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
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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
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Collaborative Robot Paintings
Bombay Sapphire's Painted by Everyone is a Crowdsourced Art Project
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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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Probiotic Yogurt Campaigns
Activia Drops the Limited-Edition 'Activia Glow-Up Bags'
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'
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Pick-N-Mix Skincare Pop-Ups
Weleda's Skin Food Glow Studio Spotlights Customizable Skincare
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Wellness Swap Pop-Ups
Bragg's Trendy Trade-In Helped People Exchange Fads for ACV
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Tennis-Forward Pop-Ups
Lacoste’s Activations Serve Up Style Across NYC Ahead of U.S. Open
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
House Party Pop-Ups
The Boots Beauty House Party Takes Guests Through a Beauty Routine
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
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
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
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
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Health-Conscious Grocery Programs
Harris Teeter Launches 'Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter'
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
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
Clinical K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Rejuran Debuts Science-Led Skincare Through a Sephora LA Activation
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
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
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Collagen-Powered Pop-Ups
Vital Proteins' Vital Diner Celebrates Backstage Talent at Fashion Week
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
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
Summer-Ready QSR Loyalty Programs
Chipotle Mexican Grill Brings Back 'Summer of Extras'
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Korean-Focused Multi-Sensory Brand Activations
House of CJ Hosted a Big Multi-Sensory Activation
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Immersive Wellbeing Experiences
Healf's Inaugural Wellness Event is Dubbed Healf Experience (HX25)
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
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
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Infant Digestive Health Campaigns
Happy Baby Organics Launches a New Educational Campaign
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Gen Z Vitamin Pop-Ups
Nature's Truth and Natural Vitality Unveil a New College Campus Tour
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups
Duomart Introduces a Themed Convenience Experience in Tokyo
Fan-Favorite QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle IQ 2025 Ran for Two Weeks with More Prizes Than Ever
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
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
Month-Long Luxury Jewellery Pop-Ups
Anne Sportun Fine Jewellery Opens a Month-Long Pop-Up in June
Mexican Cuisine Halloween Promotions
The Chipotle Chip-or-Treat Promotion Offers Free Rewards
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Month-Long Color Celebration Events
Sally Beauty is Running the Exciting COLORfest
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
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
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Health-Focused Food Activations
Abbott Marks Success with Its Healthy Food Rx Program
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
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
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Co-Branded Wellness Challenges
incentifi and Healf Give Employees Incentives to Be Healthy
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Instant Commerce Dessert Drops
Gopuff Launches Selena Gomez’s Exclusive Ice Cream Bars
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Nutritional Education Grocer Events
Giant Talk & Tours are Led by Dietitians
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Health-Focused Educational Programs
Natural Grocers Debuts Three Essential Health-Focused Hacks
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform