July 2017 brand activations show brands taking full advantage of people's increased willingness to go out and try new things while it's still warm out.
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal brand decided to try something new this summer by offering a cereal drive-thru in Arizona, which is set up on the same route that tourists seeking to visit the Grand Canyon have to pass. In order to receive a bowl of cereal, people passing by must perform a "crazy fun challenge" – making the drive-thru distinct in its original concept, as well as interactive for those who visit it.
Another unique brand activation trend that can be observed this summer was created by the cracker brand Jacob's. The one-day pop-up restaurant will allow visitors to sample products from its cracker, ciabatta, and flatbread collections, and will feature a five-course lunch and six-course dinner.
Top 50 Brand Activation Trends in July
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Furniture Brand Pop-Up Shops
Toronto's IKEA Play Café is an Immersive Retail Experience
47
Fast Beauty Maker Labs
The Essence Maker Shop Invited Fans to Co-Create Products In-Store
46
Customizable Skincare Labs
The St Ives Mixing Bar is Open for Six Weeks in New York City
45
TV-Inspired Pop-Up Bars
This Breaking Bad-Themed Cocktail Bar Lets Guests Cook Their Own Creations
44
Branded Pop-Up Chapel Bars
The Jager Chapel Was a Romantic Activation Hosted in France
43
Donut Slot Machines
Krispy Kreme Set Up a Food Slot Machine to Celebrate a New Partnership
42
Luxurious Ice Cream Pop-Ups
This Magnum Pop-Up Featured Edible Flowers and Pearls
41
Fantasy Series-Inspired Pubs
Winter is Coming to DC With a New Game of Thrones Pub
40
Dollar Store Derby Activations
The Poundland Brand Activation Was Hosted at the Epsom Derby
39
Luxury Fashion Pop-Up Collaborations
Balenciaga and colette Joined to Create a Pop-Up Shop
38
Co-Created Rapper Merchandise
2 Chainz and Gucci Ghost Team Up for an Exclusive Merchandise Range
37
New Nordic Mexico Pop-Ups
The NOMA Tulum Residency Ran for Seven Weeks in the Mexican Jungle
36
Vegan-Friendly Retail Fridges
Pret A Manger's Fridges are Filled with Plant-Based Foods for All
35
Pop-Up Toy Cafes
The Shopkins Macaron Café Brings the Collectible Playsets to Life
34
Cinnamon Cereal Drive-Thrus
This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pop-Up Helps Families on Road Trips Refuel
33
Co-Working Wellness Apps
Office Rental Space Provider WeWork Launched a Fitness-Focused App
32
Pop-Up Sitcom Diners
A Saved by the Bell-Themed Diner is Coming to Los Angeles
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Complimentary Festival Makeovers
The 2017 Sephora Coachella Activation Offered Various Services
30
Same-Day Runway Purchases
Rebecca Minkoff Brought Direct-to-Consumer Fashion to 'The Grove' in La
29
Luxury Shopping Bags
This Balenciaga x Colette Collaborative Luxury Shopping Tote Costs $1,100
28
VR Father's Day Cards
Hallmark's Father's Day Greeting Cards Include 360-Degree Videos
27
Secretive Pop-Up Billboards
Antisocial Social Club Teased the Location of Its Pop-Up in a Fun Way
26
Pop-Up Cracker Restaurants
Cracker Brand Jacob's One-Day Pop-Up Showcases Inspiring Recipe Ideas
25
Pop-Up Brewery Shops
Shepherd Neame Launched a Brewery Inside a Shopping Center
24
Online Dating Meet-Up Spaces
'The Hive' is a Physical Space for Online Daters to Meet Up
23
Experiential Sports Bra Pop-Ups
The NikeWomen BraHaus Pop-Up Sought to Offer Custom Sports Bras
22
Edible Art Galleries
Maynards Bassetts' 'Sweet Art Gallery' Features Art Made from Candies
21
Swedish Cider Lifestyle Pop-Ups
The Rekorderlig Beautifully Swedish Roadshow is Touring the UK
20
Brightly Adapted Co-Branded Hoodies
These Anti Social Social Club Hoodies Feature Rainbow Graphics
19
Private Meditation Pods
A BuddhaBooth Station Creates a Tranquil Space for Meditation
18
Distraction-Free Work Spaces
'Cave Day' is a Distraction-Free Pop-Up Space for Procrastinators
17
Easter Egg Hunt Activations
The Cadbury Enchanted Maze Was Hosted near the London Eye
16
Experiential 3D Printing Studios
Jonathan Moneta Provides a Preview of the MakeLab Trend Safari
15
Luggage Brand Pride Parties
Raden's LA Pop-Up Shop Gives Back to the LGBTQ Community
14
Special Admission Cafes
The Nescafé Taproom Lets Visitors Create Custom Brews on Site
13
Playlist-Connected Greeting Cards
These Hallmark Father's Day Greeting Cards Link to Spotify
12
Donut-Topped Milkshakes
This Peace Collective Drink Celebrates National Donut Day
11
Cookie Dough Pop-Up Shops
The 'Dough TO' Shop Serves Fresh Cookie Dough with a Shot of Milk
10
Burrata Tasting Events
Luca's Burrata Tasting Menu Offers Up Four Dishes Based on the Cheese
9
Donut Cocktail Tastings
The Clough Club Pop-Up Pairs Cartems Donuts with Mixed Drinks
8
Pet-Friendly Bar Pop-Ups
London's Pet Pavilion Pawsecco Bar is a Dedicated Bar for Dogs
7
Cruise-Inspired Dining Events
Celebrity Cruises' Taste of London Activation is Travel-Themed
6
Hip Finance Lounges
Toronto's MogoLounge Offers Adult Education Sessions and Events
5
Upscale Vegan Restaurant Pop-Ups
'La Table du Marché' is a New Plant-Based Dining Concept
4
Holiday-Encouraging Pop-Ups
CharlieHR's Instant Holiday Pop-Up Reminds Brits to Take Vacations
3
Pop-Up Photo Printers
The 'Printoss' Smartphone Photo Printer Scans Directly from a Phone's Screen
2
Team-Building Ping-Pong Events
Ping-Pong Fight Club Helps Employees Bond Over Table Tennis
1
Decorative Coloring Cafes
The Ribena Coloring Cafe Lets Patrons Color the Walls Themselves
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Retro Collectible Toy Cereals
Kellogg's and Toy Story 5 Partnered to Celebrate the Movie
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
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
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Cereal-Topped Chocolate Shakes
Wendy's Canada Has a New Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frosty Drink
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Plant-Based Yogurt Pop-Up Shops
Alpro The House of Cinnamon Roll Launched in Shoreditch
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
60s Superhero Cereal Branding
General Mills and Marvel Studios Partnered for Retro Cereal Branding
Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns
Cup Noodles x Top Ramen Launch a National Noodle Day Initiative
Country Restaurant Brand Refresh
The Cracker Barrel Rebrand Has a Simple Logo with a New Fall Menu
Bakery-Style Bodycare Pop-Ups
The Joonbyrd Joy Bakehouse Shares Treats & Product Samples
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Wholesome Toaster Pastries
Smash Foods Toasties Tuck Superfood Jam into a Whole Wheat Crust
Dirty Soda Drive-Thrus
Olipop's Pop-Up Served Spicy Pickle Sodas and Cereal Milk Sodas
Savory Toaster Pastries
Pop-Tarts and Red Lobster Dreamed Up Cheddar Bay Biscuits Pop-Tarts
Roastable Rice Crisp Snacks
A Viral Snack Inspired Solo Stove and Rice Krispies Treats to Team Up
Nutrition-Supporting Cereal Products
WK Kellogg Co Debuts Two Cereals to Support Student Nutrition
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
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Remixed Flavor Snack Products
These PepsiCo Flavor Swap Snacks Intermix Familiar Products
Cinnamon-Bacon Cereals
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon Flavored Cereal is Infused wih Smoky Flavor
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Patriotic Social Good Crackers
Cheez-It and Townhouse Partnered with Operation Homefront
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
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
Mystery Flavor Breakfast Cereals
Cap' Crunch's Mystery Crunch Has No Artificial Ingredients
All-Day Hashbrown Pop-Ups
The Aldi Hash Brown Van Serves Crispy Bites After QSR Breakfast Hours
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Hot Honey Breakfast Cereals
Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Hot Honey Crunchies are Limited-Edition
Brain-Fueling Cereal Brands
Restart Life Launches the New BrainQ™ Healthy Cereal
Fiber-Focused Cereal Ads
Raisin Bran Uses its Super Bowl Spotlight To Promote Gut Health
Multi-Sensory Cranberry Snacks
The Craisins Fireworks Cranberry Mix Features Popping Candy
Paparazzi-Style Cereal Shots
Photos of William Shatner Eating Raisin Bran Tease a Big Game Ad
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Supersized Textured Snacks
Crinklys BIG Makes Snacking Experiences More Satisfying
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Consumer-Driven Breakfast Snacks
This New Kellogg’s Snack Range Features Six Options
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Pastry-Inspired Protein Cereals
Catalina Snacks Unveils Two New Protein Cereals
Irish Butter Sandwich Pop-Ups
The Kerrygold Sandwich Pop-Up Offers St. Patrick's Day Sandwiches
Bread-Branded Single-Serve Pastries
These New Wonder Bakery Snacks Come in Three Varieties
Cereal-Flavored Baking Mixes
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pancake and Baking Mix Has Arrived
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cereals
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mexican Style Hot Chocolate Cereal is Tasty
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Charitable Granola Campaigns
Nature’s Path Initiates the 'Sweet 16 Acts of Love' Campaign
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Better-For-You Snack Campaigns
Catalina Snacks Debuts 'The Bright Side of Better' Campaign
Cereal-Inspired Sunglasses
Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Pit Viper Created Limited-Edition Shades
Playful Bagel Shop Campaigns
Bronco Breakfast Bagels Launches Operation Jimmy Dean
Ingredient-Driven Chip Branding
The Refreshed Tostitos Branding Focuses on Nutritional Benefits
Collaborative Bacon Burger-Flavor Snacks
The Baconator Cheez-It is Set to Launch by End of Summer
Playfully Branded Crosswalks
