The June 2020 interactive trends range from virtual cocktail parties to body positivity games. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing efforts, brands beyond the interactive tech space are embracing the power of interactive marketing as a way to engage with at-home audiences.
Standouts that speak to this marketing shift include Chipotle's Virtual Prom After-Party that was hosted this May on the @ChipotleAfterParty Instagram account. YouTube star David Dobrik hosted the event and was online to answered questions and take photos with fans. Additionally, fans were able to compete for prizes like Chipotle meals and academic scholarships.
Other notable examples include NEFT Vodka's virtual cocktail parties that are being hosted via Facebook Live in an effort to raise financial funds and awareness for service industry professionals and bartenders being affected by the ongoing global pandemic.
Top 30 Interactive Trends in June
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Livestream Virtual Reality Tours
HOMGROUP Provides Accessible Home-Viewing Options During COVID-19
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In-Game Outfit Promotions
Ben Sherman and AnimalCrossFits Joined to Launch Six In-Game Looks
28
Recreated Restaurant Experiences
Brato Brewhouse is Attempting to Recreate the Dine-in Experience
27
Indoor Creativity Workshops
Dolce & Gabbana's #DGFattoInCasa Fosters Creativity at Home
26
In-Game Designer Fashion
Marc Jacobs Created Animal Crossing Clothing Download Codes
25
Virtual Cocktail Parties
NEFT's Vodka After Dark Supports the Bartender Community
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Virtual Dining Initiatives
The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Created Dine Together, Apart
23
Smoked Brisket-Branded Puzzles
The New Arby’s 13-Hour Puzzle Features Its Signature Menu Items
22
Augmented Reality Communication Platforms
Frontdoor's Streem Seamlessly Enables Remote Service
21
Interactive Wellness Challenges
Saladworks Created a 30-Day Challenge for National Salad Month
20
Virtual Video Game Photoshoots
Valentino's Photoshoot Features Designer Animal Crossing Outfits
19
Rewarding Community Experiences
Air Miles' Happy Every Day Rewards Canadians for Staying Home
18
Video Conference Clones
Coors Light's Clone Machine Creates a Stand-In for Video Conference Chats
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Body Positivity Games
Skin Proud's Fun and Positive Game Targets Its Gen Z Audience
16
Cathartic Wine Hotlines
MOVO's 1-833-3-SCREAM-4-WINE Gives Moms a Place to Vent
15
Virtual Flower-Arranging Classes
Friendship Fridays Connects People Separated by Lockdown
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Restaurant-Sponsored Virtual Proms
Chipotle is Hosting a Virtual Prom After-Party on Instagram
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Interactive Animalistic Classroom Robots
The 'MiRo-E' Educational STEM Robot is Responsive
12
Branded Virtual Islands
Singapore's Sentosa Island Recreated Itself Within Animal Crossing
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Virtual Brunch Competitions
Whistle Out is Looking to Hire Someone to Host Virtual Brunches
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Interactive Secondary Display Apps
Facebook Launches the Venue App to Run Along Side Live Events
9
Traceable Denim Collections
The R Collective & Levi's Created Designs with Reduced Footprints
8
NFC-Enabled Guitar Picks
DutchPicks' Custom-Printed Guitar Picks Help Bands & Artists Engage Fans
7
Virtual Restaurant Dance Parties
White Castle is Sponsoring Slider Jam to Celebrate a Special Day
6
AR Sneaker-Finding Campaigns
Nike Launched an AR Mobile Campaign for Sneaker Enthusiasts in Brazil
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Virtual Bar Events
Bud Light is Hosting a Sports Pub Quiz Featuring Past & Present Players
4
Transformative Dining Tables
Creative Chef's Morphing Table Represents the Future of Dining
3
Beer Brand Tax-Filing Incentives
Natural Light Wants to Give You Free Beer for Filing Your Taxes
2
Remixed Jingle Campaigns
Popeyes' #LoveThatJingle Campaign Recruits Musicians Across the Nation
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Graduation-Themed Donut Boxes
Krispy Kreme is Giving Out a Free 'Graduate Dozen' to Graduates
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Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Customizable Away-From-Home Beverage Platforms
Pepsi Debuts the House of Treats Activation
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Cocktail-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Aperol is Initiating 'Aperolidays' in 2025
4/20 Marketing Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop Limited Offer
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
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
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Intimate Alcohol-Free Campaigns
CleanCo and Lovehoney Joined Forces for Anything But Dry January
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Functional Summertime Protein Drinks
Beyond Immerse Drinks Debuted in Four New Flavors
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Limited-Edition Flip Phones
The SVEDPHONE Only Offers Call and Text for Living in the Moment
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
Smirnoff Partners with Aleali May for We Do Game Days
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Real-Food Entrée Giveaways
The Chipotle Realest 30 Will Share a Text-to-Claim Code on Game Day
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
IRL Dating App Events
Tinder Events Helps Daters Connect in Low-Pressure, In-Person Groups
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Sparkling Social Beverages
Mingle Mocktails is Leveraging April Fool’s to Launch Pomegranate Spark
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
RTD Sparkling Adaptogenic Beverages
Mingle Mocktails Unveils 'Mingle Mood'
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
Non-Alcoholic Spirit Campaigns
Seedlip Celebrates 10 Years with 'Yeah, It’s a Drink'
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
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
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
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
Virtual Clothing Tools
Virtual Try On Generates Realistic Clothing Images For Marketing And Social
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Launches
Mingle Mocktails Drops Two New Functional Flavors for Summer
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
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
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Personal Listening Experiences
Spotify Showcases its Consumer-First Approach at Elevate Festival
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Low‑And‑No Spirits Spotlight
ProWein Presents the ProSpirits Zero Tasting Bar
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Offline Dating Experiences
Beyond Debuts Social Club Prioritizing In Person Connections
Social Listening Parties
Spotify's Wrapped Party Unites Users for Shared Experiences
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
Fan-Favorite QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle IQ 2025 Ran for Two Weeks with More Prizes Than Ever
Pocket-Sized Drink Mixers
Drizz Conveniently Creates Zero-Sugar Cocktails & Mocktails on Demand
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
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
Interactive Digital Humans
Beyond Presence Enables Real-Time Humanlike Video Agents at Scale
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Martini-Themed Immersive Campaigns
No. 3 London Dry Gin Debuts the Martini Fitting Boutique
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Wellness Recovery Events
Toronto's The Wellness Club Hosts an Immersive Social Wellness Experience
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Intimate Social Dinner Concepts
Dinner With Friends NYC Features Low-Pressure Communal Dinners
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
AI-Powered Voice Effects
Instagram Voice Effects Turn Conversations into Content
Interactive Soccer Viewing Experience
PubNub Partners with DAZN for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Multi-Faceted Virtual Competitions
Pitpat's Global Online 10K Challenge Targets Runners Worldwide
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Creator-Inspired Board Games
MrBeast Brings His Viral Challenges and Competition Style Home
Digital Mixology Guides
Sips Elevates Cocktail Crafting With Recipes, Guidance, And Customization
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Emoji Party Games
Speedmoji Turns Emoji Texting Into A Fast-Paced Group Game For All
AI-Powered Mixology Tools
Weber Ranch Launched a Virtual Bartender for Making Cocktails at Home
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Virtual Event Platforms
Evvve Turns Ideas Into Global Events And Communities In One Place
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
Refreshed Cocktail Menu Variants
Be At One Introduced a Trial-Tested Menu Update