Top 50 Brand Activations in May

From Impromptu Rapper Pop-Ups to Mix-and-Match Cereal Tastings

The top May 2016 brand activations include a variety of experiential marketing campaigns that sought to engage consumers going about their daily routines.

Ahead of the drop of his latest album 'VIEWS,' Toronto-born rapper and entertainer Drake hosted a series of pop-up shops in several cities across North America. The complementary pop-ups offered fans a chance to get their hands on a free 'VIEWS' tee shirt in white, with Drake even stopping by the Toronto shop to help distribute the merchandise.

PepsiCo USA and Manhattan retail hub STORY have teamed up to host a month-long pop-up that lets consumers explore the brand's emoji-inspired campaign, PepsiMojis. The pop-up is set inside STORY's 2000-square-foot facility and will invite guests to peruse a mixture of for-sale merchandise and various activities.

SCORE
6.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 98%
Activity 95%
Freshness 8%
Co-Branded Pool Parties
CATEGORY
Marketing
Co-Branded Pool Parties
Experiential Literature Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Experiential Literature Pop-Ups
Caribbean Cuisine Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Caribbean Cuisine Pop-Ups
Adventurous Sleeping Stunts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Adventurous Sleeping Stunts
Equalizing Bakery Promotions
CATEGORY
Social Good
Equalizing Bakery Promotions
Gluten-Free Lifestyle Festivals
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Gluten-Free Lifestyle Festivals
Sci-Fi Culinary Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Sci-Fi Culinary Pop-Ups
Impromptu Rapper Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Impromptu Rapper Pop-Ups
Malaria-Fighting Pop-Up Bars
CATEGORY
Marketing
Malaria-Fighting Pop-Up Bars
Urban Island Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Urban Island Pop-Ups
Immersive Park TV Screenings
CATEGORY
Marketing
Immersive Park TV Screenings
Melting Neon Billboards
CATEGORY
World
Melting Neon Billboards
Vegetarian Offshoot Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Vegetarian Offshoot Pop-Ups
Avocado-Themed Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Avocado-Themed Pop-Ups
Next-Gen Hair Dryers
CATEGORY
TH Video
Next-Gen Hair Dryers
Scandinavian Car Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Autos
Scandinavian Car Pop-Ups
Travelling Pop-Up Diners
CATEGORY
Marketing
Travelling Pop-Up Diners
Artful Fantasy Exhibits
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Artful Fantasy Exhibits
Anime Princess Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Anime Princess Pop-Ups
Drink Matchmaking Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
Drink Matchmaking Events
National Egg Hunt Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
National Egg Hunt Events
Consumer-Invited Flavor Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
Consumer-Invited Flavor Events
Taiwanese Burger Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Taiwanese Burger Pop-Ups
Underground Gaming Events
CATEGORY
Tech
Underground Gaming Events
Board Game Installations
CATEGORY
Marketing
Board Game Installations
Ambient Wellness Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
Ambient Wellness Events
Ice Cream Parlor Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Ice Cream Parlor Pop-Ups
Steampunk-Style ATMs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Steampunk-Style ATMs
Experiential Fitness Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
Experiential Fitness Events
Cumbersome Truck Stunts
CATEGORY
Autos
Cumbersome Truck Stunts
Multi-Room Dessert Parties
CATEGORY
Marketing
Multi-Room Dessert Parties
Ancient VR Cereal Launches
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Ancient VR Cereal Launches
Double Decker Cafes
CATEGORY
Autos
Double Decker Cafes
Pop-Up Cocktail Lounges
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Pop-Up Cocktail Lounges
Shark-Infested Underwater Bedrooms
CATEGORY
Marketing
Shark-Infested Underwater Bedrooms
Pop-Up Styling Stations
CATEGORY
Marketing
Pop-Up Styling Stations
Gamified Stadium Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
Gamified Stadium Experiences
Branded Emoji-Themed Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Branded Emoji-Themed Pop-Ups
Narrative Experiential Tv Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Narrative Experiential Tv Campaigns
Cherry Blossom Bars
CATEGORY
Marketing
Cherry Blossom Bars
Fictional Beauty Brands
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Fictional Beauty Brands
Mix-and-Match Cereal Tastings
CATEGORY
Marketing
Mix-and-Match Cereal Tastings
Members-Only Pop-Up Shops
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Members-Only Pop-Up Shops
Delivery Van Showrooms
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Delivery Van Showrooms
Gold-Painted Pubs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Gold-Painted Pubs
Interactive Football Cleat Launches
CATEGORY
Fashion
Interactive Football Cleat Launches
Luxury Travel Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Business
Luxury Travel Pop-Ups
Immersive Tequila Event Tastings
CATEGORY
Marketing
Immersive Tequila Event Tastings
Beauty Pop-Up Launch Parties
CATEGORY
Marketing
Beauty Pop-Up Launch Parties
Sensorial Bubble Wrap Parties
CATEGORY
Marketing
Sensorial Bubble Wrap Parties

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