Top 30 Activation Trends in November

From VR Horror Cinema Pop-Ups to Mystery TV Series Pop-Ups

November 2017 activation (or pop-up) trends reveal the fusion of the entertainment industry with immersive, pop-up branding initiatives.

The collaboration between Veero and WeAreCinema resulted in the creation of a pop-up called "Haunted Cinema,' which came on the tails of Halloween. The pop-up cinema involves a VR headset and headphones, and immerses those who visit it in the various horror-related virtual demos the collaboration features.

Another example of entertainment industry fusions with immersive marketing is the Riverdale-themed pop-up restaurant. This restaurant space was inspired by the popular show Riverdale (which in turn was inspired by Archie comics), and is set up to look like Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe – complete with milkshakes inspired by characters from the show.

SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 82%
Activity 84%
Freshness 8%
Antioxidant-Rich Lemon Drinks
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Antioxidant-Rich Lemon Drinks
VR Horror Cinema Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
VR Horror Cinema Pop-Ups
Canadian Fashion Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Business
Canadian Fashion Pop-Ups
Glow-in-the-Dark Taco Menus
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Glow-in-the-Dark Taco Menus
British-Chinese Fusion Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
British-Chinese Fusion Pop-Ups
Vegan Mexican Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Vegan Mexican Pop-Ups
Haunted Clothing Shops
CATEGORY
Marketing
Haunted Clothing Shops
Donut-Topped Coffees
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Donut-Topped Coffees
Search Engine Donut Shops
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Search Engine Donut Shops
Temporary Millennial-Targeted Eateries
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Temporary Millennial-Targeted Eateries
Pop-Up Philanthropic Bars
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Pop-Up Philanthropic Bars
Credit Card-Branded Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Business
Credit Card-Branded Pop-Ups
Scientific Pop-Up Books
CATEGORY
Tech
Scientific Pop-Up Books
Preschool Coding Game Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Tech
Preschool Coding Game Pop-Ups
Mystery Series Pop-Up Restaurants
CATEGORY
Marketing
Mystery Series Pop-Up Restaurants
Kitchen Tool-Vending Machines
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Kitchen Tool-Vending Machines
Experiential Tech-Branded Pop-up Stores
CATEGORY
Tech
Experiential Tech-Branded Pop-up Stores
Cartoon-Inspired Pop-Up Taverns
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Cartoon-Inspired Pop-Up Taverns
Package-Free Lifestyle Shops
CATEGORY
Eco
Package-Free Lifestyle Shops
Alcohol eCommerce Bars
CATEGORY
Business
Alcohol eCommerce Bars
Plastic Chair Pop-Up Shops
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Plastic Chair Pop-Up Shops
Rapper Bodega Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Fashion
Rapper Bodega Pop-Ups
Desert Accessory Popups
CATEGORY
Business
Desert Accessory Popups
Gamer Pop-Up Hotels
CATEGORY
Marketing
Gamer Pop-Up Hotels
Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
CATEGORY
Business
Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
Luxe Leather Pop-Up Shops
CATEGORY
Marketing
Luxe Leather Pop-Up Shops
Mobile Celebrity-Branded Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Mobile Celebrity-Branded Pop-Ups
Comprehensive Camping Trailers
CATEGORY
Autos
Comprehensive Camping Trailers
Customizable Designer Sneakers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Customizable Designer Sneakers

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