August 2017 brand activations reveal a variety of creative trends, some of which are related to art and others which are associated with what is still the most popular style of pop-up – those related to food.
The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago will be offering a new exhibit titled "Specimens with Something to Say," that involves the help of people who are willing to record their voices in the pop-up audio booth, which records participants speaking from a short script. The recordings will be part of the exhibit, and which function as a unique new way to boost engagement in a museum setting.
With Nutella now offering its own cafes in North America, the brand has also expanded to pop-up dessert trucks. The Nutella food truck will be featured in Australia, and all of the varying beverages and desserts it offers will contain the popular hazelnut spread.
Top 35 Brand Activation Trends in August
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All-Day Nap Bars
'Siesta & Go' Rents Beds and Rooms for Catching Up on Sleep
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Self-Constructing Buildings
These Self-Deploying Buildings Can Pop Up in Eight Minutes
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Pop-Up Dessert Trucks
The Nutella Food Truck Will Travel Around Australia this Winter
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Instant Photography Pop-Ups
Polaroid is Marking Its 80th Anniversary with Its First-Ever Pop-Up
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Gaming App Pop-Up Cafes
The Candy Crush Cafe Was Hosted Over a Two-Day Period in London
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Pop-Up Lemonade Stores
Herschel Supply's Pop-Up Lemonade Stand Supports Arts Education
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Multi-Sensory Beverage Pop-Ups
Perrier Flavor Studios Aims to Engage All of the Five Senses
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Sensorial Festival Activations
The British Summer Time Festival Hosted the Moretti Gran 2017
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Line Waiting Services
Consumers Can Pay Someone to Wait in Line for Them with 'Placer'
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Pop-Up Sandal Shops
The Pop-Up Birkenstock Store is Located Inside a Shipping Container
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Floating Pop-Up Water Parks
The Rockaway Water Park Offers a Range of Activities
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High-Tech Pop-Up Barbershops
The Lynx 'Find Your Magic Shop' in Dublin Includes a "Magic Mirror"
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Westcoast Burger Pop-Ups
In-N-Out Burger is Hosting a Pop-Up Cookout Truck in Metro Vancouver
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Bespoke Wimbledon Beer Pop-Ups
The Stella Artois Vantage Point Was Present at Wimbledon 2017
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Champagne Cocktail Pop-Ups
Le Crown and Cactus Pub Was Hosted by Chambord in London
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Elusive Rapper Pop-Ups
This New Travis Scott Pop-Up Will Be Open for Two Days Only
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TV-Inspired Installations
This Better Call Saul Pop-Up Was Installed in Saul, Gloucestershire
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Summer Wine Brand Activations
Campo Viejo's 'Fiesta de Color' Includes a Personalization Station
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Rapper Merch-Selling Pop-Ups
The Location of Damn Pop-Ups Will Coincide With Kendrick Lamar's Tour
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Photography Brand Security Cameras
The Polaroid Hoop is a Simplified Home Security Camera
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Custom Connected Eyeglass Pop-Ups
The Snap Spectacles Pop-Up is On Display at Harrods in London
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Alcoholic Shaved Ice Snacks
Ice Monster is Launching a Boozy Ice Treat That Looks Just Like Beer
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Snack-Sampling Picnics
Nut Butter Brand Pip & Nut's 'Pipnic' Pop-Up Shares All-Day Snack Ideas
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Pop-Up Train Carriages
AART's Redesigned Train Carriages Serve a Variety of Purposes
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3D-Printed Dating Pop-Ups
Match.com's 'Model Males' Pop-Up Showcases 3D Figures of Members
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Spouse-Spying Rental Services
'Ginza Ladis 1' Hires Actors to Stop Your Partner from Cheating
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Snack-Sampling Conveyors
Rowntree's is Launching a Taste Tour Inspired by Sushi Conveyor Belts
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Dessert-Decorating Workshops
Food Network is Promoting Its Bakers vs Fakers Show with 'The Fakery'
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Soda Brand Dining Pop-Ups
The Vanilla Kitchen is a Pop-Up Dining Experience from Pepsi
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Spicy Candy Floss
Lola's Cloud is a Pop-Up Candy Floss Boutique That Serves Jalapeno Cotton Candy
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Luxurious Fantasy Confections
This Game of Thrones-Inspired Cake Costs $25,000
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Personalized Museum Recordings
The Field Museum is Giving Exhibits Voices with a Recording Booth
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Food-Focused Automotive Pop-Ups
Honda's Civic Tour Includes 'City Flavor' Food & Music Experiences
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Open-Air Cinema Clubs
EE Launched the '4GEE Community Cinema Club' to Share Films Above Sea Level
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Pop-Up Investment Eateries
Investec's Click and Investaurant Helps Diners Gauge Their Risk Levels
