The top April 2018 interactive ideas showcase how technology can be leveraged to transform familiar experiences into dynamic marketing campaigns. While real estate showings and running on a treadmill might seem mundane to the average consumer, Evidence Immobilier styles its apartment viewings like escape room games and Nike crafted 'Reactland' as a gamified sneaker experience that turned runners into the star of their very own video game. Another fun and gamified experience was recently shared by IKEA, taking the form of a web series that borrows a game show format to challenge couples and roommates to agree on furniture pieces.
When it comes to mobile marketing, Cheetos created the 'Cheetos Vision App' to help consumers create fun snack food portraits, and Knorr's 'Eat Your Feed' lets Instagram users receive recipe suggestions based on their social media feed.
Top 30 Interactive Innovations in April
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Cosmetic Brand Arcades
Chanel's 'Coco Game Center' in Tokyo Pairs Retro Games and Makeup Tables
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Underground eSports Bars
Red Bull Opens a Gaming Sphere with the Latest Tech in Gaming Culture
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Immersive Viewing Helmets
National Geographic Offered a Unique Way to Premiere 'One Strange Rock'
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Multi-Sensory Beehive Pop-Ups
Pandora Created a Gilded Hive for a New Jewelry Launch
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Immersive Women's Sneaker Launches
The adidas UltraBOOST X Launch Brought Together Female Artists
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VR Timepiece Experiences
Arnold & Son Launched an Immersive VR Experience at Baselworld
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Branded Sleep-Inducing Concerts
This Concert Hall Was Filled with 150 Beautyrest Beds
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Mom-Centric Online Concierges
Boxed.com is Launching a "Momcierge" Exclusively for Mothers
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Illuminating Flagship Installations
O2's O-Shaped Doorway Encourages One to "Follow the Rabbit"
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Empowering Women-Focused Installations
Bumble's SXSW Activation Focuses on Real Life Connections
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Snack Food Portrait Apps
The Cheetos Vision App Turns Consumers' Photos into Cheesy Cheeto-Art
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Socially Inspired Recipes
Knorr's 'Eat Your Feed' Matches Meals to One's Instagram Posts
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AI Music Installations
HAKUHODO i-Studio and Yamaha are Experimenting with Tech at SXSW
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Mysterious Single-Malt Whiskies
'The Glenlivet Code' is Paired with Shazam and an AR Experience
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VR Fashion Experiences
Barneys' Mantle VR Experience is a Engaging Ad for its New Collection
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Plant-Based Liqueur Pop-Ups
The Vegan Treat Stop by Baileys Almande Pairs Alcohol and Sweets
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AR Wartime Apps
ICRC's 'Enter the room' Shows War Through the Eyes of a Child
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Cereal Cafe Parties
Kellogg's and Hailee Steinfeld Marked National Cereal Day with a Fun Event
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Drag Queen Chatbots
VH1's 'Sissy That Bot' Engages & Entertains RuPaul's Drag Race Fans
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AR Home-Buying Apps
Sotheby's is Using Its Curate App to Help Buyers Envision Ideal Homes
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Crunchy Candy Competitions
M&M's New Flavor Vote Campaign Features Three Crunchy Flavors
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Festive Donut Social Competitions
This New Dunkin' Donuts Campaign Prompts Social Engagement
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Celebratory Heritage Banquets
Staropramen's Spirit of Prague Event Takes Diners Back to the 90s
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VR-Enhanced Driving Experiences
BMW Latvia Enhanced a Wintry X5 Ride with Virtual Reality
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Gamified Furniture Campaigns
IKEA's 'Matchers Keepers' Uses AR to Solve Furniture Disputes
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Gamified Sneaker Experiences
'Reactland' Expresses the "Bounce" of the Nike 'Epic React' Style
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Gamified Real Estate Showings
Evidence Immobilier Turns Apartment Viewings into Escape Room Games
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Neighborly Coffee Initiatives
Tim Hortons' 'Coffee with Neighbors' Invites People to Come Together
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Light Therapy Window Displays
Pharmacy Apotek Hjärtat Simulates Natural Light During Cold Months
Related Ideas
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Gamified AR Footwear Fittings
Tootsie Augmented Reality Makes Shoe Shopping More Fun for Kids
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
AI Interior Design Apps
Framehouse's Agent Learns How Users Live to Suggest Actionable Design
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Amorepacific Introduces a ChatGPT-Based Shopping App
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
AI Room Planning Tools
Homekynd's Proprietary AI Powers Apartment Therapy's Room Plan Tool
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
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
AI Chat Shopping Systems
Shopify Brings Retail to ChatGPT
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Real-Food Entrée Giveaways
The Chipotle Realest 30 Will Share a Text-to-Claim Code on Game Day
AI-Powered Social AR Apps
The Snap Lens Studio Lets Any User Create Their Own Effects
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
AI Beauty Assistants
Sephora Launched Advanced Chatbot Features for Virtual Try-Ons and Bookings
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
AI-Powered 3D Avatars
AVATAi's Platform Creates Customizable Digital Brand Ambassadors
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Fashion Gaming App Collabs
Drest x Jimmy Choo Let Gamers Style Paris-Themed Wardrobe Icons
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
AI-forward home brand visions
LG Electronics presented its AI in Action strategy at CES 2026
AI-Assisted Marketing Tools
YouCam AI Pro Offers AI Business Avatar & AI Product Staging Tools
AI-Powered Shopping Companions
alby Supports Personalized, Conversational Product Discovery
Cosmetics-Focused Mobile Retail Apps
Clarins and Merkle Collaborate on a Mobile Application
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
AI-Powered Closet Experiences
Google Shopping Aligned Try On in Search with an Anticipated Sequel
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Gamified Walking Experiences
Walkable Turns Everyday Walks Into Interactive Adventures
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
Multi-App AI Assistants
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Integrations Orchestrate Tasks Across Everyday Apps
Conversational Shopping Apps
The Klarna Shopping Search App in ChatGPT Streamlines Discovery
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
GenAI Pizza-Ordering Apps
Little Caesars' ChatGPT App Leverages Conversational AI
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
Conversational Grocery Shopping
Instacart and ChatGPT Now Offer an Instant Checkout Experience
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
AI App Builders
Kiki.dev Uses AI To Instantly Turn Ideas Into Mobile Applications
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Etsy Launches Its Native App Within ChatGPT
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Smart Mirror Platforms
loook.ai Helps Brands and Retailers Transform Retail with AR Mirrors
Interactive AI Games
AI Charades Lets Users Guess AI-Powered Famous Public Figures
GenAI Shopping Lockscreens
Glance AI and Samsung Unveiled a Custom Experience for Samsung Users
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Conversational Rental Finders
The RentCafe App in ChatGPT Helps with Finding a New Apartment
Integrated AI shopping
David’s Bridal Integrates Products into ChatGPT and Copilot
Food-Focused AI Agent Apps
The Foodbe App Offers Nutrition Advice, Historical Insights and More
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Ai-Supported Home Apps
Zillow Becomes the Exclusive Real Estate App Integrated Within ChatGPT
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Tech-Enhanced Content Platforms
Perfect Corp's YouCam App Suite Taps AI, AR & Agentic Innovation
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
Interactive Content Sharing
STIK App Lets Users Publish Content Directly On Physical Products
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
AI Fan Experience Apps
Ferrari Uses Generative AI for Race Insights and Fan Interaction
Vibe-Coded Entertainment Apps
The Gizmo App Cycles Through Vibe-Coded Mini Apps
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
AI Sports Viewing Companions
Pizza Hut Debuted 'Hutty,' an AI Companion for March Madness
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Empowering Vibe Coding Campaigns
Paris Hilton is the First Android Icon in Residence
AI Shopping Search Tools
Vibe Shopping Uses AI To Identify Products From TikTok And Video Content
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Conversational Lecture Platforms
CHALK by FIRSTHABIT Enhances Comprehension with Visual LLM
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
AI-Powered Mobile Commerce Platforms
Button Notes the Efficacy of Its AI Optimization Platform
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Interactive Story Platforms
Storytelling App Offers AI-Powered Stories To Engage And Support Kids
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
AI Ordering Assistants
Alexa+ Introduces Conversational Food Ordering
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
All-In-One Ai Companion Apps
Invisioned AI Unifies Writing, Design, Research, and Creation Tools
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
Redefined Mobile Commerce Experiences
Glance and the Samsung Galaxy Store Partner in the U.S.
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Conversational Streaming Apps
Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App for Easier Content Discovery
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Consumer Productivity Apps
My Better AI Simplifies Generative AI For Everyday Users
AI Kitchen Design Platforms
3D Cloud Introduces Conversational Tools for Custom Kitchen Planning
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
AI-Enabled Dining Recommendations
DoorDash Ask Helps Users Curb Endless Scrolling
Visual AI Interfaces
Collov Develops Camera-Based AI That Turns Images into Actions
Data-Activated Direct Mail Programs
AI Mail Predicts Homes Most Likely to Convert to Leads & Sales
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
Mobile Revenue Management Apps
Ambition Launches a Mobile App For Real-Time Sales Coaching
Interactive Growth Tools
AppStorys Integrates Interactive Growth Tools Into Apps Or Websites
AI-Guided Relationship Apps
Caveman to Casanova Uses AI Companion to Improve Couples Engagement
Gamified Task Managers
ChoreQuest Turns Daily Chores Into Rewarding Gamified Experiences
Interactive Entertainment Tools
Quiz Cabin Turns Curiosity to Playable Quizzes & Brain Challenges
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
AI Travel Planner Apps
Hilton's New App Uses Conversational Queries To Guide Discovery and Booking
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Interactive Decision Tools
Kick It! Makes Decision-Making Fun Through Engaging Interactive Play