Top 50 Brand Activation Trends in July

From Cereal Drive-Thrus to Pop-Up Cracker Restaurants

— July 29, 2017 — Fashion
July 2017 brand activations show brands taking full advantage of people's increased willingness to go out and try new things while it's still warm out.

The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal brand decided to try something new this summer by offering a cereal drive-thru in Arizona, which is set up on the same route that tourists seeking to visit the Grand Canyon have to pass. In order to receive a bowl of cereal, people passing by must perform a "crazy fun challenge" – making the drive-thru distinct in its original concept, as well as interactive for those who visit it.

Another unique brand activation trend that can be observed this summer was created by the cracker brand Jacob's. The one-day pop-up restaurant will allow visitors to sample products from its cracker, ciabatta, and flatbread collections, and will feature a five-course lunch and six-course dinner.
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Upscale Vegan Restaurant Pop-Ups
Upscale Vegan Restaurant Pop-Ups
'La Table du Marché' is a New Plant-Based Dining Concept
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47
Burrata Tasting Events
Burrata Tasting Events
Luca's Burrata Tasting Menu Offers Up Four Dishes Based on the Cheese
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46
Pop-Up Photo Printers
Pop-Up Photo Printers
The 'Printoss' Smartphone Photo Printer Scans Directly from a Phone's Screen
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45
Decorative Coloring Cafes
Decorative Coloring Cafes
The Ribena Coloring Cafe Lets Patrons Color the Walls Themselves
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44
Hip Finance Lounges
Hip Finance Lounges
Toronto's MogoLounge Offers Adult Education Sessions and Events
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43
Team-Building Ping-Pong Events
Team-Building Ping-Pong Events
Ping-Pong Fight Club Helps Employees Bond Over Table Tennis
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42
Cruise-Inspired Dining Events
Cruise-Inspired Dining Events
Celebrity Cruises' Taste of London Activation is Travel-Themed
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41
Special Admission Cafes
Special Admission Cafes
The Nescafé Taproom Lets Visitors Create Custom Brews on Site
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40
Experiential 3D Printing Studios
Experiential 3D Printing Studios
Jonathan Moneta Provides a Preview of the MakeLab Trend Safari
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Holiday-Encouraging Pop-Ups
Holiday-Encouraging Pop-Ups
CharlieHR's Instant Holiday Pop-Up Reminds Brits to Take Vacations
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38
Playlist-Connected Greeting Cards
Playlist-Connected Greeting Cards
These Hallmark Father's Day Greeting Cards Link to Spotify
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Luggage Brand Pride Parties
Luggage Brand Pride Parties
Raden's LA Pop-Up Shop Gives Back to the LGBTQ Community
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Pet-Friendly Bar Pop-Ups
Pet-Friendly Bar Pop-Ups
London's Pet Pavilion Pawsecco Bar is a Dedicated Bar for Dogs
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Donut Cocktail Tastings
Donut Cocktail Tastings
The Clough Club Pop-Up Pairs Cartems Donuts with Mixed Drinks
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Same-Day Runway Purchases
Same-Day Runway Purchases
Rebecca Minkoff Brought Direct-to-Consumer Fashion to 'The Grove' in La
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Pop-Up Cracker Restaurants
Pop-Up Cracker Restaurants
Cracker Brand Jacob's One-Day Pop-Up Showcases Inspiring Recipe Ideas
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Secretive Pop-Up Billboards
Secretive Pop-Up Billboards
Antisocial Social Club Teased the Location of Its Pop-Up in a Fun Way
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Distraction-Free Work Spaces
Distraction-Free Work Spaces
'Cave Day' is a Distraction-Free Pop-Up Space for Procrastinators
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Donut-Topped Milkshakes
Donut-Topped Milkshakes
This Peace Collective Drink Celebrates National Donut Day
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Cookie Dough Pop-Up Shops
Cookie Dough Pop-Up Shops
The 'Dough TO' Shop Serves Fresh Cookie Dough with a Shot of Milk
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Online Dating Meet-Up Spaces
Online Dating Meet-Up Spaces
'The Hive' is a Physical Space for Online Daters to Meet Up
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Co-Working Wellness Apps
Co-Working Wellness Apps
Office Rental Space Provider WeWork Launched a Fitness-Focused App
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Edible Art Galleries
Edible Art Galleries
Maynards Bassetts' 'Sweet Art Gallery' Features Art Made from Candies
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New Nordic Mexico Pop-Ups
New Nordic Mexico Pop-Ups
The NOMA Tulum Residency Ran for Seven Weeks in the Mexican Jungle
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Experiential Sports Bra Pop-Ups
Experiential Sports Bra Pop-Ups
The NikeWomen BraHaus Pop-Up Sought to Offer Custom Sports Bras
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Vegan-Friendly Retail Fridges
Vegan-Friendly Retail Fridges
Pret A Manger's Fridges are Filled with Plant-Based Foods for All
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VR Father's Day Cards
VR Father's Day Cards
Hallmark's Father's Day Greeting Cards Include 360-Degree Videos
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Co-Created Rapper Merchandise
Co-Created Rapper Merchandise
2 Chainz and Gucci Ghost Team Up for an Exclusive Merchandise Range
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Fantasy Series-Inspired Pubs
Fantasy Series-Inspired Pubs
Winter is Coming to DC With a New Game of Thrones Pub
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Brightly Adapted Co-Branded Hoodies
Brightly Adapted Co-Branded Hoodies
These Anti Social Social Club Hoodies Feature Rainbow Graphics
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Cinnamon Cereal Drive-Thrus
Cinnamon Cereal Drive-Thrus
This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pop-Up Helps Families on Road Trips Refuel
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Pop-Up Sitcom Diners
Pop-Up Sitcom Diners
A Saved by the Bell-Themed Diner is Coming to Los Angeles
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Dollar Store Derby Activations
Dollar Store Derby Activations
The Poundland Brand Activation Was Hosted at the Epsom Derby
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Luxury Shopping Bags
Luxury Shopping Bags
This Balenciaga x Colette Collaborative Luxury Shopping Tote Costs $1,100
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Luxurious Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Luxurious Ice Cream Pop-Ups
This Magnum Pop-Up Featured Edible Flowers and Pearls
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Pop-Up Toy Cafes
Pop-Up Toy Cafes
The Shopkins Macaron Café Brings the Collectible Playsets to Life
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Donut Slot Machines
Donut Slot Machines
Krispy Kreme Set Up a Food Slot Machine to Celebrate a New Partnership
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Easter Egg Hunt Activations
Easter Egg Hunt Activations
The Cadbury Enchanted Maze Was Hosted near the London Eye
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Private Meditation Pods
Private Meditation Pods
A BuddhaBooth Station Creates a Tranquil Space for Meditation
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TV-Inspired Pop-Up Bars
TV-Inspired Pop-Up Bars
This Breaking Bad-Themed Cocktail Bar Lets Guests Cook Their Own Creations
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Luxury Fashion Pop-Up Collaborations
Luxury Fashion Pop-Up Collaborations
Balenciaga and colette Joined to Create a Pop-Up Shop
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Pop-Up Brewery Shops
Pop-Up Brewery Shops
Shepherd Neame Launched a Brewery Inside a Shopping Center
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Swedish Cider Lifestyle Pop-Ups
Swedish Cider Lifestyle Pop-Ups
The Rekorderlig Beautifully Swedish Roadshow is Touring the UK
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Complimentary Festival Makeovers
Complimentary Festival Makeovers
The 2017 Sephora Coachella Activation Offered Various Services
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Branded Pop-Up Chapel Bars
Branded Pop-Up Chapel Bars
The Jager Chapel Was a Romantic Activation Hosted in France
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Furniture Brand Pop-Up Shops
Furniture Brand Pop-Up Shops
Toronto's IKEA Play Café is an Immersive Retail Experience
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Customizable Skincare Labs
Customizable Skincare Labs
The St Ives Mixing Bar is Open for Six Weeks in New York City
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Fast Beauty Maker Labs
Fast Beauty Maker Labs
The Essence Maker Shop Invited Fans to Co-Create Products In-Store
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