Related Ideas
Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Champagne-Branded Holiday Popups
The Art of Gifting from Moët & Chandon is Open at Holt Renfrew
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Shareable Golden Biscuits
Nutella's #BiscuitsNBesties Celebrates Social Activity Groups
Multi-Sensory Footwear Pop-Ups
The UGG Feel House is a Comfort-Focused Community Space
Live-Painting Sneaker Experiences
The Martell Sneaker Atelier Turns Brainwaves into Unique Styles
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Ice Cream Summer Activations
Halo Top Canada Kicks Off Summer with a Feel Good Summer Campaign
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Floral Champagne Pop-Ups
The Perrier-Jouët House of Wonder is an Ethereal Ode to Flowers
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Candy-Themed Pop-Up Shops
The HI-CHEW Bite-Size Candy Shop is Opening in New York City
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Decadent Ice Cream Launches
Mars Kicks Off 2023 With Three Delicious New Ice Cream Flavors
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
These Nestlé Sharing Bags Come in Four Flavor Options
Gut Health Museums
Activia's What the Gut Museum Educates the Public
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Macaron Ice Cream Collections
Häagen-Dazs & Pastry Chef Pierre Hermé Collaborated on a Luxe Range
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Branded Design Exhibitions
The MUJI IS Exhibit is Running in New York Between May 18th & June 4th
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Experiential Fragrance Cafes
The Nina Illusion Café Boosts the Launch of Nina Ricci's New Scent
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Exciting Ice Cream Collaborations
Ida Nelson Collaborates with the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
AR Fragrance Campaigns
Lacoste's Two-Day Experiential Pop-Up Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Opulent Branded Holiday Events
Moët & Chandon Unveils a One-of-a-Kind Event in New York City
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Sustainable Festival Stands
Mentos' Pure Fresh Gum Stand Will Be Repurposed Post-Use
Forest Bathing Beauty Pop-Ups
Tatcha's Immersive Pop-Up Connects the Senses to Nature
Automotive Brand Vinyls
The Iconic Playlist Celebrates Mercedes-Benz's Place in Pop Culture
Legacy Chocolate Brand Packaging
The Cadbury 200th Anniversary is Being Marked with Retro Branding
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Carefree Ice Cream Campaigns
The Häagen-Dazs x Pierre Hermé Campaign is Celebratory
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Self-Care Barber Pop-Ups
Glenmorangie's Barber Shop Pop-Up Supports Self-Care Experiences
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Playful Baked Good Branding
Whaoo! Filled Crêpes Have Been Rebranded to Target Parents
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Refreshing Festival Activations
The Mitchum Fresh Factory Shares Experiential Sampling
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Honey-Infused Holiday Pop-ups
Gisou Just Opened Up a Christmas Pop-Up Store in London
Hazelnut Spread Pizzeria Cookies
The Pizza Hut Loaded Cookie Made with Nutella Has Eight Slices
Memory-Based Virtual Museums
The Museum of Memories Raises Dementia Awareness
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Immersive Holiday Pop-Up Experiences
Gay Lea Brings Back Its 'Share Joy by Gay Lea' Holiday Pop-Up
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Designer-Made Art Installations
Valentino Shares the ‘Unboxing’ Installations with Global Stylists
Exclusive Pop-Up Events
Brunette the Label Partners with Holt Renfrew for Exclusive Pop-Up Event
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Donut-Themed Fashion Collections
HUMAN MADE and Krispy Kreme Launch a Foodie-Themed Capsule
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs' Flavours of Love Spotlights Two New Decadent Flavors
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Archive-Inspired Streetwear Pop-Ups
POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF) Boasts a New Pop-Up Experience
Vegan Soft Serve Pop-Ups
The First Oatly Soft Serve Shares Three Oat Milk Frozen Dessert Flavors
Science-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
RéVive's Pop-Up Series Educates Consumers on Bio-Renewal Technology
Carb-Conscious Cafe Pop-Ups
The CarbSmart Café Supports Guilt-Free Treating on Mother's Day
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
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
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Festival Hydration Drink Campaigns
This Electrolit Activation Will Be at Music Festivals in 2023
Celebrity-Backed Gelato Brands
Hollywood Star Cher Unveils Her New Gelato Brand Called 'Cherlato'
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Austria-Inspired Snack Boxes
Universal Yums Boast Snack Adventures from Around the World
Pop-Up Celebrity Cookie Bakeries
The Cravings x Shopify Bakery and Pop-Up is Only in LA
Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has Unveiled Its Summer Picnic Series for August
Interactive Illustrative Refreshment Pop-Ups
The Volvic A Touch of Colour Pop-Up is in London
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Museum-Themed Cookie Treats
Natural History Museum and Biscuiteers Have Partnered on New Treats
Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops
Chocolove's Indulgent Gelato Pops Elevate a Classic Childhood Treat
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Seasonal Grocer Celebrations
Natural Grocers AUTUMNFEST Offers Ample Discounts
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Empowering Skin Pop-Ups
La Roche-Posay's Positivity Lab Celebrates Acne Positivity
Exclusive Collab Spreads
The Tasty x PopUp Bagels Collab Shares a Trio of Limited-Time Shmears