These August 2018 Interactive marketing trends range from phone-smashing pop-ups to inclusive reading ads. Standouts to note include fashion label /Nyden's crowd-sourced dress designs that are co-created alongside consumers. The brand relies on social media heavily when creating its signature range, and references tools like the Instagram Stories feature to decide on styles that most appeal to its core demographic.
Other August 2018 Interactive marketing innovations to note include Tommy Hilfiger's latest Tommy Jeans Xplore range which is embedded with smart chips that work to reward consumers every time they wear a piece from the line. This is possible thanks to an accompanying mobile app that helps users earn points that can be used to redeem experiences.
Data-driven fragrance dispensers and language-teaching vending machines round off this list and speak to consumers' evolving desire for marketing experiences that cater to their niche interests with personalized elements.
Top 30 Interactive Marketing Trends in August
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Happiness-Inspiring Activations
Benefit Cosmetics' 'Hello Happy House' Inspires Well-Being and Joy
29
Scenic AR Packaging
Anija's Limited-Edition Packaging Shares New Zealand Scenery in AR
28
Artful Cocktail-Making Experiences
Bombay Sapphire is Encouraging Consumers to "Stir Creativity"
27
Interactive AI Installations
Ford's Large-Scale Installation for the Focus Model Engages Passersby
26
Phone-Smashing Pop-ups
Huawei's Pop-up Let Guests Smash Their Old Devices with an Axe
25
VR Moonwalking Experiences
'A Moon for All Mankind' Places Players in a VR Lunar Space
24
Gamified Clothing Collections
Tommy Jeans Xplore Features Smart Chips That Reward Users Per Wear
23
Best Friend Service Promotions
For Friend Day 2018, foodora Teams Up with inkbox for Some Edgy Fun
22
Pizza-Purchasing Social Lenses
Domino's Shoppable AR Snapchat Lens Lets Users Easily Order Pizzas
21
Biometric Travel Discovery Tools
Seeker by Le Club AccorHotels Offers Next-Gen Travel Suggestions
20
Experiential Dyslexia Ads
This Facial Recognition Ad Intentionally Offers a Challenging Read
19
Empowering In-Store Fashion Shows
Justice's Interactive Back-to-School Campaign Boasts Inclusivity
18
Crowdsourced Dress Designs
/Nyden is Using Instagram Stories to Refine Fashion Design Ideas
17
Refreshing Milk-Based Beverage Pop-Ups
Nesquik Celebrates Its Anniversary with a Pop-Up Shop in LA
16
Swimming Pet Events
Rover.com is Hosting Britain’s First-Ever Dog Swimming Gala
15
Avocado-Centric Exhibits
'Guaclandia' Promises an "Instagrammable Avocado Experience"
14
Sci-Fi Voice Assistant Games
'Westworld: The Maze' is an Immersive Game on Amazon Alexa
13
VR E-Shopping Kiosks
Amazon Set Up Interactive Virtual Reality Kiosks for Amazon Prime Day
12
Language-Teaching Vending Machines
Yakult's Drink Vending Machines Share Common Japanese Phrases
11
Pancake Delivery Services
IHOP is Celebrating 60 Years by Launching a Delivery Service
10
360-Degree Shared VR Experiences
Igloo Vision Brings Viewers Together for Immersive Experiences
9
Talking Beverage Cans
The Orangina 'Wiish Box' Reminds Consumers to Disrupt the Can's Contents
8
Data-Driven Fragrance Dispensers
'Odore' Suggests Scents & Helps Brands Understand Customers
7
Impurity-Combating Facial Services
Caryl Baker Visage Presented Its Hydrafacial Service in Ontario
6
Exclusive In-Home Tequila Tastings
Aguamiel is Celebrating National Tequila Day with a New Program
5
Banana-Themed Taxi Campaigns
The Chiquita 'We Are Bananas' Campaign will Give Londoners Free Rides
4
Custom Bubble Tea Shops
Labothery Empowers Consumers to Take Part in the Creation Process
3
VR Hedge-Trimming Experiences
Lowe's Holoroom Test Drive Lets Users Try Out Power Tools in VR
2
pH-Neutral Food Trucks
Gaviscon's Summer Food Tour Promotes Heartburn Management
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Kid-Created Autonomous Machines
Volvo and LEGO are Creating Futuristic Construction Machines
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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
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
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
Hyper-Personalized AI Shopping Tech
OTB Group Embraces Hyper-Personalization with Google Cloud
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
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
AI-Powered Fashion-Focused Digital Platforms
Makalot & Meta Intelligence Spotlight StyTrix
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Ask Pinterest Debuts on the Ask Pinterest App
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
AI-Powered Marketing Systems
Gap Introduced Its AI Marketing Overhaul With Google Cloud’s Gemini
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
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
Immersive Denim-Focused Fashion Pop-Ups
Pacsun Debuts Its Denim Starts Here Campaign
Tennis-Inspired Summer Pop-Up Stores
Lacoste Launches a Summer Pop-Up Store in Ibiza
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
In-Store Audience Analytics Platforms
Walmart Connect Mexico Deploys Advertima For Real-Time Store
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
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
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Hotline Beauty Campaigns
Florence by Mills Rewards Ulta Shoppers Through a Branded Hotline
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Shoppable Discovery Commerce
SmartCommerce and Ahold Delhaize USA Connect Content to Carts
AI-Driven Fragrance Experiences
The HOLA Fragrance Pop-Up Features a Scent-to-Language Experience
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
AI-Powered Shopping Features
Target is Making Seasonal Gifting Easier, Personalized and More Fun
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
AI-Powered Shoppable Experiences
ASOS Launches Thire ASOS Stylist With ChatGPT Integration
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
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
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
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
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
AI Notetaking Activations
Goodnotes x YMC Launched a Campus Tour Across the U.S.
Digital Age Retailer Catalogues
Argos Your Catalogue Offers a Digital-First Experience
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
AI-Native Advertising Platforms
Criteo Expands ChatGPT Ads with Prompt Smart Ads Globally
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
AI-Driven Demand Gen Platforms
Google Has Unveiled Demand Gen That Absorbs Display Ads
AI-Native Beauty Commerce
L'Oréal Brings Virtual Try-Ons and Product Discovery into ChatGPT
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
AI-Powered Product Intelligence
DMI Innova One Analyzes Market Data to Guide Product Development
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Luxury Learning Rewards
Education Couture Rewards Summer Reading with Premium Apparel
Agentic Brand-Building Features
Google Expanded Its AI-Powered Marketing Platform Pomelli
Experiential Tabletop Launches
MindWare Brings Immersive Game Demos to Gen Con 2026
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Omnichannel Retail Media Networks
Target's Roundel Expands Advertising Across Streaming and Stores
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
AI-Powered Native Video Ads
TripleLift Powers GUESS FRAGRANCES Big Game Campaign
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Elevated Casual Fashion
RetailMeNot Spotlights Capri Pants as a Versatile Summer Staple
Transparency Driven Shoppers
Akeneo's 'PX Pulse' Highlights Demand For Clearer Product Details
AI-Powered Mobile Commerce Platforms
Button Notes the Efficacy of Its AI Optimization Platform
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Event-Driven Instant Retail
JD Sports Delivers England Shirts Through Uber Eats Before Kick-Off
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform