As the April 2017 interactive trends reveal, brands are eager to create immersive experiences around their products instead of relying on more traditional forms of advertising.
One way in which brands are creating interactive experiences is through social experiences that use specific products to bring people together. For instance, Diet Coke hosted a girl's night at London’s Athenaeum Hotel to celebrate the launch of its Get the Gang Back Together campaign. Similarly, Desperados partnered with the electronic music group Mount Kimbie to transform a train car into an immersive musical experience.
Beyond social experiences, the April 2017 interactive trends demonstrate that brands are also elevating in-store displays to include more interactive elements. This includes examples such as Best Buy's Nintendo Switch display and the Go Pro Make Up stations inside Make Up For Ever's new flagship store.
Top 25 Interactive Ideas in April
From Female Friendship Events to Interactive Gaming Displays:
Katherine Pendrill — Apr 30, 2017 — Marketing
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Secret Dining Events
Patrón Secret Dining Created a Special Cocktail-Paired Menu in London
24
Supermarket Clothing Pop-Ups
Lidl Opened a Pop-Up Shop in Hamburg for Its New Clothing Collection
23
Female Friendship Events
Diet Coke's Girl's Night Launched the Get the Gang Back Together Campaign
22
Interactive Beauty Vanities
The 'Wall of Kisses' by Burt's Bees Introduces a New Lipstick Range
21
In-Store Makeup Stations
Make Up For Ever's New Flagship Store Features Go Pro Make Up Stations
20
Fire Safety Simulators
'Escape My House' Stresses the Importance of Having a Fire Escape Plan
19
Futuristic Supermarket Pop-Ups
Honey Nut Cheerios is Hosting a Pop-Up Grocery Store in Toronto
18
Mental Health Cafes
Marks & Spencer's Unique Cafes Encourage Discussions on Mental Wellness
17
Indonesian Toy Block Museums
The Nanoblock Pop-Up's Exhibits are Inspired by Local Architecture
16
One-Day Brewery Festivals
Sambrook's Brewery is Launching Its Newest IPA with a Springtime Party
15
Health Assessment Posters
These Cancer Research UK Posters Offer a Free Breathing Test
14
Energetic Escape Challenges
The Red Bull Mind Gamers Partook in the Escape Room World Championship
13
Interactive Gaming Console Displays
Best Buy's Nintendo Switch Display Features Interactive Videos
12
Interactive Mythical Creatures Guides
Expedia Created a Unique Mythical Creatures Map for Travel
11
Fast Food Drink Promotions
KFC Rewarded Those Who Downloaded Its Colonel's Club App
10
Cookie Cafe Loyalty Programs
The Nestlé Toll House Café App Allows Users to Earn Sweet Rewards
9
Bespoke Spirit Festivals
The Gin & Vodka Festival Features Handcrafted Alcohol from All Over
8
Pop-Up VR Bars
The House of Peroni Event Featured Immersive Works of Art
7
Social Rewards Programs
Lancome's Elite Rewards Engage Consumers Across Social Media
6
Instrumental Train Experiences
This Desperados x Mount Kimbie Brand Activation Celebrates Sound
5
Real-Time Zombie Games
The Walking Dead Turned Facebook Live into a Live-Action Video Game
4
Coffee-Earning Loyalty Apps
The Muffin Break App Allows Customers to Earn Free Coffee
3
Intelligent Chalkboard Robots
The Chalkbot Draws Like Einstein for National Geographic 'Genius'
2
Beefy Baked Potatoes
McAlister's is Serving Up a Reuben Spud for St. Patrick's Day
1
New York Cafe Apps
Gregorys Coffee is Making Its Gregular Loyalty Program Digital with Its New App
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Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Retro Gaming Controllers
Hyperkin Partners with ModRetro for M64-Compatible Designs
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Interactive Soccer-Themed Brand Activations
Henkel House Was Designed to Delight US Soccer Fans
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Innovation-Focused Tech Product Presentations
ADATA Embraces the Theme of 'Advancing Innovation'
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
Smirnoff Partners with Aleali May for We Do Game Days
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Tactile Social Gaming Devices
Board Debuts Its 24-Inch Touchscreen by Board
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Interactive Shopping Streams
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches Innovative Partnership with Amazon Ads
Retail-Focused Soccer-Themed Fan Experiences
Simon Joins Forces with addias Ahead of FIFA
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
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
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Olympian-Backed Livestream Events
Walmart Hosted Her Day Made Easy With Laurie Hernandez and P&G
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Interactive Digital Humans
Beyond Presence Enables Real-Time Humanlike Video Agents at Scale
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
Tequila-Branded Tournament Activations
Casamigos Celebrates FIFA 2026 at the Casamigos Club House
Gamified Shopping Experiences
What’s Your Thing? Collage Quest Features Shoppable DFS Products
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Empowering Vibe Coding Campaigns
Paris Hilton is the First Android Icon in Residence
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
AI Sports Viewing Companions
Pizza Hut Debuted 'Hutty,' an AI Companion for March Madness
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
AI-Native Beauty Commerce
L'Oréal Brings Virtual Try-Ons and Product Discovery into ChatGPT
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
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Immersive K-Culture Expos
K-EXPO USA Combines K-Pop, Food and Lifestyle Experiences
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Interactive Demo Platforms
Arcade Enables Fast Creation And Embedding Of Interactive Product Demos
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
In-Game Music Experiences
Toca Boca Integrates Music From Major Artists Into Gameplay
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game