These February 2018 interactive trends range from branded breakfast emojis to fast food dining events. While Thomas' Bagels decision to use emojis in its latest campaign speaks to the brand's desire to reach a younger, Millennial audience, experiential marketing examples like Leon's speed dating event illustrate a unique Valentine's Day promotion that targets the restaurant's single patrons.
Other innovations to note include Tiffany & Co.'s digital tattoo shop tool which is an interactive platform that lets consumers customize the company's famous blue boxes with DIY artwork. While synonymous with heritage and tradition, the luxury-minded brand opts for an unexpected marketing approach by offering personalized packaging that is designed by the consumer themselves.
VR sampling events and scent-connected text messages round off this list of February 2018 interactive trends and speak to consumers growing desire for immersive and digitally connected marketing tools.
Top 35 Interactive Trends in February
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Romantic Digital Tattoos
Tiffany & Co.'s Tool Customizes Digital Valentine's Day Tattoos
33
Video Game-Inspired Parkour Gyms
This Gym Transformed to Resemble a Level from Sonic Forces
32
Autonomous Flying Sculptures
Studio Drift x BMW's Immersive Project Was Shown at Art Basel 2017
31
VR Sampling Experiences
Président Cheese's 'Taste with A Pro' Pairs Food and Recipe Creation
30
Bartering Sweet Shops
Cadbury's 'Glass and a Half' Pop-Up Accepts Knick-Knacks for Chocolate
29
Chocolate-Centric Pop-Up Camps
Cadbury's 'Creme Egg Camp' Appeals to Hungry Chocolate Lovers
28
Fast Food Dating Events
Leon is Hosting a Speed Dating Event for Valentine's Day
27
VR Store Openings
IKEA Kicked Off the Opening of a New Location with Virtual Reality Experiences
26
Candy-Inspired Salon Pop-Ups
Mars' 'Sweet ReTREAT' Will Pamper Friends on Valentine's Day
25
AI Shopping Assistants
At CES 2018, Suning and Emotibot Introduced the Smart Retail Solution 'Sue'
24
Branded QR Code Variations
Amazon Has Been Trialling Its Own QR Code Style Called SmileCodes
23
Scent-Driven Matchmaking Campaigns
Match's 'Eau.M.G' Shares a Prospective Partner's Scent
22
Personalized Ride Share Videos
Year with Uber Turns a Rider's 2017 Trip History into a Music Video
21
Poetic Dining Events
LoneWolf's Supper Club Puts a Spirits-Infused Spin on a Burns Night Dinner
20
Voice-Activated Whisky Assistants
Johnnie Walker's Skill for Amazon Alexa Places Orders and More
19
Theatrical Dinner Events
'The Glenfiddich Burns Night Experiment' Challenges Traditions
18
Avocado Selfie Emojis
'Avocados From Mexico' and Inmoji are Introducing a New "Picmoji" Feature
17
Sensory Cocktail Tastings
The Rivington Gin Garden Has Visitors Select Cocktails from Scents
16
Freezing Parka-Testing Rooms
Woolrich's 'Extreme Weather Condition Room' is Negative 20 Degrees
15
Breakfast-Themed Alarm Tones
Einstein Bros.'s New Wake-Up Tones Mimic Morning Breakfast Essentials
14
Musical Adoption Campaigns
Spotify Created Adoptify with an Animal Shelter to Offer Music for Dogs
13
Scent-Connected Text Messages
'Scent by Downy' Pairs Popular Words with Branded Scents
12
In-Store Boxing Rings
'Lamyland' is Taking Place in Selfridges London on Oxford Street
11
AI Beauty Advisors
The Revieve Beauty Advisor on Amazon Alexa Makes Tailored Recommendations
10
Complimentary Autonomous Vehicle Rides
Lyft is Partnering with nuTonomy to Give Free Rides at CES
9
Authentic Family Spotlighting Ads
Kraft's Super Bowl Ad Will Feature Real American Families
8
Poetic Sick Bag Campaigns
easyJet is Inviting Travelers to Write Valentine's Day Love Poems
7
Breakfast-Themed Emojis
Thomas' Bagels is Using the Popularity of Emojis to Advertise Bagel Day
6
Meditative QSR Videos
The 'KFC Comfort Zone' Shares Relaxation, Mindfulness and Affirmations
5
Branded Sound Baths
Bompas & Parr and Christie's Restorative Experience Heals Through Sound
4
Happy Thought-Powered Machines
The Power of Optimism Machine Can Fill a Glass of Water
3
Decorating Assistant Chatbots
'Hazel' is a Smart Assistant from HGTV on Facebook Messenger
2
Personalized Football Game Invitations
Tostitos' 'Super Bowl Ads for All' Offer Custom Invitations
1
Rapper-Created Cocktails
Hennessy and A$AP Ferg Collaborated on a Campaign and a Cocktail
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Bakery-Inspired Tumbler Ranges
The Stanley 2026 Valentine’s Day Collection is Inspired by Cakes
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Digital Pet Dining Experiences
Kura Sushi USA and Bandai Namco Partnered for a Tamagotchi Range
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Romantically Playful QSR Menus
Dunkin’ Drops a Valentine’s Day Lineup
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
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
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Playful Tech Accessory Events
CASETiFY Hosted an Event for Takashi Murakami’s FLOWERS Bloom
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Breakfast-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Tyler McGillivary Debuts the Playful Midnight Breakfast
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
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
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Real-Food Entrée Giveaways
The Chipotle Realest 30 Will Share a Text-to-Claim Code on Game Day
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Branded Chocolate Easter Eggs
The 2026 Nestlé Easter Products Interpret Classic Chocolate Flavors
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Cross-Brand V-Day Initiatives
McBride Sisters Collection & Ghirardelli Chocolate Partner for V-Day
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
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
Conversation Insight Analytics
Messages Wrapped Turns Texts to Shareable Year-In-Review Summaries
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Immersive Wellbeing Experiences
Healf's Inaugural Wellness Event is Dubbed Healf Experience (HX25)
Website-Based Restaurant Customizations
The 'Wix Restaurant Experiences' Enables Unique Dining
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Immersive Dining Partnership
American Express, Resy & Chef’s Table Launch a Culinary Event Series
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Valentine's Day Nail Sets
Beetles Gel Polish Launches the Beetles So In Love Valentine Collection
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Personalized Restaurant Call Experiences
Slang AI and Fishbowl Launch Slang Voice for Guest Person
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Tactile Marketing Campaigns
She Said Yes Strives to Increase Tactile Engagement
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Berry-Inspired V-Day Smoothies
Smoothie King Taps Tyler Cameron for the Berry Smooth Smoothie
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Valentine's Day-Themed Drinkware
Thyme&Table Debuts Valentine's Day-Themed Home Goods in 2026
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Tasty Easter Activation Campaigns
The Mars Wrigley The Big Easter Bunny Off is Ready for Spring
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Ice Cream-Branded ASMR Studios
Magnum Canada's ASMR Studio is Unique and Experiential
Interactive QSR Kids Meals
The Whataburger Kids Whatameal is Being Revamped for Spring
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Romantic Convenience Store Promotions
7-Eleven Offers Discounts and Themed Confections for V-Day
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Digital Touch Platforms
KissTouch Lets Users Send Realistic Feel Kisses And Connect Emotionally
Gifting-Focused Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Valentine’s Day Collection is Arriving February 3
Cheeky Wrap-Focused Campaigns
Jimmy John's Introduced the Wrap Exchange
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Last-Minute Valentine's Gift Partnerships
Build-A-Bear and Uber Direct Partnered for Fast Gifts
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Heart-Shaped Miniature Pancakes
Belgian Boys Has Reintroduced Its Seasonal Product — Love Bites
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
Galentine’s Hosting Kits
HelloFresh and Betches Media Curated The Galentine’s Dinner Edit
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
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
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
K-Drama Bakery Promotions
The Rakuten Viki x TOUS les JOURS Promotion is Here for Valentine's Day
Delivered Wedding Experiences
Tiff’s Treats Launches a 'Wedding in a Box’ Package
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Charming Wine Tastings
Vinebox’s February Wine Tasting Experience Inspires Connection & Curiosity
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Immersive Bakery Rewards Programs
Vicious Biscuit Rewards Offers In-Store and Digital Perks
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Garish Holiday Dining Experiences
TGI Fridays TGI Elf Days Embraces Over-the-Top Decorating
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Expanded Breakfast SKUs
Feel Good Foods Launches Breakfast Line At Target Nationwide
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform