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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Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
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
Tennis-Forward Pop-Ups
Lacoste’s Activations Serve Up Style Across NYC Ahead of U.S. Open
Theatrical Cocktail Experiences
The Theatre by ZLB23 Unfolds at a Seven-Seat Bar
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion-Inspired Hospitality Initiatives
Burberry and the Standard Ibiza Hotel Partner
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Interactive Soccer-Themed Brand Activations
Henkel House Was Designed to Delight US Soccer Fans
Tennis Brand Global Campaigns
Lacoste Relaunched Its 'Life Is a Beautiful' Sport Campaign
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
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
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Whimsical Gin Pop-Ups
Refreshing Encounters by Hendrick’s Gin is an Invitation to a Curious World
Smart Beer Bands
Heineken's The Clinker Celebrates Music as a Shared Language
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
Festival Fashion Denim Pop-Ups
A New Levi’s® Pop-Up Will Bring Festival Style to Old Montreal
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Community Run Hub Activations
New Balance London Run House opens at Somerset House for marathon
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Refillable Water Brand Bottles
evian and Wimbledon Partnered for a Circular Economy Innovation
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
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
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Festival Brand Activations
American Eagle Opened Its Denim Desert Activation at Stagecoach 2026
Beer Sponsorship Activations
Michelob ULTRA Launched Its Canada-Wide FIFA World Cup Activations
Music Experience-Focused Beer Campaigns
The Heineken House is Back for 2026 Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Cinema-Focused Aperitif Partnerships
Campari Returns to the Festival de Cannes This Year
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Experiential Wellness-Focused Pop-Ups
while on earth™ Partnered with Athletic Brewing Company
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
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Fitness Energy Drinks Campaigns
Celsius Expands Its LIVE. FIT. GO. Platform Across Europe
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Branded Retail Installations
Urban Outfitters Recently Spotlighted UGG in Its 'On Rotation' Series
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Tennis-Themed Cafe Refreshments
The Lavazza Wimbledon Promotion is Taking Place at its Flagship
Multisensory Jazz Pop-Ups
Diptyque's Orphéon Inspired a Nostalgic, Musical Activation
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Artistic Auto Brand Activations
XPENG Highlights Its G6 SUV Model at London Art Fair
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
Designer Hotel Suites
Omni and Peter Millar Launch Branded Luxury Suites Experience
Luxury Sports Hospitality
The Ritz-Carlton Blends SailGP Access With Experiential Travel Packages
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
High-Profile Experiential Luxury Initiatives
Moët Hennessy is Formula 1 Global Luxury Partner
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Wellness Recovery Events
Toronto's The Wellness Club Hosts an Immersive Social Wellness Experience
Co-Branded Family-Oriented Events
Disney and Formula 1 Launch Fuel the Magic Campaign
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
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
Self-Guided Outdoor Floral Trails
Fleurs de Villes Will Host FLORA from May 6th Until May 10th
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Branded Motosport-Inspired Initiatives
Monster Energy Takes Over Miami for the Miami Grand Prix
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Festive Outdoor Hotel Activations
The Ben Hotel Reprises its Winter Wonderland Activation
Retail Brand Incubator Moves
Backcountry Launches Platform to Scale Emerging Outdoor Brands
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Hockey Fan Brand Activations
Molson Canadian's Cheer Canadian Campaign Bought Buffalo a Round
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Grass-Roots Golf Gatherings
HEAD Golf and Links Social Tour Bring Style to Toronto Invitational
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Storytelling Workspaces
M Moser’s London Office Uses Behavioral Design and Brand-Focused Interiors
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Seasonal Winery Experience Offerings
Balfour Winery Debuts Its Event-Led Visitor Programme
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment