Newspapers, magazines and flyers may be dying forms of communication and advertising, but these examples of engaging marketing show them being revitalized with help from technology.
Despite looking like normal prints, examples like Beck's Playable Posters and the record cover for DJ QBert's Extraterrestria trigger sounds when prompted by touch. Similarly, other actions can be offset, such as C&A's magazine ad that features a real Facebook like button, or Wired's ad for the Motorola Moto X, which actually changes color when different buttons are pressed. Appealing to more than a consumer's sense of sight and touch, getting multiple senses to be involved at once through print advertising creates a novel experience that's also much more memorable.
25 Interactive Print Marketing Examples
From Content-Sharing Coffee Cups to Animated Obituary Ads:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 31, 2015 — Marketing
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Interactive Print Ads
C&A's Interactive Print Advertising Includes a Working Facebook Like Button
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Augmented Reality Snack Boxes
Special Snack Boxes Promote the Stand by Me Doraemon Movie in 3D
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Plug and Play Print Ads
The Skol Sensation Audio Print Ads Revolutionizes Print Advertising
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Interactive Print Magazine Ads
Wired’s Interactive Moto Ad Lets You Choose Your Favorite
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World Cup Fry Packaging
McDonald's World Cup App Turns the Iconic Fry Packaging into a Soccer Game
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Touch-Worthy News App Ads
The Veja for iPad Campaign Promotes Very Tangible Tablet Events
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Solar-Powered Print Ads
Nivea Magazine Ad Charges Your Smartphone and Devices Via the Sun
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Postal Wine Packaging
These Creative Wine Bottles Look to Written Correspondence for Inspiration
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Augmented Reality Romance Apps
Starbucks Valentine's Day Cup Magic Helps You Spread the Love
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Interactive Shopping Tomes
The 2013 IKEA Catalog App Offers a Unique Buying Experience
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Interactive Music-Issuing Posters
Beck's Playable Posters Emits Tunes Every Time It is Touched
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Augmented Reality Auto Showrooms
Volkswagen Singapore Promotes Cars With Interactive Newspaper App
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Augmented Sausage Packaging
Bemis' Transforms Branding with Interactive Package Systems
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Noisy Interactive Posters
Saxsofunny Promotion Uses Themed Tactile Print Ads
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Augmented Reality Catalogues
The 2014 IKEA Catalogue and App Virtually Display Decor
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Lamp-Converting Posters
The Lladro Lighting Ad Campaign Transforms into a Practical Light Source
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Interactive Auto Ads
Ford's Interactive Print Ad Reveals the Explorer's Best Features
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Content-Sharing Coffee Cups
The Concept Behind 'PositiviTea' is That Tea Fixes Everything
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Interactive Record Covers
DJ QBert's Record Cover Plays Songs When Prompted by Touch
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Speaking Smartphone Ads
Reporters Without Borders Creates Print Ads That Actually Speak to You
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Augmented Christmas Countdowns
Milka's Christmas Calendar is Interactive
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Animated Obituary Ads
The 'Interactive Obituary' Brings Newspaper Postings to Life
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Currency-Augmenting Apps
KFC's Wow @ 25 Augmented Reality App Shows What Dollar Bills Can Buy
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Augmented Chocolate Wrappers
Lacta's Chocolate Packaging Wrapper Hides Secret Messages with AR
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Refreshing Drink Ads
Lipton's Interactive Bus Stop Ad Helps People Cool Off in the Summer
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Anti-Slop AI Pop-Ups
Anthropic Took Over a NYC Newsstand to Welcome Slowing Down & Thinking
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Conversational Product Packaging
Digital Link's Cleo Assistant Lets Consumers Speak to Products
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Modern Backlit Signages
Toronto Sign Media Elevates Brand Visibility with Custom Illuminated Signs
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Low-Power ePaper Displays
E Ink Unveiled ePaper for Sustainable Digital OOH Advertising
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
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
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
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
Chromatic AI Food Printers
The iKoffy EdiBot Prints Edible Designs in Full Color
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Sleek Instant Print Cameras
C+A Global Unveiled the 'KODAK Printomatic+ Instant Print Camera'
E-Ink Mobile Concepts
Marko Lazić Introduced Offone Wisephone Prototype
Card-Labeled Coffee Bags
Blueprint Coffee's New Bag Design Has Pockets with Informational Cards
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
Rare Beauty's Activation with Shopify Shop Promote a New Scent
Discreet Digital Art Displays
The Paperless Paper 7-inch E Ink Frame Has a Spectra 6 Display
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
AR Message Pens
The Favor AR Pen Lets You Draw in Air and Print Interactive Photo Cards
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Affiliate Marketing Guides
Affiliate Marketing Prompt Book Provides 500+ Prompts for Marketers
Pocket Printing Devices
INKWON Tag 4-in-1 Pocket Printer creates tattoos, stickers, and photos
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Connected TV Ad Features
Walmart Connect Launches Its CTV Activation
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Video Business Cards
Vidcard Helps to Make Connections and Leave a Lasting Impression
Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax mini Link Plus Has Several Print Modes
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Tactile Marketing Campaigns
She Said Yes Strives to Increase Tactile Engagement
Feed-Style Reading Platforms
The Holdout Reimagines Reading Using A Social Media–Inspired Format
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Multi-Format Reading Platforms
Spotify Connects Audiobooks with Physical Book Purchases
Human-Centric Marketing Agencies
Literal Humans Prioritizes Authentic Storytelling Over AI Content
Reprogrammable Surface Printing Devices
MIT ChromoLCD Turns Surfaces Into Rewritable Canvases
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Luxury Digital Papers
Montblanc Digital Paper Blends Craft and Tech in Premium E-Ink Notebooks
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
AI-Powered Digital Displays
Intellino Signamic Unites a Brand's Online and Physical Presence
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Hybrid Bookstore Apps
Spotify Merged Physical and Digital Book Browsing in One App
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Interactive Content Sharing
STIK App Lets Users Publish Content Directly On Physical Products
AI-Powered Ad Platforms
FOX AdStudio Uses AI to Unify Audience Data and Campaign Performance
Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books
The 4,4,4&2 Book Uses Disappearing Ink to Reflect Dementia’s Mind
Customizable Retailer Printing Services
Morrisons Printing Service Covers Photos, Gifts and More
Logo Visualization Tools
Paper Transforms Static Logos into Dynamic Liquid Metal Visuals
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Digital Touch Platforms
KissTouch Lets Users Send Realistic Feel Kisses And Connect Emotionally
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
One-Click Campaign Integrations
Constant Contact and Canva Help Businesses Send Finished Designs
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Printed Fortune Clocks
The Houracle Clock Prints Fortunes and Jokes on Command
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Microsoft and Publicis Build AI-Driven Marketing Ecosystems
AI Advertising Toolkits
Adkit Studio Generates And Clones High-Performing Ads Using AI Automation
Physical-World Data Marketing
WPP Uses Google Earth AI to Predict Real-World Consumer Behavior
Large Poster-Like Displays
InkPoster Announced the 'Duna' at CES to Display Natural Art
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
AI-Driven Demand Gen Platforms
Google Has Unveiled Demand Gen That Absorbs Display Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Retro Messaging Devices
The PIPPO Pager Reimagines Digital Communication with Nostalgic Design
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Customizable Marketing Postcards
Smartpress' Sticker & Magnet Postcards Fight Digital Fatigue
First-Of-Its-Kind Digital Coupons Programs
Inmar Intelligence Partners with bp and Axonet
Walnut News Printers
The Paper Console PC-1 Prints Curated Content on Demand
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
AI-Powered Seamless Advertising Tools
Rokt Streams Ads at the POS at Cinemark Theatres Using AI
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
SMS Marketing-Focused Commerce Platforms
Postscript and Tie are Helping E-Commerce Brands
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Personalized Greeting Card Kiosks
Expressions Launches the Expressions Gift Card Kiosk
Audio Journalism Platforms
Spotify Converts Long-Form Magazine Articles Into Audio Experiences
Digital Contact Platforms
Reach Cards Provides Subscription-Based Digital Business Cards
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
All-In-One Desktop Printers
The Longer ePrint is a Dual-Head Personal UV and DTF Printer
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Syndicated Product Content Systems
Colgate Uses AI to Distribute Content Across Retail Channels
Media Management Simulators
The Hamburg Times Lets You Build, Publish, And Scale A Newspaper
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
Ad Creation Tools
Create.ad Generates Social Media Ads Directly From Product Links
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Content Marketing Frameworks
Playbooks In Content Marketing Streamline Workflows And Scale Success
Digital Postcard Platforms
Yup Lets You Create And Send Personalized Digital Postcards In Seconds
AI-Driven Production Features
Malaysia Airlines Adopts Digital Creative Automation from Kingdom