The top June 2021 interactive ideas encompass everything from branded sleep spas to global museum events that inspire people to get a taste of art and culture, virtually.
To engage consumers, brands are creating dynamic games, virtual world and augmented reality packaging designs that tell stories and invite people to play a part in them. Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze cartons, for example, invite nut milk drinkers to go on a journey from farm to shelf.
Now that many parts of the world are easing out of lockdowns, in-person interactive experiences are opening up again. Standout examples include the Monopoly Lifesized location-based experience from Hasbro and the interactive cooking lab from Avocados From Mexico that lets kids play in a safe and professional setting, all the while learning about food.
Top 25 Interactive Marketing Trends in June
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Industrial Plywood Shoe Displays
Vans New Seoul Store Pays Homage to a Modern Art Exhibition
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Gen Z Fashion Labs
The Guess Z Lab Co-Creates Experiences with Gen Z
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AR Nut Milk Cartons
Blue Diamond's Almond Milk Packaging Shares an App-Free Experience
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Pre-Paid Father's Day Credit Cards
Budweiser is Introducing the 'Dad Card' to Celebrate Dads
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Digital Product Passports
PANGAIA's Digital Passports Connect Customers to Product Journeys
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Food Waste AR Apps
Morton Salt's AR App Provides a Creative Solution to Reducing Kitchen Waste
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Sleep Spa Hotels
Hästen Created a Destination That Emphasizes Health & Wellness Through Sleep
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Kid-Friendly Cooking Labs
Avocados From Mexico Created an Interactive Cooking Experience for Kids
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Virtual Museum Events
TikTok's #MuseumMoment Takes Users on a Tour of Global Institutions
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Mystery Toaster Pastry Flavors
The Pop-Tarts Mister E Flavor is Packaged in an Interactive Box
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Augmented Gen Z Games
Pull & Bear's Pacific Game Marks the Launch of the Pacific Girls Collection
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Post-Pandemic Reunion Contests
Busch Beer is Giving Five Families $10,000 to Make Up for Lost Time
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Celebratory Free Beer Promotions
Bud Light is Allowing Fans to Redeem a Beer for a Limited Time
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Buildable Alien Gummies
The Trolli Sour Gummi Creations Martian Mix Have Shapes That Stack
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Spicy Snack Battles
Cheetos & Doritos Fans are Weighing in on the Flamin' Hot Faceoff
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Vote-Based Interactive Ad Campaigns
NBCUniversal is Launching its 'Choose Your Destiny' Ad Format
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Cash-Back Fitness Programs
Halo Top's 50% Less Sugar Daddy Program Rewards Fans Who Get Moving
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Skin Cancer Awareness Campaigns
Sun Bum Launches its 'We Are Not Bananas' Campaign
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Beer-Branded Chess Tournaments
Stella Artois is Partnering with Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura
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Travel-Inspired Decor Quizzes
IKEA Renocations Generates a Personal Pinterest Board
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Virtual T-Shirt Shops
UNIQLO's Animal Crossing Shop Stocks Real & In-Game Clothing
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Life-Size Board Games
Hasbro Created a New Experience in London Called Monopoly Lifesized
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Augmented Reality Candy Ads
M&M's First-Ever AR Ad Includes a Snapcode for a Dynamic Experience
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Zipper-Themed Virtual Showrooms
YKK Digitally Recreated Its Showroom in Londom
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Expressive Virtual Reality Avatars
Oculus Updated its Avatar Editor with Loads of Custom Options
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Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Interactive Gaming Cubes
The Rubik’s WOWCube Combines Digital Play with Tactile Puzzle Mechanics
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
AI-Driven Shoppable Catwalks
Topshop and THG Studios are Hosting a Next-Gen Fashion Experience
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Generative AI Retail Strategies
Kroger & Google Cloud Enhance Growth and Personalization
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
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
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
AI Travel Planning
Mindtrip Turns Tourism Website Content into Personalized Travel Itineraries
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Immersive Dairy-Free Summer Campaigns
So Delicious Dairy Free Debuts Dairy Free Your Mind™
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
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
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Immersive Cereal Video Games
Weetos World is Launching with the Help of Roblox and Fandom
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
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
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Gaming Fandom Activations
LEGO® Code Break Arrives in San Diego with a Larger-Than-Life Vault
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Fan-Favorite QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle IQ 2025 Ran for Two Weeks with More Prizes Than Ever
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Immersive Cookie Dough-Inspired Experiences
INTENNSE Partners with Doughlicious at INTENNSE Arena
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
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
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships
Nanak Foods and Nintendo of Canada Debut Their Collaboration
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Comprehensive Smart Living Visions
MOVA Debuts 'Infinite Smart Universe' Concept at AWE 2026
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Human-First Marketing Agencies
Alev Digital Prioritizes Human Creativity Over AI-Generated Content
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
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 Unboxing Activations
Peperami Created a Dynamic Chicken Tikka Skewers Experience
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Interactive Trivia Tools
MindMash Delivers AI-Powered Multiplayer Trivia For Fun And Connection
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Virtual Dining Platform Expansions
GreetEat Corp. Expands to All Users in North America
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Interactive Demo Platforms
Arcade Enables Fast Creation And Embedding Of Interactive Product Demos
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Interactive Growth Tools
AppStorys Integrates Interactive Growth Tools Into Apps Or Websites
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
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™
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Immersive Store Game Launches
Target Launches an In-Store Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Experience
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform