These December 2019 interactive trends span from festive soda truck tours to immersive tea marketing.
In anticipation of the holiday season, many brands are working to create immersive retail spaces, campaigns, and events to engage and attract consumers during this busy time of year. One standout includes cult-favorite jewelry brand Mejuri's Vault experience that has fans follow a maze-inspired layout to see the direct-to-consumer brand's holiday collection. It also featured several memorable social media moments for visitors to create user-generated content.
Another disruptive retail experience from the December 2019 interactive trends includes the UK Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour that spreads holiday cheer with samples and photo opportunities. The immersive experience will also encourage recycling while helping the community -- for each can that's recycled at their truck, Coca-Cola will donate 10p to a local homelessness charity.
Top 50 Interactive Trends in December
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Unique Candle Scent Samplers
Otherland Offers a Collection of Five Coasters That are Scented
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Fragranced Festive Pop-Ups
Tiffany's Holiday Ice Rink is Paired with a Scented Display
48
Photography Lab Pop-Ups
Polaroid's Pop-Up Shows Off Smartphone Photos and the Polaroid Lab
47
All-in-One Mobile Cocktail Kits
The Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioned Barpack Has a Built-In Bar
46
Game Show-Style Sporting Events
Nike's Track and Field Event Fuses Music, Culture & Fashion
45
Experiential Black Friday Pop-Ups
Amazon is Opening 'The Home of Black Friday' for Four Days
44
Aura-Analyzing Cocktail Pop-Ups
Tanqueray Suggests Drinks with Facial Recognition Technology
43
Social Media Merchandise Promotions
DVD Netflix Will Send Company Merchandise to Its Followers
42
Virtual Holiday Pop-Ups
Kohl's Holiday Pop-Up Lets Snapchat Users Experience the Event
41
Branded Recipe Text Generators
Rao's Will Send You a Recipe If You Text the Brand a Food Emoji
40
Sustainability-Focused Virtual Experiences
adidas Created an AR Activation at Its Flagship
39
Social Media Tourism Campaigns
The Vietnam Society of Travel Agents partnered with TikTok
38
Interactive Video Fashion Campaigns
Guess & TikTok Launched Its #InMyDenim Challenge in September
37
Festive Soda Truck Tours
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour Kicks Off on November 15
36
Educational Cocktail Pop-Ups
Tequila Patrón x Milagro Cantina Offers an Experience in Toronto
35
Sausage-Flavored Candy Canes
Jimmy Dean is Offering Sausage-Flavored Candy Canes This Holiday
34
Branded Basketball Pizza Popups
BuzzFeed and Chase Launched a New York Knicks-Themed Pizza Parlor
33
Social Media Snack Challenges
Kind Launched a TikTok Challenge Promoting Its Simple Crunch Bars
32
Fundraising Insect Influencers
The World's First Bee Influencer is on a Mission to Save the Bees
31
Interactive Video Beauty Campaigns
TikTok and Too Faced Join to Launch the #TFDamnGirl Campaign
30
Bacon-Branded Weighted Blankets
Oscar Mayer Created a 'BAEcon Blanket' for the Winter Months
29
Holiday-Themed AR Ads
Kohl's Enables Snapchat Users to Virtually Browse Exclusive Holiday Products
28
Vault-Themed Jewelry Pop-Ups
Mejuri Launched a Maze-Inspired Vault Experience in New York City
27
Social Media Tourism Campaigns
Penang Global Tourism Announced a Partnership with TikTok
26
Reconfiguring Nostalgic Stories
An Interview with Susan Brandt, President of Dr. Seuss Enterprises
25
Social Media Tourism Promotions
Dubai Tourism Partnered with TikTok on a Social Media Campaign
24
Charitable Discount Promotions
Solo New York Gives You $15 Off When You Donate Your Used Bags
23
Multi-Media Tourism Campaigns
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism Partnered with TikTok on Tourism
22
Multi-Sensory Music Campaigns
Spotify and Tic Tac's 'Hear For It' Expresses Refreshment with Sound
21
Private TV-Viewing Boxes
The HBO Box Offers a Private Place to Watch Favorite Shows
20
Poverty-Reduction Campaigns
United Way's Unignorable Tower Campaign Highlights Poverty in the GTA
19
Live-Streamed Product Releases
Betabrand Created an Interactive Feed for People to View Releases
18
Newly Single Hair Salons
Pantene Launched the Interactive Popup Called the Breakup Salon
17
Croissant-Shaped Baby Pillows
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is Offering a Croissant-Themed Gift Bundle
16
Mobile AR Holiday Promotions
Coca-Cola is Using AR-Activated Cans for a Holiday Promotion
15
Sea-Themed Fundraisers
Toronto's 2019 Boobyball Raised Funds and Awareness for Breast Cancer
14
Shoppable Video Ad Campaigns
eBay Will Sponsor Shoppable Video Ads for a Verizon Ad Campaign
13
Interactive AR Food Ads
Panera Bread Launched Mobile AR Ads with Nutritional Information
12
Restaurant-Branded Home Goods
The #ChilisMyHouse Starter Pack is Filled with Some Great Swag
11
Inclusive Love Awareness Campaigns
PFI and Love Matters India Launched #CoolNotFool on TikTok
10
Interactive Video Platform Ads
YouTube Added Interactive Shoppable Ads with Sitelink Extensions
9
Automotive Music Festivals
Land Rover Will Host a Music Festival to Promote Its Defender SUV
8
Expressive Social Skincare Ads
Clean & Clear Turns to Social Media to Launch the Apna Swag Ad
7
Day of the Dead Documentaries
Jose Cuervo Made a Day of the Dead Documentary Highlighting a Town
6
Clothing Brand Playlists
Vans Partnered with Spotify to Add a Custom Playlist on the Platform
5
Immersive Tea Marketing
Tazo Tea Launched a Camp Experience in Staten Island with the RZA
4
Interactive Conference Content
TimePlay Partnered with Future Festival to Bring Keynotes to Life
3
Branded Cycling Podcasts
Trek's 'Better with Bikes' Podcast Will Feature Famous Athletes and More
2
World Hunger-Combating Campaigns
IFAD Starts a Global Dance Challenge to Combat Worldly Issues
1
Branded Men's Health Initiatives
Mr. Peanut & Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Teamed Up for Movember
Related Ideas
Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Customizable Away-From-Home Beverage Platforms
Pepsi Debuts House of Treats Activation in the UK
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Festive Digital Chocolate Treats
Kinder Chocolate and The Elf on the Shelf Debuted a Partnership
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Seasonal Insight-Driven Candy Products
Mars Wrigley Christmas 2026 Debuts Three New Products
Soda-Celebrating Ice Cream Parlors
The Pepsi Parlour Promotes the Pepsi Ice Cream Zero Sugar Range
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
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
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Designer Food Collaborations
Biscuiteers and Olivia Rubin Launch Collectible Biscuit Gifts
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
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Upscale Modern Holiday Experiences
W Toronto Hotel Unveils Festive Offerings Throughout December
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
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
Icy Branded Soda Experiences
The Pepsi Put it on Ice Bar Will Offer Festive Drinks
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
Immersive Character Experiences
Sanrio Brings Kuromi to Life with an Interactive KCON Activation
Music Competition Cafes
Hard Rock and Coca-Cola launch a global artist competition
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Hotline Beauty Campaigns
Florence by Mills Rewards Ulta Shoppers Through a Branded Hotline
Festive Skincare Pop-Ups
Byoma's Wonderlab Celebrates Skin Health and Barrier Innovation
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Convenience Store-Inspired Holiday Lines
7-Eleven Debuts the Holiday Capsule from 7Collection™
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
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
Themed Beverage Universes
Dutch Bros Launches Planet Dutch with Cosmic Drink Creations
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Cocktail-Themed Oversized Vending Machines
The BuzzBallz Capsule Toy Vending Machine is Immersive
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Experiential Cookie Chains
Insomnia Cookies Combines Desserts With Entertainment Tie-Ins
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
New Year-Focused Car Campaigns
Kia Boasts the Redesigned 2027 Telluride SUV in a Festive Campaign
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Festive Dessert-Themed Cafe Drinks
The Third Wave Coffee Happy Holidays Menu is Available Now
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
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Immersive Tequila Journeys
Miami's Tequila Town is a Multisensory Analog Experience
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Influencer-Backed Ice Cream Campaigns
Tillamook and Tefi Pessoa Debuted The Real Scoop Newsstand
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Franchise Destination Retail
Gundam Base Expands Immersive Hobby Stores Across the US
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Experiential Tabletop Launches
MindWare Brings Immersive Game Demos to Gen Con 2026
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
Comforting Cartoon Drink Collaborations
HEYTEA Partners with POP MART’s Twinkle Twinkle IP
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Vacation Mode Activations
San Miguel's Holiday Mirror Transforms Passersby with AR
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
Valpak and Hallmark Turn Mailers into Movie Experiences
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Experiential Brand Roles
Lagunitas Recruits a Beer Roadie for the Iron Maiden Tour
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Immersive Elevator Holiday Experiences
Bramalea City Centre Hosted Santa’s Enchanted Elevator
Month-Long Sales Competition
Bazooka Brands® Teases The Great Candy Battle: MomTok Edition
Garish Holiday Dining Experiences
TGI Fridays TGI Elf Days Embraces Over-the-Top Decorating
Immersive Festival Art
Absolut and Yinka Ilori Create an Interactive Experience at Tomorrowland
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Experiential Retail Communities
Lykli Blends Retail, Wellness and Community Spaces Under One Roof
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform