From mechanical bulls fashioned to resemble a taco to pop-up gyms set up inside of city bus shelters, the top July 2016 brand activations highlight a number of successful events that provided a chance to explore new products and interact with the brand one-on-one.
In order to promote a new flavor, British snack brand Propercorn teamed up with food architects Bompas & Parr to create 'the Institute of Flavor.' Attendees were invited to create their own custom seasoning mix, while they were also taken through a variety of stations that explored flavor on a molecular level. Tapping into the interest in both interactive and personalized experiences, the educational brand activation is sure to be an important brand touchpoint for consumers.
Separately, athletic brand Reebok decided to remind consumers that the gym is everywhere by retrofitting a series of city bus shelters in Colombia to include various gym equipment.
Top 35 Brand Activations in July
From Sensorial Snack Brand Events to Mechanical Taco Rides:
Rebecca Byers — Jul 30, 2016 — Marketing
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Hotel-Branded Pop-Ups
SIXTY Hotels and Knowlita Collaborated for an Exclusive Online Collection
34
Marketing Street Performances
This Stunt Was Used to Engage Consumers One-on-One and Digitally
33
Pop-Up Garden Oases
This Empty Storefront Was Transformed into a Tranquil Temporary Venue
32
Free Pop-Up Shops
Tiger Trading Co. Gave Away Its Merchandise at a Single-Day Event in NYC
31
Sensorial Snack Brand Events
Propercorn and Bombas & Parr Have Launched the 'Institute of Flavor'
30
Experiential Beach Events
The Interactive 'Facebook Beach' Was Set Up at Cannes
29
Skateboarding Culture Pop-Ups
This Store by INCREDIBLE Features a Series of Vintage Skate Products
28
Promotional Escape Rooms
This Escape Room Challenge Highlights a New Norwegian Airlines Route
27
$100 Hot Dog Menus
Maille's Haute Dogs are Considered The World's Most Expensive
26
Ugly Fruit Smoothies
The Economists's 'From Bin to Blender' Campaign Shares Blended Smoothies
25
Mocktail Bar Pop-Ups
Innocent's Brand Activation Promotes Healthy Drinking Habits
24
Charitable Promotion Pranks
Matt Damon Raised Money for Safe Water and Sanitation Efforts
23
Edible Promotional Homes
This Snack Promotion Gives Fans a Chance to Stay in a $12 Million Home
22
Icy Vending Machines
This Starbucks Ice Sculpture Installation Celebrates a New Product
21
Skin-Protecting Lockers
Garnier Ambre Solaire Encourages People to Protect Belongings and Skin
20
Political Tattoo Parlors
This Pop-Up Parlor Helps People Share Their Stance on Brexit in the UK
19
Experimental Dessert Pop-Ups
The Drawing Room is a Bakery and Bar that Roams New York City
18
Sporty Landmark Accomodations
This Luxury Eiffel Tower Apartment Was Designed for the UEFA Euro
17
Bird-Shaped Sunscreen Dispensers
This Remote-Controlled Robotic Bird Provides Nivea Sun Protection
16
Edible Snack Cake Installations
McVitie's Launched a Jaffa Cakes Tower for Father's Day 2016
15
Euro Cup Pop-Up Lounges
'The Base' by adidas Canada is a Euro 2016 Viewing Lounge in Toronto
14
Hacker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Mr. Robot Season Two is Promoted with the Help of Concept Store Story
13
Pop-Up Studio Spaces
'Minima Moralia' Provides an Affordable Place for Artists to Work in London
12
Branded Barber Shop Activations
The Fitting Room's Bryan Brock Discusses the Power of Marketing
11
Pop-Up Granita Bars
This Promotional Bar from Fiat Kicks Off the Launch of the Fiat 500 Model
10
Painting-Shaped Bouquets
This Floral Artwork Promotes a Still Life and a Flower Business
9
Deceptive Salad Bar Pop-Ups
McDonald's Created 'The Salad Society' to Promote Its Healthy Options
8
Bus Shelter Gyms
Reebok Transformed Bus Stop Ads into Temporary Outdoor Gyms
7
Selfie Coffee Cups
Lavazza Serves Special Coffee to People Waiting in Queue for Tickets
6
Phone-Charging Meal Boxes
KFC India Released a Limited Edition Box That Can Power Up Phones
5
eSports Gaming Laundromats
Samsung's 'LANdry' Cleaning Laundromat Appeals to Teens
4
Edible Fish Billboards
This Outdoor Poster Feeds Seagulls with Edible Glue, Ink and Paper
3
Mechanical Taco Rides
Toronto's 'Taco Fest' Features a Rideable 'Taco Bull' by Old El Paso
2
Fan-Powered Restaurant Openings
KFC's #ViteUnKFC Helped Fans Accelerate Construction
1
Welcoming Airline Ads
This Air Canada Campaign Appeals to Americans Flying to Canada
Related Ideas
Customizable Away-From-Home Beverage Platforms
Pepsi Debuts House of Treats Activation in the UK
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'
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Bakery-Style Bodycare Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Joy Bakehouse Shares Treats & Product Samples
Foreign Flavor Pop-Ups
loveholidays' Crisps from Abroad Shared Varieties from Around the World
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Ice Cream Beauty Pop-Ups
MERIT x Ruru Baked Hosted a Thematic Ice Cream Activation in Toronto
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
Ortega® Extends Cinco de Mayo Celebrations with Seis de Mayo
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
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
flavorful frozen food lines
Conagra Brands introduces a comprehensive new line for summer 2026
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Innovative Snack Launches
Utz Brands, Inc. Unveils a Variety of Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Luxe Wellness Apparel Activations
alo Yoga Featured a Minimalist French Riviera Takeover
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
Real-Food Entrée Giveaways
The Chipotle Realest 30 Will Share a Text-to-Claim Code on Game Day
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
Remixed Flavor Snack Products
These PepsiCo Flavor Swap Snacks Intermix Familiar Products
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
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
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
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 Sports Marketing Campaigns
BMO's "Grow the Game" Campaign Celebrates the FIFA World Cup
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Interactive Tasting Experiences
CJ BIO Calls Attention to its TasteNrich® Taste Lab
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Desert Noodle Pop-Ups
An Immersive Maruchan Pop-Up is Coming to Cabazon for Festival Season
Comprehensive Wellness Festivals
CityPlace West Palm Beach Hosted Its District Fit Event
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Sensorial Pretzel Snack Experiences
Auntie Anne’s Unveiled 'The Flavor Blast Challenge'
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Skincare Brand-Supported Pride Activations
BYOMA Joins Forces with Barry's for Pride Celebrations
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Burrito-Inspired Running Events
Strava is Endorsing and Supporting the Burrito League
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Regular Exercise-Encouraging Brand Initiatives
Red Bull Debuts Zero Missed Workouts Via Strava
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
Globally Inspired Mashup Recipes
The TUMS Food Match Cup Fuses Fandom, Food and Heartburn Relief
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Clay Bar Beer Activations
This Stella Artois Roland-Garros 2026 Activation is Immersive
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
Lifestyle Culture Snack Campaigns
Pancho's Cheese Dip Debuted Quesomaxxing to Encourage Enjoyment
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Hot Dog-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Regal and Nathan's Famous Launch Hot Dog Summer
Korean Food Retail Booths
bibigo is Hosting a Kiosk at the Winter Olympics
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
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Summer-Ready QSR Loyalty Programs
Chipotle Mexican Grill Brings Back 'Summer of Extras'
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
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
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Boutique Wellness Cafe Pop-Ups
Truvia and Fuze House Work on the 'Sweeten Your Strength'
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Mexican Cuisine Halloween Promotions
The Chipotle Chip-or-Treat Promotion Offers Free Rewards
Clean-Label Spicy Snacks
Doritos Dinamita Delivers Bold Flavor Without Artificial Dyes
High-Energy Chip Campaigns
Doritos Loaded Teams Up with Gordon Ramsay & George Russell
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Scent-Led Dining Experiences
Aroma by Tia Rosa Has Guests Choose What They Eat by Smell, Not Sight
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Dairy Brand Investments
The Equity Studio Leads Investment into ALL THINGS
Fan Culture Activations
StubHub Launched Its World Cup Cuts a Multi-City Barbershop Campaign
Running Footwear Showrooms
The Brooks Spring/Summer 2027 showroom previews upcoming footwear
Flavor-Fueled Wrestling Events
Knorr Canada's Flavourmania Spotlights Winning Meal Enhancers
Taco-Focused Food Festivals
Taco Fest Expands is 2026 Footprint with an Event in Mississauga
Balanced Nutrition Lifestyle Brands
Clean Eatz Appeared at the Arnold Classic Sports Festival 2026
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Marathon Performance Hubs
The PUMA NITRO Lab Transforms ICA into a Multi-Day Running Activation
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
Spicy Spread Campaigns
Philadelphia Mexican Style Launched with Creator-Led Marketing
Sports-Connected Brand Loyalty Initiatives
Lobos 1707 Activates a Buzzer Beater Fan Reward Program
Branded Motosport-Inspired Initiatives
Monster Energy Takes Over Miami for the Miami Grand Prix
Plant-Based Recipe Kit Meals
GRUBBY and Bosh Partnered to Help Consumers Celebrate Veganuary
Black Cherry-Forward Marketing Campaigns
Humantra Celebrates the Return of Its Black Cherry Flavor
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Humanoid Robot Activations
AGIBOT X2 Made Its Cultural Debut at the Cannes Film Festival
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
Co-Branded Summer Entertaining Promotions
The Trivento and Weber Promotion Offers Prizes and More
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Hockey Fan Brand Activations
Molson Canadian's Cheer Canadian Campaign Bought Buffalo a Round
Co-Creation Food Labs
Vibrant Ingredients Expands Rapid Prototyping for Food and Beverage Brands
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Experiential Brand Roles
Lagunitas Recruits a Beer Roadie for the Iron Maiden Tour
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities