These consumer agency innovations put consumers in the creative driver's seat and illustrate brands' desire to build trust with their target markets by letting them bring new products, advertising campaigns and interactive experiences to life through co-creation.
When it comes to notable marketing examples, M&M's interactive ghost story campaign and Uber's 'Year with Uber' videos stand out. While M&M's latest Halloween campaign -- titled Millie & Max: A Ghost Story -- was released in chapters and co-created by fans who voted for plot outcomes online -- Uber's Year with Uber video series consisted of consumers' ride history and notable moments gathered over one year.
Other consumer agency innovations to note include Fox's proposed, upcoming Choose Your Own Adventure film which was recently announced at CinemaCon 2018 along with New Alchemy and the FCFL's latest Esports partnership. The two companies have teamed up to launch the "first fan-controlled sports league backed by the Ethereum blockchain."
14 Consumer Agency Innovations
From Fan-Powered Esports Leagues to Interactive Audience Films:
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Playfully Interactive Music Pop-Ups
The Moog House of Electronicus Temporarily Opened in LA
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Crowdsourced Dress Designs
/Nyden is Using Instagram Stories to Refine Fashion Design Ideas
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Gamified Pop-Up Marketing Solutions
'CrazyRocket' Incentivizes Users to Interact with Your Brand
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Sci-Fi Interactive Mall Campaigns
LEGO Star Wars Honors the Film with High-Tech Gesture Sensors
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Personalized Ride Share Videos
Year with Uber Turns a Rider's 2017 Trip History into a Music Video
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Voice-Controlled Adventure Stories
Audible & Amazon Alexa are Reviving Choose Your Own Adventures
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Voice-Powered Unboxing Experiences
Gwynnie Bee Created a Voice-Activated Unboxing Adventure
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Sci-Fi Voice Assistant Games
'Westworld: The Maze' is an Immersive Game on Amazon Alexa
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Choose-Your-Own-Adventure TV Shows
Netflix is Planning to Offer Deeper TV Immersion for Audiences
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Interactive Audience Films
Fox's Proposed Choose Your Own Adventure Film Will Let Viewers Decide
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Interactive Ghost Story Campaigns
M&M's Halloween Campaign is Launched in Weekly Installments
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Blockchain-Powered Fan Leagues
New Alchemy is Bolstering the FCFL with Blockchain Technology
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Multi-Sensory Music Platforms
The 'Dropin' System Offers Tactile and Visual Elements
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Expensable Music Videos
Receipts in Expensify's Interactive Music Video Can Be Claimed for Cash
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Holographic Mall Advertisements
'Hypervsn' by Kino-Mo Projects Floating 3D Advertisements
Autonomous Retail Vehicles
'e-Palette on Demand' is Toyota's Plan for the Future of Shopping
Immersive Sleep-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Dream Machine is New York's Latest Immersive Experience
Underground Hip Hop Events
adidas Skateboarding & Journeys Hosted Thousands at Organized Concert
Artistic Health Pop-Ups
Special K's Escape the Nonsense Breaks Myths & Promotes Healthy Nutrition
Concept Air Taxis
Bell Helicopter Air Taxi is the First Approach to a New Form of Urban Transport
App User-Exclusive Pop-Up Experiences
This Nike Pop-Up in Atlanta is Compatible with the SNKRS App
Minimalist Influencer Halloween Costumes
Urban Outfitters Taps into the Recent Cultural Phenomenon
Branded Sleep-Inducing Concerts
This Concert Hall Was Filled with 150 Beautyrest Beds
Event-Hosting Fashion Pop-Ups
The CLUB HAUS Pop-Up Celebrates Youth and Street Culture
TV-Inspired Comic Book Covers
These Covers Show the Netflix Original Black Mirror in a New Medium
Reflective Augmented Reality
'Kinetic Magic' Provides Engaging, Interactive Entertainment
Baby Clothing Rental Services
'Tchibo Share' is an Online Baby Clothing Rental Service
Nightclub Culture Exhibitions
'Night Fever' at Vitra Design Museum Looks at Robust Night Life
Cola-Dispensing Armchair Campaigns
Coca-Cola Share Chairs Promote Its 'Share a Coke' Campaign
VR Album Experiences
TOKiMONSTA Fans Can Experience the World of 'Lune Rouge' in Virtual Reality
Colorful 70s Platform Sandals
Tamara Mellon Launches a Limited Edition Capsule for Women's Day
Customer-Centered Inclusive Campaigns
Primark Taps into Its Customer Base for a Heart-Warming Ad
IoT-Connected Microwaves
The GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven Has Scan-To-Cook Technology
Inflatable Tube Man Costumes
LookOurWay Launches an Inflatable Tube Man Costume for Halloween
Designer Music Platforms
The Voltra Music Collection Player Offers a Simple and Stylish Interface
Influencer-Driven Fashion Lines
H&M's /Nyden Line Taps Popular Media Influencers
Accessible Influencer Marketplaces
The 'SocialCrew' Marketplace Simplifies Influencer Marketing
Authentic Galleria Wine Shops
The WA Cleanskin Cellars Shop in Perth uses Upcycled Materials
Dashboard Music Platforms
Jaguar's InControl Apps Library mirrors the Spotify interface
Voice-Controlled Storytelling Games
LEGO Duplos Stories Feature Digital and Physical Play
Accordion Bottle Boxes
Quartz Champagne Packaging Complements the Elaborate Flavors Within
Skeletal-Inspired Sneakers
The Air Force 1 QS Skeleton Sneakers Are Halloween-Themed
Short-Term Luxury Hotel Apps
Recharge Allows Users to Book Accommodations by the Minute
Visually Striking Smart Speakers
The Cavalier 'Maverick' Speaker Puts a Focus on Premium Design
Glass-Ceilinged Cat Pop-Ups
The Cats on Glass Gallery Features Shelter Cats & Low-Tracking Litter
Personalized Ride Share Videos
Year with Uber Turns a Rider's 2017 Trip History into a Music Video
Social Shopping List Tools
Target Teams Up With Web Influencers for a Custom Shopping Platform
Crowdsourced Establishment Advice Apps
'Bigbee' Offers Firsthand Information on Bars and More
Sci-Fi Limited-Edition Skateboards
The Legendary Television x Bear Walker Deck is Otherworldly
Business-Focused Video Games
The American Mall Game Focuses on the Death of Shopping Centers
Crowdsourced Knowledge Databases
Symphosis Has Educational Decks from Experts in Different Fields
Modernized Fabric Stores
'Joann' is a Newly Rebranded Contemporary Craft and Fabric Store
Hyper-Realistic Humanoid Robots
NOW TV Created Fred the Robot for Westworld's Second Season
Superhero Movie Reward Partnerships
7-Eleven Benefits from the Deadpool Marketing Campaign
Facial Recognition Music Videos
Usher's 'Chains' Video Stops Playing When the Viewer Looks Away
Song-Deconstructing VR Experiences
Google's 'Inside Music' Lets Users Explore Songs Spatially
Millennial Luxury T-Shirts
H&M's /Nyden Brand Pre-Launched Affordable Luxury Basics
Voice Assistant Outlet Adapters
The i-box Ellipsis Saves Vital Space in Small Areas
VR Media Platforms
'Plex VR' Creates a VR Viewing Environment for 3D and 360-Degree Videos
Blockchain-Based Shipping Procedures
Samsung Blockchain Usage Would Be the First of Its Kind
Entertaining Virtual Reality Trilogies
Blade Runner 2049: Memory Lab is a Free VR Experience
Immersive Horror Videos
This Promotional Game Lets User Choose Their Own Terrifying Adventure
Remote Work Job Boards
'ReWorkList' Pinpoints the Best Opportunities for Remote Workers
Algorithmic Music-Discovery Platforms
Noiseblend is a Personalized Playlist Generator
Ghoulishly Green Burgers
The Burger King Nightmare King Sandwich is Here for Halloween Only
Sound-Specific Music Platforms
The Hive is a Song Discovery App Geared to a User's Tastes
AR Tarot Card Readings
Jägermeister's 'Divine the Darke' Halloween Experience Unfolds on Snapchat
Immersive Cinematic VR Experiences
Dreamscape Immersive Opened a VR Pop-Up in a West L.A Mall
Voice Assistant Buttons
Amazon's Echo Buttons Allow Alexa to Participate in Gaming Experiences
Horror Film Escape Rooms
The Saw Escape Room in Las Vegas Offers an Immersive Experience
Hilarious Spring Cleaning Campaigns
SpongeTowels Polished the Streets of Toronto on April 27th
Blockchain Betting Platforms
The AstorGame Platform Functions Off Security and Smart Contracts
Consolidated Blockchain Platforms
This Platform Aims to Bring the Sharing Economy Under One App
Nostalgia-Inducing Customization Campaigns
Pepsi Boasts a Create-Your-Own-Can Branding Initiative
No-Fee Credit Cards
Nubank Offers an Alternative to Banking at Large Institutions
AI-Driven Autonomous Vehicles
Nvidia's Drive IX is Powered by VW and Uber Autonomous Vehicles
Durable Multi-Purpose Shorts
The 'SPUDS DIA Short' is a Functional and Stylish Piece of Apparel
Wearable Music Jackets
'One OK Rock' is Letting People Feel Their Newest Song on the Body
AR Movie Lenses
The Jumanji DVD Uses Snapchat Lenses to Immerse Viewers in a Jungle Enviroment
Sci-Fi Dating Games
'coach.dating' is Based Off an Episode of Netflix's 'Black Mirror'
Stylish Connected Lavatory Mirrors
The Philips Hue Adore Bathroom Mirror is IoT-Connected
Swipe-Based Cryptocurrency Apps
Coinswipe Brands Itself as 'Tinder for Scoring ICOs'
Pop-Up Americana Museums
Helo and Jared Leto Collaborate on a Culture-Inspired Experimental Museum
Interactive Cryptocurrency Halloween Campaigns
Bitmart Exchange Hosts a Creative Contest for Users
AI Voice Assistant Wearables
The 'VoiceMojo' Sports a Push-to-Talk Functionality
AI-Powered Air Conditioners
LG's New AC Units Combine AI with Eco-Friendly Construction
Crowdsourced Scholar Discount Sites
'Studddent' Helps Students Find the Best Discounts Online
Experiential Video eCommerce Solutions
The 'Coolix' Shoppable Video Platform is Engaging
Mood Lighting Smart Speakers
The iHome iAV5 Works with Your Amazon Echo Dot
TV-Themed Corn Mazes
Exploration Acres Created an Intricate Maze Inspired by the Netflix Series
Suggestion-Sharing Apps
The Rex App Lets You Share Recommendations Across a Variety of Topics
Social Adventure Accounts
This Twitter Account Initiates a Choose Your Own Adventure Game
Social Media-Savvy Escalators
In an Attempt to Humanize Technology, KONE's Escalator Has Twitter
Interactive Music Videos
The New Santigold Music Video Allows Users to Include Their Own Image
Digitally Enabled Paper Toys
Novalia is Sharing 'The Creative Touch Studio' at CES 2019
Narrative-Altering Music Videos
This Adjustable Music Video Lets Audiences Interact More Fully
Immersive Sci-Fi Theme Parks
The Stars Wars Theme Park Boasts Choose Your Own Adventure Elements
Social Data Management Platforms
The 'Tify' Platform Offers Real-Time Insights for Businesses
Content Creation Subscription Services
'GrumpyText' Offers Unlimited Content for One Low Fee
Gambling-Focused Cryptocurrencies
The CasinoCoin Cryptocurrency Promises Secure Gambling Winnings
Blockchain-Backed Advertising
Lucidity's Advertising Blockchain Offers Transparency and Trust
Social Car Test-Drives
MINI's 'INSTADRIVE' Recreates the Driving Experience on Social Media
Interactive Audience Films
Fox's Proposed Choose Your Own Adventure Film Will Let Viewers Decide
Monthly Digital Game Boxes
Loot Play Helps Buyers Discover Indie Titles Monthly
Story-Rewinding Games
Episodic Video Game Life is Strange Lets Players Affect Previous Events
TV-Connected Smart Speaker Games
This 'Stranger Things Game' Can Be Played with Google Home
Interactive Cult Movie Games
This WarGames Adventure Works On An Interactive Basis
Automated Social Research Solutions
'Smm.AI' Automatically Sends You a List of Actionable Items
Anime-Inspired AI Voices
Pikachu Talk is Being Released Worldwide In Celebration of Pokemon Day
Collaborative Influencer Fashion
/Nyden Created Gen Z-Targeted Styles with Dua Lipa & Justine Skye
Flight-Upgrading VR Headsets
KLM Airline Gave Virtual Reality Headsets to Budget Airline Travelers
Blockchain Peer-to-Peer Learning
NTOK Has Created the First Blockchain-Based Learning Platform
Blockchain-Compatible Smartphones
Huawei Technologies is Planning to License Sirin Labs' System
Immersive Superhero Story Experiences
Amazon Let Consumers Investigate the Gotham Wayne Murders
Musical Mashup Platforms
The Clash Up Series Allow Users to Create Custom Mashups
Blockchain-Powered College Transcripts
SNHU is Offering Graduates Blockchain-Enabled Credentials
Immersive VR Movie Theaters
AMC and Dreamscape Partnered to Make VR Centers at Select Theatres
Immersive 4D Cinemas
Village Cinemas in Melbourne is Equipped with Fog Machines and Mechanic Seats
Indie Music Platforms
Muslate Gives Independent Musicians a Place to Share and Promote Their Music
Halloween-Themed Candy Amusement Parks
The Hersheypark Offers Guests Spooky Halloween Adventures
Voice-Activated Gaming Controls
The 'Destiny 2' Video Game Launched Its Own Amazon Alexa Skill
Low-Cost Mobile Cable Services
The 'TV PLUS' Reduces Your Cable Costs by Up to 50%
DJ Set Smartphone Recorders
The Evermix 'MixBox2' Can Record DJ Sets in High-Quality
Scent Management Platforms
'ScentConnect' is an Innovative Cloud-Based Scent Marketing Solution
Chinese Language Smart Speakers
The 'Raven' H is Baidu's Smart Speaker for the Chinese Market
Haunting Film-Like Games
The 'Erica' PS4 Live-Action Game Plays Like an Interactive Movie
Smart Speaker Board Games
'When in Rome' is a Trivia Game Reimagined with Amazon Alexa
AI-Powered Content Platforms
'Glave' will Match Companies and Brands with the Perfect Writer
Ridesharing Karaoke Campaigns
Absolut's 'Uber Karaoke' Reminds That It's Fun to Get Home Safely
Haunted Chocolate Factory Tours
The Seattle Chocolate Factory's Immersive Tour is Family-Friendly
Bug-Hunting Developer Initiatives
Netflix Has Officially Launched Its Public Bug Bounty Program
Sci-Fi Adventure Accounts
Sky Atlantic is Using 'Westworld' in Its Latest Instagram Campaign
Blockchain-Focused Networking
Profede is Solving Hiring Woes Through a Blockchain Based Platform
90s-Inspired TV Shows
The Netflix Original 'Everything Sucks!' Passes on Nostalgia to Gen Z
Immersive Audio Displays
Perch Interactive's Connected Headphone Display Spotlights New Products
Voice Assistant-Compatible Thermostats
The Hive Heating & Cooling Smart Thermostat is Precise
Content Trailer Discovery Platforms
'Trailer Nite' Helps Users Find the Latest Content to Stream
Limo-Ordering Apps
SuperShuttle Lets San Antonio Locals Order Black Cars to the Airport
Color-In Music Videos
The Music Video for 'Stained Glass' by Real Estate is Like a Coloring Book
Automated Garage Controllers
The Senclo Fi Garage Controller Detects When You Leave or Arrive