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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Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
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Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
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Wellness Brand Experiences
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Experiential Convenience Stores
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Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
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Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
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Playful Creative Design Billboards
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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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Immersive Soccer Hubs
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Automated Beer Stations
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Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
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Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
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Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
NFC-Powered Gift Tags
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Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
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Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Provocative Tequila Campaigns
PATRÓN's ‘Censored Truth’ Sheds Light on Transparency
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
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
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
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'
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
Rare Beauty's Activation with Shopify Shop Promote a New Scent
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
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
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
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
Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences
Suntory's Glass and Words Bar Concept is Novel
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
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
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
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
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Accessible Juice Drink Packaging
Robinsons Fruit Shoot is Rolling Out NaviLens Technology Support
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
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
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Clean-Label Hydration Campaigns
The Wonder of Water Campaign from Aqua Libra is Health-Focused
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
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
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'
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
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Exciting Musician-Inspired Beer Activations
Outlaw Light Beer Debuts HARDY-Branded Can
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Road Safety-Focused QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Campaign Called Drink & Drive
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
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
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Social Gathering-Focused Cognac Campaigns
Courvoisier Launches Bring Your Own Courvoisier (#BYOCV)
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
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
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Physical-World Data Marketing
WPP Uses Google Earth AI to Predict Real-World Consumer Behavior
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Accessible Technology Showcases
Sony Electronics Spotlights Accessibility-Focused Innovations
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
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
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Creative Networking Tools
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Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform