Top 35 Publicity Stunts in February

From Rooftop Ice Rinks to Festive Scented Taxi Cabs

The top February 2016 publicity stunts include a variety of experiential pop-ups and dedicated campaign events that introduce products and collections in a unique and genuinely engaging way.

The Skittles Holiday Pawn Shop was a temporary storefront opened in Toronto by the candy brand that let consumers swap unwanted holiday items for packs of Skittles. The experiential pop-up gained international attention thanks to its playful concept and hilarious ad campaign that supported it.

Meanwhile in London, a fleet of scented taxi cabs sanctioned by UK bath and body brand Molton Brown. The 'Christmas Carriages' aimed to draw attention to the brand's larger #MBGiftofLove campaign and introduce their dedicated line of holiday scents.

The top February 2016 publicity stunts speak to the consumer desire for unexpected moments of delight in their everyday routines.

SCORE
5.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 79%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%
Smartphone Screen Ornaments
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Marketing
Smartphone Screen Ornaments
Dating App Catwalk Livestreams
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Marketing
Dating App Catwalk Livestreams
Streaming Service Kiosks
CATEGORY
Marketing
Streaming Service Kiosks
Health-Encouraging Sugar Statues
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Art & Design
Health-Encouraging Sugar Statues
AR Superhero Displays
CATEGORY
Marketing
AR Superhero Displays
Adventure Travel Brand Challenges
CATEGORY
Marketing
Adventure Travel Brand Challenges
Literary Travel Games
CATEGORY
Marketing
Literary Travel Games
Rooftop Ice Rinks
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Lifestyle
Rooftop Ice Rinks
Compact Book-Inspired Cars
CATEGORY
Autos
Compact Book-Inspired Cars
Projected Swimwear Fashion Shows
CATEGORY
Marketing
Projected Swimwear Fashion Shows
Festive Scented Taxi Cabs
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Marketing
Festive Scented Taxi Cabs
Mobile Tourism Truck Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Mobile Tourism Truck Pop-Ups
Swedish Furniture Brand Exhibits
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Art & Design
Swedish Furniture Brand Exhibits
Breakfast Vending Machines
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Marketing
Breakfast Vending Machines
Blue Monday Happiness Promotions
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Marketing
Blue Monday Happiness Promotions
Artwork Advertising
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Marketing
Artwork Advertising
Commuter-Delight Brand Events
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Lifestyle
Commuter-Delight Brand Events
In-Flight Streaming Launches
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World
In-Flight Streaming Launches
Outdoor Urban Gym Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Outdoor Urban Gym Pop-Ups
Snowy White Christmas Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Snowy White Christmas Pop-Ups
Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes
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Marketing
Easter Candy Pop-Up Cafes
Urban Safari Treehouse Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Urban Safari Treehouse Pop-Ups
Oversized Billiards Promotions
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Marketing
Oversized Billiards Promotions
Festival Gin Pop-Ups
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Lifestyle
Festival Gin Pop-Ups
Branded Skate Park Pop-Ups
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Lifestyle
Branded Skate Park Pop-Ups
Holiday Candy Pawnshop Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Holiday Candy Pawnshop Pop-Ups
Curbside Cupboard Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Curbside Cupboard Pop-Ups
Vacation-Inspired VR Events
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Marketing
Vacation-Inspired VR Events
Luxury Vehicle Garden Pop-Ups
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Autos
Luxury Vehicle Garden Pop-Ups
Dedicated Sneaker Pop-Up Shops
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Fashion
Dedicated Sneaker Pop-Up Shops
Winter-Themed Whiskey Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Winter-Themed Whiskey Pop-Ups
Festive Chocolate-Covered Pop-Ups
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Marketing
Festive Chocolate-Covered Pop-Ups
Surf Bar Pop-Ups
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Lifestyle
Surf Bar Pop-Ups
Branded Fitness Park Pop-Ups
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Lifestyle
Branded Fitness Park Pop-Ups
Luxury Car Digital Experiences
CATEGORY
Autos
Luxury Car Digital Experiences