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
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Sensory Outdoor Posters
Billie Introduced its Scratch-and-Sniff OOH Campaign
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’
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
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
Low-Power ePaper Displays
E Ink Unveiled ePaper for Sustainable Digital OOH Advertising
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
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
Personalized AI Billboards
Mercado Libre's Custom Billboards Analyze Their Surroundings and Adapt
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
Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins
Mr Doodle Joins Kleenex on a Tissue Box Collection
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
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Family-Focused Advertising Platforms
Chuck E. Cheese Opens the Next Chapter with CEC Media Network
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
Rare Beauty's Activation with Shopify Shop Promote a New Scent
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Discreet Digital Art Displays
The Paperless Paper 7-inch E Ink Frame Has a Spectra 6 Display
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
AR Message Pens
The Favor AR Pen Lets You Draw in Air and Print Interactive Photo Cards
Dynamic QR Management
QR Code Developer Creates, Customizes, and Tracks Dynamic QR Codes
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
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Interactive Scented Billboard Ads
LOLA MullenLowe Presents a Scented Lynx/Axe Campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Paper-Like LED Displays
TCL NXTPAPER 3200-nit Display Combines Brightness with Eye Comfort
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Microsoft and Publicis Build AI-Driven Marketing Ecosystems
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
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
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Human-Centric Marketing Agencies
Literal Humans Prioritizes Authentic Storytelling Over AI Content
Reprogrammable Surface Printing Devices
MIT ChromoLCD Turns Surfaces Into Rewritable Canvases
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Luxury Digital Papers
Montblanc Digital Paper Blends Craft and Tech in Premium E-Ink Notebooks
AI-Powered Digital Displays
Intellino Signamic Unites a Brand's Online and Physical Presence
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
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
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
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
One-Click Campaign Integrations
Constant Contact and Canva Help Businesses Send Finished Designs
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
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Digital Touch Platforms
KissTouch Lets Users Send Realistic Feel Kisses And Connect Emotionally
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
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
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
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
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Ad Creation Assistants
Mintly Enables Fast Ad Generation Using Templates from Top Brands
Content Generation Platforms
Posts Copy Uses AI To Create Social Media And Business Content
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
Custom Transfer Printing Services
DesignBundles' DTFPrinter Targets for Crafters, Creatives & More
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
AI-Powered Seamless Advertising Tools
Rokt Streams Ads at the POS at Cinemark Theatres Using AI
SMS Marketing-Focused Commerce Platforms
Postscript and Tie are Helping E-Commerce Brands
In-House Screen Printing Services
Brewery Branding Co. Strategically Shifts Its Business Model
Personalized Greeting Card Kiosks
Expressions Launches the Expressions Gift Card Kiosk
Digital Contact Platforms
Reach Cards Provides Subscription-Based Digital Business Cards
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
All-In-One Desktop Printers
The Longer ePrint is a Dual-Head Personal UV and DTF Printer
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Media Management Simulators
The Hamburg Times Lets You Build, Publish, And Scale A Newspaper
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
Hybrid Mail Services
Better Letter Card Co Sends Photos and Videos as Real Postcards
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Ad Creation Tools
Create.ad Generates Social Media Ads Directly From Product Links
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Content Marketing Frameworks
Playbooks In Content Marketing Streamline Workflows And Scale Success
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
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