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Interactive Trends

Utilized within marketing strategies, campaigns and event spaces, interactive experiences are reigning supreme when it comes to methods of engaging and attracting consumers. Incorporating techniques such as digital marketing, live-action advertisements and augmented retail displays, brands are using participatory techniques as a means to heighten experiences with greater depth and consumer involvement.
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Connected Packaging Updates
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Appetite Creative’s partnership with Tetra Pak is receiving an update inspired by the summer season, which is affecting its smart packaging experience. The update will focus on providing... MORE
Kitchen-Themed Rage Rooms
Kitchen-Themed Rage Rooms
Fox Unveils the 'Kitchen Nightmares' Rage Room in Downtown Las Vegas
Fox is set to bring an exhilarating new experience to downtown Las Vegas with the launch of the “Kitchen Nightmares” Rage Room, taking over Axehole Vegas at Neonopolis for two days to host this... MORE
French-Forward Cafe Pop-Ups
French-Forward Cafe Pop-Ups
Le Café Hellmann's Only Serves Fries with a Side of Mayonnaise
People in France indulge in fries with mayonnaise and at Le Café Hellmann’s, those in New York City can also appreciate the creamy condiment’s harmonious pairing with crispy potatoes.... MORE
Retail Rage Rooms
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
Miista, a Spanish fashion brand, has unveiled a new retail experience to celebrate the opening of its first New York location. In light of the current political climate and global challenges, Miista... MORE
NFC-Activated Bathroom Sprays
NFC-Activated Bathroom Sprays
Pourri and Supercell Debuted a Pocket Sprayer with Tap Technology
In preparation for San Diego Comic-Con, ~Pourri, the creator of Poo~Pourri, collaborated with mobile game developer Supercell to create an NFC-enabled Poo~Pourri pocket sprayer. This pocket sprayer... MORE
Sensory Product Pop-Ups
Sensory Product Pop-Ups
The Pain Payback Was Hosted by Philips Lumea to Help Consumers De-Stress
Philips Lumea is excited to unveil The Pain Payback, a one-day pop-up event dedicated to transforming the traditional hair removal experience. Scheduled for Saturday, June 8th, at 55 Curtain Road,... MORE
Streaming Service Installations
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Hulu is celebrating its animated series with the return of the ‘Animayhem’ activation at Comic-Con International: San Diego. This notable off-site event will showcase Hulu’s acclaimed... MORE
Co-Branded Drink Activations
Co-Branded Drink Activations
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile Celebrates Inside Out 2
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile is making its way to Clapham Common in London to provide consumers with a way to beat the heat with a complimentary refreshment. The activation will... MORE
play_circle_filledGen Z Slang Translators
Gen Z Slang Translators
Great Clips' Student Slang Translators Prepare Parents for Back-to-School
Describing a haircut to a salon stylist is difficult enough, but bridging the multi-generational language gap compounded by the ever-evolving slang of younger generations makes the task particularly... MORE
Parisian Chicken Wing Pop-Ups
Parisian Chicken Wing Pop-Ups
Wingstop's House of Flavor Marks the Start of Growth Plans in Paris
At over 2,000 restaurants in the United States, Wingstop fans savor cooked-to-order chicken wings and this summer, the franchise is bringing what it offers to the people of Paris with the pop-up... MORE
Seamless Engagement
Pop-ups that require minimal time to engage consumers are gaining traction
Trend - Brands are creating passive pop-ups, such as billboards or signposts, that beget consumers to engage with only a brief action. These are more engaging than regular billboards while not requiring much time from consumers. Additionally, brands do not need to staff these pop-ups, thus reducing costs.

Insight - The average person living in a major city faces hundreds of advertisements a day. To this extent, most simply filter out regular ads, leading to brands not leaving a lasting impression. While some brands try to launch full-scale pop-up events that invite consumers to explore a detailed activation, not all consumers have spare time for such activities, leading to brands finding a middle ground for pop-ups that beget enough interaction to leave an impression, but do not intrude on daily schedules.
Workshop Question - How could your brand benefit from passive engagement opportunities to enhance its marketing strategies?
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GenAI Confectionery Posters
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Using the power of artificial intelligence, My Cadbury Era turns images of people into stars of even classic Cadbury ads from the past. The experience begins by choosing a Cadbury Era, taking a... MORE
Promotional Build-Your-Own-Box Meals
Promotional Build-Your-Own-Box Meals
Taco Bell Canada Debuts Customization & a Workwear Giveaway
Taco Bell Canada has introduced a new Build-Your-Own-Box Meal, accompanied by a promotional giveaway of limited-edition workwear jackets. The contest runs from July 23 to August 2, 2024, and offers... MORE
Self-Service Event Promotions
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Industry Dive, a prominent company in business journalism, has introduced an exciting new offering: a self-service event promotion tool. This innovative digital solution is catered explicitly to... MORE
Experiential Tea Pop-Ups
Experiential Tea Pop-Ups
The House of Caramelised Biscuit Immersed Guests in a New Brew
Yorkshire Tea added Caramelised Biscuit Brew to its Proper Breaks range and to celebrate the new product, the brand launched an experiential House of Caramelised Biscuit pop-up. Within the space in... MORE
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
A study from UKTV’s new streaming service, U, found that 93% of Brits have eaten dinner in front of the TV, including traditional meals like Sunday roast and Christmas dinner, and launched the... MORE
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Social Shelf® revolutionizes in-store customer engagement through its AI-driven digital platform. By leveraging QR codes and AI technology, the platform enables retailers and consumer packaged... MORE
NFT Allowlist Giveaways
NFT Allowlist Giveaways
OKX Partners with Cellula on the BitCell NFT Allowlist Giveaway
OKX Marketplace has unveiled its ‘BitCell NFT Allowlist Giveaway’ in collaboration with Cellula. The venture offers a total of 1,200 NFT spots and the giveaway is running from July 16 to... MORE
Bitcoin Price Mini-App Games
Bitcoin Price Mini-App Games
OKX Engages Consumers with the Interactive 'OKX Race' Game
OKX has introduced ‘OKX Racer,’ a new Telegram Mini-App game that allows users to engage in real-time Bitcoin price prediction. The game is designed to be straightforward — layers... MORE
Branded Exclusive Baking Classes
Branded Exclusive Baking Classes
LG Electronics Teams Up with Acclaimed Pastry Chef Christina Tosi
LG Electronics teamed up with acclaimed pastry chef Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar, to host an exclusive baking class at Milk Bar’s flagship location in New York City. The event showcased... MORE
Playful Back-to-School Sweepstakes
Playful Back-to-School Sweepstakes
Sunkist Growers is Giving Away Sunkist Merch for Back to School
Sunkist Growers is gearing up for back-to-school season with the debut of new Sunkist merch. Though it may seem early, back to school is just around the corner and Sunkist wants to ensure kids are... MORE
Top 40 Social Media Trends in July
Top 40 Social Media Trends in July
From Short-Form Dating Shows to Iced Coffee Challenges
The top July 2024 social media trends highlight emerging apps and consumer engagement through niche interests. From Peatch to Seen, new social media apps are launching to fill a void by offering... MORE
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
Roblox, a global immersive platform, has partnered with PubMatic, an independent technology company, to enable programmatic media buying of Roblox’s video advertising inventory. This collaboration... MORE
play_circle_filledSocial-First Car Campaigns
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Some of the most passionate fans of the Škoda Octavia can be found on Reddit and Škoda reached them with the Reddit Car Share. To launch the 4th generation Škoda Octavia, Škoda worked with... MORE
Dairy-Free Dessert Diplomas
Dairy-Free Dessert Diplomas
Dole Whip University Challenges Fans to Try Dole Whip in New Ways
Dole Food Company introduced Dole Whip at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 1984 and to celebrate this milestone anniversary, the company launched over a dozen recipes and an online program... MORE
Genetic Athleticism Tests
Genetic Athleticism Tests
Ancestry Lets Users Compare Their AncestryDNA to Elite Athletes
From self-discipline and speed to hand-eye coordination, Ancestry recently added over 30 AncestryDNA performance traits to its platform, giving users the power to test their genetics and see the... MORE