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-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Electronic Paper Display Solutions
SEEKINK Debuts a Comprehensive Product Portfolio at Infocomm
Compact Business Printing
Brother Launches Space-Saving INKvestment Printers for Small Businesses
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
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
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Low-Power ePaper Displays
E Ink Unveiled ePaper for Sustainable Digital OOH Advertising
Modern Backlit Signages
Toronto Sign Media Elevates Brand Visibility with Custom Illuminated Signs
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
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
Scent Spritz Billboards
goodwipes' Scentsational Summer Billboard Releases Scent Every 30 Seconds
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Sleek Instant Print Cameras
C+A Global Unveiled the 'KODAK Printomatic+ Instant Print Camera'
E-Ink Mobile Concepts
Marko Lazić Introduced Offone Wisephone Prototype
Small Beer Billboards
Modelo Chose a Large-Scale Ad to Highlight Compact Modelito Bottles
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Hotline Beauty Campaigns
Florence by Mills Rewards Ulta Shoppers Through a Branded Hotline
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Tactile Photo Displays
Touch-Frame Converts Images into Tactile and Thermal Experiences
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
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Pocket Printing Devices
INKWON Tag 4-in-1 Pocket Printer creates tattoos, stickers, and photos
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
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Connected TV Ad Features
Walmart Connect Launches Its CTV Activation
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Anime-Inspired Creative Campaigns
Canva Japan Launched Animated Commercial Films
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
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
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
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
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
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
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
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
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Feed-Style Reading Platforms
The Holdout Reimagines Reading Using A Social Media–Inspired Format
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Multi-Format Reading Platforms
Spotify Connects Audiobooks with Physical Book Purchases
Reprogrammable Surface Printing Devices
MIT ChromoLCD Turns Surfaces Into Rewritable Canvases
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Shoppable Microdramas
Crocs and SuperOrdinary Turn TikTok Storytelling Into Shopping Experiences
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
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
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
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
AI-Driven Demand Gen Platforms
Google Has Unveiled Demand Gen That Absorbs Display Ads
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
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Logo Visualization Tools
Paper Transforms Static Logos into Dynamic Liquid Metal Visuals
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Verified Engagement Advertising
EarnOS Rewards Verified Human Actions Instead of Ad Clicks
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
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
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
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Experiential Wine Campaigns
Avaline Partners with Proper Hotels for a Summer Music Series
Interactive Travel Publications
Destination Niagara Combines Storytelling with Trip Planning
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Microsoft and Publicis Build AI-Driven Marketing Ecosystems
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
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Audio Journalism Platforms
Spotify Converts Long-Form Magazine Articles Into Audio Experiences
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
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
AI-Powered Native Video Ads
TripleLift Powers GUESS FRAGRANCES Big Game Campaign
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
AI PR Strategy Platforms
PressBeat Helps Businesses Turn Announcements Into Press Coverage
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
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
Marketing Jargon Games
Marketing Bingo Turns Buzzwords Into A Fun Client Meeting Game
Personalized Greeting Card Kiosks
Expressions Launches the Expressions Gift Card Kiosk
Neighborhood Storytelling Campaigns
Vitaminwater Expands Neighborhue with Community Mural Stories
Interactive Convention Activations
LEGO SMART Play Transforms Comic-Con into Immersive Experiences
Digital Contact Platforms
Reach Cards Provides Subscription-Based Digital Business Cards
Entertainment-Driven Direct Mail
Valpak and Hallmark Turn Mailers into Movie Experiences
All-In-One Desktop Printers
The Longer ePrint is a Dual-Head Personal UV and DTF Printer
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
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Click-And-Collect Pubs
Young’s Pubs Lets Customers Pre-Order Drinks for Bar Pickup
Multilingual Media Expansion
L'OFFICIEL Expands Chinese-Language Editions Across Asia
Retail Media Leadership Communities
RETHINK Retail Launches Executive Media in Retail Community
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
AI Product Advertisments
Mintly Creates Brand-Style Product Ads Using AI And Proven Templates
AI-Driven Production Features
Malaysia Airlines Adopts Digital Creative Automation from Kingdom