From immersive events that involve DJ sets to water slides set up to augment your regular morning commute, there have been plenty of creative brand activations executed over the past year that succeeded in creating a memorable brand interaction with consumers.
Aside from busy public squares, two places in particular that remain a top spot for brand activations are sporting events and music festivals. At this year's Wimbledon Championships, brands like Evian, Stella Artois and Pimm's launched immersive experiences that familiarized attendees with the lifestyle forwarded by the brand. A second hot bed for creative brand activations is music festivals. This year, Osheaga hosted a dynamic greenhouse experience in which guests could try out the brand's latest product range.
38 Creative Brand Activations
From Bike-Powered Outdoor Cinemas to Enchanting Garden Pop-Ups:
Rebecca Byers — Aug 15, 2015 — Marketing
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Branded Experiential Pop-Up Bars
This Fun Pimm's Pop-up Teapot Bar Was at Wimbledon 2015
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Experiential Breakfast Pop-Ups
Dorset Cereals Brand Launched a Breakfast Lodge Activation
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Urban Water Slide Events
Lipton Ice Tea Recently Created a 100-Meter-Long 'Rise & Slide'
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Touchscreen Sampling Bars
Beam Suntory's Interactive Booth Offers Bourbon Tasting at the Airport
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Branded Festival Pop-Up Motels
Fosters and Airbnb Created a Pop-up Motel at Finland's Provinssi
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Baby Food Brand Activations
Ella's Kitchen Hosted a Pop-up Event Featuring 150 Baby Consumers
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Luxe Sparkling Water Popups
Osheaga's Perrier Greenhouse Introduces an Escape within an Escape
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Opulent Champagne Eatery Pop-Ups
Krug Champagne Created an Upscale Fish & Chips Pop-Up for London
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Enchanting Garden Pop-Ups
The Comfort Intense Garden Showcases the Brand's New Fragrances
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Mobile Champagne Bars
Veuve Clicquot's Pop-Up Bar Concept Offers Luxury On the Go
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Upscale Water Brand Pop-Ups
The Evian Pop-Up Experience Opened Ahead of Wimbledon 2015
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Savory Cocktail Pop-Up Bars
Crackers Brand Jacob's Hosted a Snacktail Bar in London's Soho
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Vibrant Pop-Up Vodka Bars
The Ciroc 'London Riviera' Pop-Up Will Be Open for Five Months
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Bike-Powered Outdoor Cinemas
The Ben & Jerry's Pop-Up Movie Theater Used Renewable Energy
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Shrouded Beer Brand Activations
Swedish Cider Brand Kopparberg Hosted a Floral-Infused Event
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Social Media Vending Machines
IHeartRadio's Kiosk Turns Instagram Posts into Free Merchandise
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Sensorial Coffee Bar Pop-Ups
The Nespresso Connoisseur Club Experience is Multifaceted
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Emoji Drink-Ordering Bars
The Coconut Watering Hole Has People Order a Drink with Emojis
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Customized Candy Studios
Kit Kat's Custom Chocolate Bar Pop-Up Lets Customers Create new Flavors
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Wizardly Brand Activations
This Diagon Alley Event Took Place at London's King's Cross Station
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Pop-Up Seaside Dealerships
Tesla's Temporary Car Store Travels to Luxurious Summer Resorts
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Greek Yogurt Taste-Offs
Yoplait Yogurt Competes with Chobani for Customers' Approval and Affection
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Virtual Flight Experiences
Stella Artois Presented a VR-Powered Bird's Eye View of Wimbledon
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Airport Croquet Experiences
The Pimm's #CrazyCroquet Course is Located in Heathrow's Terminal 2
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Pop-Up Bloody Mary Bars
Vodka Brand Ketel One is Hosting a Summertime Pop-Up Bar in London
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Twitter-Powered Shopping Cranes
The Topshop Playland Pop-Up Lets Visitors Pay with a Tweet
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Dry Shampoo Pop-Up Salons
The Batiste Stylist Pop-Up Offered Free Hairstyling at a London Mall
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Nutty Pop-Up Kitchens
Longo's Grocery Store Pop-Up Takes the Form of a Tasty Nutella Creperie
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Social Currency Shops
The ooVootique Lets Social Media Influencers Trade ooVoo Friends for Merch
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Branded Biscuit Installations
Cadbury Created a Giant Tin for the Launch of Dairy Milk Oat Crunch
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Positivity-Rewarding Cafes
Marmite's Twitter Shop Treats 'Lovers' for Free, While 'Haters' Pay
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Champagne Bar Pop-Ups
Selfridges is Celebrating Champagne Week with a Pop-Up Champagne Tasting
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Fruit Currency Bars
The 'Orange Amnesty' Pop-Up Bar by Aperol Spritz Accepts Oranges as Payment
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Cheese-Sampling Photobooths
The Laughing Cow Has Embarked on a Tour Promoting a New Product
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Scent-Driven Mall Activations
This Air Wick Life Scents Pop-Up is a Full-On Sensory Experience
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Male Pampering Pop-Ups
The Pop-Up Bottega Veneta Barber Shop Debuts the Brand's Shave Line
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Bathroom Retailer Pop-Ups
QLoo Launched a Clever Activation at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships
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Insect-Infused Pop-Up Eateries
Rentokil's Traveling 'Pestaurant' Celebrates the Brand's 80 Years
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Beer Sponsorship Activations
Michelob ULTRA Launched Its Canada-Wide FIFA World Cup Activations
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
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
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Tennis Brand Global Campaigns
Lacoste Relaunched Its 'Life Is a Beautiful' Sport Campaign
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Scent Spritz Billboards
goodwipes' Scentsational Summer Billboard Releases Scent Every 30 Seconds
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Moment Factory's Aura Installations an Highly Impressive
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Beer Brand Campaigns
AB InBev Launched Its 'Cheers to Bars' Campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Infused Water Pop-Ups
The Water Counter at the Maison Diptyque Paris Refreshes the Senses
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
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
German Automotive Sports Partnerships
Audi Renews Its Partnership with Inter Miami CF
Marathon Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running is Launching Its Boston Marathon Pop-Up
Community Run Hub Activations
New Balance London Run House opens at Somerset House for marathon
Luxe Wellness Apparel Activations
alo Yoga Featured a Minimalist French Riviera Takeover
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
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
Tennis-Inspired Summer Pop-Up Stores
Lacoste Launches a Summer Pop-Up Store in Ibiza
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Festival Brand Activations
American Eagle Opened Its Denim Desert Activation at Stagecoach 2026
Immersive Sports Marketing Campaigns
BMO's "Grow the Game" Campaign Celebrates the FIFA World Cup
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Event-Ready Travel Kits
UGREEN Bundles Tracking and Charging Tools for Sports Fans
Pop-Up Beauty Picnics
The Daise Summer Picnic is Bringing a Feel-Good Escape to London
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Tequila-Branded Tournament Activations
Casamigos Celebrates FIFA 2026 at the Casamigos Club House
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Retail-Focused Soccer-Themed Fan Experiences
Simon Joins Forces with addias Ahead of FIFA
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Clay Bar Beer Activations
This Stella Artois Roland-Garros 2026 Activation is Immersive
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Luxury Sports Hospitality
The Ritz-Carlton Blends SailGP Access With Experiential Travel Packages
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Italian Oil Commuter Pop-Ups
The Bertolli La Bella Vita Activation Will Be at London Waterloo
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Fashion Soccer Activations
Herbalife Has Joined FIFA 1904 SoHo Wellness Activation
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Experiential Loyalty Programs
Lowe's and Live Nation Reward Members with Concert Perks
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Branded Café Pop-Ups
The OPPO Enco Air5s Debuted Through a Branded Café Pop-Up in Paris
Fashion Brand-Forward Race Events
BOSS Organized an Invite-Only Event During Canadian Grand Prix
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Fashion-Beauty Convergence
Première Vision and Cosmetic Valley Unite Fashion and Beauty Brands
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Designer Hotel Suites
Omni and Peter Millar Launch Branded Luxury Suites Experience
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Sports Fandom Beauty
E.l.f. Creates Immersive Beauty Experiences Around Global Soccer
Fan Culture Activations
StubHub Launched Its World Cup Cuts a Multi-City Barbershop Campaign
Arena Beauty Activations
L'Oréal Brings Immersive Beauty Experiences to Europe's Largest Arena
K-Scent Experiences
dsm-firmenich explores K-Scent culture through an immersive Seoul exhibition
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Marathon Performance Hubs
The PUMA NITRO Lab Transforms ICA into a Multi-Day Running Activation
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Community-Centered Bakery Cafés
Paris Baguette expands through neighborhood café experiences
Branded Motosport-Inspired Initiatives
Monster Energy Takes Over Miami for the Miami Grand Prix
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Health-Focused Sports Activations
Raisin Bran Brings Gut Health to Major League Pickleball
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Immersive DIY Events
DIY CON Brings Hands-On Workshops and Creator-Led Experiences
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Retail Brand Incubator Moves
Backcountry Launches Platform to Scale Emerging Outdoor Brands
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Storytelling Workspaces
M Moser’s London Office Uses Behavioral Design and Brand-Focused Interiors
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Multi-Sensory Fashion Flagships
Réalisation Par's Mount Street Flagship Has a Novel Martini Phone
Neighborhood Storytelling Campaigns
Vitaminwater Expands Neighborhue with Community Mural Stories
Hybrid Entertainment Venues
Playdium Vaughan Blends Arcade Games, AR Attractions and Event Spaces
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Discreet Drink Experiences
Mulligans Disguises Cocktails as Pints for Football Spectators
Neighborhood-Specific Pop-Up Events
Cabbagetown BIA Spotlights Around the World in Cabbagetown
Third Space Community Programming
Exhibition Place Community Connect Events Will Launch This July
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
Valpak and Hallmark Turn Mailers into Movie Experiences
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Hockey Fan Brand Activations
Molson Canadian's Cheer Canadian Campaign Bought Buffalo a Round
Experiential Brand Roles
Lagunitas Recruits a Beer Roadie for the Iron Maiden Tour
Women-Led Camping Communities
Girl Camper Connects Women Through Outdoor Events and Camping Events
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Crowd Analytics Beacons
EB Systems Deploys Crowd-Tracking Beacons at FIFA Venues
Seasonal Winery Experience Offerings
Balfour Winery Debuts Its Event-Led Visitor Programme
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Franchise Expansion Attractions
Miral and Warner Bros. World Add New DC-Themed Ride Experiences