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
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Probiotic Yogurt Campaigns
Activia Drops the Limited-Edition 'Activia Glow-Up Bags'
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'
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Multi-Sensory Tequila Tastings
Tequila Don Julio Debuts 'Por Amor' an Immersive Tasting Experience
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
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
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Bakery-Style Bodycare Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Joy Bakehouse Shares Treats & Product Samples
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
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
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
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
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Provocative Tequila Campaigns
PATRÓN's ‘Censored Truth’ Sheds Light on Transparency
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
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
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
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
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
Streetstyle Snack Pouches
The Cheez-It Walking Taco's Packaging Was Made for K-12 Foodservice
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
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
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
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
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
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
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
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
Soda-Inspired Drink Mixes
Jarritos x Taste Salud Teamed Up on Functional Powdered Drink Mixes
Regular Exercise-Encouraging Brand Initiatives
Red Bull Debuts Zero Missed Workouts Via Strava
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
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
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Lifestyle Culture Snack Campaigns
Pancho's Cheese Dip Debuted Quesomaxxing to Encourage Enjoyment
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
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
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
High-Energy Retail-Focused Experiential Tours
Nitro Circus & Genuine Dickies Debut a 12-City Tour
Probiotic Yogurt Packaging
Activia Debuts New Packaging Highlighting its Gut-Friendly Components
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
QSR-Branded Food Truck Tours
Shake Shack Canada is Embarking on Its First-Ever Food Truck Tour
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Dairy Brand Investments
The Equity Studio Leads Investment into ALL THINGS
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
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'
Comprehensive Wellness Festivals
CityPlace West Palm Beach Hosted Its District Fit Event
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Immersive Cookie Dough-Inspired Experiences
INTENNSE Partners with Doughlicious at INTENNSE Arena
Spicy Cinema Snack Menus
AMC Theatres Summer of Spice Menu is Packed with Piquant Snacks
Mexican Cuisine Halloween Promotions
The Chipotle Chip-or-Treat Promotion Offers Free Rewards
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Ice Cream-Branded ASMR Studios
Magnum Canada's ASMR Studio is Unique and Experiential
Scent-Led Dining Experiences
Aroma by Tia Rosa Has Guests Choose What They Eat by Smell, Not Sight
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties
Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
Flavor-Fueled Wrestling Events
Knorr Canada's Flavourmania Spotlights Winning Meal Enhancers
Hydration-Focused Travel Campaigns
The Protein Works x Liverpool Airport Activation is Refreshing
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
Simplified Food Campaigns
gusto! Relaunched its Feel Good Flavor Mission
Marathon Performance Hubs
The PUMA NITRO Lab Transforms ICA into a Multi-Day Running Activation
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
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Summer Mexican QSR Offerings
Quesada Burritos & Tacos Heats Up Summer with New Menu Releases
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Appreciative Brand Anniversary Activations
T-Mobile Launched a Thankiversary Celebration
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Hockey Fan Brand Activations
Molson Canadian's Cheer Canadian Campaign Bought Buffalo a Round
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Dairy-Free BBQ Activations
Daiya's Dairy-Free Lifeguards Help to Reduce Drama at the Grill
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