Top 30 Interactive Trends in March

From Edible Emoji Fragrance Promos to AR Documentary Apps

— March 24, 2018 — Marketing
These March 2017 interactive trends feature an interesting array of marketing campaigns that aim to involve consumers in new and exciting ways.

One campaign that especially stands out comes from Vans, which is holding a 'Custom Culture' program that challenges high school students throughout the United States to create their own artful designs. The winner of the contest will receive a prize of $75,000 USD, which goes towards the art program in the school they attend. In addition, students who send in their designs will have their work featured on the brand's Instagram page, and the top 50 entries will have their submissions voted on by the public.

Also spotlighted is the wedding-focused fitness pop-up that was run by Healthspan, a UK-based vitamin and health-supplement brand. The pop-up is specifically focused on couples who are looking to shape up in time for their big day, and helps them to create clear goals for themselves within a specific time frame.
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Poetic Sick Bag Campaigns
Poetic Sick Bag Campaigns
easyJet is Inviting Travelers to Write Valentine's Day Love Poems
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Breakfast-Themed Emojis
Breakfast-Themed Emojis
Thomas' Bagels is Using the Popularity of Emojis to Advertise Bagel Day
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Dating-Style Homebuyer Events
Dating-Style Homebuyer Events
The HSBC Home Bae Pop-Up Introduces "Speed Dating" for Co-Buyers
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Live-Action Evasion Games
Live-Action Evasion Games
Endemol Shine UK Recreated Its Channel 4 'Hunted' Show as an Experience
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AR Wartime Collectibles
AR Wartime Collectibles
The Royal British Legion's AR Campaign Connects Young Audiences to History
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Crowdsourced Ad Campaigns
Crowdsourced Ad Campaigns
J.W. Anderson is Reaching Out to the Public to Create a Campaign
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Matchmaking Pizza Bots
Matchmaking Pizza Bots
Domino's 'Dom Juan' Bot on Tinder Provides Pizza-Themed Pickup Lines
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Virtual Supermarket Sommeliers
Virtual Supermarket Sommeliers
Lidl's 'Margot' is a Helpful "Winebot" on Facebook Messenger
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Business-Focused Video Games
Business-Focused Video Games
The American Mall Game Focuses on the Death of Shopping Centers
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Wedding-Focused Fitness Pop-Ups
Wedding-Focused Fitness Pop-Ups
Healthspan's Activation Offers Health Resources to Couples
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Scent-Driven Matchmaking Campaigns
Scent-Driven Matchmaking Campaigns
Match's 'Eau.M.G' Shares a Prospective Partner's Scent
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Vengeful Valentine's Day Specials
Vengeful Valentine's Day Specials
Hooters' Shred You Ex Event Rewards Jilted Lovers with Free Food
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Holiday AR Ads
Holiday AR Ads
Alibaba and Coca-cola are Bringing Cute Characters to Life with Alipay and AR
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Pop-Up Sneaker Hotels
Pop-Up Sneaker Hotels
Converse's 'One Star Hotel' Boasts Style, Sneakers and Special Guests
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Creative Food Pairing Competitions
Creative Food Pairing Competitions
Trader Joe's is Asking Customers to Dream Up New Food Mash-Ups
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Fast Food Dating Events
Fast Food Dating Events
Leon is Hosting a Speed Dating Event for Valentine's Day
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Astronomical Mascara Campaigns
Astronomical Mascara Campaigns
Benefit Cosmetics is Launching Its New Mascara with Pink Astronauts
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Tailored Pet Care Chatbots
Tailored Pet Care Chatbots
Perfect Fit's Bot Creates a 'Perfect Fit Plus Programme' for Pets
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Senior Tattoo Parlors
Senior Tattoo Parlors
Coca-Cola and Professor Green are Offering Free Tattoos for People Over 70
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Spooky Breathing Bus Stops
Spooky Breathing Bus Stops
Netflix's Altered Carbon is Promoted at This Frightening Bus Stop
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Lenticular Printing Packaging
Lenticular Printing Packaging
Lenticular Printing gives a Second Wind to Fun Packaging
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Gilded Fast Food Burgers
Gilded Fast Food Burgers
McDonald's is Giving Away a Big Mac Ring Dubbed the 'Bling Mac'
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Nostalgic VR Advertisments
Nostalgic VR Advertisments
Pepsi VR is a Pop-Up Marketing Booth at the Super Bowl LII
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Youth Sneaker Design Contests
Youth Sneaker Design Contests
Vans Custom Culture Challenges High Schools to Re-Imagine the Shoes
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AR Documentary Apps
AR Documentary Apps
BBC's Civilisations Series is Paired with the Interactive Civilisations AR App
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Immersive Furniture Stores
Immersive Furniture Stores
Roman and Williams Guild Combines with a Restaurant to Sell Furnishings
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Edible Emoji Fragrance Promos
Edible Emoji Fragrance Promos
The KKW Emoji Fragrance Press Kits Came in a Giant Chocolate Heart
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Drinkable Cocktail Flavor Bombs
Drinkable Cocktail Flavor Bombs
Patrón's New Cocktail Fizzers Celebrate National Margarita Day
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Romantic Digital Tattoos
Romantic Digital Tattoos
Tiffany & Co.'s Tool Customizes Digital Valentine's Day Tattoos
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Underground Sneaker Events
Underground Sneaker Events
adidas Originals' EQT Sneaker Release Was Hosted in a Parking Garage
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