While the campus lifestyle seems not to have changed much since the days of iconic movies such as Animal House, there are plenty of instances that highlight the ways in which the modern college student is different from any version of them in the past.
As with much of the marketing efforts dating back to the 1970s, the audience which marketers were aiming to target were much easier to reach without the advent of the Internet. In 2015, there are countless ways in which traditional marketers must reinvent tactics to garner attention from college-aged consumers in an age when there are innumerable avenues to reach them.
From dormitory decor consultants to campus-targeted pop-up shops, there are plenty of ways to target products or services at the college demographic that speaks to this diverse consumption of media and varied levels of interest.
29 Campus Lifestyle Innovations
From Dormitory Decor Consultants to Freshman-Focused Advertising:
Rebecca Byers — May 6, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Compact Miniature Appliances
This Dorm Room Kitchen Has All You Need
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Student Jet Services
Uni Baggage is Helping Students Fly to School in Style
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Indoor Rowing Centers
This Training Facility Includes a Pool and a Stationary Boat
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Futuristic Student Libraries
Zaha Hadid's Student Library is a State-of-the-Art Learning Center
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Art-Infused Tech Buildings
Adobe Opens Up an Inventive New Campus in Utah
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Digital Campus Vending Machines
These Vending Machines Flash Ads at College Students
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Eco-Friendly Tech Hubs
The Google Campus Redesign Involves Integration with the Local Biosphere
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Tech-Lending ATMs
Drexel University Has Introduced an iPad Vending Machine for Rentals
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Stimulating Student Centers
This Unique Student Club in Tel Aviv Inspires Community
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3D-Printed Campus Maps
This Tactile Braille College Map Was Designed for the Visually Impaired
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Collegiate Coffee Trucks
The New Starbucks Food Trucks Will Follow Students Around on Campus
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Dormitory Decor Consultants
Dormify is a Dorm Decorating Advice Website for College Students
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Campus Beekeeping Programs
MacEwan University is Raising Bees on Top of Campus Buildings
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High-Tech Pop-Up Shops
The Campus Party Europe YrStore Promotes This Technology Festival
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University Innovation Labs
The Hong Kong MIT Innovation Node Takes Ideas from Labs to Stores
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Floating Beer Pong Tables
Cool off in the Pool While You Play Your Favorite Drinking Game
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On-Campus Feminism Campaigns
LSE Students Explain Why Feminism Matters
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Unnecessarily Large Beer Cups
The Gigantic Red Party Cup Should Be Part of Every Party
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Magazine-Branded Campus Tours
The 2015 Essence College Tour Aimed to Inspired College Students
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Gamified Campus Tours
This University Incorporated Pokémon GO into Its Campus Tours
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Virtual Campus Platforms
The Campus Karma Platform Aims to Connect College Students Across India
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Freshman-Focused Campaigns
The Target 'Back to College' Campaign Offers Students the Essentials
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College-Appropriate Coin Accumulators
The Red Cup Jar is a Fun Way for Students to Collect Cash
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Urban Night Light Apps
The Rudder App is Designed to Navigate a Well-Lit Path Home
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Developer Training Fellowships
The Global Talent Acceleration Program Pays You to Learn to Code
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Collegiate Sports Beacon Programs
The Ole Miss Football Team is Using iBeacon Technology
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Futuristic Campus Makeovers
This New Bergen University College Building is Collaboration Focused
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Social Network Safety Apps
The Circle of 6 App Prevents Violence Before it Happens
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Exclusive Campus Networks
The College-Only Speakiesy App Can Be Used at SXSW 2015
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Collegiate Sneaker Campaigns
Under Armour Debuts the 'Sisterhood in Style' Campaign
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
80s-Style Actress-Approved Activewear
The Latest Old Navy Active Campaign Stars Lindsay Lohan
Furniture-Honoring Campaigns
IKEA Wherever Life Goes Campaign Honors Furniture as Everlasting
Star-Studded Brand Campaigns
'Play With Icons' is Redefining Lacoste’s Global Identity
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
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
The Coach Spring 2026 Collection is Chic
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Interactive Soccer-Themed Brand Activations
