The June 2019 interactive trends cover a variety of campaigns that aim to get consumers more involved in the purchasing process, while prompting them to have deeper connections to the brands that create them.
One example comes from a collaboration between Danone and Spotify, with the two launching the Light and Free Ink Campaign. Danone launched a series of personalized yogurt packages that contained a Spotify QR code, which when scanned with a consumer's smartphone, led them to a curated playlist.
A similar initiative comes from pasta sauce brand Francesco Rinaldi, which created augmented reality packaging that prompted the illustration of Mrs. Rinaldi to come to life. The brand's icon only became interactive after viewing her through an associated app, which was promoted on the packaging as well.
The initiative enabled consumers to learn more about the brand's history and what sets its product apart, as they took part in a unique and memorable experience.
Top 35 Interactive Initiatives in June
From QR Code Packaging to Bespoke Fragrance Pop-Up Stores:
Riley von Niessen — Jul 1, 2019 — Marketing
35
AR-Powered Story Labels
Jack Daniel's Creates an Augmented Reality Story Book
34
AR Cosmetic Packaging
Lime Crime's App Lets Consumers Explore Augmented Reality Beauty
33
Immersive Spherical Installations
The Latest Snarkitecture Installation Boasts 168 Spheres
32
Playlist-Paired Yogurt Packaging
Danone & Spotify Collaborate on the Light and Free Ink Campaign
31
Ocean Plastic Reusable Bags
Corona & Parley for the Oceans are Repurposing Single-Use Plastic
30
Complimentary Cocktail Pop-Ups
Bombay Sapphire's Pop-Up Trades Compliments for Cocktails
29
Experiential AR Applications
NexTech's ARitize App Connects Brands with Their Target Demographics
28
Frozen Dessert Drive-Thrus
Halo Top is Giving Away Free Ice Cream Pints Online and at Events
27
Bespoke Fragrance Pop-Ups
Harvey Nichols' Perfume Pop-Up Lets Consumers Create Custom Scents
26
QR Code Packaging Experiences
Polycrol Interacts with Its Consumers Through Digital Packaging
25
Social Media-Savvy Tree-Planting Campaigns
tentree's Earth Day Initiative is Promoted on Instagram
24
Immersive Color-It-Yourself Installations
Camden Town Brewery Boasted an Artistic Opportunity
23
Prize-Boasting Scannable Packaging
Coca-Cola's 'Sip & Scan' Campaign Boasts Summer-Ready Awards
22
Interactive Alcohol-Free Wine Packaging
Clouds of North's Box Requires No Need to Disassemble
21
Connected Carton Packaging
Tetra Pak Unveils a Packaging Platform that Alters Carton Materials
20
Sensorial Wine Labels
Avery Dennison Introduces New Wine Collections With Unique Labeling
19
Exclusive Streetwear Hotlines
Fall Risk's Debut Collection Can Only Be Purchased By Phone
18
Rosé Brand Influencer Competitions
Rosé All Day is on the Hunt for a Rosé Influencer
17
Rewarding Grocery Games
No Frills' Branded Video Game Lets Players Earn Real Loyalty Points
16
Studious Noodle Vending Machines
Pot Noodle's Machine Challenges Students with Exam Questions
15
Mexican Eatery Hashtag Challenges
The #ChipotleLidFlip is Chipotle's First Campaign on TikTok
14
Dad-Targeted Voice-Led Sampling
Clarins Partnered with Send Me a Sample to Promote Father's Day
13
Educational SPF Pop-Ups
Supergoop's Pop-Up Shares the Importance of a Proper SPF Sun Care Routine
12
eSports Deodorant Contests
The AXE Gaming Contest Invites Gamers to Show Off Their Skills
11
Disco-Inspired Fashion Pop-Ups
Chanel's Coco Flash Club Made Its Debut in Hong Kong
10
Blockchain-Themed Comic Books
Tokenville's Crypto Treasures Boasts Entertainment & Enlightenment
9
Folded Pop-Up Vinyl Packaging
The Decemberists: I'll Be Your Girl Package Features Bright Graphics
8
Sustainable Clothing Challenges
Downy's Wash It Better, Love It Longer Promotes Quality Detergent
7
Deliberately Mysterious Chip Flavors
Pringles is Asking Fans to Guess Its New Mystery Flavor
6
Furniture-Centric Sleep Podcasts
IKEA Takes an Interesting Approach to Marketing Its Products
5
AR Pasta Sauce Labels
Francesco Rinaldi Introduces an Augmented Reality App for Shoppers
4
Virtual Reality-Powered Sci-Fi Episodes
The Doctor Who VR Episode Boasts an Immersive Experience
3
Dragon-Like Chocolate Packaging
Dankey Daithankar Designs the QUETZAL Playful Packaging
2
Beer Brand Internship Programs
Natty Light Just Placed an Open Call for Summer Interns
1
Interactive 3D Glass Packaging
Ardagh Group Unveils a 3D CAD System with Interactive Experiences
Related Ideas
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Conversational Product Packaging
Digital Link's Cleo Assistant Lets Consumers Speak to Products
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Premium Packaging Storytelling
Virospack Showcases Custom Beauty Packaging Through Film
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Assistive Alcohol Packaging
Strongbow Integrates Assistive Technology Directly onto Its Packaging
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
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
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Immersive Denim-Focused Fashion Pop-Ups
Pacsun Debuts Its Denim Starts Here Campaign
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
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
Interactive Tasting Experiences
CJ BIO Calls Attention to its TasteNrich® Taste Lab
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Tennis-Inspired Summer Pop-Up Stores
Lacoste Launches a Summer Pop-Up Store in Ibiza
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
AI-Integrated Fragrance Campaigns
Leo Messi Debuts 'MESSI Platinum' in a Global Campaign
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Pop-Up Beauty Picnics
The Daise Summer Picnic is Bringing a Feel-Good Escape to London
Upgraded Brand Packaging Schemes
Higgidy Launches a New Brand Look Across Multiple Products
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
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
Lab-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
The Ordinary Immersive Experience Tackles Skincare Misinformation
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
AI-Powered Fragrance Discovery Experiences
Sephora Marbella and iRomaScents Suggest Scents
Grocery Store Blind Boxes
ALDI Blind Box Tap into the Popularity of Blind Box Culture
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Beauty-Founder Delivery Experiences
Sephora Launches its 'Beautiful Deliveries' Campaign
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Hotline Beauty Campaigns
Florence by Mills Rewards Ulta Shoppers Through a Branded Hotline
Branded QR Code Generators
GS1 UK Launches Its Self-Serve QR Code Generator
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Cosmetics-Focused Mobile Retail Apps
Clarins and Merkle Collaborate on a Mobile Application
AI-Powered Shopping Features
John Lewis Launches a TikTok Shop Trial
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
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Italian Sparkling Water Campaigns
S.Pellegrino Debuts Its Latest Campaign — Dinner Dialogues
Luminous Beverages Branding
Rithm’s Enlite Embodies Refreshing Wellness Visuals
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
AI-Driven Fragrance Experiences
The HOLA Fragrance Pop-Up Features a Scent-to-Language Experience
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Streamlined Heritage Packaging Updates
Coca-Cola Unveils Its Coca-Cola Global Visual Rebrand
Reusable Fibre Packaging Collaborations
DS Smith Has Backed Re-Zip's Reuse Fast Track Initiative
Summer Snacking Retailer Ranges
ALDI August Finds Embrace LTOs, Protein and Snack Culture
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Accessible Private Label Branding
Co-op Products are Introducing NaviLens Technology
Clay Bar Beer Activations
This Stella Artois Roland-Garros 2026 Activation is Immersive
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Reusable Packaging Supermarket Trials
Amcor and Ocado are Working Together for a Packaging Project
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
AI Notetaking Activations
Goodnotes x YMC Launched a Campus Tour Across the U.S.
Branded Café Pop-Ups
The OPPO Enco Air5s Debuted Through a Branded Café Pop-Up in Paris
Anniversary Brand Collaborations
Jones Soda Marks Its 30th Anniversary with a Crayola Partnership
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Recyclable Produce Packaging Partnerships
Reflex Group and Marks & Spencer Partnered on Packaging
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Spicy Spread Campaigns
Philadelphia Mexican Style Launched with Creator-Led Marketing
Social Media-Inspired Salad Campaigns
The Florette #SaladTok Campaign Marks the Summer of Salads
Arena Beauty Activations
L'Oréal Brings Immersive Beauty Experiences to Europe's Largest Arena
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Immersive Festival Art
Absolut and Yinka Ilori Create an Interactive Experience at Tomorrowland
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Omnichannel Retail Media Networks
Target's Roundel Expands Advertising Across Streaming and Stores
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Inkless QR Marking Solutions
Polytag and Datalase Introduced GS1-Compliant QR Codes
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Food Supplier Compliance Partnerships
Markem‑imaje & iFoodDS Emphasize Traceability Regulation
Event-Driven Instant Retail
JD Sports Delivers England Shirts Through Uber Eats Before Kick-Off
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform