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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Temperature-Activated Soda Cans
These New Pepsi Max Cans Change Color When Ready to Drink
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
National Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Revlon Debuted a Month-Long National Lipstick Day Celebration
Caffeine-Free Summertime Cafe Drinks
The Tim Hortons Refreshers Come in Two Flavor Options
Vintage Soda Lip Balms
Vacation's SPF 30 Lip Balm Launched in a Wild Cherry Pepsi Variety
Branded Syrup-Swirled Shakes
Smalls Sliders Soda Shakes Use Coca-Cola Concentrated Syrups
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
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Summer-Ready QSR Menus
Tim Hortons U.S. Debuts New Cold Drinks and Soccer-Themed Merch
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Revealing SPF Activations
The Olay Solarium Highlights the Importance of Proper Sun Protection
Cooling Gel Sunscreens
Garnier Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen Features Refreshing Actives
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
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
Individuality-Themed Coffee Campaigns
The Starbucks WHATEVER YOUR THING, we're in Campaign is Bold
Humorous Outdoor Apparel Campaigns
Columbia Sportswear Launches Engineered for Whatever
Indulgent Wintertime Treat Campaigns
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Campaign Embraces Winter Comfort
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
UV Ticket Initiatives
La Roche-Posay Italy's Buoni Sole Helps to Protect Outdoor Workers
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Lemon-Lime Soda Campaigns
STARRY® Introduces its '100 Degrees, 100% Off' Campaign
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Italian Summer-Ready Luxury Campaigns
TOD'S Released the Vacanze Italiane 2026 Campaign
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Radiant Post-Exercise Campaigns
ASICS' Get The Glow Highlights the Beauty Benefits of Movement
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Sensorial Summertime Dessert Drinks
The Hotel Chocolat Summer Coolers are Visually Striking
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Y2K-Themed Sparkling Water Campaigns
bubly Drops a 2000's Spot and its 'Melted Ice Pop Kit'
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Revamped Beverage Marketing Platforms
Sprite Launches the It’s That Fresh Marketing Platform
Energizing Summertime Cafe Menus
Peet's Coffee Summer Menu Debuts the New Sparkling Energy Drinks
Survey-Backed Sunscreen Campaigns
Banana Boat Debuts the Get Outside Stat Campaign
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Strategic Refrigerator Campaigns
Gorenje Runs the 'Keeping Real Fans Cool' Campaign During Fifa
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
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
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
Youthful Convenience Store Campaigns
7-Eleven is Running the Roll-Up & Refuel™ Initiative
Dirty Soda-Inspired Lemonades
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Puts a Tropical Twist on Summer Sips
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
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
Summer-Ready Contemporary Fashion Films
COS Summer 2026 Campaign Film Spotlights Materials
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
Affordable Strong Cocktail Lines
SUN ICE Beverages Debuts a New Cocktail Line in Eight Flavors
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
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
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
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
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
Clean-Label Hydration Campaigns
The Wonder of Water Campaign from Aqua Libra is Health-Focused
Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns
The Corona 100 Years Campaign Lets Natural Light Capture the Story
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
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
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Retro Dessert Menu Offerings
Bakery79 Launches The Summer of 79 Menu
Flip Flop-Inspired Beverage Promotions
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Celebrates National Flip Flop Day
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Musician-Inspired Sunscreen Campaigns
Cien Sun Mr SPF 30.5 Celebrates Pitbull and Sun Protection
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
Seasonal Value Campaigns
Huey Magoo's Combines Value Meals with Collectible Cups
Hot Dog-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Regal and Nathan's Famous Launch Hot Dog Summer
Ice Cream-Celebrating Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's Great Summer Bar Drop Offers Free Ice Cream Bars
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Summer Skincare Campaigns
Himalaya BabyCare Launched Its Summer Baby Skincare Regimen Campaign
Summertime Skincare Campaigns
Cortizone-10 and Dylan Efron Partnered for a New Campaign
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Summertime Supermarket Giveaways
The Tesco Freebie Thursdays Campaign is for Clubcard Members
Waterfront Bread Brand Activations
Sailing into Summer with King’s Hawaiian is Arriving in Toronto
Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Intense Carbonation Campaigns
Three Cents Unveiled Its Intense to the Last Sip Campaign
Comedic Social-First Campaigns
Bonobos Debuts a Cheeky Ad Called the Sweat Stakes
Music Festival Refreshment Campaigns
This Lipton Summer Campaign Offers VIP Festival Experiences
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Blended Summertime Beverage Menus
These FiiZ Drinks Frozen Beverages Come in Two Flavors
Social Home Cleaning Campaigns
CLR Brands Aims to Make Cleaning Attractive in New Campaign
Summer-Focused Celebratory Smoothie Campaigns
Jamba Marks National Smoothie Day with Promotions
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
Sun-Drenched Furniture Installations
Corona Cero's Sun Tags Help Urban Workers Reenergize Outdoors
Retail Beverage Experiences
The Paper Store Uses Custom Drink Stations to Boost Engagement
Cream-Topped Craft Sodas
The New PJ’s Coffee Summer Craft Sodas are Personality-Packed
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
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Vacation Mode Activations
San Miguel's Holiday Mirror Transforms Passersby with AR
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
Time Reclamation-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
Maid Brigade Launches a Cheeky Summer Ad Campaign
Snack Bar-Promoting Experiential Campaigns
Einstein Energy Super Snack Bars Ran a Campaign at SXSW
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Brazilian Culture Footwear Campaigns
Havaianas 'The Brazilian Flair' Stars Vinicius Junior
Early-Morning Easter Campaigns
Morrisons Launched a Campaign That Only Runs from 4AM to 7AM
Staycation-Themed Retailer Campaigns
Freemans 'Sunny Season' Campaign Focuses on Life at Home
AI-Inspired Product Campaigns
Coleman Responded to the Coleman Lazy River with Enthusiasm