Once a brand has established a tangible relationship with consumers, there are endless ways to play on that connection in ways that still champion nostalgia for the brand, whether this comes in the form of customizable logos that can be shared or experiential activations.
For a previous Halloween season, KFC Australia memorably decorated the country's drive-thru menu signs so that the Colonel appeared as a zombie. Another favorite example is Coca-Cola's use of the classic swish in the brand's logo as inspiration for the shape of a free skateboarding ramp set up in Brazil. In both cases, the consumer recognizes the brand's emblem and experiences it in a fun, playful way, a connotation that will stay with them the next time they are selecting between fast food or soda options.
By playing on the trusted nature of the logo, a brand is capitalizing on the chance to create new experiences with the consumer that they will come to remember positively.
15 Emblematic Brand Experiences
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Retrospective Sneaker Installations
The Annual Nike Air Max Day Kicks Off with a Subway Exhibit
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Earthy Stadium Gifts
PAOK FC's Fan Merchandise Gifts a Piece of the Toumba Stadium
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Design Studio Brews
Megalo Beer is a Clever Promotional Item from Megalo Design
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Wrapping Paper Posters
Coca-Cola's Poster Ads Double as Free Wrapping Paper
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Vibrantly Striped Heritage Kicks
Jack Purcell Converse Shoes Get a Hudson's Bay Remix
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Whiskey Barrel Drum Machines
The Jack Daniels Drum is Made of a Former Whiskey Barrel
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Couples Only Vending Machines
Coke's Invisible Vending Machine Doesn't Reveal Itself for Singles
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Personalized Brand Logos
Airbnb Lets You Make a Customized Logo by Remixing Its New 'Belo'
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Yarn-Bombed Buses
7up's Art Bus Features a Knit Installation by Magda Sayeg
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Digitally Projected Football Fields
Nike Spain Brings a Digital Sports Field to the Streets
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Pop Star Collaboration Logos
The Adidas Originals Pharrell Williams Logo is Funky and Modern
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Virtual Portal Pranks
Pepsi's Time Tunnel Provides a Shocking Surprise in the City
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AIDS-Supporting Logos
Apple's World AIDS Day Campaign Involves Turning Their Iconic Symbol Red
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Undead Brand Logos
KFC's Creepy Colonel Halloween Logo Spooks Drive-Through Customers
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Branded Skateboard Ramps
This Installation Uses Coca-Cola's Iconic Swish as an Outdoor Ramp
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Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Customizable Away-From-Home Beverage Platforms
Pepsi Debuts the House of Treats Activation
Custom QSR Fashion
The KFC Tailor Made Couture Turns Fried Chicken Texture into Wearable Design
Sharpened Brand Identities
Lacoste Rebrand Campaign Refocuses the Logo Through Sporty Storytelling
Nostalgia-Driven Apparel Partnerships
The Pacsun x McDonaldland Collection is a Whimsical Revival
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Country Restaurant Brand Refresh
The Cracker Barrel Rebrand Has a Simple Logo with a New Fall Menu
Minimalist Pizza Chain Rebrandings
The Latest Domino's Brand Refresh is Expansive
Sci-Fi Fast Food Meals
KFC x Stranger Things Reimagines the Brand as Hawkins Fried Chicken
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Ancient Egypt Soda Designs
The Pepsi Egypt Limited-Edition Can Celebrates Pharaonic Artistry
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Viral Temporary Renamed Stores
67-Eleven Replaced 7-Eleven Branding at a Stockholm Location
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Flagship Value Fashion
Primark expands affordable fashion with a major Manhattan flagship store
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
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
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Branded Dining Utensils
The Coca-Cola CokeSticks Transforms the Contour Bottle into Chopsticks
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
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
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Typography Food Campaigns
Pumpui Unveils a Custom Typeface to Differentiate Korean-Style Products
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Collaborative Heritage Sneakers
The Coca-Cola × Converse Capsule Nods to Americana Nostalgia
Cross-Brand Fashion Collaborations
Anti Social Social Club Partners with KFC, PUMA and Nissan
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Gen Z Snacking Brands
Kfc Malaysia Launches KFC Treats for Young Consumers to Indulge
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
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
Complimentary Customizable Drink Promotions
The SONIC Coca-Cola Your Way Promotion is Refreshing
Soccer Streetwear Collaborations
Carré and Coca-Cola Launched a Soccer Streetwear Collection
Immersive Cartoon Theme Parks
Six Flags' Looney Tunes Land Brings Classic Characters to Life
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Korean-Focused Multi-Sensory Brand Activations
House of CJ Hosted a Big Multi-Sensory Activation
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Hypermarket Sleepover Experiences
Carrefour's CarreNight Invites Customers to Stay the Night
Weekday Value Dining
KFC Expanded Its $10 Chicken Deals Into Daily Meal Offers
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
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
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Sunday-Focused QSR Value Deals
Sundays by KFC Bring Value and Indulgence to Consumers
Athlete-Branded Fast Food Meals
KFC Canada Launches Kyle Connor-Themed Meal
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Modern Deli Brand Identities
Schlotzsky's is Rebranding Itself as Schlotzsky's Deli
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Creator-Led DIY Experiences
Lowe's Turns MrBeast Fandom Into Kids Workshops
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Complimentary Fried Chicken Promotions
The KFC Free Bucket On Us Campaign Encourages Patronage
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Designer Hotel Suites
Omni and Peter Millar Launch Branded Luxury Suites Experience
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Experiential Clog Stores
The New York City Crocs Icon Concept Centers on Personalization
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Vintage Parrot Packaging Refreshes
Heraclis Reintroduced Its Historic Parrot Emblem
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Community-Centered Bakery Cafés
Paris Baguette expands through neighborhood café experiences
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Nostalgia-Powered Retail
Zellers Revives a Canadian Favorite With New Ontario Stores
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Texture-Focused Wardrobe Treatments
KFC Brazil Introduced The KFC Wardrobe Fabric Coating
Shoppable Mascot Homes
Pillsbury's Mascot is Inviting Fans into His Modern Doughhouse Revival
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Packaging Anniversary Refresh
King’s Hawaiian Marks 75 Years with a Joyful New Look
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Promotional Baking Papers
Kitchen Warehouse Created Heat-Activated "Bake Friday Deals"
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Cardholder Access Experiences
Visa Unlocks Early Access and VIP Perks at Top of the Rock
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Regional Authenticity Dining
Marco’s Pizza Introduced a New York–Style Pizza Experience
Franchise Expansion Attractions
Miral and Warner Bros. World Add New DC-Themed Ride Experiences
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform