wIll Arrive in Spring
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Decadent Easter Experiences
The St. Regis Toronto Debuts the Easter Royal Brunch
Week-Long Retail Easter Events
Natural Grocers' Week-Long Easter Event is Exciting and Alluring
Chocolate-Branded Bakery Treats
These New In-Store Bakery Treats Have Been Announced by Mars
Easter-Inspired Cafe Desserts
The Creams Cafe Easter Menu Will Arrive Ahead of Springtime
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Bus Racing Retail Events
The Saucony Beat the Bus Challenge Celebrated a New Location