Activism Pop-Up

Pop-up experiences are framed around social causes

Trend - Attending pop-up experiences gives people a sense of "being in the know," and therefore creates a sense of community between attendees. Taking advantage of that, social and environmental causes are now using pop-ups to expand their reach, form supportive communities and educate people.

Insight - When it comes to activism and social, environmental or political movements--community-building is crucial in reaching people and building solutions. Idea-sharing spaces, art, platforms and products are all necessary in the process of maintaining momentum in the various causes people are fighting for.
Workshop Question - How could your brand build a sense of community among customers?

Trend Themes

  1. Social Cause Pop-ups — Pop-up experiences that frame around social/environmental causes to form supportive communities and educate people.
  2. Safe Space Pop-ups — Pop-ups that provide a non-judgemental environment to discuss issues and seek support.
  3. Disruptive Internet Services — Companies offering unique and innovative services to counter the negative experiences and emotions associated with big internet providers.

Industry Implications

  1. Event Management — Social cause pop-ups are on the rise and organizations can leverage them to form supportive communities and educate people.
  2. Mental Health Services — Safe space pop-ups are creating opportunities for people to talk about their mental health and get the support they need to stay healthy.
  3. Internet Services — Companies offering disruptive internet services can capitalize on the negative experiences associated with big providers and provide unique solutions to customers.
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6 Featured, 53 Examples:
100,035 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Aug 18 — Jul 22
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Earth-Positive Fashion Pop-Ups
Earth-Positive Fashion Pop-Ups
Pangaia x La Rinascente Offsets Its Entire Retail Presence
Pangaia x La Rinascente is an earth-positive pop-up set in a Milan department store and this location aims to offset the entire carbon footprint of the retail experience. This brick-and-mortar pop-... MORE
Mental Health Library Pop-Ups
Mental Health Library Pop-Ups
Feelings Library Dedicated Space to Londoners' Mental Health
Therapy service Self Space collaborated with Caukin Studio to create Feelings Library in London, a pop-up library that helps to support mental health. The small space is styled like a tropical hut... MORE
Waste-Reducing Cafe Pop-Ups
Waste-Reducing Cafe Pop-Ups
The Lush x Change Please Pop-Up Discourages Single-Use Plastic Waste
For a limited time this summer, Lush Cosmetics will be hosting the Lush x Change Please coffee pop-up in London as part of an initiative to encourage reduced plastic use. Those who come prepared... MORE
Safe Space Barber Shops
Safe Space Barber Shops
Gymshark's Non-Judmental Pop-Up Addresses Mental Health for Men
Getting a haircut can be an intimate experience and it provides an opportunity for people to develop a close relationship with the person who is cutting their hair—and this inspired Gymshark to... MORE
Refugee-Aiding Pop-Ups
Refugee-Aiding Pop-Ups
The Choose Love Pop-Up in London Was Launched by Help Refugees
Choose Love is a charitable popup launched by Help Refugees last year. The social good brand activation was promoted with a slogan that read “shop your heart out, leave with nothing, feel the... MORE
Rage-Relieving Internet Tours
Rage-Relieving Internet Tours
T-Mobile is Kicking Off the Rage Against Big Internet Tour
T-Mobile’s Rage Against Big Internet Tour speaks to people who find themselves “steaming mad, smoke-from-the-ears, red-faced anger dealing with Big Internet.” The series of pop-ups... MORE

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