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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Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Conversational Shopping Experiences
Ask Pinterest Debuts on the Ask Pinterest App
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
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
AI-Powered Marketing Systems
Gap Introduced Its AI Marketing Overhaul With Google Cloud’s Gemini
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
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
Experiential K-Beauty Retail
Yepoda Opens an Immersive Flagship Store in Seoul
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
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
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
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
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
AI-Enhanced Sports Clubs
IBM's AI Sports Club Transforms Physical Game into Data-Driven Broadcasts
Immersive Sports Marketing Campaigns
BMO's "Grow the Game" Campaign Celebrates the FIFA World Cup
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
Immersive Character Experiences
Sanrio Brings Kuromi to Life with an Interactive KCON Activation
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
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
Farm-Inspired Museum Installations
HelloFresh and the Natural History Museum Partnered
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
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Tactile Social Gaming Devices
Board Debuts Its 24-Inch Touchscreen by Board
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
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
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
Summer Snacking Retailer Ranges
ALDI August Finds Embrace LTOs, Protein and Snack Culture
Themed Beverage Universes
Dutch Bros Launches Planet Dutch with Cosmic Drink Creations
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
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
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
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.
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Health-Focused Sports Activations
Raisin Bran Brings Gut Health to Major League Pickleball
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
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Creator-Led Toys
Bonkers Toys Transforms Toys and Colors into a Retail Toy Line
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Influencer-Backed Ice Cream Campaigns
Tillamook and Tefi Pessoa Debuted The Real Scoop Newsstand
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
AI-Native Advertising Platforms
Criteo Expands ChatGPT Ads with Prompt Smart Ads Globally
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
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
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
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
Arena Beauty Activations
L'Oréal Brings Immersive Beauty Experiences to Europe's Largest Arena
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
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Hybrid Entertainment Venues
Playdium Vaughan Blends Arcade Games, AR Attractions and Event Spaces
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Immersive DIY Events
DIY CON Brings Hands-On Workshops and Creator-Led Experiences
Immersive K-Culture Expos
K-EXPO USA Combines K-Pop, Food and Lifestyle Experiences
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
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
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
Immersive Festival Art
Absolut and Yinka Ilori Create an Interactive Experience at Tomorrowland
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Creator-Inspired Board Games
MrBeast Brings His Viral Challenges and Competition Style Home
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Marketing Jargon Games
Marketing Bingo Turns Buzzwords Into A Fun Client Meeting Game
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
Valpak and Hallmark Turn Mailers into Movie Experiences
Interactive Demo Platforms
Arcade Enables Fast Creation And Embedding Of Interactive Product Demos
Experiential Brand Roles
Lagunitas Recruits a Beer Roadie for the Iron Maiden Tour
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
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™
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
In-Game Music Experiences
Toca Boca Integrates Music From Major Artists Into Gameplay
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform