Aiming to increase the amount of engagement between a brand and a consumer, many of the top May 2015 interactive ideas inject familiar activities with something new. Although most consumers have a picture in their mind of what it looks like to garden, chat with a medical professional or redeem a coupon, these initiatives bring new excitement and imagery to these tasks. For instance, the new John Moose album can be downloaded for free—but through geotagging, it can only be listened to in the forest.
In terms of scale, one of the biggest interactive campaigns to be set up recently was the McDonald's I'm Lovin' It 24 campaign, which brought a playful installation to 24 cities around the world.
Top 55 Interactive Ideas in May
From Filmic Adventure Campaigns to Subway Fitness Stations:
Laura McQuarrie — May 17, 2015 — Marketing
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Branded Confectionery Kiosks
This Delicious Nutella Pop-Up in Brazil is the First of Its Kind
54
Beer-Dispensing Billboards
Carlsberg's Free Beer Billboard Serves Samples on Tap
53
Website-Inspired Stores
Web-Enabled Retail Displays Update Constantly with Online Content
52
Wine Tasting Strips
Beringer Transforms the Wine Tasting Experience in-Store with Flavored Strips
51
Live Streamed Razor Unveilings
Gillette Introduces Avengers Razors Online & Offline Simultaneously
50
Branded Light Installations
The Adidas Supercolor Light Show Took Place Off Hackney Reservoir
49
Automated Footwear Displays
This Kid's Shoe Store Features an Interactive Retail Display
48
Health Awareness Installations
This Ontario Pharmacy Marketing Stunt Informs Consumers
47
Android Shop Assistants
Shop Robot Aiko Chihira Helps Customers at Mitsukoshi
46
Telemedicine Kiosks
Rite Aid's HealthSpot Stations Provide Instant Medical Consultations
45
Anti-Technology Pepper Mills
Dolmio's Pepper Hacker Encourages Quality Family Time at Dinner
44
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
43
Feline Photographer Collars
Whiskas Australia's Catstacam Lets Cats Share Images to Instagram
42
Organic Pet Restaurants
London's Curious Canine Kitchen Feeds Pets Five-Course Organic Meals
41
Musical Japanese Roads
The Ashinoko Skyline Changes the Way Drivers Listen to Music on the Road
40
Livestream Game Campaigns
Twitch's Old Spice Nature Adventure Gives Viewers Control Over a Human
39
Smashing Cosmetic Campaigns
NARS' Social Media Beauty Campaign Had Fans Unveil a New Product Line
38
Rejuvenating Festival Cabanas
Hawaiian Tropic's Outdoor Cabana Offers Refreshment at Coachella
37
Emotion-Recognizing Advertising Platforms
Virool's Video Ad Tracking Software Monitors Reactions
36
Talking Beer Billboards
Shock Top Brewing Co. Made This Interactive Talking Beer Ad
35
Interactive Mobile Reception Maps
T-Mobile Has Released a Series of Crowdsourced Coverage Maps
34
Fantasy Pizza Boxes
Telus Appeals to Game of Thrones Fans with a Promotional Pizza Delivery
33
Eco Vending Machines
Volkswagen's Think Blue Vending Machine Accepts Old Batteries As Payment
32
Soda Fountain Billboards
Coca-Cola's Drinkable Billboard Satisfies Thirsty Basketball Fans
31
Protein Consumption Challenges
Beef Checkoff Challenges Consumers to Eat More Protein for 30 Days
30
Retrospective Footwear Campaigns
Clarks' WhatsApp Marketing Campaign Shares Brand History
29
Shoppable Athletic Videos
In Partnership with Smartzer, Puma Makes It Possible to Shop a Video
28
Touchless Donation Posters
Oxfam's Contactless Donation Stations Support NFC-Enabled Devices
27
Restaurant Hummus Deliveries
Uber Israel Satisfies a Specific Food on Demand Need from Abu Hassan
26
Augmented Sausage Packaging
Bemis' Transforms Branding with Interactive Package Systems
25
Social Design Competitions
Twitter UK's #PoweredByTweets Promotes Social Media and Design
24
Micro Pop-Up Stores
Netshoes' Cleverly Creates the Smallest and Largest Sporting Goods Shop
23
Secretive Party Campaigns
Jagermeister's Undercover Games Used Snapchat to Reveal a Secret Party
22
Melting Icy Coupons
McDonald's Limited Time Coupon Will Disappear in the Sun If Not Used Quickly
21
Subway Fitness Stations
Reebok Challenges Korean Commuters to Keep Fit While Waiting for a Train
20
Geo-Specific Albums
Swedish Band John Moose's Album Release Must Be Listened to in the Woods
19
Blossoming Emoji Gardens
Miracle-Gro's Crowdsourced Digital Garden is Made of Floral Icons
18
Heat-Sharing Switches
The Rootswitch Donation Button Helps Homeowners Heat Others' Homes
17
GIF Search Engines
Hulu's 'The Perfect GIF' Makes It Easy to Find and Share Funny TV Moments
16
Playful City Installations
McDonald's Shares 24 Gifts of Joy in 24 Cities Around the World
15
Pedestrian Safety Beacons
O2's 'Watch Out' Beacons Improve Crosswalk Safety
14
Foolhardy Car-Claiming Stunts
BMW's April Fool's Day Special Provides a Treat Instead of a Trick
13
Heroic Donut Deals
Krispy Kreme Offers Free Treats for National Superhero Day Nominations
12
Java-Roasting Workshops
The Topeca Coffee Education & Training Lab Enlightens All Enthusiasts
11
Pet Locator Apps
Pedigree Found's Real-Time Lost Dog App Instantly Sends Out Alerts
10
Roving Theater Trucks
This Portable Cinema Delivery Truck Took a Movie to the People
9
Social Travel Extensions
momoondo's ClickTwo Travel Increases the Ease of Online Travel Booking
8
Positivity Vending Machines
The Coke Tweet Machine Charges People Based on an Attitude Test
7
Beauty Gateway Experiments
Dove's 'Choose Beautiful' Has Women Choose Between Two Doors
6
Diversity-Embracing Campaigns
Barbour People Focuses on Real Fans of the Brand
5
Filmic Adventure Campaigns
TSFF's Instagram Lets Users Direct Their Own Story in Silent Film
4
Head-Swapping Pranks
NCC's Movie Prank Puts a Cinema's Audience on the Big Screen
3
Caffeinated Wake-Up Calls
Green Cup's Coffee Promotion Brings Highlights its Authentic Origins
2
Vending Machine Pranks
The Independent Health Foundation's Food Prank Judges Unhealthy Snacks
1
Off-Road Auto Simulations
Chevrolet's 'CoDriver' Virtually Takes You Through Rugged Terrain
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Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Cheeky Adult Wipe Campaigns
goodwipes Launched a OOH Campaign at the 2025 NYC Marathon
Sensory Outdoor Posters
Billie Introduced its Scratch-and-Sniff OOH Campaign
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Gamified Fast Food Challenges
McDonald's Side Missions Encourage Fun, Spontaneous Detours
Localized Post-Apocalyptic Campaigns
Max Channels the Theme of The Last of Us into Ad Spaces
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
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'
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Gamified Loyalty Campaigns
Collect Points with IKEA Family Presents Updated Membership Benefits
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
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
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Community-First Beauty Hubs
The Immersive Club MAC Retail Concept Features Experiential Zones
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
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
Nature-Centered City Campaigns
Visit Seattle Launches 'Mother Nature’s City'
Real-Food Entrée Giveaways
The Chipotle Realest 30 Will Share a Text-to-Claim Code on Game Day
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Geo-Targeted Beauty Campaigns
It's a 10 Haircare Engages Uber Riders Going to Ulta & Sally Beauty
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Curated Global QSR Menus
McDonald’s Canada Unveiled its 'International Heist Menu'
Playful Pickle Initiatives
Pickle It Forward Lets Pickle Lovers & Pickle Haters Win at McDonald's
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Turfed Treadmill Campaigns
Natural Light Introduced the 'Treadmower' for Immersive Mowing
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Human Connection-Emphasizing Radio Initiatives
LG Electronics Has Introduced Radio Optimism
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Bank Appreciation Campaigns
TD Brings Back its #TDThanksYou Campaign to Thank its Clients
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Cinematic Golf Pop-Ups
Subway's Happy Place is an Interactive Experience for Happy Gilmore Fans
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Immersive Music Campaigns
Spotify x Gorillaz Fan Experience Promotes the Mountain Across London
Interactive Embrace Billboards
giffgaff's Huggable Poster Conveys the Feeling of Being Valued
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Fan-Favorite QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle IQ 2025 Ran for Two Weeks with More Prizes Than Ever
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
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
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
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
Road Safety-Focused QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Campaign Called Drink & Drive
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Film-Inspired Hotel Offerings
Shangri-La Toronto Indulges Guests with the Eat, Play, Love Campaign
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Street Burgers are Street Fighter-Inspired
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Playful Interactive Donut Contests
Tim Hortons Debuts the Battle of the Donuts in Canada
Interactive Savings Hoodies
Mcdonald’s Cut-Up Hoodie Reveals Hidden Discounts Through Embeddings
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Rideshare St. Patrick's Day Campaign
Uber and Mother Launched an Irish Exit Safe Ride Campaign
Expansive Meat-Free Food Campaigns
The Meat Free Made Easy! Campaign Features Over 40 Brands
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Cheeky Wrap-Focused Campaigns
Jimmy John's Introduced the Wrap Exchange
Cheeky Cow-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Chick-Fil-A Continues Its Iconic Eat Mor Chikin Campaign
Cinematic Canadian Hotel Campaigns
Fairmont Launched 'Make Special Happen' Across Canada
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Personalized Present Campaigns
The Wonderbly Everyone’s Got Favourites Campaign is Rolling Out Now
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Seasonal Spin & Win Campaigns
Spar Scotland Launches 'Spin into Spring' Game
Playful Brand Messaging Campaigns
Chicago Town Pizza Unveiled the 'It IS that deep' Ad
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Optimism-Focused Charitable Campaigns
LG Electronics Canada Ran the Optimism Meter Campaign
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites