These summer marketing campaigns use the heat in their favor, playing up refreshment and cool summer activities like going to the beach. These marketing campaigns take many forms, including physical products, apps, interactive advertisements and experiences. However, one thing that most of them have in common is that they were launched outside, since the majority of people want to make the most of the good weather while it's around.
While some of these ads are directly powered or influenced by the sun, others offer a way for people to beat the heat. Some of the best examples of this include Coca-Cola bottles that were sculpted from solid ice and given out at the beach, or Lipton's bus stop ad that lightly mists sweaty people as they go by.
36 Summer Marketing Campaigns
From Sun-Activated Coupons to Flip Flop Vending Machines:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 31, 2014 — Marketing
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Terrifying Online Drowning Simulators
Sortie En Mer Promotes the Use of Lifejackets Through Fear
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Flip Flop Vending Machines
Old Navy's Shoe Vending Machine Trades Tweets for Flip Flops
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Food-Inspired Fashion Shops
Anya Hindmarch's Fashion Pop Up Presents Luxury Goods Like Groceries
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Sandy Composer Portraits
A Beachy Schubert Announces the 2014 East Neuk Classical Music Festival
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Beach Sandal Vending Machines
The Havaianas Flip Flop Machine is Ideal for Aquatic Settings
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Weather-Activated Advertisements
These Ads for Stella Artois Cidre Only Appear in Warmer Weather
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Solar-Powered Print Ads
Nivea Magazine Ad Charges Your Smartphone and Devices Via the Sun
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Photographic Straw Campaigns
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Instagram Advertising Campaign Uses Straws
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Confined Outdoor Ads
Outside Magazine's Ads Urge People to Escape Underground Mazes & Go Outside
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Virtual Seashell Ads
TONI&GUY;'s Sea Salt Hair Spray Ad Lets You Hear the Beach Through Your Phone
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Metropolitan Sand Castles
The Matt Long Giant Sand Castles Found Their Way to New York City
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Solar-Activated Billboards
Nivea Sunscreen Advertisement Can Only be Seen With Sunlight
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Sun-Activated Coupons
Zealios Skin Care's Unique Coupon Only Appears in the Sun
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Blown-Up Soda Fountain Stunts
The Sprite 'Refresh Your Ideas' Drink Dispenser Spread Brand Awarnes
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Contactless Payment Saddles
People Can Use Contactless Payments for Donkey Rides at this UK Beach
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Automotive Beach Chairs
Holiday Autos' Ultimate Deck Chair Takes the Shape of a Car
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Dance-Rewarding Vending Machines
Seventeen's Ice Cream Vending Machine Initiates a Dance Off
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Off-Season Donation Campaigns
Salvation Army's Charity Donation Campaign Thinks Winter in Summer
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Educational Sunscreen Packaging
Neutrogena Cloudscreen Teaches UV Rays not Sun Rays are Harmful
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Traveling Hair Removal Promos
The 'EWC Jitney Bum Bus' Offers Beach Goers Complimentary Waxing
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Heat-Banishing Promotional Branding
The ‘Make It Pop’ Promotional Campaign is Smart
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Illusory Beach Beverage Ads
This Minimal Coke Ad Hides the Coca-Cola Swoosh Between Two Ladies
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Wearable Magazine Promotions
The Nivea 'Sun Band' Magazine Ad Pops Out into a Bracelet
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Underwater Selfie Campaigns
Spontaneous #Underwaterselfies Show the Galaxy S5 Waterproof Features
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Sun-Powering Promotions
Nivea Releases Advertisements with Solar Chargers Built Into Them
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Interactive Melting Advertisements
Virtually Cooling McDonald's Ice Cream Ad Promises a Treat
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Man-Made Sunrise Commercials
Heineken Brings the Sun to Singapore at the Annual Zoukout Festival
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Summer Gear Giveaway Ads
Lemon & Paeroa's Summer Sign Ads Gave Away Flip Flops and Towels
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Sizzling Summertime Campaigns
The Dolce & Gabbana Time Campaign Will Leave You Dreaming
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Sun-Made Soccer Fields
Cancerfonden's Play in the Shade Campaign Features a Uniquely Shaded Field
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Event-Attending Robotic Avatars
This Robot Lets Teens Virtually Go to Coca-Cola Summer Love 2013
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Ice Sculpted Pop Packaging
This Campaign Offers a Literal Way to Enjoy an Ice Cold Coca-Cola
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Vertical Blind Billboards
McDonald's Bus Shelter Billboard Keeps People Cool with Shaded Blinds
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Sand Angel Installations
The Lifesaving Society's Beach Art Piece Raises Awareness on Drowning
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Automated Volleyball Machines
ASCIS' 'Kerri Machine' Plays Just Like Kerri Walsh Jennings
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Refreshing Drink Ads
Lipton's Interactive Bus Stop Ad Helps People Cool Off in the Summer
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Playful Summer Drink Giveaways
Smirnoff ICE Introduced the Smirnoff ICE Sunny Days Variety Pack
Limited-Edition Summertime Sports Drinks
Gatorade Summer Blaze is a Circle K Exclusive Flavor
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
Unconventionally Categorized Drinks
Smirnoff ICE Drops a Global Campaign to Celebrate 25 Years
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Soft Serve Dispenser Billboards
Carvel Unveiled the First Soft-Serve-Dispensing Billboard in NYC
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Caffeine-Free Summertime Cafe Drinks
The Tim Hortons Refreshers Come in Two Flavor Options
Summer-Celebrating Chocolate Bars
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Summer Edition Bars Embrace Warm Weather
Vintage Soda Lip Balms
Vacation's SPF 30 Lip Balm Launched in a Wild Cherry Pepsi Variety
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Hydrating Nature-Inspired Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Summer Collection is Packed with Seasonal Scents
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Summer-Inspired Chocolate Products
Hotel Chocolat Summer Desserts Boxed Selections are Indulgent
Summer-Inspired Cooling Drinks
BODYARMOR Drops the Limited-Edition 'BODYARMOR CHILL' Drinks
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Summer-Ready Apertivo Campaigns
Aperol Unveils 'L'unico. Per Tutti' — 'The One. for Everyone'
Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
Thorne Launched Its 'Just Add Water' Activation in NYC
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Individuality-Themed Coffee Campaigns
The Starbucks WHATEVER YOUR THING, we're in Campaign is Bold
Fun-Filled Sunscreen Campaigns
Supergoop! x Liza Koshy Make SPF Fun with the 'Feel Super' Campaign
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Humorous Outdoor Apparel Campaigns
Columbia Sportswear Launches Engineered for Whatever
Indulgent Wintertime Treat Campaigns
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Campaign Embraces Winter Comfort
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
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
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
UV Ticket Initiatives
La Roche-Posay Italy's Buoni Sole Helps to Protect Outdoor Workers
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Lemon-Lime Soda Campaigns
STARRY® Introduces its '100 Degrees, 100% Off' Campaign
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Gen Z Sun Care Campaigns
indu's Latest Initiative Aims to Improve Teen SPF Application Habits
Radiant Post-Exercise Campaigns
ASICS' Get The Glow Highlights the Beauty Benefits of Movement
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Sun-Inspired Art Installations
Veuve Clicquot x Yinka Ilori Chasing the Sun Debuts in Milan
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Unique Cannabis Packaging
Dogwalkers Launches a Twist on a Seasonal Staple with The Summer 6-Pack
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Thoughtful Sunscreen Partnerships
Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Partners with the Bentway
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
Fitness Energy Drinks Campaigns
Celsius Expands Its LIVE. FIT. GO. Platform Across Europe
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Global Citrus Soda Platforms
The 7UP Super Duper Refresher Platform Introduces New Products
Sun Protection Retailer Activations
This ALDI Giveaway Offers Free Bottles of Lacura Sunscreen
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
Winter SPF Campaigns
Golfer Justin Thomas Unites with WearSPF to Promote Winter Sun Protection
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Athlete-Led Marketing Strategies
Forta Cosmetics Uses Athlete Network to Launch Its Setting Spray
Energetic Hot Sauce Campaigns
Cholula Debuts the Energetic Cho-lu-la! Summer Campaign
Canine-Focused Wintertime Wellness Campaigns
PetSmart Marks National Walk Your Dog Month
Clean-Label Hydration Campaigns
The Wonder of Water Campaign from Aqua Libra is Health-Focused
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Summer-Forward Beverage Syrups
Monin Spotlights Fruity Summer Flavors
Adventure-Inspired Soda Cans
7 Up’s Destinos Venezuela Campaign Brings Nature to Vibrant Designs
Thoughtful Ice Cream Campaigns
DOVE® Ice Cream's #MiniWinMonday Emphasizes Minor Accomplishments
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
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'
Multi-Functional Outdoor Appliance Capsules
Cuisinart Eases the Fuss of Warm-Weather Entertaining
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns
The Corona 100 Years Campaign Lets Natural Light Capture the Story
Summer Skincare Campaigns
Himalaya BabyCare Launched Its Summer Baby Skincare Regimen Campaign
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Exclusive Summertime Ice Creams
Kroger Summer in a Pint Ice Creams Come in Four Flavors
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Canadian Fan-Based Campaigns
Molson Launches its 'Performance Enhancing Canadians' Initiative
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Sweet Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee Summer Menu is Packed with Flavorful Options
Sports-Themed Beer Campaigns
This BrewDog Promotion Offers the Chance at a Year of Free Beer
Beach-Themed Beer Promotions
This Corona Promotion Marks the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Daylight Saving QSR Guides
Wendy's Spotlights the Daylight Saving Time Survival Guide
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Summer Sunset Pop-Ups
London Essence's Sundown Spots Invite Passersby to Savor Lighter Evenings
Summertime Skincare Campaigns
Cortizone-10 and Dylan Efron Partnered for a New Campaign
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
Blended Summertime Beverage Menus
These FiiZ Drinks Frozen Beverages Come in Two Flavors
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Social Home Cleaning Campaigns
CLR Brands Aims to Make Cleaning Attractive in New Campaign
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
Seasonal Spin & Win Campaigns
Spar Scotland Launches 'Spin into Spring' Game
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Intense Carbonation Campaigns
Three Cents Unveiled Its Intense to the Last Sip Campaign
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Regionally Inspired Scent Packaging
Harry's Launches a New Care Collection Duubed Heatwave
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Integrated Summertime Cider Campaigns
The Kopparberg Bring Me Sunshine Campaign is Arriving Soon
Refreshing Spirits Campaigns
Refresh Your Season Invites Fans to Make Jim Beam & Lemonade
Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Convenience Retailer Hiring Campaigns
This Pilot Hiring Campaign is Launching Ahead of Summer
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Multi-Property Seasonal Events
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Unveils Hot Summer Fun 2025
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Early-Morning Easter Campaigns
Morrisons Launched a Campaign That Only Runs from 4AM to 7AM
Swimming-Themed Soda Campaigns
The Diet Coke This Is My Taste Campaign Stars Jamie Dornan