The top February 2016 publicity stunts include a variety of experiential pop-ups and dedicated campaign events that introduce products and collections in a unique and genuinely engaging way.
The Skittles Holiday Pawn Shop was a temporary storefront opened in Toronto by the candy brand that let consumers swap unwanted holiday items for packs of Skittles. The experiential pop-up gained international attention thanks to its playful concept and hilarious ad campaign that supported it.
Meanwhile in London, a fleet of scented taxi cabs sanctioned by UK bath and body brand Molton Brown. The 'Christmas Carriages' aimed to draw attention to the brand's larger #MBGiftofLove campaign and introduce their dedicated line of holiday scents.
The top February 2016 publicity stunts speak to the consumer desire for unexpected moments of delight in their everyday routines.
Top 35 Publicity Stunts in February
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Branded Fitness Park Pop-Ups
This Reebok Pop-Up Brings the Gym Outside in London
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Luxury Car Digital Experiences
This Bentley Digital Experience Took Over an Amsterdam Hotel
33
Curbside Cupboard Pop-Ups
This KD Pop-Up Celebrated the Launch of the Brand's New Name
32
Dedicated Sneaker Pop-Up Shops
This Adidas BOOST Pop-Up Launches the Tech in London
31
In-Flight Streaming Launches
The Amazon on JetBlue Pop-Up Showcases the New In-Flight Media
30
Oversized Billiards Promotions
This Citroen Event Showcased the Brand's New Airbump Technology
29
Festive Chocolate-Covered Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Christmas Grotto is Part of Its UK Advent Tour
28
Winter-Themed Whiskey Pop-Ups
The Hedonist Project and Diageo Launch a Festive Holiday Bar
27
Branded Skate Park Pop-Ups
The Nike SB Garage Recently Opened Its Doors in Brooklyn
26
Holiday Candy Pawnshop Pop-Ups
The Skittles Holiday Pawn Shop Trades Candy for Unwanted Gifts
25
Urban Safari Treehouse Pop-Ups
This Enormous Activation is for the Lion Sands Game Reserve
24
Festival Gin Pop-Ups
KRADS' Spirit of Njord Pop-Up Bar Was Created for NorthSide's Music Event
23
Commuter-Delight Brand Events
This Celebrity Cruises Activation Delighted Consumers on Blue Monday
22
Projected Swimwear Fashion Shows
This Team Speedo Installation Debuted the New Olympic Line
21
Swedish Furniture Brand Exhibits
A IKEA Exhibition on Storage Will Go on Display in London
20
Vacation-Inspired VR Events
This Kayak Pop-Up Transported People to Miami Via VR
19
Compact Book-Inspired Cars
The 'All Gone' Smart Car is Inspired by the Streetwear Book
18
Outdoor Urban Gym Pop-Ups
Fitness Supplements Brand Maxinutrition Will Host an Outdoor Gym
17
Artwork Advertising
Billboard Advertisements in Los Angeles Display Artwork Instead of Ads
16
Literary Travel Games
Travelzoo's Map Challenges Bookworms to Win a Literary-Themed Holiday
15
Luxury Vehicle Garden Pop-Ups
Lexus Recently Partnered with Harvey Nichols for a Garden Pop-Up
14
Surf Bar Pop-Ups
The Aperol Beach Club Serves Up Drinks and Gourmet Eats at Bondi Beach
13
Rooftop Ice Rinks
Molson Canadian's Anything for Hockey Campaign is Epically Canadian
12
Snowy White Christmas Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Festive Joy Tour Continues to Spread Joy in the UK
11
Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes
The London Cadbury Creme Egg Pop-Up Has an Adult Ball Pit
10
Adventure Travel Brand Challenges
This Red Bull Challenge Will Have Teams Barter with Cans
9
Dating App Catwalk Livestreams
J.W.Anderson Will Livestream Its F/W 2016 Fashion Show on Grindr
8
Blue Monday Happiness Promotions
Toilet Cleaner Brand Bloo's Delighted Consumers with Bloo Monday
7
Festive Scented Taxi Cabs
Molton Brown's 'Christmas Carriages' Offer Induglent Rides
6
Mobile Tourism Truck Pop-Ups
Visit Florida and Hertz Teamed Up for an Event in London
5
Breakfast Vending Machines
Quaker's Pop-Up Breakfast Vending Machine Doles Out Free Meals
4
Streaming Service Kiosks
A Spotify Pop-Up Has Launched Inside London's King's Cross Station
3
Smartphone Screen Ornaments
Rethink's Modern Christmas Ornament Removes Distracting Technology
2
AR Superhero Displays
This Augmented Reality Mall Stunt Promotes the Batman vs. Superman Film
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Health-Encouraging Sugar Statues
SodaStream Comments on Healthy Consumption with Statues in London
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Playful Summer Drink Giveaways
Smirnoff ICE Introduced the Smirnoff ICE Sunny Days Variety Pack
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Ultra-Festive Holiday Pop-Ups
Miracle Toronto is Expanding Its Operations for the 2025 Season
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Exclusive Whisky Experiences
Glenfiddich Launches the 'Spot the Stag' Marketing Initiative
Visual Show-Inspired Displays
Saks Fifth Avenue Transforms its NYC Flagship for Just Like That
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Luxurious Holiday Experiences
St. Regis Toronto Debuts Seasonal Programming Across Multiple Venues
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Snow-Accented Beer Ads
These Stella Artois Ads Create the Illusion of a Frothy Chalice
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Valentine's Day Chocolate Campaigns
Godiva's 2026 Valentine's Day Campaign is Playful
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups
The BLACKPINK Pop-Up Store Features Limited Edition Merchandise
Dubai Chocolate Pop-Ups
FIX Dessert Chocolatier's Pop-Up Concept Features Viral Favorites
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
Thorne Launched Its 'Just Add Water' Activation in NYC
Running-Centric Brand Activations
Hoka Brings Energy and Community Spirit to the Hackney Half
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Gamified Holiday Promotions
Starbucks for Life Merrython Blends Gameplay with Prize Giveaways
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Ice Cream Boardwalk Pop-Ups
Jo Malone London Unveils the Raspberry Ripple Pop-Up on the South Bank
Soda-Inspired Beauty Sets
The Tower 28 x poppi Fizz + Frost Holiday Duo Shares a Festive Color
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Speakeasy-Inspired Airport Pop-Ups
A Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Pop-Up Launched in Paris
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Annual Summer Pop-Ups
Dior’s Lucky Collection Enters Harrods with Starry Retail Experience
Pop-Up Beauty Cafés
The Fenty Beauty Café Offers Free Drinks and Product Discovery
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Icy Branded Soda Experiences
The Pepsi Put it on Ice Bar Will Offer Festive Drinks
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Immersive Haircare Pop-Ups
The Kérastase House of Gloss Shares Hair Transformation & Education
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Pink Beauty Advent Calendars
IPSY Debuts Its Coveted 25-Day Advent Calendar
Festive Scratch-and-Sniff Billboards
Subway's Interactive Ad Shares the Aroma of Stuffing
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Collaborative Bubble Gum Products
The Hubba Bubba x Skittles Minis Mark National Bubble Gum Day
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Cross-Brand V-Day Initiatives
McBride Sisters Collection & Ghirardelli Chocolate Partner for V-Day
Branded Newspaper Kiosks
New Balance's Grey Days Pop-Up Celebrates a Timeless, Universal Color
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Feel-Good Kombucha Pop-Ups
Lipton Ice Tea's Komboomcha Box Shared the Joy of Dance & Music
Beauty-Infused Oral Care Events
Colgate's Toronto Optic White Renewal Launch Was Hosted at Lip Lab
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Pop Icon-Backed Campaigns
Charli XCX Fronts Valentino's Puffer Gloss Campaign
Interactive Garment Billboards
The Sweaty Betty All Good in the Hood Campaign is in London
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
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
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Tasty Easter Activation Campaigns
The Mars Wrigley The Big Easter Bunny Off is Ready for Spring
Month-Long Color Celebration Events
Sally Beauty is Running the Exciting COLORfest
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Festive Chicago Activations
Fannie May's Jolly Trolley Arrives for December Festivities
Soda-Themed Pop-Up Salons
The Pepsi MAX Cherry x Townhouse Salon is Arriving in London
Spring Season Branding Activations
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is Running a Giveaway
Thrill-Seeking Jet Ski Performances
Monster Energy Amplifies St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Celebratory Beauty Expansion Campaigns
KimChiChic Beauty Celebrates Its Inclusion in Ulta
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Rideshare St. Patrick's Day Campaign
Uber and Mother Launched an Irish Exit Safe Ride Campaign
Festive Fairytale Campaigns
Boots' Gift Happily Ever After Celebrates Meaningful Gifting
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Prideful Toronto Pop-Ups
Ink The Rainbow is a New Skittles Pop-Up Operating at Toronto Pride
Candy Delivery Campaigns
SKITTLES® Partners with Elijah Wood for a Game Day Spot
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Christmas Retail Delivery Campaigns
The Debenhams Delivered Campaign Was Created by Exposure
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Workday Break-Focused Campaigns
KitKat Debuts the 24/7 Teams Meeting Campaign Concept
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Personalized Present Campaigns
The Wonderbly Everyone’s Got Favourites Campaign is Rolling Out Now
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Cherry-Themed Bar Pop-Ups
Phlur and Space NK are Treating London to an Experiential Activation
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Collaboration Festive Desserts
Ring Pop and Serendipity 3 Partnered for a Sweet Promotion
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Bus Racing Retail Events
The Saucony Beat the Bus Challenge Celebrated a New Location