OREO Turned Marked Areas Outside Some Kroger Stores into OREO Walks
Better-For-You Snack Branding
Unique Snacks Undergoes Another Brand Update
Bakery-Inspired Protein Cereals
Catalina Snacks Released Two New 'Catalina Crunch' Flavors
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Organic Breakfast Campaigns
Nature's Path Introduced a New Campaign with "Brother Nature"
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Value-Driven Wellness-Focused Menus
Salad and Go Announces a Special Seasonal Menu for 2026
Chip-Cracker Hybrids
Craize's Toasted Snack Crackers are Versatily & Sensorially Satisfying
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Quitter-Addressing Salad Giveaways
BrightFarms' Don't Quit, Just Crunch! Boasts Its Crunch Kit™
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Celeb-Supported Breakfast Box Campaigns
KIND Snacks Taps Rob Rausch for RISE & KIND Breakfast Box
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Culture-Driven Snack Strategies
Mondelēz Elevates Oreo With Future-Back Brand Planning
Cereal-Inspired Frozen Custards
Culver's and General Mills Teamed Up on Cereal Concrete Mixers
Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus
Crumbl Strawberry Summer Celebrates a Versatile Berry
Seasonal Entertaining Crackers
The Pladis Christmas Crackers Range Has New and Returning Favorites
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
Footballer-Approved Cereals
General Mills' Jettas Mix Combines Justin Jefferson's Favorite Cereals
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Classic Burrito Returns Initiatives
Del Taco Relaunched Project Sunrise and Classic Burritos
Convenience-Focused Bold-Flavored Products
Summer Fresh® Introduces Three New Flavorful Products
Branded Nutrition-Focused Challenges
Fresh Express is Launching the Fresh Start Challenge
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Springtime Restaurant Scrambles
The Cracker Barrel All-Day Breakfast Scrambles are Arriving Soon
Patriotic Barbecue Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Stars, Stripes & Sweetness Collection is Vibrant
Pumpkin Spice Protein Cereals
Catalina Crunch Launched Two Seasonally Spiced Flavors
Cinematic Cereal Branding
The Wheaties Marty Supreme Cereal Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns
Calbee America Launches 'What the Wild Ones Eat' Campaign
Cereal-Inspired Coffee Blends
Cinnamon PEBBLES™ and Bones Coffee Company Drops a New Coffee Flavor
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Consumer-Driven Bakery Brand Transformations
The Panera RISE Strategy is a Four-Part Plan
Rugged Roadtrip Coffee Activations
Arctic Coffee and Isuzu Partnered to Hand Out Cold Coffees
Bakery-Themed Apparel Lines
Road Bread Offers Bakery-Themed Apparel Bread Enthusiasts
Trip-Themed Dining Promotions
The Cracker Barrel Fuel Your Summer Road Trip Sweepstakes is on Now
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Interactive Unboxing Activations
Peperami Created a Dynamic Chicken Tikka Skewers Experience
Springtime-Inspired Donut Ranges
Parlor Doughnuts Fresh Picked Dozen is Arriving for Springtime
Sprinkle-Topped Breakfast Pastries
These Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Products Come in Two Varieties
Holiday Snack-Inspired Cereals
Caramel Corn Chex Cereal is Arriving Now for the Fall
Shoppable Mascot Homes
Pillsbury's Mascot is Inviting Fans into His Modern Doughhouse Revival
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Chocolate-Branded Bakery Treats
These New In-Store Bakery Treats Have Been Announced by Mars
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Easy Autumnal Baking Products
General Mills Debuted Several Seasonal Baking Products
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Text Message Cereal Campaigns
The Weetabix 'Have You Had Yours?' Campaign is Playful
Fiber-Rich Snack Bar Cereals
Nature Valley Cereal Comes in Two Flavor Options
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Cereal-Celebrating Cookie Promotions
Chip City Cookies Cereal Week Celebrates Sweet Breakfasts
Convenience Retailer Hiring Campaigns
This Pilot Hiring Campaign is Launching Ahead of Summer
Breakfast-Themed Donut Ranges
The Voodoo Doughnut Breakfast Club Series is Playful
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Celebration-Themed Donut Ranges
These New Parlor Doughnuts Treats are Arriving for Spring
Inaugural Savory Cracker Products
Simply Savoury by Hill Biscuits are a First From the Brand
Early-Morning Easter Campaigns
Morrisons Launched a Campaign That Only Runs from 4AM to 7AM
Autumnal Breakfast Dishes
Sunny Street Café is Launching Four Pumpkin-Inspired Items
Expanded Breakfast SKUs
Feel Good Foods Launches Breakfast Line At Target Nationwide
Seasonal Wellness Eatery Menus
The CRISP & GREEN Season of Strength Menu is Here for Summertime
Limited-Time Value Menus
Krystal Launches a New $3 Menu And Krush'd Soda Upgrade
Regional Salad Chain Openings
CRISP & GREEN Debuts a New West Omaha Restaurant