As these September 2016 interactive campaigns reveal, brands are becoming increasingly more creative with how consumers are targeted. While pop-up shops are in no short supply, others are opting to immerse people in experiences by implementing VR technology.
Meanwhile, other brands are choosing to make use of social media contests and participation as a means of bringing more excitement to a product or service, with this working to generate more online traffic and therefore reach more eyes. Other examples of interesting September 2016 interactive campaigns include crowd-sourced cocktail concoctions, sensory workout hubs and back-to-school dorm collections that were designed by students.
Although diverse, each of the ideas contained in this cluster considers how brands are working to appeal to specific consumer demographics by implementing the ideas of the very people that they wish to cater to -- making for especially memorable results.
Top 75 Interactive Marketing Trends in September
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Multi-Sensory Workout Clubs
Nike's 'Unlimited You' Offers a Unique and Immersive Experience
74
Pop-Up Shoe Store Trailers
This Mobile Shoe Store Offers a Unique Shopping Experience
73
Multi-Sensory Liquor Shops
Pernod Ricard's Cruise Ship Store Educates and Inspires Consumers
72
Floating Beer Gardens
Hoegaarden's Pop-Up Beer Garden Offers a Multi-Sensory Experience
71
Relaunched Jean Celebrations
The 505 Levi's Jeans Were the Center of an Elaborate New York Party
70
Multi-Sensory Beauty Installations
teamLab's Interactive Gallery Explores L’Occitane's Products
69
Razor-Printing Pop-Ups
Gillette's 'RZR MKR' Showcases the History and Future of Razors for Men
68
Candy-Themed Coding Games
The 'Glicode' App is Pocky's Attempt to Teach Kids about Coding
67
Holiday Soda Bottles
Coca-Cola's Gift Bottle Transforms Its Label into a Chirstmas Bow
66
Vodka Cafe Pop-Ups
Grey Goose Opened a Pop-Up Vodka Bar, Cafe & Bakery in New York
65
Student-Designed Dorm Collections
Target's New Dorm Room Collection Was Designed by Its Interns
64
Digital Dorm Room Magazines
Bed, Bath and Beyond's College Look Book Offers Dorm Room Inspiration
63
Supermarket Wine Pop-Ups
Tesco Launched the 'Finest' Pop-Up Wine Bar to Showcase Its Wines
62
Water Crisis VR Films
charity: water's Virtual Reality Event Tells a Powerful Story About Water
61
Historic Rum Pop-Ups
The 'Casa Havana' Club Pop-Up Features a VR Storytelling Experience
60
Waterpark Obstacle Courses
RNLI's 'Splashfest' Featured a Water-Themed Outdoor Obstacle Course
59
Lickable Breathalyzer Cards
This Uber Driving Campaign Reveals If a Bar-Goer Has Overindulged
58
Apologetic Glasses Campaigns
Bullies Say They're Sorry in Ray-Ban's New Digital Campaign
57
Sporty Technology Pop-Ups
Samsung's Galaxy Studio Lets Fans Experience the Olympics in VR
56
VIP Ticket Geofilters
Toyota Used a Snapchat Filter to Offer an Exclusive Lollapalooza Concert
55
Commercial Social Media Tools
Instagram's Business Tools Help Companies to Engage on the App
54
Pet-Friendly Art Galleries
Pet Insurance Provider 'More Than' Created Interactive Art for Pets
53
Back-to-School Retail Events
Macy's is Preparing Students for College with Special In-Store Events
52
Social Good Selfie Walls
Cadillac Fairview is Launching 'Pledge Walls' for Back-to-School Season
51
Artful Snack Campaigns
A New Cheetos Snack Contest Challenges Consumers to Identify "Art Pieces"
50
In-Flight Movie Premieres
United Airlines Surprised Passengers with a Movie Premiere While Flying
49
Festival Tent Cafes
This Lavazza Shop Shares Barista-Made Coffee at a Festival
48
Soda Brand Gaming Competitions
Coca Cola Hosted a Seven Hour Gaming Event at Its Headquarters
47
Interactive Paint Selectors
Valspar's 'Ask Val' Offers Resources for Choosing a Paint Color
46
Branded Social Media Stickers
Twitter's 'Promoted #Stickers' Include Brands like Pepsi
45
Promotional Fortune Cookies
Supreme Created Exclusive Treats as a Part of Its Apparel Marketing
44
Digital Campus Vending Machines
These Vending Machines Flash Ads at College Students
43
Photographic Skateboarder Activations
adidas Celebrated Skateboarding by Hosting a Photo Showcase
42
Album-Promoting Food Trucks
Rapper Gucci Mane is Promoting His New Album with a Food Truck
41
Missed Call Marketing Campaigns
'Flashcall' Uses Big Data from Missed Calls to Help Brands
40
Video Streaming VR Promotions
This Netflix Clip Introduces People to the 'Stranger Things' Series
39
Branded Croquet Events
Pimm's is Running 'Pimm's Cider Cup' Croquet Games for the Public
38
Promotional AR Kids Games
'Dragon Spotting' Helps Promote 'Pete's Dragon' to Kids with Smartphones
37
Whisky Personality Quizzes
The 'Flavour Behaviour Test' Helps People Find the Perfect Drink
36
Virtual Dining Companions
At the Sasayama Restaurant, People Eat Alongside VR Videos
35
Virtual Reality Taxis
Alcatel is Touring the UK with a Cab That Offers VR Experiences
34
Rewarding Coffee Shop Contests
The 'Starbucks for Life' Game Allows Customers to Win Free Coffee
33
Student-Targeted Fragrance Campaigns
The Ecko Unltd. 72 Campus Tour Targeted College-Age Men
32
Mobile Cake Campaigns
The Launch of Fibre 1 Cheesecake Bars Involved a Literal 'Cake Walk'
31
Coffee Shop Loyalty Cards
The Dunkin' Donuts Black Card is Reserved for Special Customers
30
Monstrous Avatar Creators
The Official 'Godzilla Resurgence' Site Features a Fun Simulator
29
Personified Food Pop-Ups
This Human Fast Food Vending Machine Surprises People at a Laundromat
28
Dorm Room Shopping Assistants
Dormify's NYC Showroom Has Personal Stylists on Hand for Assistance
27
Estate Mogul Vodka Campaigns
Skyy Vodka is Giving Canadians the Chance to Land in California
26
VR Cycling Experiences
Interactive Lab Sets Virtual Reality in Motion with an Electric Trike
25
Olympic Beverage Zones
Coca-Cola is Setting Up #ThatsGold Fan Stations in Rio
24
Branded T-Shirt Challenges
Oasis Promises Rewards to a Fan Who Wears a Promotional Tee for a Month
23
Virtual Conference Platforms
'Exponeer' Offers an Online Conference and Exhibition Service
22
VR Mall Lounges
Dixie Outlet Mall is Engaging Back-to-School Shoppers with Virtual Reality
21
Competitive Sports Webseries
EE is Collaborating with YouTubers for the 'The Wembley Cup' Series
20
Magazine-Branded Campus Tours
The 2015 Essence College Tour Aimed to Inspired College Students
19
Summer-Centric Beer Activations
This Beer Campaign Focuses on Millennial Summer Activities
18
Student-Targeted Tech Giveaways
The #GetCollegeReady Campaign Helped Prepare High School Grads
17
Animated Character Livestreams
Hasbro Created a Facebook Live Broadcast Starring Mr. Monopoly
16
Campus Tour Hiring Campaigns
'Solve' Set Up a Small-Scale Office on Various College Campuses
15
Exam-Based Brand Activations
'Bojangles' Restaurant Surprised Students with Food After Their Exams
14
AI Apocalypse Campaigns
'Halfpops' is Asking Coding Geeks to Use Their Skills to Save the World
13
Quaint Tourism Campaigns
The Village-Phone Promotion Had Callers Interrupting a Quiet Swiss Town
12
Stadium-Inspired Lounges
Panasonic's Olympic Marketing Stunt Introduces a 'Stadium of Wonders'
11
Targeted Insurance Ads
'CoverFox' Hunted Users to Bombard Them with Funny Insurance Reminders
10
Kid-Friendly Sailing Simulators
Volvo Rigged a RS Tera Dinghy to Teach Valuable Sailing Skills
9
Video Game-Connected Apps
The 'Deus Ex GO' App Earns Points for 'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided'
8
Undercooked Chicken PSAs
This Campaign Warns Consumers About the Dangers of Undercooked Chicken
7
App-Focused Data Mining
'Marketing Intelligence' Gives Businesses Robust Knowledge of Consumers
6
Donation-Encouraging Cab Campaigns
This Initiative Advertises the Need for Organ Transplants
5
VR Continent Tours
Liqueur Brand Amarula Created an Experience to Show Off a Taste of Africa
4
Translator-Based Diners
Google Translate's Restaurant Pop-Up Used Food to Break Language Barriers
3
Selfie-Inspired Cocktails
Smirnoff Mixed Up Creative Cocktails Based on People's Selfies
2
Celebratory Burger Giveaways
Shake Shack is Celebrating the Opening of a New Store with Free Food
1
Rice-Oriented Cooking Contests
The 'Rice to the Occasion' Contest Involves Minute Rice Recipes
Related Ideas
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Immersive Multi-Brand Beauty Pop-Ups
Sephora Partners with Amorepacific for 'Seoul in the City'
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Spatial AI Shopping Technologies
VusionGroup EdgeSense AI Immerses Shoppers
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
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
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
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
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
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
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
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
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
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Heritage Lifestyle Collections
Canadian Tire Releases Hudson’s Bay Stripes into a Summer Lineup
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
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
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Sensory Summer Shop Activations
Claire’s Launches Its A Girl SMR at Claire’s Campaign
Social Media-Driven Brand Partnerships
Target and Parke Join Forces on a Limited Style Capsule
Month-Long Luxury Jewellery Pop-Ups
Anne Sportun Fine Jewellery Opens a Month-Long Pop-Up in June
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
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
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Tactile Marketing Campaigns
She Said Yes Strives to Increase Tactile Engagement
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
Immersive K-Culture Expos
K-EXPO USA Combines K-Pop, Food and Lifestyle Experiences
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Visual Preference Commerce
Jo Malone Turns Pinterest Boards into Fragrance Recommendations
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Physical-World Data Marketing
WPP Uses Google Earth AI to Predict Real-World Consumer Behavior
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
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'
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
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
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
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
Cardholder Access Experiences
Visa Unlocks Early Access and VIP Perks at Top of the Rock
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game