From hyper-realistic set recreations to movie-inspired ride-sharing promotions, there are plenty of innovative film and TV activations that highlight how experiential marketing is a useful and important tool for media marketers.
In order to celebrate the opening of the Diagon Alley attraction at NBC Universal Orlando, the brand hosted an immersive brand activation inside London's King's Cross Station. The laid back event engaged passersby with a Diagon Alley-inspired photobooth and offered consumers information on planning a trip to the park.
Hosted at South by Southwest 2016, an elaborate marketing experience inspired by the Coney Island story world of television series Mr Robot got attendees excited ahead of the show's upcoming second season debut. The interactive event included a 100-foot ferris wheel inspired by the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island and a replica of the show's F Society hacker den.
18 Film & TV Activations
From Movie-Inspired Pizza Deliveries to Wizardly Brand Activations:
Rebecca Byers — Mar 17, 2016 — Marketing
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Mythic Dragon Easter Eggs
This Game of Thrones-Inspired Chocolate Egg by Melt is in London
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Fantasy Series Snow Murals
Artist Simon Beck Made a Game of Thrones Snow Mural for Sky Atlantic
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Robotic Dating App Stunts
This SXSW Tinder Marketing Stunt Used a Hot Robot to Promote Ex Machina
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Wizardly Brand Activations
This Diagon Alley Event Took Place at London's King's Cross Station
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90s Game Show Recreations
The London Crystal Maze Event Promotes Freixenet Sparkling Wine
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Movie Motel Recreations
Attendees Will Be Able to Visit A&E's Bates Motel at SXSW 2015
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Immersive Brand Attractions
This Mattel Experience Brings TV Characters to Life in Liverpool
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Comic Hero Tattoo Parlors
SXSW 2016 is Hosting a Harley Quinn Tattoo Parlor for Visitors
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Sitcom-Themed Pop-Ups
This Seinfeld Pop-Up Bar is Set to Open in Toronto This Summer
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Superhero Ramen Eateries
Ippudo Celebrates Marvel Heroes with a Themed Pop-Up Restaurant Location
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Recreated Movie Restaurants
This Hot Dog Stand Transformed into 'McDowell's from Coming to America
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Haunting Television Marketing
A New Series Entices Audiences with Its Persona Synthetics Branding
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Cinematic Cafe Pop-Ups
Australia Will Have a Central Perk Coffee House from the Set of Friends
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Cinematic Beauty Pop-Ups
The New Kiehl's Pop-Up Celebrates the Premier of Zoolander 2
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Galactic Marketing Events
This Campaign Lined Up 500 Stormtroopers on the Great Wall of China
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Television-Inspired Carnival Stunts
The Mr Robot SXSW Pop-Up Featured a 100-Foot Ferris Wheel
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Movie-Inspired Pizza Deliveries
Uber Celebrated Home Alone's Birthday by Delivering 'Nero's Pizza'
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Sci-Fi Surfing Stunts
These Surfers in Stormtrooper Suits Draw Attention to Movie Locations
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Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Mixed-Reality Theme Parks
DreamPark is Capturing the Attention of Digital Adventurers
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Laser Facial SoHo Pop-Ups
SEV Laser Hosted a NYF(acial)W Activation
Gin Cocktail Experiences
Fords Gin Hosted its 'Beyond the Pour' Experience at Rockefeller Center
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Theatrical Cocktail Experiences
The Theatre by ZLB23 Unfolds at a Seven-Seat Bar
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Experiential Convenience Stores
FamilyMart Announced IP-Centered Store Experiences in Japan
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Interactive Soccer-Themed Brand Activations
Henkel House Was Designed to Delight US Soccer Fans
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Curated Film Festival Experiences
The St. Regis Toronto Offers TIFF-Inspired Food & Beverage Menus
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Experiential Beauty Campaigns
Heathrow Airport Launched Immersive Beauty Experiences
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
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
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Industrial-Inspired Brand Events
Reitmans Reimagined its Distribution Centre for a Curated Event
Speakeasy-Inspired Airport Pop-Ups
A Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Pop-Up Launched in Paris
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Hockey Playoff Restaurant Campaigns
Boston Pizza Launched Its Hockey Playoff Campaign in Canada
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
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Elegant Immersive Brand Experiences
Kohler Co. Invited KBIS Attendees to 'Step into Possibility'
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
shop-in-shop streetwear installations
U Urban Outfitters debuts the Vans 'On Rotation' experience
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Immersive Superhero Attractions
Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Summery Lip Balm Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Spotlights Its Melting Lip Balm at Coachella
Gamified Scent Marketing Experiences
Axe's Grab The Sweet Turned a Bus Stop into a Claw Machine
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Exhilarating Entertainment Venues
Netflix House Unveiled Features for Philadelphia and Dallas
Qsr Retro Film Tributes
Domino’s 40th Anniversary is Honored with a Nostalgic Short Film & Capsule
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Immersive Horror-Inspired Attractions
Six Flags Channels The Conjuring: Beyond Fear
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Branded Hologram Experiences
ROW 94 Whiskey Launches a Special Initiative at an Airport
Tomato-Themed Dining Experiences
Mutti Tomatoes Hosted an Immersive Dining Experience in London
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
Digital Pizza Dining Promotions
MOD Pizza and TRON: Ares Partnered to Reward Fans with Deals
Website-Based Restaurant Customizations
The 'Wix Restaurant Experiences' Enables Unique Dining
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
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
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Interactive Luxury Brand Storytelling
Hermès Presents the Interactive Mystery at the Grooms
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
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
Film Festival-Inspired Tasting Menus
Khazana Toronto Debuts a Special Tasting Menu for TTIFF
High-Energy Retail-Focused Experiential Tours
Nitro Circus & Genuine Dickies Debut a 12-City Tour
Movie-Themed Grocery Store Experiences
Asda and Wicked Partnered for Immersive Store Experiences
Immersive Music Campaigns
Spotify x Gorillaz Fan Experience Promotes the Mountain Across London
Gaming Fandom Activations
LEGO® Code Break Arrives in San Diego with a Larger-Than-Life Vault
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
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'
Gamified Grocery Activations
The Asda Check-Out Challenge Leveraged a Nostalgic Game Show Format
Retro-Inspired Arcade Activations
Hotel X Toronto Revives Its Retro Arcade Installation
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Immersive Tech Retail Experiences
The Latest Xiaomi Store in London Showcases Tech and Lifestyle
Football-Focused Venue Marketing Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Delivers on Social Atmosphere & Dining
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Region-Specific Pizza Campaigns
Emmy Squared Pizza Launches Regionally Inspired Pizzas in the US
Adventurous AI Experiences
Prezzee x Universal Pictures Present a Jurassic World Activation
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Experiential Cookie Chains
Insomnia Cookies Combines Desserts With Entertainment Tie-Ins
Ice Cream-Branded ASMR Studios
Magnum Canada's ASMR Studio is Unique and Experiential
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Sporting Event-Focused Experiences
Dave & Buster's Spotlights the Big Game Ticketed Experience
Co-Branded Family-Oriented Events
Disney and Formula 1 Launch Fuel the Magic Campaign
Protein Cheese Activations
Armstrong Cheese Celebrated its Protein Offerings with a Fridge Pop-Up
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Festive Outdoor Hotel Activations
The Ben Hotel Reprises its Winter Wonderland Activation
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Immersive K-Culture Expos
K-EXPO USA Combines K-Pop, Food and Lifestyle Experiences
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Regional Authenticity Dining
Marco’s Pizza Introduced a New York–Style Pizza Experience
Retail Marketing Advancements
Westfield Rise Debuts a Programmatic Targeting Solution For Malls
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Accessibility-Focused Drone Light Shows
Westfield London Marked Purple Tuesday with a Light Show
Updated Cinema Makeovers
Lotte Cinema Suwon's Renovation Channels a 'Boundless Wonder-Verse'
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Stadium Fan Festivals
FIFA Turns the LA Coliseum into a Multi-Day Fan Experience Hub
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform