Many of the top September 2015 interactive ideas involve food and beverages in order to win over the hearts of consumers. While this might seem like an expected move for brands already in this category like Tesco, Subway, Häagen-Dazs and Sprite, companies outside of these industries are also appealing to consumers with good eats. For instance, Yelp hosted a themed party with food and drinks, while life jacket company Tribord created a special drink to promote its sea safety gear.
Social media-activated vending machines, pop-up tasting events are also proving to be popular ways for brands to engage with fans who hunger and thirst for unique experiences.
In order to blend food, technology and customer interaction, Boursin and Stella Artois each created Sensorium events that immerse fans in interactive multi-sensory experiences.
Top 80 Interactive Concepts in September
From Cryptic Magazine Ads to Supermarket Soda Challenges:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 30, 2015 — Marketing
79
Experiential Breakfast Pop-Ups
Dorset Cereals Brand Launched a Breakfast Lodge Activation
78
Interactive Skincare Ads
Neutrogena's Hands-On Ad Entertains While Selling Makeup Removal Wipes
77
Undressing Beverage Bottles
Yakult's Drinks Reveal Swimwear Styles Under a Packaging Layer
76
Botanical Oasis Gin Experiences
Hendrick's Gin Held a Horticultural Pop-Up Earlier This Year
75
Touchscreen Sampling Bars
Beam Suntory's Interactive Booth Offers Bourbon Tasting at the Airport
74
Futuristic Athletic Retailers
The Personalized Nike Experience at its New Stores Redefines Retail
73
Floating Market Soda Pop-Ups
The Schweppes Floating Market Has Set Its Sails in Australia
72
Sports Lab Interactive Retail
The New ASICS Flagship in Paris Offer High-Tech Customization
71
In-Store Boutiques
John Lewis' In-Store Shop Highlights Noteworthy Products with Pop-Up Displays
70
Pop-Up Salad Bars
Subway's Outdoor Salad Bar Encourages Healthy Eating on the Street
69
Kaleidoscopic Selfie Studios
HTC's Straylight Installation Creates Psychedelic Selfie Photos
68
Shrouded Beer Brand Activations
Swedish Cider Brand Kopparberg Hosted a Floral-Infused Event
67
Bus Shelter Jazz Clubs
This Bus Stop in Pittsburgh Was Transformed into a Tiny Concert Hall
66
Experiential Tech Shops
Ontario's First Retail Samsung Store Emphasizes Consumer Engagement
65
Emoji Drink-Ordering Bars
The Coconut Watering Hole Has People Order a Drink with Emojis
64
Pop-Up Eco-Energy Labs
The Shell Eco-Marathon Experience Took Place in Rotterdam
63
Personal Shopping Suites
Selfridges Now Has a Dedicated Space for Retail Consultations
62
Customized Candy Studios
Kit Kat's Custom Chocolate Bar Pop-Up Lets Customers Create new Flavors
61
Sci-Fi Fandom Exhibits
'Art Awakens' Gathers Fan Art to Celebrate the Star Wars Reboot
60
Tweet-Rewarding Vending Machines
This Pop-Up IKEA Vending Machine Gives Prizes for Hashtags
59
Supermarket Soda Challenges
The Sprite Street Challenge Took Place at Pakistan's Dolmen Mall
58
Journeying Bag Campaigns
'The Travelling Bags' Helps Students in Need with Back to School Shopping
57
Branded Ice Cream Trucks
United Biscuits Brand McVitie's Hosts a Delicious Mobile Experience
56
Urban Beach Installations
Corona's Newest Marketing Effort Brings Relaxation to the Busy City
55
Imitation Beach Installations
This Beach Setup Uses Technology to Transport People to the Coast
54
Theatrical Cocktail Trays
The 'Deconstructed Martini' Experience Lets Bar Patrons Make a Cocktail
53
Virtual Reality Flavor Journeys
The Boursin Sensorium is a VR-Powered 3D Exploration of Cheese
52
Artisan Beer Dinners
This Beer and Food Pairing Event Combined Upscale Eats & Sierra Nevada
51
Experiential Rewards Programs
Holt Renfrew Icon Privileges Earns Experiences Rather Than Points
50
Portable Kitchen Campers
Plated's Kitchen on Wheels Advertises Its Meal Delivery Services
49
Sensory Dessert Schools
Haagen-Dazs' Ice Cream Master Academy is a School for the Senses
48
Champagne Bar Pop-Ups
Selfridges is Celebrating Champagne Week with a Pop-Up Champagne Tasting
47
Public Porch Pavilions
These Colorful Porches Create a Social Gathering Space for VIVA Vancouver
46
Interactive Sports Anchor Exhibits
The TSN SportCentreStudio Series Gives Fans a New Experience
45
Fitting Room Shops
Modcloth's Pop-Up 'Fit Shop' Gives People Access to Online-Only Clothing
44
Collaborative Blogger Dinners
Food Blogger Ashley Rose is Hosting a Pop-Up Dinner in Her Studio
43
Interactive Lip-Sync Battle Ads
Toronto Bloggers Kastor & Pollux Star in This Playful Campaign
42
Burger-Building Contests
Mcdonald's Chicago is Having People to Build a Burger to Make the Menu
41
Complementary Cooking Academies
The Tesco Flame Academy Sets Up Shop in Store Parking Lots
40
Interactive Brewery Tours
Pabst Blue Ribbon is Opening a Microbrewery and Tasting Room
39
Musical Whiskey Deliveries
This Service Provides Quality Liquor Via Frank Sinatra Impersonators
38
Equality-Promoting Pop-Ups
This Women's Equality Day Event Celebrates Strong Female Leaders
37
Female Fitness Street Art
Nike's Active Campaign Champions Inspiring Women on Social Media
36
Bubble-Wrapped Bars
iCracked Creates an Ultra Safe Environment for Phones at the Bar
35
Themed Adventure Events
Yelp Hosted an Adventure-Style Themed Prop Party for Reviewers
34
Hard Rock Spam Checkers
HeavyGifts' Unique Web Captcha Tests How Metal a Music Fan Is
33
Outerwear Photo Kiosks
Canada Goose Set Up a Fun Photo Kiosk at the Sundance Film Festival
32
Emoji-Based Gifting Platforms
The 'Inmoji' System Turns Brand Logos into Unique Emojis
31
Multi-Sensory Dining Events
Stella Artois' Unique Dining Experience Engages the Five Senses
30
Meaningful Adventure Campaigns
CLIF's #MeetTheMoment Engaged Outdoor Enthusiasts on Social Media
29
Water-Sampling Challenges
Nestle Encourages People to Try Sparkling Water for Seven Days
28
Dairy Garden Pop-Ups
Onken's 'Urban Fruit Drove' Yogurt Promotion Features Dairy Treats on Trees
27
Social Brand Messengers
These Facebook Customer Service Tools Facilitate More Interaction
26
Seasonal Pop-Up Bars
Venturo's Weekend Summer Bar Serves Refreshing Custom Cocktails
25
Curated Vodka Tastings
This Cocktail Lounge Replaces Bar Managers with Knowledgable Sommeliers
24
Mystery Bar Tours
Old Speckled Hen's 'Hunt for a Hen' Sent People Out on a Bar Scavenger Hunt
23
Custom Comic Campaigns
Old Spice's Instagram Adventure Has Fans Build Their Own Epic Story
22
Neighborhood-Testing Sweepstakes
The Airbnb Try Before You Buy Campaign is For Future Home Buyers
21
Friend-Finding Blimps
The Pepsi Max GPS Blimp Helps You Locate Your Lost Buddies
20
Cryptic Magazine Ads
SAB Miller's Interactive Magazine Ad Reveals a Hidden Message
19
Self-Regenerating Advertisements
This Smart Poster Uses AI to Be the Best Version of Itself
18
Branded Tea Breaks
The 'Tea Break' Program by David's Tea Makes Free Deliveries to Offices
17
Customized Profile Picture Upgrades
The #PimpMyProfile Coors Campaign Upgraded User Photos
16
Sensory Vending Machines
Holiday Autos' Vending Machine Dispenses the Smells of Summer
15
Two-Sided Storytelling Ads
Cornetto's Interactive YouTube Video Tells 'Two Sides' of a Story
14
Branded Yoga Events
Bud Light Hosted a Celebrity Yoga Class with Drew and Nick of 98 Degrees
13
Social Storytelling Accounts
Land Rover's Instagram Story Uniquely Recounts an Adventure
12
Cheering Sports Bottles
SSE's 'Sounds of Victory' Bottles Capture Sound Bites from Rugby History
11
Sea Water Beverages
Tribord's Salt Water Drinks Give People a Taste of Drowning
10
Printable Lunch Notes
These Adorable Doodles are Designed to Be Added to Children's Lunches
9
Reward-Maximizing Hotel Promotions
This Loyalty Program Allows Guests to Earn Extra Points
8
Mindful Charging Stations
This NRG Charging Station Has People Choose How to Charge a Phone
7
Rewarding Eco Rideshares
Uber Shows Off the Renault Zoe as an Zero-Emission Vehicle
6
Brain-Orchestrated Songs
This Immersive TV Campaign for Sense8 Used Minds to Create Music
5
First-Person Chatroom Games
Realm Pictures Turns Chatroulette into a First-Person Adventure
4
Jacket Shopping Quizzes
The Arc’teryx Shell Finder Helps Consumers Buy a Jacket Through a Quiz
3
Food Awareness Dinners
The Controversial 'Save the Flavors' Campaign Raises Species Awareness
2
Captivating Whiskey Apps
Johnnie Walker Enhances Whiskey Drinking with an Immersive App
1
Faux Travel Trays
KFC's Fun Tray Liner Acts as the Backdrop for Creating 'Fakation' Photos
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Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Connected Beverage Platforms
Coca-Cola Uses Freestyle Data to Create New Drinks Faster
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Customizable Away-From-Home Beverage Platforms
Pepsi Debuts the House of Treats Activation
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Game-Honoring Energy Drink Branding
The Red Bull Tetris Can Celebrates the Game's 40th Anniversary
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
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
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
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
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Tea Experience Bars
HeyTea's Teabar Expands Tea into Desserts, Tastings, and Social Experiences
Icy Popping Beverages
Tim Hortons' Poppin' Frozen Quenchers are Cooling, Fruity and Sensorial
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Sensory Retail Experiences
Claire’s Launches ASMR-Inspired Stores for Gen Alpha Shoppers
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Remixed Flavor Snack Products
These PepsiCo Flavor Swap Snacks Intermix Familiar Products
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Designer Food Collaborations
Biscuiteers and Olivia Rubin Launch Collectible Biscuit Gifts
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Grocery Store Blind Boxes
ALDI Blind Box Tap into the Popularity of Blind Box Culture
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Beer Brand Campaigns
AB InBev Launched Its 'Cheers to Bars' Campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
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
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Fitness Energy Drinks Campaigns
Celsius Expands Its LIVE. FIT. GO. Platform Across Europe
Urban Food Hubs
M&S Expands City Stores with Bakery, Coffee, Sushi, and Fresh Food
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
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
Consumer-Driven Grocery Stores
The Waitrose Home of Food Lovers Concept Store is in Newbury
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Nostalgic Candy Beverages
Candy Can and Bubblicious Launch a Bubble Gum-Flavored Soda
Experiential Cookie Chains
Insomnia Cookies Combines Desserts With Entertainment Tie-Ins
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Clay Bar Beer Activations
This Stella Artois Roland-Garros 2026 Activation is Immersive
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
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
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Localized Game-Day Food Activations
Martha Stewart Joins Pepsi’s Bay Area Local Eats
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
Food-Themed Baby Names
The ALDI Baby Name Campaign Sparks Ideas for Food-Loving Parents
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Shoppable Recipe Collaborations
ALDI and Digitas Launch ALDIfy to Deliver Trendy Shoppable Recipes
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
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
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Discovery-Driven Beverage Programs
Dog Haus Expands Drinks Into a Menu Exploration Platform
Gastronomic Coffee Experiences
illy Blends Coffee and Fine Dining in a Chef-Led Series
Intense Carbonation Campaigns
Three Cents Unveiled Its Intense to the Last Sip Campaign
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local 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
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Seasonal Wine Tasting Experiences
Trius Winery Spotlighted Its Taste the Season Initiative
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Refreshed Cocktail Menu Variants
Be At One Introduced a Trial-Tested Menu Update