These November 2018 interactive trends range from immersive skincare pop-ups to AR tarot readings.
Standouts in the realm of brand activations include Cartier Parfums's 'Carat' pop-up -- a space opened in New York city that celebrates the luxury brand's latest diamond-inspired fragrance launch. In addition to diamond-themed interior design details, the immersive retail space also lets visitors leave home with a mindfulness-themed and inspirational postcard. Another notable example is soda brand Fanta's scream-inducing vending machine activation which was launched just in time for Halloween.
When it comes to engaging marketing example that are also representative of sustainable brand values, Coca-Cola's VenCycling Machines stand out. The beverage brand's latest concept aims to encourage consumers to be more consistent with recycling practices by incentivizing them with free mobile credits whenever they discard of a recyclable product properly.
Top 40 Interactive Trends in November
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Smart Skincare Shops
SK-II's Smart Store in Shanghai Lets Customers Shop with High-Tech Bracelets
39
Social Media Costume Contests
Dunkin' Embraces the Halloween Spirit with an Instagram Contest
38
Spooky Fast Food Sweepstakes'
McDonald's Has a New Halloween-Themed Game Called Trick. Treat. Win!
37
Meditation-Paired Minimalist Swimwear Lines
Balance Builds Its Business Around Simplicity & Style
36
Immersive Unbranded Pop-Ups
Brandless' NYC Pop-Up with a Purpose is Interactive and Informative
35
Sundial-Driven Eco-Friendly Installations
HUSH's Digital Installations Promote Sustainability
34
Branded Multi-Sensory Hotels
The Dove Hotel Helps Guests Discover Their Unique "Pleasure Profile"
33
Law-Inspired Rolling Papers
Leaf Forward Celebrates by Using Canada's Cannabis Act as Papers
32
Smart Recycling Machines
Coca-Cola's VenCycling Machines Incentivize the Recycling of Packaging
31
Halloween Candy-Exchanging Machines
A Reese's Vending Machine Lets You Trade Bad Candy for Reese's
30
Custom Holiday Cracker Pop-Ups
Fever-Tree is Helping Consumers Create G&T Crackers for Christmas
29
Scientifically Crafted Chocolate Bars
M&MS Chocolate Bars are Now Available in Canada
28
Precious Perfume Pop-Ups
The Cartier Parfums Pop-Up Celebrates a Diamond-Inspired Fragrance
27
Cookie-Drawn Eyebrows
The #OreoBrows Oreo Challenge Has People Make Snack-Like Eyebrow Art
26
Zombie-Themed Drawing Classes
Fox Styled a Life Drawing Class as a Walking Dead Promotion
25
Professional Workwear Pop-Ups
In Partnership with Michele Romanow, Grayes Opens a Toronto Showroom
24
Entrepreneurial Canadian Pop-Ups
'The Disruptors' Presented by Samuel Adams Spotlights Start-Ups
23
Co-Branded Outerwear Pop-Ups
The Arrivals and Dyson Collaborated on an Experiential Installation
22
Spooky Soda Carnivals
Fanta's Traveling 'Twisted Carnival' Shares Immersive Halloween Experiences
21
Experimental Multi-Disciplinary Products
Creative Chef and Autobahn Fuse Design, Cooking and Music
20
Spooky Skincare Pop-Ups
The Nivea BOO-tique Introduces the MicellAIR Professional Cleansing Range
19
Boozy Halloween Makeover Experiences
Freixenet Partners with Duck & Dry for Its Halloween Campaign
18
All-Day Legal Cannabis Parties
The Friendly Stranger Will Host an 'End of Prohibition' Party
17
AR Fashion Presentations
Moschino x H&M Created an Immersive Experience with the Magic Leap One
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Innovative Tech-Savvy Pop-Up Marketplaces
PopSquare Helps Businesses Achieve a Seamless Experience
15
Virtual Hair-Coloring Tools
Madison Reed Lets Consumers Try Over 40 Hair Colors in AR & Real-Time
14
Streaming Service Assistants
M&M's 'Red Recommends' Amazon Alexa Skill Suggests What to Watch
13
Repurposed Stadium Food
Hellmann's Diverted Grocery Store Food Waste to Feed an Entire Stadium
12
AR Tarot Card Readings
Jägermeister's 'Divine the Darke' Halloween Experience Unfolds on Snapchat
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Interactive Cryptocurrency Halloween Campaigns
Bitmart Exchange Hosts a Creative Contest for Users
10
Cannabis Scavenger Hunts
Winners of the Cannabis & Coffee Scavenger Hunt Will Win Cash Prizes
9
Fried Chicken Ice Creams
Popeyes' Fried Chicken Popsicle Stunt Pushes the Agenda for Quality Food
8
Interactive Ghost Story Campaigns
M&M's Halloween Campaign is Launched in Weekly Installments
7
Massive Musical Instruments
The RMBA-20 Sequencer Was Showcased Outside an Iconic Berlin Club
6
Screaming Soda Campaigns
Fanta Set Up a Scream-Inducing Soda Vending Machine for Halloween
5
Remote Fast Food Drive-Thrus
Popeyes' '12-Hr Drive Thru' Spotlights Its 12-Hour Marinated Chicken
4
AR Home Showroom Apps
'Wayfair Spaces' is an Interior Design Planning App on Magic Leap One
3
Inflight Movie Polls
Delta Air Lines is Using Twitter Polls to Determine December's Holiday Movie
2
Exclusive Chatbot Cars
The Renauly Captur Tokyo Edition Can Only Be Pre-Ordered on Social Media
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Free Burrito Costume Contests
Chipotle's Halloween Contest Will Reward Free 'Booritos' For a Year
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Luxury Holiday-Themed Pop-Ups
Loro Piana Unveils its Holiday 2025 Pop-Up Store at Yorkdale
Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
Netflix Discover Your Future Reveals New Streaming Potentials
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Ice Cream Beauty Pop-Ups
MERIT x Ruru Baked Hosted a Thematic Ice Cream Activation in Toronto
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
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
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
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
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
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
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
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
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
India-Based Omnichannel Jewelry Brands
CaratLane Made Its International Runway Debut
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Luxe Wellness Apparel Activations
alo Yoga Featured a Minimalist French Riviera Takeover
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
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
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Lab-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
The Ordinary Immersive Experience Tackles Skincare Misinformation
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
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
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
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
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Immersive Character Experiences
Sanrio Brings Kuromi to Life with an Interactive KCON Activation
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Festive Skincare Pop-Ups
Byoma's Wonderlab Celebrates Skin Health and Barrier Innovation
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Cosmetics-Focused Mobile Retail Apps
Clarins and Merkle Collaborate on a Mobile Application
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
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
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
AI-Powered Fragrance Discovery Experiences
Sephora Marbella and iRomaScents Suggest Scents
AI-Driven Fragrance Experiences
The HOLA Fragrance Pop-Up Features a Scent-to-Language Experience
Sensory Summer Shop Activations
Claire’s Launches Its A Girl SMR at Claire’s Campaign
Content-Driven Flagship Retail
GARAGE Builds an Immersive Flagship in New York's Flatiron District
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
Smart Retail Technology Expansions
A2Z Cust2Mate Secures Advertising Agreements with Major Brands
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Clay Bar Beer Activations
This Stella Artois Roland-Garros 2026 Activation is Immersive
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
Consistent Skincare Pop-Ups
Naturium's Consistency Club on Tour Shares the Power of Routine
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
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
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
AI Notetaking Activations
Goodnotes x YMC Launched a Campus Tour Across the U.S.
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Outcome-Simulation Skincare
Haut.AI and OLAY Visualize Product Effects Before Purchase
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Streamlined Heritage Packaging Updates
Coca-Cola Unveils Its Coca-Cola Global Visual Rebrand
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
AI-Native Advertising Platforms
Criteo Expands ChatGPT Ads with Prompt Smart Ads Globally
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
AI-Native Beauty Commerce
L'Oréal Brings Virtual Try-Ons and Product Discovery into ChatGPT
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
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Arena Beauty Activations
L'Oréal Brings Immersive Beauty Experiences to Europe's Largest Arena
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Experiential Tabletop Launches
MindWare Brings Immersive Game Demos to Gen Con 2026
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
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
Hybrid Beauty Discovery
Ulta Beauty Finds Gen Alpha Blends AI Tools with In-Store Shopping
Women-Focused Curated Pop-Up Experiences
tm:rw Introduces the Bloom Pop-Up Concept Until April 15
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Immersive Festival Art
Absolut and Yinka Ilori Create an Interactive Experience at Tomorrowland
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Omnichannel Retail Media Networks
Target's Roundel Expands Advertising Across Streaming and Stores
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
AI-Powered Native Video Ads
TripleLift Powers GUESS FRAGRANCES Big Game Campaign
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Global Brand Refresh Systems
'Face the Future' Announces Rebrand With ShopTalk Studio
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 Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Science-Inspired Pop-Ups
30atoms Designed an Airport Retail Space Around Molecular Aesthetics