In order to make the most of the summer months, many brands are playing up the intense heat as a sales tool with these August 2015 interactive marketing ideas.
Many of these inventive summer marketing campaigns are designed to help consumers cool off in one way or another, whether it's with a giant urban waterslide, a billboard that dispenses free frozen treats or a pop-up outdoor picnic.
Other interactive outdoor campaigns include scavenger hunts, fishing competitions and camps that push people to enjoy summer while it is still around. Playing up the idea of being swept up in a spontaneous summer activities, Tequila CAZADORES hosted a 'Live Summer Unscripted' contest, while Graubünden tourism was promoted in a similar way with an interactive billboard that challenged people to say "yes" to adventure.
Top 75 Interactive Ideas in August
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Urban Water Slide Events
Lipton Ice Tea Recently Created a 100-Meter-Long 'Rise & Slide'
74
Giant Outdoor Ball Pits
This Ball Pool Was Part of a Promotional Event for a New IKEA Store
73
Ice Cream Bar Pop-Ups
Magnum's London Pleasure Store Lets You Customize Your Own Dessert
72
Experiential Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso's Flagship Coffee Store Encourages Tasting and Discovery
71
Opulent Champagne Eatery Pop-Ups
Krug Champagne Created an Upscale Fish & Chips Pop-Up for London
70
Enchanting Garden Pop-Ups
The Comfort Intense Garden Showcases the Brand's New Fragrances
69
Custom Dessert Campaigns
Talenti Uses Social Media to Match People to Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
68
Savory Cocktail Pop-Up Bars
Crackers Brand Jacob's Hosted a Snacktail Bar in London's Soho
67
Interactive Electronics Stores
This New Target Store Will Focus Excessively on Smart Devices
66
Sensorial Coffee Bar Pop-Ups
The Nespresso Connoisseur Club Experience is Multifaceted
65
Food Origins-Exposing Ads
'System U' Grocers Created Video Ads of Food Origins in Supermarkets
64
Exercise-Dependendant Water Machines
This Machine Requires Users to Run for Clean Drinking Water
63
Social Travel Ads
Loews Hotels' 'Travel for Real' Campaign Uses Authentic Instagram Photos
62
Branded Meditation Podcasts
Lululemon's Guided Meditation Podcasts Inspire Introspection
61
Airport Automotive Dealerships
Japan's Haneda Airport Will Host an Interactive Mercedes-Benz Shop
60
Wizardly Brand Activations
This Diagon Alley Event Took Place at London's King's Cross Station
59
Pop-Up Seaside Dealerships
Tesla's Temporary Car Store Travels to Luxurious Summer Resorts
58
Street Party Dessert Launches
Magnum Launched Two New Ice Creams with a London Street Party
57
Virtual Flight Experiences
Stella Artois Presented a VR-Powered Bird's Eye View of Wimbledon
56
Upscale Fast Food Pop-ups
McDonald’s is Set to Launch an Exclusive Pop-up Restaurant in Japan
55
Hip Monochromatic Bars
Bulmers' Black and White Bar is Completely Devoid of Color
54
Nationwide Scavenger Hunts
Virgin Trains Recently Launched a Where's Wally Hunt Across the UK
53
Virtual Kimono Fittings
The Matsuya Department Store Now Offers a Virtual Fitting Service
52
Ridesharing Test Drives
Volkswagen's Vehicle Test Drive Can Be Ordered Through Uber
51
Donut Brand Pop-Up Picnics
Krispy Kreme Threw a Summer-Themed Picnic on a Sunny London Rooftop
50
Rejuvenating Festival Stations
Zappos' 'Escape' Wanderlust Festival Booth Revives People & Phones
49
Discarded Furniture Ads
Leon's Furniture Marketing Stunt Capitalizes on Monthly Moving Days
48
Engaging Brand Concerts
The Honda Stage Experience Helps Fans Connect with Music Live and Online
47
Augmented Appliance Apps
Heineken Helps Consumers Visualize Where to Place 'The Sub' at Home
46
VR Cricket Experiences
'A Proper Ball' is a VR Event from Yorkshire Tea and the ECB
45
Branded Cat Camps
The Purina ONE Cat Camp is an Immersive Pop-Up for Feline Friends
44
Crowdsourced Pop-Up Beauty Shops
Birchbox is Letting Fans Decide the Location of Its Pop-Up Shops
43
Female Community Platforms
Vice's 'Broadly' Platform Celebrates Female Culture News
42
Six-Car Showrooms
RMB Automotive's Intimate Renault Store Shows Off Select Vehicles
41
Game Board Wine Labels
This Game-Like Wine Label Lets Consumers Play Tic-Tac-Toe & Decide Who Pays
40
Digital Burger Giveaway Campaigns
TGI Fridays is Boosting Business Through Shareable Discounts
39
Blood-Bartering Tickets
The Untold Festival Offers Free Tickets as a Reason to Donate Blood
38
Immersive Horror Videos
This Promotional Game Lets User Choose Their Own Terrifying Adventure
37
Mindful Beauty Bars
Aveda Treated Wanderlust Festival Attendees to Pampering at 'The Beauty Bar'
36
Interactive Drinking Ads
With a Smartphone and Shazam, People Can "Drink" These Coca-Cola Ads
35
Insect-Infused Pop-Up Eateries
Rentokil's Traveling 'Pestaurant' Celebrates the Brand's 80 Years
34
Voice-Activated Beer Fridges
Molson's Clever Fridge Only Unlocks with Voice Translation
33
Fan-Created TV Branding
'I Am My MTV' Broadcasts Visuals Inspired by Viewer Content
32
Interactive Music Tables
KFC's Interactive Sound Bite Table Creates a Personal Listening Hub
31
Tiny Movie Tickets
People Who Found These Small Tickets Were Treated to a Free Ant-Man Screening
30
Social Drink Billboards
This Real-Time Ad Shares Name Facts When You Send It a Tweet
29
Insect-Infused Dessert Promotions
The Economist is Dishing Out a Unique Retail Marketing Stunt
28
Co-Branded Music Campaigns
Spotify x Jim Beam's 'Respect the Craft' Supports of Emerging Artists
27
Cocktail Photography Campaigns
Sauza's Pitcher Perfect Picture Shares How to Take Photos of Drinks
26
Messenger Music Services
The LINE Music Service Gives Mobile Users Listeners Freedom of Choice
25
Interactive Yodeling Billboards
This Tourism Marketing Stunt Has People Yodel for a Trip
24
Sweat-Activated Drink Dispensers
Gatorade's Drink Vending Machine Only Serves People Who Sweat
23
Moving Thread Billboards
This Machine Recreates Instagram Photos Using Seven Miles of Thread
22
Searchable Annotated Video Platforms
Video Plugin ClipMine Lets Creators Tag Content Within Videos
21
Ice Cream-Dispensing Billboards
The Heat Reactive McDonald's Ad Gave 100 Customers a Free McFlurry
20
24-Hour Test Drives
Buick's '24 Hours of Happiness' Test Drive Encourages Wellness on the Road
19
Experiential Car Shares
Ford's Car-Sharing Program Introduces the Benefits of Resource Splitting
18
Virtual Reality Sports Ads
This Interactive Ad Promotes Nike's Hypervenom Phantom II Kicks
17
Oral Health Challenges
Listerine is Trying to Reverse Early Gum Disease and Promote Their Product
16
Text-Based Talkshow Games
The Stephen Colbert Late Show is Promoted with an Adventure Game
15
Humanity-Honoring Cola Ads
This Vending Machine Encourages People to Share by Giving Two Bottles
14
First-Person Soccer Videos
Nike's Virtual Reality Video Lets Fans Feel 'The Neymar Jr. Effect'
13
$1 Million Fishing Challenges
Tourism NT is Promising a Cash Prize for Catching a Winning Fish
12
Sensual Liquor Livestreams
St Germain Uses Periscope for Mysterious Media Streaming Marketing
11
Buzzworthy Delivery Drones
Taiwan Beer Uses Delivery by Drone to Promote a New Honey Beer
10
Targeted Hockey Campaigns
This Sport Marketing Campaign Led Hockey Fans to Parties and Prizes
9
Creepy Privacy Ads
Innocence in Danger Uses Unsettling Ad Retargeting to Build Privacy Awareness
8
Surprise Travel Sweepstakes
Tequila CAZADORES is Hosting an 'Unscripted' Summer Travel Contest
7
Loyalty-Testing ATMs
FNB's Machines Encourage Non-Customers to Switch Banks at a Critical Moment
6
Low-Calorie Breakfast Pop-Ups
Miele's Greaseless Spoon Cafe Serves Eats Under 533 Calories
5
Dessert Alert Beacons
Magnum and Tesco Team Up for an Enticing Ice Cream Promotion
4
Classical Cartoon Apps
The Brazilian Symphony Orchestra's App Introduces Classical Music for Kids
3
Livestreaming Flight Campaigns
Turkish Airlines Makes Everyone a Passenger with Periscope
2
Assistive Safety Ads
Toyota Promotes In-Car Safety with the Help of Siri
1
Candy Brand Auctions
Skittles' Web Auction Lets Fans Bid for Collectibles with Social Media Likes
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Playful Summer Drink Giveaways
Smirnoff ICE Introduced the Smirnoff ICE Sunny Days Variety Pack
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Soft Serve Dispenser Billboards
Carvel Unveiled the First Soft-Serve-Dispensing Billboard in NYC
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
Summer-Ready QSR Menus
Tim Hortons U.S. Debuts New Cold Drinks and Soccer-Themed Merch
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Summer-Ready Elevated Cocktail Experiences
Glenfiddich is Reimagining Summer Cocktail Culture
Summer-Inspired Chocolate Products
Hotel Chocolat Summer Desserts Boxed Selections are Indulgent
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
Ortega® Extends Cinco de Mayo Celebrations with Seis de Mayo
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
At-Home Beauty Tech Pop-Ups
Ulike Hosted its 'Endless Summer Pop-Up' in Santa Monica
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Indulgent Wintertime Treat Campaigns
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Campaign Embraces Winter Comfort
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
Exclusive Poolside Pop-Ups
EDITION and El Silencio Team Up for the 'Summer EDITION'
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Lemon-Lime Soda Campaigns
STARRY® Introduces its '100 Degrees, 100% Off' Campaign
Bright Summer Campaigns
Hailey Bieber Fronts Mango's Summer 2026 Craft Your Own Story Campaign
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Dream Summer Campaigns
The 818 Tequila Best Summer Ever Sweepstakes is Giving Away $8,180 to Fans
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Immersive Tequila-Inspired Getaways
Cuervo x CheapCaribbean Launch 'Ultimate Margarita Season’
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Survey-Backed Sunscreen Campaigns
Banana Boat Debuts the Get Outside Stat Campaign
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Multi-Sensory Movie Experiences
Scentbird x I Know What You Did Last Summer Enhanced a Screening
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Waterfront Bread Brand Activations
Sailing into Summer with King’s Hawaiian is Arriving in Toronto
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Summer-Ready QSR Loyalty Programs
Chipotle Mexican Grill Brings Back 'Summer of Extras'
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
Fan-Favorite QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle IQ 2025 Ran for Two Weeks with More Prizes Than Ever
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
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Celebratory Ice Cream Contests
Hudsonville Ice Cream Runs the Ultimate Ice Cream Fan Contest
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Hot Dog QSR Promotions
SONIC Celebrates National Hot Dog Month with Exclusive App Deals
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Exclusive Summertime Ice Creams
Kroger Summer in a Pint Ice Creams Come in Four Flavors
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Spicy Cinema Snack Menus
AMC Theatres Summer of Spice Menu is Packed with Piquant Snacks
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Wellness-Focused Summer Offerings
Shangri-La Toronto Introduced its 'Summer in Motion' Experience
Summerween-Themed Retail Ranges
These ALDI Summerween Products Embrace Warm Weather Autumn Vibes
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Immersive Summer-Ready Events
Trius Winery is Hosting a Special Event — Party in the Vineyard
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Margarita Flavor-Inspired Competitions
Taco Cabana Marks National Tequila Day with a Competition
Spring Season Branding Activations
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is Running a Giveaway
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Ice Shortage-Tackling Brand Campaigns
VEVOR Debuts the Free Ice for Game Nights Activation
Spicy Spread Campaigns
Philadelphia Mexican Style Launched with Creator-Led Marketing
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Themed Frozen Treat Flavors
The 16 Handles Summer Menu Has Three New Flavors
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Guacamole-Inspired Tequila Campaigns
Teremana Tequila Runs the 'Guac on the Rock' Promotion
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Summer Mexican QSR Offerings
Quesada Burritos & Tacos Heats Up Summer with New Menu Releases
Ice Cream-Celebrating Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's Great Summer Bar Drop Offers Free Ice Cream Bars
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Warm Weather Cake Menus
Nothing Bundt Cakes Summer Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Autumnal Barbecue-Inspired QSR Foods
The White Castle Fall Menu Offers Comforting Flavors
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Winning Comment Campaigns
Dos Equis Invites Fans to Submit Legend Lines to Appear in a Commercial
Integrated Summertime Cider Campaigns
The Kopparberg Bring Me Sunshine Campaign is Arriving Soon
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Summery Mexican Cuisine Deals
Chipotle Summer of Extras is Arriving for Chipotle Rewards Members
Immersive Global Wine Experiences
Laithwaites Wine Has Launched Its Summer Passport Series
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Multi-Property Seasonal Events
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Unveils Hot Summer Fun 2025
Complementary Food QSR Promotions
SONIC Live Free Fridays Offers a New Reward Every Week
Guaranteed Prize Dining Campaigns
Hot Head Burritos Cinco de Montho Campaign Will Offer Rewards
Accessible Summer Reading Initiatives
Braille Institute of America Launches 'Unearth a Story'
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Fruit Brand Grilling Campaigns
Fyffes Brighten Up Your BBQ Campaign is Launching This Month
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus
The Smashburger Summer of Smash Menu Features New Classics
Frozen Refreshment Retailer Campaigns
7-Eleven Slurpee Day is Offering Tongue-Toos for Fans
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty