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
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Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Collectible-Inspired Chocolate Creations
Godiva x Pop Mart Labubu Shares Co-Branded Flavors
Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Hong Kong Pizza Popups
'Pop Up Pizza Hut' Pops Up on Rivals' Doorsteps During Lunch Hour
Modern Festival Activations
American Express will Offer Card Members a Unique Coachella Experience
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Viral K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Anua Hosted its 'City of Glow' Pop-Up in L.A.
Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Artful Japanese Brand Pop-Ups
BEAMS Japan Brings Curated Selection to New U.s. Audience
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Pop-Up Vinyl Listening Cafés
The Samra Origins Vinyl Café Shares Immersive Sensory Experiences
Nostalgic Boardwalk Fragrance Pop-Ups
Jo Malone London's Raspberry Ripple Pop-Up is Sweet
Celebrative Skincare Pop-Ups
CeraVe Commemorates 20 Years with a Giant Birthday Present
Pick-N-Mix Skincare Pop-Ups
Weleda's Skin Food Glow Studio Spotlights Customizable Skincare
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
Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups
MGA Entertainment's World of Miniverse Brings Collectibles to Life
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Vibrant Beauty Brand Pop-Ups
Gisou will Host an Immersive Miami-Style Pop-Up
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
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
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
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
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Unique Festival Pop-Ups
Melo Matcha x Free People partner for a Festival-Ready Wellness Pop-Up
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Bakery-Style Bodycare Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Joy Bakehouse Shares Treats & Product Samples
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Branded Frozen Desserts
Nutella Launches Premium Hazelnut-Cocoa Ice Cream Products
Monogram Heritage Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Celebrates 130 Years of its Monogram with an NYC Pop-Up
Artisanal Ice Cream Pop-Ups
HYPE Chocolate Brings Flavor to Fairmont Waterfront’s ARC Restaurant
Ice Cream Press-On Nails
Magnum x Naomi Yasuda Partner for Delectable 3D Press-On Nails
Dubai Chocolate Pop-Ups
FIX Dessert Chocolatier's Pop-Up Concept Features Viral Favorites
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups
Celine's Zhangyuan Pop-Up Brings French Riviera Magic to Shanghai
Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
Thorne Launched Its 'Just Add Water' Activation in NYC
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
Ice Cream Boardwalk Pop-Ups
Jo Malone London Unveils the Raspberry Ripple Pop-Up on the South Bank
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Luxury Artistic Product Exhibitions
Miu Miu x Helen Marten Bring Immersive Art to Art Basel Paris
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Pop-Up Beauty Cafés
The Fenty Beauty Café Offers Free Drinks and Product Discovery
Branded Holiday Baking Campaigns
Nutella and Hallmark Partnered to Celebrate the Festive Season
Ice Cream-Sponsored Music Festivals
The Magnum Ice Cream Company Supports Coachella
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Temporary Design Pop-Ups
ORIGIN MADE Hosts a Pop-Up in Copenhagen's Historic Hotel D'Angleterre
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Cafe-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Charlotte Tilbury's Café Airbush Immerses Fans in New Products
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Immersive Haircare Pop-Ups
The Kérastase House of Gloss Shares Hair Transformation & Education
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Indulgent Beauty Pop-Ups
Ole Henriksen is Celebrating Its Pout Preserve Lip Treatment at Vnilla
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Desert Noodle Pop-Ups
An Immersive Maruchan Pop-Up is Coming to Cabazon for Festival Season
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Paris Fashion Week Cafés
Zara and Style Not Com Opened Its Pop-Up Café at Paris Fashion Week
Grocer-Inspired Installations
FREITAG Launches Mini Market Pop-Up at Dover Street Market Ginza
Holiday QSR Pop-Ups
Tim Hortons Unveils a New Pop-Up at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Laid-Back Fan Experiences
The Buldak Couch Time Pop-Up Invites People to Slow Down and Hang Out
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Creamy Cocoa-Peanut Spreads
Nutella Peanut Combines Signature Creaminess with Rich, Roasted Flavor
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Chocolate-Based Product Lines
Ferrero Unveils New Products at its Dedicated Innovation Day
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Multisensory Dairy-Free Pop-Ups
The Pint of No Return by So Delicious Aims to Change Minds
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Y2K Mall Pop-Ups
Vita Coco's Nostalgia Mall Pop-Up Revives 2000s Mall Culture
School-Style Pop-Ups
The ZARA Butterbear Academy Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Playful Scenes
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Hazelnut-Forward Cafe Menus
The Paris Baguette Made with Nutella® Range Spotlights the Spread
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences
Audi Haus Performance Art is Free, Forward-Thinking & Exciting
Milk-Themed Mall Exhibits
The Care Corner by Milk Pop-Up is Coming to Yorkdale in November
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Consistent Skincare Pop-Ups
Naturium's Consistency Club on Tour Shares the Power of Routine
Multisensory Jazz Pop-Ups
Diptyque's Orphéon Inspired a Nostalgic, Musical Activation
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Gen Z Vitamin Pop-Ups
Nature's Truth and Natural Vitality Unveil a New College Campus Tour
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Limited-Time Honey-Inspired Summer Menus
PopUp Bagels Has Partnered with Mike's Hot Honey
Viral Collectible Toy Pop-Ups
POP LAND Unveiled a Whimsical Pop-Up in Singapore
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Boutique Wellness Cafe Pop-Ups
Truvia and Fuze House Work on the 'Sweeten Your Strength'
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Customer Co-Creation Pop-Ups
Halara's You Speak, We Listened Pop-Up Welcomes Detailed Feedback
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Ice Cream-Branded ASMR Studios
Magnum Canada's ASMR Studio is Unique and Experiential
Complimentary Ice Cream Activations
The Nuii Adventure Wagon Will Hand Out Over 800,000 Ice Creams
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Marathon Performance Hubs
The PUMA NITRO Lab Transforms ICA into a Multi-Day Running Activation
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Bab’in Spotlights the French Cuisine for Dogs at Central Park
Rugged Roadtrip Coffee Activations
Arctic Coffee and Isuzu Partnered to Hand Out Cold Coffees
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Craft Chocolate Festivals
Ranger Chocolate Co. Attended the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival
Artisanal Donut Shop Design
20/WOL Launched the 'Donut of Curiosity' Artistic Donut Shop
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Exclusive Pop-Up Events
Man’s Best Friend Pop-Up Offers Limited Merch & Immersive Album Experience
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Engagement Popup Builders
CookUp Creates Custom Popups To Make Your Product Impossible To Ignore
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Athletic Pastry Mascot Events
The Pop-Tarts Edible Mascot is Headed to an Activation in Pittsburgh
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Immersive Brand Architecture
Loacker Galaxy Opens in Austria with Design Inspired by Its Sweets
Island Concept Pop-Ups
The 10am Apotheke Pop-Up Reimagines Island Retail and Hospitality
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform