As seen in the top June 2015 interactive trends, the use of websites, vending machines, packaging, apps and emerging social media platforms are just a few of the ways brands are encouraging engagement.
Although in-store and online content prove to be popular ways to get at a consumer, brands are channeling their efforts into unconventional places for the ultimate surprise, delight and responses. For instance, Japan's Yaocho bar developed a series of beer coasters printed with a thermochemical ink, which spreads a harrowing message about domestic violence. An equally unexpected place to find an advertisement is within an ice sculpture, like the ones Brazil's Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital created to bring awareness to the importance of organ donations.
By setting up unusual advertisements in unexpected places, passionate consumers can't help but want to become part of the action or conversation sparked by a brand.
Top 40 Interactive Ideas in June
From Meaningful Activity Campaigns to Braille Drink Labels:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 21, 2015 — Marketing
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Multimedia Retail Displays
This Woolworths Shop has In-Store Video Walls and LED Displays
38
Interactive Baking Pages
A Creative Cake Website Lets Users Test Ingredients by Drag and Drop
37
Social Media Retail Campaigns
OnePiece's Hack the Price Hashtag Helps Reduce a Jumpsuit's Cost
36
Gaming Retail Windows
The Play Array Project Turns a Retail Storefronts into a Pop-Up Game
35
Social Currency Shops
The ooVootique Lets Social Media Influencers Trade ooVoo Friends for Merch
34
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
33
Branded Trivia Apps
gameit's Multiple Choice Quizzes Offer Discounts for Winners
32
Virtual Reality Car Dealerships
The Audi VR Experience Serves as a Mobile Car Dealership
31
Intergalactic Hotel Experiences
Guests at this Hotel Can Sleep in Zero Gravity Environments
30
Livestreaming Fashion Channels
H&M Canada Takes to Periscope for Fashion Brand Marketing
29
Dating App Marketing Campaigns
Jason Derulo Recently Launched a New Video Through Tinder
28
Multi-Sensory Cognac Shops
Martell's Airport Spirits Store Promises an 'Art de Vivre' Experience
27
Child-Inspired Home Pranks
The Nissan With Dad Campaign Focuses on Making Family a Priority
26
Meaningful Activity Campaigns
Quaker Canada's Today List Campaign Questions What Matters Most
25
Auto Showroom Lounges
Club Aston in Los Angeles Serves Up Martinis to Customers
24
Mini Ice Cream Trucks
Wall's Ice Cream Truck Brings Sweet Treats & Huge Smiles to Office Employees
23
Melting Icy Coupons
McDonald's Limited Time Coupon Will Disappear in the Sun If Not Used Quickly
22
Female-Targeted Beer Ads
Uses a Facial Recognition Billboard to Market Beer for Women
21
Intimate Musician Videos
Spotify's Entertainment Marketing on Periscope Connects Fans & Music
20
Live Snowboarding Videos
Red Bull Uses Meerkat for Live Video Marketing of Its Double Pipe Finals
19
Social Media Candy Machines
Grey Istanbul's Vending Machines Imagine How Instagram Filters Taste
18
Sticky Web Ads
Post-It Transforms Annoying Web Advertisements into Useful Ones
17
Floating Beverage Stunts
Tim Horton's Drink Marketing Promotes a Higher Level of Deliciousness
16
Video Reaction Apps
The 'Gather' App Allows Users to Share Brief Video Reactions with Friends
15
Heroic Donut Deals
Krispy Kreme Offers Free Treats for National Superhero Day Nominations
14
Live Action Video Games
Ubisoft Sought Out Influential YouTubers to Experience the Far Cry 4 Game
13
Imaginative Cloud Campaigns
Pictionary's Frame in the Sky Inspires the Public to See Cloud Shapes
12
Java-Roasting Workshops
The Topeca Coffee Education & Training Lab Enlightens All Enthusiasts
11
Crawling Baby Competitions
Vileda's Cute Social Campaign Cleverly Promotes Its Hot Spray Mop
10
Anti-Violence Beer Coasters
This Tokyo Bar Designed Beer Coasters to Help Combat Domestic Violence
9
Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
8
Covert Campaigning
Laura McQuarrie Shares Her Favorite Examples of Secret Social Media Campaigns
7
Jetsetting Bar Stunts
KLM & Heineken Celebrate King's Day by Flying Bar Customers to Amsterdam
6
Food-Printing Pop-Ups
London's 3D Printshow Highlights This Disruptive Technology by Printing Food
5
Positivity Vending Machines
The Coke Tweet Machine Charges People Based on an Attitude Test
4
Braille Drink Labels
These Soft Drink Cans and Bottles are Printed with Braille
3
Driver-Rescuing Campaigns
MINI Turns Getting a Flat Tire on the Road into a Marketing Opportunity
2
Disability Awareness Stunts
Driver's School Chides Drivers Who Ignore Accessible Parking Spaces
1
Melting Organ Campaigns
These Melting Ice Sculptures Reveal Organs to Encourage New Donors
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Connected Beverage Platforms
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Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
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Experiential Convenience Stores
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Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
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Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
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Interactive Soccer-Themed Brand Activations
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Assistive Alcohol Packaging
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Authentic Connection Campaigns
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Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
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Experiential fragrance
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Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
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Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
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Themed Snack Collectibles
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Beer Brand Campaigns
AB InBev Launched Its 'Cheers to Bars' Campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026
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
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Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Shoppable Flag Campaigns
IKEA Canada's Assemble the World Cleverly Styles Home Products
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
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
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Interactive Tasting Experiences
CJ BIO Calls Attention to its TasteNrich® Taste Lab
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
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
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Anime-Inspired Creative Campaigns
Canva Japan Launched Animated Commercial Films
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Clay Bar Beer Activations
This Stella Artois Roland-Garros 2026 Activation is Immersive
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
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
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
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
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Tactile Marketing Campaigns
She Said Yes Strives to Increase Tactile Engagement
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Clean-Label Hydration Campaigns
The Wonder of Water Campaign from Aqua Libra is Health-Focused
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Ice Shortage-Tackling Brand Campaigns
VEVOR Debuts the Free Ice for Game Nights Activation
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
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
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Immersive DIY Events
DIY CON Brings Hands-On Workshops and Creator-Led Experiences
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
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Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Attention Economy Agencies
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Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
AI-Powered Native Video Ads
TripleLift Powers GUESS FRAGRANCES Big Game Campaign
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Accessible Technology Showcases
Sony Electronics Spotlights Accessibility-Focused Innovations
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Experiential Brand Roles
Lagunitas Recruits a Beer Roadie for the Iron Maiden Tour
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Accessible Summer Reading Initiatives
Braille Institute of America Launches 'Unearth a Story'
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform