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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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'
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Localized Post-Apocalyptic Campaigns
Max Channels the Theme of The Last of Us into Ad Spaces
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
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
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Music-Inspired Audiobook Campaigns
Spotify Launches its Bold 'Read Like You Listen' for the Summer
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
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
In-Store Audience Analytics Platforms
Walmart Connect Mexico Deploys Advertima For Real-Time Store
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
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
Unconventional Vehicle Control Ads
BMW Launched its 'Heart of Joy' Campaign Featuring an Octopus
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Immersive Superhero Attractions
Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
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
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Personal Listening Experiences
Spotify Showcases its Consumer-First Approach at Elevate Festival
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
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
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Immersive Music Campaigns
Spotify x Gorillaz Fan Experience Promotes the Mountain Across London
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
Tactile Marketing Campaigns
She Said Yes Strives to Increase Tactile Engagement
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Artful AR Experiences
The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is a Free, Interactive AR Experience
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
Mystery-Driven Beauty Brands
Enigma Launched with the Philosophy That Beauty Should Be Personal
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
In-Store Audio Channels
Custom Channels Unveils Unified In-Store Engagement Platform
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
High-Profile Experiential Luxury Initiatives
Moët Hennessy is Formula 1 Global Luxury Partner
Ice Cream-Branded ASMR Studios
Magnum Canada's ASMR Studio is Unique and Experiential
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Trading-Focused Marketing Initiatives
Exness Debuts an Ambitious Global Marketing Initiative
Silent Nature Campaigns
Jeep Promotes Its Cherokee Hybrid with Quiet Wildlife Photography
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
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
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Cheeky Wrap-Focused Campaigns
Jimmy John's Introduced the Wrap Exchange
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Human-First Marketing Agencies
Alev Digital Prioritizes Human Creativity Over AI-Generated Content
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Christmas Retail Delivery Campaigns
The Debenhams Delivered Campaign Was Created by Exposure
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Multichannel Wayfinding Solutions
TouchSource and Imaginuity Have Collaborated
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Physical-World Data Marketing
WPP Uses Google Earth AI to Predict Real-World Consumer Behavior
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Data-Activated Direct Mail Programs
AI Mail Predicts Homes Most Likely to Convert to Leads & Sales
Interactive Demo Platforms
Arcade Enables Fast Creation And Embedding Of Interactive Product Demos
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Mood-Driven Discovery Platforms
Jammy Chat Aligns Content and Music with a User's Emotional State
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
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement