Top 40 Interactive Ideas in May

From Artful Body Wash Galleries to Clean-Air Bars

When it comes to engaging both existing and prospective customers, the May 2018 interactive ideas show brands turning to unique pop-ups, apps and campaigns that emphasize mindfulness. Some of the top examples of this include Ketel One launching a plant-filled bar space in London and Sombra Mezcal choosing to host a virtual cocktail competition to showcase its commitment to sustainability.

While some brands are leveraging cutting-edge augmented reality technology and NFC chips to help consumers unlock exclusive experiences, others are turning to the aid of voice assistants for marketing. To promote the return of one of its TV series, Channel 4 launched a campaign that has people to interact with either Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Similarly, Virgin Trains now lets passengers place their ticket order via Alexa-enabled devices, which are also equipped to answer various questions about its transportation service.

SCORE
5.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 77%
Activity 77%
Freshness 8%
Voice-Ordered Train Tickets
CATEGORY
Autos
Voice-Ordered Train Tickets
Artful Body Wash Galleries
CATEGORY
Fashion
Artful Body Wash Galleries
Social Media-Savvy Escalators
CATEGORY
Unique
Social Media-Savvy Escalators
Voice-Activated TV Campaigns
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Voice-Activated TV Campaigns
AR Festival Merch Shops
CATEGORY
Tech
AR Festival Merch Shops
App-Connected Cyberbullying Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
App-Connected Cyberbullying Campaigns
River-Focused AR Experiences
CATEGORY
Tech
River-Focused AR Experiences
Blind Beer-Tasting Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Blind Beer-Tasting Campaigns
Feed-Balancing Social Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Feed-Balancing Social Campaigns
Insect-Sized VR Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
Insect-Sized VR Experiences
Biscuit Brand Board Games
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Biscuit Brand Board Games
Incentivized Reusable Bags
CATEGORY
Eco
Incentivized Reusable Bags
Voice Assistant Coupons
CATEGORY
Marketing
Voice Assistant Coupons
City-Celebrating Soda Cans
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
City-Celebrating Soda Cans
Responsive Beauty Shops
CATEGORY
Fashion
Responsive Beauty Shops
Contactless Donation Screens
CATEGORY
Social Good
Contactless Donation Screens
Gamified Cleanup Events
CATEGORY
Eco
Gamified Cleanup Events
Rewarding NFC Sneakers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Rewarding NFC Sneakers
Race-Themed Free Webcomic Experiences
CATEGORY
Autos
Race-Themed Free Webcomic Experiences
Promotional AR Pets
CATEGORY
Marketing
Promotional AR Pets
Festival-Integrated Voice Assistants
CATEGORY
Marketing
Festival-Integrated Voice Assistants
Hilarious Spring Cleaning Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Hilarious Spring Cleaning Campaigns
Multi-Sensory Fabric Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Business
Multi-Sensory Fabric Pop-Ups
Japanese Dessert Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Japanese Dessert Pop-Ups
Empowering Stacked Shoes
CATEGORY
Fashion
Empowering Stacked Shoes
Virtual Cocktail Competitions
CATEGORY
Eco
Virtual Cocktail Competitions
Robotic Museum Guides
CATEGORY
Tech
Robotic Museum Guides
Digital Product Labs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Digital Product Labs
Customizable Mystic Phone Cases
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Customizable Mystic Phone Cases
Social Media Queueing Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Social Media Queueing Campaigns
Sultry Movie Character Cocktails
CATEGORY
Marketing
Sultry Movie Character Cocktails
Shoppable Fashion Storefronts
CATEGORY
Business
Shoppable Fashion Storefronts
Interactive AR Messengers
CATEGORY
Marketing
Interactive AR Messengers
Clean-Air Bars
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Clean-Air Bars
High-Fashion VR Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
High-Fashion VR Experiences
Streetside Jewelry Brand Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Streetside Jewelry Brand Campaigns
AR Unboxing Experiences
CATEGORY
Fashion
AR Unboxing Experiences
Luxurious Music Festival Tents
CATEGORY
Marketing
Luxurious Music Festival Tents
Experiential Beauty Activations
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Experiential Beauty Activations
Branded Avatar Outfits
CATEGORY
Marketing
Branded Avatar Outfits

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