Playlists, crosswalk signs, scavenger hunts and emoji decoders are just a few of the ways the top July 2015 interactive marketing examples drive interaction. In addition to popping up in unusual places, many brands are going out of their way to make advertisements particularly hard to find, such as with campaigns that are covert or ephemeral in nature. This is exactly what Les Paul did with a challenge that asked elite music fans to prove they were worthy of winning one of its legendary guitars, using Shazam as a judge.
In addition to mobile advertising being extremely popular, advertisers are taking this idea literally by amping up marketing efforts using vehicles. For instance, Amazon is driving around discounted goods on its Treasure Truck, while gum company Dentyne has a vehicle that follows food trucks in order to promote fresh breath post-meal.
At the heart of it, these are all great examples of memorable experiential marketing.
Top 50 Interactive Concepts in July
From Immersive Horror Videos to Underwater Radio Stations:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 25, 2015 — Marketing
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High-Tech Retail Hubs
Harvey Nichols' Newest Retail Store Design Boasts Engaging Details
48
Workout-Advertising Robots
Nike's Billboard is Supported by a Robot Constantly Doing Chin-Ups
47
Social Shopping Pop-Ups
Tanger Outlets Celebrates Its New Location with Fun Pop-Up Stations
46
Covert Adoption Campaigns
Priceless Pets Unravels Bias and Advocates for Abandoned Animal Adoption
45
Breath-Freshening Food Trucks
This New Initiative Reminds Consumers to Chew Gum After Eating
44
Immersive Whiskey Simulators
Jim Beam's Virtual Reality Simulator Puts You in the Place of Whiskey
43
On-Demand Ice Cream Trucks
The 'Good Humor' Ice Cream Trucks Can Be Summoned with a Single Tweet
42
Interactive Storytelling Ads
This Volkswagen Commercial Lets Viewers Craft a Custom Story
41
Mobile Discount Stores
The 'Treasure Truck' Will Drive Around Seattle Selling Discount Goods
40
Awareness-Raising Text Lanes
Antwerp's Text Walking Lanes Inform Pedestrians About Public Safety
39
Engaging Brand Concerts
The Honda Stage Experience Helps Fans Connect with Music Live and Online
38
Virtual Reality Brewery Tours
'Meantime' Brewery is Creating Virtual Tours for Festivals & Events
37
Social Good Currency
UNICEF Promises That Its Unicoin is the 'First Currency Dedicated to Do Good'
36
Engaging Activity Shops
The Upper Canada Mall's New Pop-Up Retail Space Promotes Recreation
35
Emoji Analysis Campaigns
Old Navy's Emoodji Reveals Insights Based on Popular Emoji Use
34
Senior-Engaging Social Media Campaigns
Vodafone's The Sunday Grannies Makes an Impact on Elderly
33
Social Media Magazines
Ballantine has Launched an Interactive Whiskey Magazine on Instagram
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Immersive Horror Videos
This Promotional Game Lets User Choose Their Own Terrifying Adventure
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Challenging Guitar Campaigns
The 'Les Paul Skill Check' Asks Musicians to Show Their Skills
30
Comforting Tissue Stunts
Kleenex Employs Experiential Brand Marketing to Create Ease
29
Voice-Activated Beer Fridges
Molson's Clever Fridge Only Unlocks with Voice Translation
28
Subway Fare Books
L± Pocket Encourages Reading on the Subway with Books That Double as Tickets
27
Consumer-Targeting Billboards
OfferMoments Creates Custom, Targeted Advertisements
26
Dad-Celebrating Coupons
Samsung UK Helps Twitter User Sent Out Comical Father's Day Wishes
25
Mindful Salt Shakers
Fundacion Favaloro Brings Awareness to Salt Consumption with Color
24
Soda-Inspired Speakers
Pepsi Challenges Fans to Capture the 'Beats of the City'
23
Messenger Music Services
The LINE Music Service Gives Mobile Users Listeners Freedom of Choice
22
Urban Survival Competitions
Mercedes-Benz Challenged 3,000 People to an Urban Hunt in Zurich
21
Mid-Mission Army Recruitment
Sweden is Utilizing Video Conferences to Inform Interested Candidates
20
Entertaining Sign-Up Forms
CANAL+ Turns Mundane Subscription Forms into a Source of Amusement
19
Social Mortgage Campaigns
SA Home Loans' #TweetDreams Lets Users Help to Drop Interest Rates
18
Traffic Coffee Dispensers
Nescafe Doles Out Coffee and 'Instant Connections' at a Crossing Light
17
Eye-Tracking Donation Sites
Eye Click Donation Only Lets People Donate to ALS Using Their Eyes
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Compelling Donation Posters
Public Transport Victora Urges Commuters to Donate to the Homeless
15
Spirited Scavenger Hunts
Goose Island Beer Co.'s Wild Goose Chase is a City-Wide Search for Prizes
14
Animal Shadow Posters
The Johannesburg Zoo Used Creative Cutouts to Advertise Night Tours
13
Oral Health Challenges
Listerine is Trying to Reverse Early Gum Disease and Promote Their Product
12
Crowdsourced Beer Branding
Rhinegeist Brewing Asked for Creative Beer Names for Its New IPA
11
User-Generated Stock Photos
This Company Will Allow Brands to Use Image Content from Consumers
10
Cry-Proof Mascara Ads
L'Oreal Waterproof Mascara was Tested on a Theater of Crying Women
9
Helpful Parking Billboards
Fiat's Interactive Billboard Delivers Parking Assistance
8
Educational Air-Purifying Kits
Volkswagen Teaches Students in China to Create a DIY Air Filter
7
Underwater Radio Stations
Neutrogena's Sea Radio Station Only Plays Underwater Music
6
Crowdsourced Sleep Playlists
The Good Night Drink Asked People to Share Soothing Music for Sleep
5
Upcycled Airplane Objects
KLM's 'Plane to Product' Inspires Kids to Repurpose Used Items
4
Distance-Minding Auto Ads
Volkswagen Puts Its Adaptive Cruise Control to Work on the Back of a Bus
3
Auto-Printing Crime Campaigns
Missing Person Posters Automatically Print in Nearby Homes
2
Musical Glassware Concerts
Suntory Hall Hosts a 'Glassical Concert' with Unusual Instruments
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Compassionate Soccer Campaigns
Sport Club Internacional's 'Side by Side' Reduces Sports Rivalry
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Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Scent Spritz Billboards
goodwipes' Scentsational Summer Billboard Releases Scent Every 30 Seconds
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
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
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Moment Factory's Aura Installations an Highly Impressive
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
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
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
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
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
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 Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Immersive Sports Marketing Campaigns
BMO's "Grow the Game" Campaign Celebrates the FIFA World Cup
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Immersive Character Experiences
Sanrio Brings Kuromi to Life with an Interactive KCON Activation
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Hotline Beauty Campaigns
Florence by Mills Rewards Ulta Shoppers Through a Branded Hotline
Destination-Branded Snacks
Chex Mix Promotes New Mexico's Route 66 with Limited-Edition Packaging
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Immersive Superhero Attractions
Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
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
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
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
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
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
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
Immersive Music Campaigns
Spotify x Gorillaz Fan Experience Promotes the Mountain Across London
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
AI Notetaking Activations
Goodnotes x YMC Launched a Campus Tour Across the U.S.
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Spontaneous Holiday Experiences
Virgin Red Challenged People on the Street to Turn FOMO into Go-Mo
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
Experiential Loyalty Programs
Lowe's and Live Nation Reward Members with Concert Perks
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Immersive Tequila Journeys
Miami's Tequila Town is a Multisensory Analog Experience
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
AI-Native Advertising Platforms
Criteo Expands ChatGPT Ads with Prompt Smart Ads Globally
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Emotive Performance Evs
Mercedes-AMG Blends Electric Speed with Immersive Sports Car Experiences
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Luxury Hotel Residencies
EDITION and American Express Launch an Exclusive Montauk Cultural Weekend
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Verified Engagement Advertising
EarnOS Rewards Verified Human Actions Instead of Ad Clicks
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
Arena Beauty Activations
L'Oréal Brings Immersive Beauty Experiences to Europe's Largest Arena
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Experiential Tabletop Launches
MindWare Brings Immersive Game Demos to Gen Con 2026
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
AI Ad Creative Platforms
Bestever Turns Advertising Data Into High-Performing Marketing Creatives
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
Physical-World Data Marketing
WPP Uses Google Earth AI to Predict Real-World Consumer Behavior
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Omnichannel Retail Media Networks
Target's Roundel Expands Advertising Across Streaming and Stores
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Interactive Web Experiences
The HTML Maze Challenges Users To Explore, Create, And Escape
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
AI-Powered Native Video Ads
TripleLift Powers GUESS FRAGRANCES Big Game Campaign
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Neighborhood Storytelling Campaigns
Vitaminwater Expands Neighborhue with Community Mural Stories
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
Valpak and Hallmark Turn Mailers into Movie Experiences
IP-Driven Attraction Reimagining
Disney Refreshes Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster With The Muppets
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
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Interactive Entertainment Tools
Quiz Cabin Turns Curiosity to Playable Quizzes & Brain Challenges
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
In-Game Music Experiences
Toca Boca Integrates Music From Major Artists Into Gameplay
Event-Driven Instant Retail
JD Sports Delivers England Shirts Through Uber Eats Before Kick-Off
Interactive Project Platforms
Community Aquarium Turns Projects Into Digital Fish For Discovery
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
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