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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Related Ideas
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
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
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
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
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 Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
AI-Enhanced Marketing Automation Platforms
Aurora Mobile's EngageLab Improves Customer Outreach
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
AI-Powered Fashion-Focused Digital Platforms
Makalot & Meta Intelligence Spotlight StyTrix
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
At-Home Beauty Tech Pop-Ups
Ulike Hosted its 'Endless Summer Pop-Up' in Santa Monica
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Music-Inspired Audiobook Campaigns
Spotify Launches its Bold 'Read Like You Listen' for the Summer
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
AI-Focused Fragrance Pop-Ups
iRomaScents and Véronique Gabai are Hosting a Pop-Up in NYC
Next-Generation Hair Treatment Pop-Ups
Pop Up Mob & Olaplex Design a Multi-Day Experiential Pop-Up
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 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
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
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
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Conversational Search Ad Features
Google Unveiled AI Max for Search Campaigns
AI-Powered Styling Experiences
Gensmo and Fabrique are Changing How People Get Dressed
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
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
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
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
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 Styling Technology
Zelig Transforms Fashion Retail Experiences with Smart Recommendations
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
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
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
AI-Driven Fragrance Experiences
The HOLA Fragrance Pop-Up Features a Scent-to-Language Experience
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Conversational Sizing Recommendations
Gap Inc. Introduced Predictive Sizing and AI-Native Commerce
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Mystery-Driven Beauty Brands
Enigma Launched with the Philosophy That Beauty Should Be Personal
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Interactive Content Sharing
STIK App Lets Users Publish Content Directly On Physical Products
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
Agentic Beauty Shopping
Ulta Beauty Integrates Gemini AI for Seamless Product Discovery
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
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
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Engagement Popup Builders
CookUp Creates Custom Popups To Make Your Product Impossible To Ignore
Celebrity-Supported Smart Glasses Campaigns
Ray-Ban and Meta Tap Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Transparency Driven Shoppers
Akeneo's 'PX Pulse' Highlights Demand For Clearer Product Details
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
AI Marketing Jobs
Marketing Jobs Hub Centralizes Top Marketing Roles Using AI Technology
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform