These examples of Snapchat campaigns provides an overview of the various advertising methods currently available to brands on the platform. With ad ratings company Nielsen recently announcing that it will track campaign performance on the app, it's clear the medium is here to stay in the world of marketing.
Before Snapchat had developed an official advertising division, brands like Mountain Dew and Call of Duty took to the mobile app with covert campaigns run through branded accounts. Since then, Snapchat has evolved to offer such sponsored content as location-specific filters, interactive lenses and the opportunity to run ads in the Discovery Story section.
Notable innovations that has thus far emerged include an age-gated tool that helps alcohol brands reach consumers of age, as well geofences that allow brands to limit access to geofilters to those presently inside a retail location.
29 Examples of Snapchat Campaigns
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Gold Star Snapchat Lenses
This Starbucks Snapchat Lens Marks the Launch of a New Loyalty System
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3D Social Media Filters
Snapchat's First-Ever 3D Filter is Sponsored by 'Underworld: Blood Wars'
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Social Fast Food Geofilters
McSnaps Were Special Geofilters Accessible Only at McDonald's Stores
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Social Media Guacamole Promotions
This Snapchat Campaign Celebrates National Guacamole Day 2016
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Fast Casual Snapchat Filters
An IHOP Snapchat Partnership Will See In-Restaurant Geofilters
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VIP Ticket Geofilters
Toyota Used a Snapchat Filter to Offer an Exclusive Lollapalooza Concert
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Whiskey Snapchat Campaigns
Jameson is the First Alcohol Brand to Use the Age-Gated Tool Nationally
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Dreamy Singer-Inspired Social Filters
The Lana Del Rey Filter on Snapchat Features a Flower Crown
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Sponsored AR Filters
Snapchat's Sponsored AR Filters are Now Open for Advertising
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Integrated Social Racing Campaigns
This New Nascar Campaign Incorporates Twitter and Snapchat
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Utility Vehicle Snapchat Campaigns
The Jeep Snapchat Campaign Encourages User-Generated Content
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Romantic Fry Campaigns
New York Fries Offers a New Snapchat Filter to Encourage Kissing the Food
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Disappearing Animal Campaigns
WWF Compares Endangered Animals to Vanishing Snapchat Photos
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Secretive Gaming Campaigns
This Call of Duty Video Game Advertising Stunt Covertly Uses Snapchat
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Ephemeral App-Install Campaigns
Cookie Jam is the First to Roll-Out App-Install Ads on Snapchat
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Easter Egg Snapchat Lenses
Cadbury Creme Egg Unveiled a Sponsored Snapchat Lens in the UK
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Ghoulish Social Media Filters
The Ghostbusters Film is Using a Snapchat Filter to Get Tickets Sold
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Taco Mask Snapchat Lenses
The Cinco De Mayo Taco Bell Snapchat Lens Was a Huge Success
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Viral Snap Series
Snapchat Launches a New Program Through the Discover Feature
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Life-Saving Photo Filters
Snapchat Launched Charity-Benefitting Photo Filters for World AIDS Day
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Secretive Party Campaigns
Jagermeister's Undercover Games Used Snapchat to Reveal a Secret Party
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Ephemeral Race Campaigns
Huawei's Snapchat Marketing Campaign is Staged Like a Race in Paris
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Charitable Burger Geofilters
A&W's Campaign on Snapchat Brings Attention to 'Burgers to Beat MS'
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Social Beverage Campaigns
This Mountain Dew Campaign Features a Real-Time Snapchat Plot
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Olympic Snapshot Campaigns
LA is Engaging Snapchat Users in a Bid for an Upcoming Summer Olympics
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Smartphone Grilling Campaigns
Burger King's 'Snap King' Has People Grill Burgers from Competitors
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Social Media Brand Advocates
GrubHub Snapchat Inspires Content Sharing & Recruitment Opportunities
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Festival-Focused Video Sharing
These Snapchat Coachella Filters Create Concert-Branded Clips
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Photo-Sharing Football Apps
The NFL and Snapchat Have Teamed Up for an Enhanced Fan Experience
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Blue Light Awareness Campaigns
The Vaseline Screen Block Campaign Informs Gamers of Hidden Damage
Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Video-Editing App Updates
Google Photos Launches a Slew of New Video Editing Tools
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Gamified Fast Food Challenges
McDonald's Side Missions Encourage Fun, Spontaneous Detours
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
AR-Powered Makeup Experiences
NYX Professional Makeup Beauty Bestie 2.0 is Available on Snapchat
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
In-App Mental Health Features
Snapchat Launches 'Here For You' Canada for Young Users
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
AI Creative Studios
SnapStudio Enables AI-Powered Image Generation And Customization
Branded Apparel Vodka Campaigns
Smirnoff Partners with Aleali May for We Do Game Days
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
AI-Powered Social AR Apps
The Snap Lens Studio Lets Any User Create Their Own Effects
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Gen Z Sun Care Campaigns
indu's Latest Initiative Aims to Improve Teen SPF Application Habits
GenAI Fashion Lenses
Gucci is the First Luxury House to Launch a Sponsored AI Lens on Snapchat
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Interactive Treat Campaigns
DQ Canada Launches its Loyalty-Based 'Falling Treats' Campaign
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
GenAI Social Media Lenses
The Imagine Lens Lets Snapchat Users Type to Bring Ideas to Life
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Conversational Search Ad Features
Google Unveiled AI Max for Search Campaigns
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
College-Focused Social Platforms
TikTok's Campus Verification Feature Mirrors Early Facebook
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
AI-Powered Imagery Tools
Snap by Genius.AI Creates Realistic Images Fast Without Photoshoots
Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
Camp Snap Arrives at Target as a Mindful Disconnection
Unfiltered Skincare Campaigns
The Indu Spots Happen Campaign Celebrates Unretouched Teen Skin
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Local Social Media Feeds
TikTok’s Local Feed Uses Precise Location Opt-In, Excludes Minors
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Causal Retail Media Metrics
Albertsons Media Collective Quantifies True In Store Ad Lift
Millennial Nostalgia Banking Campaigns
Allt Bank Playfully Jabs at Millennials' Financial Habits
AI-Powered Social Media Lenses
Snap Announced AI Video Lenses for Snapchat Platinum Subscribers
Premium Mobile Advertising Applications
Discord is Expanding its 'Video Quests' to Mobile
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Location-Based Social App Features
Snapchat Home Safe Lets Users Automatically Alert Friends
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Gifting-Ready Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Custom Edition Can Be Personalized with Any Name
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'
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Emotional Delivery Campaigns
Shipt’s 'No Order Is Ordinary' Campaign Emphasizes Connection
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Smartphone Photography Editing Apps
The Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone is Available Now for Free
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses
Snapchat Announces the Upcoming Arrival of its New 'Specs' Glasses
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
Single-View Photo Apps
Instagram Instants is a Standalone App Where Photos Vanish After 24 Hours
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Contextual Map Advertising Features
Apple Introduced Ads In Maps Through Apple Business
AI-Assisted Live Selling Features
Snap by Tilt Creates Listings from Live Video in Under a Second
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Geo-Fencing Advertising Features
Celerant Technology Implements a New Geo-Fencing Feature
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
App Strategy Insights
ScreensDesign Reveals Proven Tactics Behind Top iOS Subscription Apps
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Arrival Notification Features
Snapchat Launches Arrival Notifications To Auto-Share Destinations
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Predictive Mobile Advertising Features
T-Mobile Advertising Solutions Unveiled Contextual AI Ads
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Performance-Based Creator Platforms
Picsart Earn Program Pays Creators Based on Engagement
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Diet Tracking Apps
SnapFood Helps Track Your Meals and Improve Your Diet with AI Assistance
Real Time Film Filters
VSCO Capture Brings Live Film-Style Filters to iOS for Authentic Shooting
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Creative Photo Communities
Join the Ad-Free Creative Photo Network Built Into Hipstamatic
Outdoor Engagement Apps
Nature Unlock Encourages Breaks From Screens Through Outdoor Activity
Nostalgic Celebrity-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Clearly Canadian Recently Revived Its Brand
Visual Chat Platforms
PicNow! Enables Users to Share Photos and Chat With Strangers
Social Location Sharing
FriendMap Simplifies Location Sharing To Help Friends Connect In Real Time
Teen Content Filters
Instagram Expands Age-Rated Experiences with Stricter Parental Controls
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Sports Highlights Platforms
Snack Sports Delivers Curated Highlights Without Social Media Pressure
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Car Recognition Tools
CarSnap Identifies Cars in Photos and Get Detailed Info Instantly
Mapped Loyalty Badges
Snap Map Place Loyalty Celebrates Frequent Visitors
Visual Enhancement Tools
VibrantSnap Instantly Create Stunning, Cinematic Screenshots
Event Branding Tools
Frame Me Lets Event Managers Share Branded Photos For Viral Marketing
Customer Insight Tools
Audience Radar Provides Free Snapshots of Customer Spending Patterns
Habit Building Tools
SnapHab Uses Gamification and Progress Tracking to Build Lasting Habits
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
Mobile Screenshot Enhancers
Island Snap Adds Dynamic Island Effects to iPhone Screenshots Easily
Adaptive Notification Systems
YouTube Filters Push Alerts Based on Recent User Engagement