Henkel House Was Designed to Delight US Soccer Fans
Preppy Sports Apparel
Lacoste Reimagines Classic Collegiate Fashion
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Ultra-Luxurious Resort Campaigns
The Chanel Resort 2026 Ad Campaign is Laidback and Sophisticated
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Nostalgic Soda-Inspired Suites
Olipop Introduced 'The Time Travel Travel Agency' in Texas
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Adaptive Furniture Displays
The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Nostalgic Soda-Brand Streetwear
Market Studios x Mountain Dew Drop an Exclusive Streetwear Launch
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
College-Focused Accessibility Campaigns
Apple Launched its 'I'm Not Remarkable' Video Ad
Gen-Z-Forward Coffee Apparel
An Urban Outfitters x Dunkin’ Capsule Unveiled for Fall
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
THC Seltzer Rebranding Initiatives
Delta THC Debuts the 'There's a Delta for That' Campaign
Modernist Timeless Villas
STUDIOTAMAT Complete the Renovation of a 1960s-Era Residence
Gen Z Concept Stores
UO Insiders Insights Informed the UO x Glendale Store Experience
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
The Crate & Barrel x Converse Furniture Collection Has 80 Pieces
Vintage Campus Fashion
The Hollywood Breakfast Club Collection is for AMIRI Pre-Spring 2026
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Private Label Retailer Deals
These 7-Eleven Deals Include the Brand's House Labels
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Student-Produced Fashion Shows
LIM College Presents Its 81st Fashion Show at the Glasshouse
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
College Gameday Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Good Game Amps Up School Spirit
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
College-Focused Social Platforms
TikTok's Campus Verification Feature Mirrors Early Facebook
Direct Gen-Z Campus Engagements
CNC Agency Launches 'CNC College'
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Back-To-School Fashion Campaigns
JCPenney Introduced its 'Back-to-It' Campaign
Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs
Secret Walls and POSCA® Emphasize Creativity
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
British Countryside-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
The Miu Miu Holiday 2025 Campaign is Sophisticated
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Back-To-School Hygiene Campaigns
Lysol’s Latest Campaign is Titled 'The Story of SOMO'
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Campus Food Insecurity Initiatives
Chartwells Higher Education Debuts 'United Through Food'
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' UO Haul Supports Gen Z Through Transition
Divergent Chewing Gum Campaigns
Trident's TriDifferent Inspired Gen Z to Break Away from Sameness
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Millennial Nostalgia Banking Campaigns
Allt Bank Playfully Jabs at Millennials' Financial Habits
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Gen Z Vitamin Pop-Ups
Nature's Truth and Natural Vitality Unveil a New College Campus Tour
Adaptive Design Campuses
The Eames Institute Transforms the Birkenstock Site into a Design Museum
Modernized Fluid College Buildings
Shakespeare Gordon Studio Reimagines John Jay College
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns
Staples Wants to Simplify Back-To-School Shopping
Black Student-Supporting Beauty Initiatives
Sally Beauty Launches the Rooted in Success Campaign
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Branded On-Campus Laundry Lounges
'Laundry Lounge Powered by LG' is in Its Pilot Phase
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Football-Focused Venue Marketing Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Delivers on Social Atmosphere & Dining
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Modernized Heritage-Style Campaigns
Brooks Brothers Launches the 'Make It Yours' Campaign
Archive Graphic Tees
Dover Street Market x Nike Launch Vintage Graphic Tees Collection
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Gen Z Dorm Makeovers
Urban Outfitters Launched the Dream Dorm Makeover Contest with HGTV
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Colorful Youth Fashion Collections
Joe Fresh and Life at Home™ Have Partnered with Crayola
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Modernized Retailer Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Reintroduced Its That Was Easy Campaign
Curated Back-To-School Collections
The SHEIN x Milania Giudice Capsule Targets College Students
Europe-Focused Global Leader Campaigns
SIT Debuts 'Step into the Map. Every Street Teaches'
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
University-Focused Retail Environments
Towson University & Follett Higher Education Open a UStore
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Humorous Furniture Brand Campaigns
Coddle Launches the ‘Cushiest Internship in America’
On-Campus Smart Fridges
Factor and Dartmouth College Make Meals & Snacks Accessible to Students
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Gen Z-Focused Tech Initiatives
SJTU Welcomed Gen Z Students as Part to Discuss Tech
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Brand Identity Studios
The Media Hous Builds Portfolios And Brands For Market Visibility
College-Inspired Footwear Capsules
HEYDUDE Launches its 'Collegiate Footwear Collection'
Design-Led Dorm Furnishings
Dormify Helps Students and Young Adults Maximize Compact Living Spaces
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Welfare-Focused Student Hubs
G/O Architecture Uni-Center Renovation Opens Campus Life