Rather than just being static ads that your eyes may or may not pass over, these live billboard ads demand attention and interaction.
Although there are some great examples of hi-tech billboards that are very location-specific, technology doesn't always have to be integrated for a billboard ad to be eye-catching. Some simple ideas that are more affordable and low-tech encourage interaction from their immediate surrounds, such as engaging with the local wildlife, or playing with the moon, shadows, fire and even passersby. Some billboards only reveal their true meaning at certain points of the day, which definitely makes them interesting to keep an eye on, as well as something that people will tell others to watch out for.
22 Live Billboard Ads
From Airplane Interactive Billboards to Billboard Playgrounds:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 28, 2014 — Marketing
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River Cleaning Billboards
A Floating Water Purification Billboard is Making a Difference in Manila
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Violent Shadow Billboards
UNICEF's Domestic Violence Ad Takes on a Darker Tone at Night
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Inhabitable Large-Scale Advertisements
The Billboard House Lodges the Artist Creating the Mural
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Starry Bioluminescent Billboards
O2's Starry Billboard Celebrates the Samsung Galaxy S5 Launch
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Billboard Playgrounds
The Mesarchitecture 'Double Happiness' Reinterprets Our Desires
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Faux Child Billboards
Australian ‘Stop Child Abuse Now' Campaign From JWT
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Outdoor Display Reality Shows
Yellow Pages' 'The Billboard Master' Hosts Contentious Ad Space
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Freshly Painted Food Billboards
Gregg's Billboard Ad Has an Artist Prepare Food Paintings Live
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Solar-Activated Billboards
Nivea Sunscreen Advertisement Can Only be Seen With Sunlight
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Winged Rodent Translators
The Bat Billboard Transliterates Bat Talk in Real Time
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Digital Driving Apps
The Screenreach 'Screach' Interactive Billboard Game was a UK Hit
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Bird Seed Billboards
Nouvelle Soft's Toilet Paper Advertisement Has Nature Say Thanks
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Moon-Integrating Billboards
The 'Luna Corona' Billboard is Designed to Align with the Moon
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Bug-Trapping Billboards
The Ad Agency Publicis Milan Has Turned a Billboard into a Bug Trap
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Live Cockroach Billboards
The Terminix Billboard by Publicis Dallas Will Make Your Skin Crawl
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Night-Only Ads
McDonald's Reflective Billboard Comes to Life in the Dark
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Smoking Hot Lingerie Ads
Blush Lingerie Made a Striking Advertisement from Matches
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Anatomical Interactive Billboards
A Campaign by Voyages Travel Agency Features Giant Body Parts
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Live Travel Billboards
The Takeoff by Transavia Makes Its Advertisement Absolutely Unmissable
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Social Media-Sourced Billboards
The Scribe Billboard Features Artwork Based on People’s Tweets
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Bicycle-Driven Billboards
'I Pedal Ads' are Eco-Friendly Promotion Deliveries
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Insect-Killing Footwear Murals
The 'Doom Wall of Shoes' Harnesses the Power of Thousands of Shoes
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Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Graffiti-Inspired Branding Campaigns
Mosaic North America Partners with Buffalo Bills
AI Travel Journals
Document And Discover Destinations With Been There’s AI-Powered Platform
Sensory Outdoor Posters
Billie Introduced its Scratch-and-Sniff OOH Campaign
Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Soft Serve Dispenser Billboards
Carvel Unveiled the First Soft-Serve-Dispensing Billboard in NYC
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Localized Post-Apocalyptic Campaigns
Max Channels the Theme of The Last of Us into Ad Spaces
Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
Sure's Out-of-Home Campaigns Invites Passersby to Take a Whiff
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Giant Custom Inflatables
Creatable Inflatables Designs Eye-Catching Structures for Brand Exposure
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Live-Printed Billboards
HP Showed Off the Power of Its Smart Tank Printers One A4 Sheet at a Time
Low-Power ePaper Displays
E Ink Unveiled ePaper for Sustainable Digital OOH Advertising
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
In-Store Audience Analytics Platforms
Walmart Connect Mexico Deploys Advertima For Real-Time Store
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Pet-Finding Billboards
Hrvatski Telekom Created Scented Billboards That Attract Lost Dogs
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Interactive Sound Installations
Daily Tous Les Jours Boasts Musical Hotline for Strange Times
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Bee Habitat Billboards
Disney x National Geographic Bee Billboards Double as Shelters
Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations
The 'SkyMill' Kinetic Sculpture Shows Off an Artistic Design
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
Ultra-Heavy Billboard Activations
GymNation Boasts the World's Heaviest Billboard, Located in UAE
Ultra-Connected Aircraft Ecosystems
Airbus Has Developed the Connected Aircraft Ecosystem
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'
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Airport Retail Media Networks
WHSmith North America Unifies Airport Screens And Audio Advertising
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Departure Lounge Pop-Ups
giffgaff's Holidata Lounge Helps Travelers Get Ready for Adventure
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
E-Ink Modern Smart Screens
The BLOOMIN8 E-Ink Canvas Boasts Intricate Color and Details
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Interactive Garment Billboards
The Sweaty Betty All Good in the Hood Campaign is in London
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Early Allergen Exposure Ads
The Square Baby Super Bowl Spot Promotes a Science-Backed Message
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Video Business Cards
Vidcard Helps to Make Connections and Leave a Lasting Impression
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Instant Micro-Entertainment Tools
Boring Button Delivers Quick, Random Online Fun With One Tap
Anti-Distraction Workplace Displays
The 'Busy Bar' Communicates Silently with Colleagues
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Interactive Embrace Billboards
giffgaff's Huggable Poster Conveys the Feeling of Being Valued
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Microsoft and Publicis Build AI-Driven Marketing Ecosystems
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Digital Out-Of-Home Media Networks
The Toronto Port Authority Debuts Project at Billy Bishop
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Music Insight Overlays
Music AI Bubble Adds Real-Time Song Insights Across Music Apps
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Music-Driven Hospitality Concepts
W Montréal and Billboard Launch Billboard Live at W Montréal
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
Manatee-Spotlighting 3D Billboard Displays
LG Electronics USA Highlights the West Indian Manatee
Multi-Sensory Sound Installtions
The Barbican Centre Hosts the New Feel the Sound Exhibition
AI-Powered Digital Displays
Intellino Signamic Unites a Brand's Online and Physical Presence
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Interactive Content Sharing
STIK App Lets Users Publish Content Directly On Physical Products
Contextual Map Advertising Features
Apple Introduced Ads In Maps Through Apple Business
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Interactive Retailer Screen Installations
Looma Deploys Its In-Store Digital Media System at BJ's
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Girded Billboard Posters
Irn-Bru And Lucky Generals Introduced Girders Posters
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Large Poster-Like Displays
InkPoster Announced the 'Duna' at CES to Display Natural Art
Global Messaging Platforms
Borderless Lets Users Send and Read Messages Across the World
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Instant Trip Planning
Airial Travel Turns Social Inspiration Into Ready-To-Use Travel Plans
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
AI-Powered Digital Menu Boards
Checkmate Developed "Digital Menu Boards That Think for Themselves"
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Interactive Visual Insights
Atlas Transforms Images And Videos Into Actionable Insights
AI-Powered Seamless Advertising Tools
Rokt Streams Ads at the POS at Cinemark Theatres Using AI
Gargantuan Digital Lifeguards
INNOCEAN & Shinsegae Property Unveil a Public Safety Initiative
Nostalgic Boy Band Commercials
T-Mobile Tapped Backstreet Boys for the Super Bowl This Year
AI Design Platforms
Playground Creates Professional Designs with AI-Driven Templates
Subscription Tracking Tools
Bills Helps You Track Subscriptions And Stay On Top Of Your Budget
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
Modular Drive-Thru Displays
Creative Realities Debuts Flexible Digital Drive-Thru Platform
Data-Activated Direct Mail Programs
AI Mail Predicts Homes Most Likely to Convert to Leads & Sales
Hyperreal Safety Installations
Sunburnt Car by TBWA\Eleven Visualizes In-Car UV Exposure
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Cloud-Based Airport Platforms
International Airports are Implementing Integrated Digital Systems
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Household Expense Ads
BBDO Bangkok Launches 'Don’t Lose What AI Can Save' for Samsung
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
Digital Signage Tools
Screen Canvas Creates Custom Signage Directly on Your Apple TV
Nightlife Insight Tools
Up 2 Tonight Shows Real-Time Crowd Info To Help Plan Your Night Out
Digital Signage Platforms
Fugo Lets Businesses Display And Measure Impact On TV Screens Easily
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Digital Store Mappings
Birdie Store Locator Map Shows Locations And Provides Actionable Insights
Direct Ad Collaboration
Ad Slots Connects Advertisers and Site Owners for Personalized Ads