The October 2019 interactive trend round-up proves that engaging your customers with branded experiences can have a tremendous effect on the company's reach, as well as consumer loyalty.
While some marketing initiatives of this kind are online platform-based, others appear hands-on. Two dominant instances of public outreach in the October 2019 interactive list include pop-ups and contests. For the first category, activations such as Chuckling Goat's complimentary Gut Health Clinic, the wine-friendly Lillet Paint Night Event, as well as the Cheetos snack-inspired styling bar are definite standouts, because they call attention to the brand but also spotlight things like implementable health advice or entertainable qualities.
Companies also tap into consumer creativity through contests. In the October 2019 interactive list, Vans is accepting entries for its Global Custom Culture contest for sneaker customization, while Vessi Footwear goes a more traditional route with a social media giveaway.
Top 40 Interactive Trends in October
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Holiday-Ready Pop-Up Retail Spaces
SHOWFIELDS Endures a Design Overhaul & Reopens September 20th
39
Latin Culture-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Latina Bodega by bybabba Boldly Celebrates Latinx Culture
38
Wine Brand Art Parties
The Lillet Paint Night Event Featured DIY Spritzers and Painting
37
Multi-Sensory Theater Experiences
IKEA and Sonos are Exploring the Impact of Sound on Emotions
36
Multi-Sensory Bag Activations
'Bao Bao Voice' Creates Music from Interactions with Bao Bao Bags
35
Tennis-Inspired Mural Campaigns
loyalkaspar Boasts Five Murals and an Ad Spot for the US Open
34
Ultra-Playful Tequila Branding Initiatives
As a Brand, JAJA Tequila Boasts a Free-Spirited Ethos
33
Boundary-Pushing Running Challenges
This Running Event Spotlights the ASICS GLIDERIDE Technology
32
Collaborative Robot Paintings
Bombay Sapphire's Painted by Everyone is a Crowdsourced Art Project
31
Snack-Inspired Styling Bars
The Cheetos House of Flamin' Haute Invites Fans to Get "Cheetos-fied"
30
Shoe Customization Contests
'Global Custom Culture' Invites Sneakerheads to Design Their Own Vans
29
24-Hour Beauty Shops
Revlon Launched a 24-Hour Beauty Salon and is Offering Free Treatments
28
Connected Cheese Packaging
This Kraft Cheese Packaging Shares Savings, Recipes & More with a Tap
27
Sensitive Skincare Pop-Ups
Pai Skincare & Detox Kitchen Created the Happy Skin Pop-Up
26
Crowdsourced Plus-Size Collections
The Refinery29 x ELOQUII Line Was Designed by the Community
25
Short Marketing Lesson Websites
The Proof is a Marketing Website That Gives Actionable Solutions
24
AI-Powered Rice Packages
Uncle Ben's is the First Food Brand to Make the Most of Google Lens
23
Science Fiction-Themed Hotels
Disney Has Released More Details About Its Immersive Star Wars Hotel
22
Anti-Plastic Toy Campaigns
Burger King is Fighting Single-Use Plastic with the Meltdown Campaign
21
Sneaker-Branded Social Media Contests
Vessi Footwear Launched a Social Media Giveaway Contest
20
Whimsical Newsstand Pop-Ups
Hendrick's 'Not-So-Normal-Newsstand' Infuses Daily Life with Oddity
19
Whimsically Illustrated Cards
Brosmind Designs Cards with Search Suggestions for Google Home
18
Home-Style Entertaining Pop-Ups
The Craft Ice House by LG Serves Drinks with Spherical Ice
17
AR Soda Cans
Coca-Cola's Packaging Comes to Life with Augmented Reality Characters
16
Sci-Fi-Themed Haunted Houses
Universal Studios & Stranger Things Unveil a Halloween Horror Night
15
Hidden Highland Bars
BrewDog is Challenging Gin Lovers to Find Its Secret Bar in Scotland
14
Gut Health Pop-Ups
Chuckling Goat's Complimentary Gut Health Clinic Shares Expert Advice
13
Internationally Inspired Greek Pizzas
Pie Five Pizza's Athenian Pizza is Fully-Loaded
12
AR Grooming Lenses
Manscaped's 'Prevent Manscaping Accidents' Shares a Funny Lens on Snapchat
11
Sitcom-Celebrating Search Engine Perks
Google Celebrates Friends' 25th with Character Easter Eggs
10
Waffle Sandwich Sweepstakes
White Castle's 'The Winning Waffle' Contest Includes a Trip to Belgium
9
Interactive Cooking Videos
IPC & eko's Interactive Cookbook Invites Millennials to 'Cook Together'
8
Sandwich Shop Streaming Promotions
Subway is Teaming Up with Twitch for the Third Annual SUBtember
7
Ranch Dressing Food Tours
The Coast 2 Coast Ranch Tour Showcases the Diversity of Ranch Dressing
6
Sporty Hashtag Campaigns
Ralph Lauren's Hashtag Challenge Campaign on TikTok is US Open-Themed
5
Location-Aware Wine Labels
Third Aurora's Bottles Use Their Exact Location to Enhance Marketing
4
Real-Time Stress Visualizations
Cigna Invites People to See & Experience Stress Differently
3
Dedicated Football Season Menus
Buffalo Wild Wings' New Football Game Day Menu is Made for Fans
2
Pizza-Branded Parent Stations
Red Baron Launched the 'Parent Win' Campaign Online and In-Person
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QSR Dating Simulators
KFC's "Most Delicious" Dating Sim Lets Players Woo Colonel Sanders
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Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
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
AI Notetaking Activations
Goodnotes x YMC Launched a Campus Tour Across the U.S.
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
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
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
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Interactive Tasting Experiences
CJ BIO Calls Attention to its TasteNrich® Taste Lab
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
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
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
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Hotline Beauty Campaigns
Florence by Mills Rewards Ulta Shoppers Through a Branded Hotline
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
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
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
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
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
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Branded Retro-Inspired Wellness Houses
Lifeway Foods is Hosting a Special Pop-Up in Palm Springs
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Social Commerce Supplements
youtheory Expands Wellness Sales Through TikTok Shop
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
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
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
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
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Branded Café Pop-Ups
The OPPO Enco Air5s Debuted Through a Branded Café Pop-Up in Paris
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Korean-Focused Multi-Sensory Brand Activations
House of CJ Hosted a Big Multi-Sensory Activation
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Immersive Character Experiences
Sanrio Brings Kuromi to Life with an Interactive KCON Activation
Influencer-Backed Ice Cream Campaigns
Tillamook and Tefi Pessoa Debuted The Real Scoop Newsstand
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Mexican Cuisine Halloween Promotions
The Chipotle Chip-or-Treat Promotion Offers Free Rewards
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Customer Co-Creation Pop-Ups
Halara's You Speak, We Listened Pop-Up Welcomes Detailed Feedback
Social Media Shop-Exclusive Bundles
Zhou Nutrition Boasts TikTok Shop-Exclusive Wellness Bundles
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
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
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
AI-Native Advertising Platforms
Criteo Expands ChatGPT Ads with Prompt Smart Ads Globally
Signature Food Giveaways
Craveworthy Brands' Bet on the Bite Shares Free, Fan-Fave Menu Items
Social Media-Inspired Salad Campaigns
The Florette #SaladTok Campaign Marks the Summer of Salads
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Experiential Tabletop Launches
MindWare Brings Immersive Game Demos to Gen Con 2026
Health-Focused Food Activations
Abbott Marks Success with Its Healthy Food Rx Program
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Health-Focused Sports Activations
Raisin Bran Brings Gut Health to Major League Pickleball
Co-Branded Wellness Challenges
incentifi and Healf Give Employees Incentives to Be Healthy
Immersive DIY Events
DIY CON Brings Hands-On Workshops and Creator-Led Experiences
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Wellness Experience Stores
BIRKENSTOCK Combines Footwear Care with Community Experiences
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
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'
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Women-Focused Optimisation Era Studies
KIC Releases Surprising Survey Data About the Industry
Nutritional Education Grocer Events
Giant Talk & Tours are Led by Dietitians
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
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
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Health-Focused Educational Programs
Natural Grocers Debuts Three Essential Health-Focused Hacks
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform