Top 30 Interactive Trends in October

From Uniting Exercise Challenges to Geo-Targeted Taxi Ads

The October 2018 interactive initiatives present the manner, in which brands and organizations are reaching consumers directly. Whether it be through a gamified experience like Verizon's AR scavenger hunt on Snapchat or clever mystery-inducing packaging such as Cheetos' photochromatic bag, this type of marketing leaves both the consumer delighted and raises awareness for the company.

A strategy that has flourished for the past few months is present in the October 2018 interactive list as well. That is the social media-savvy installations. An example of that is Candytopia — a real-life Candy Wonderland, that opened doors in New York and San Francisco. These projects offer visitors a well-curated and Instragrammable environment that is a whimsical break from the daily reality. With the rising popularity of the mobile application, brands are capturing consumer attention through photo-friendly installations.

SCORE
5.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 77%
Activity 83%
Freshness 8%
Cheese Toast Giveaways
CATEGORY
Marketing
Cheese Toast Giveaways
Geolocation-Based Automotive Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Geolocation-Based Automotive Ads
Uniting Exercise Challenges
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Uniting Exercise Challenges
Football Fan Experience Specialists
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Football Fan Experience Specialists
Radius Targeting Ad Tools
CATEGORY
Marketing
Radius Targeting Ad Tools
AI Fashion Activations
CATEGORY
Fashion
AI Fashion Activations
Sizable Exclusive Sneaker Releases
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sizable Exclusive Sneaker Releases
Mystery Candy Bar Contests
CATEGORY
Marketing
Mystery Candy Bar Contests
Geo-Targeted Taxi Ads
CATEGORY
Marketing
Geo-Targeted Taxi Ads
Immersive Underwater Parties
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Immersive Underwater Parties
International Cuisine Pronunciation Guides
CATEGORY
Marketing
International Cuisine Pronunciation Guides
Tequila Brand Boxing Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
Tequila Brand Boxing Events
Forest-Hidden Beer Contests
CATEGORY
Marketing
Forest-Hidden Beer Contests
Footwear Customization Campaigns
CATEGORY
Fashion
Footwear Customization Campaigns
Soundproof Spicy Sauce Booths
CATEGORY
Marketing
Soundproof Spicy Sauce Booths
Century-Long Marketing Campaigns
CATEGORY
Eco
Century-Long Marketing Campaigns
AR Cartoon Home Experiences
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
AR Cartoon Home Experiences
Multi-Storey Fashion Townhouses
CATEGORY
Marketing
Multi-Storey Fashion Townhouses
Personalized In-Store Wishlists
CATEGORY
Business
Personalized In-Store Wishlists
Cocktail-Paired Chocolates
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Cocktail-Paired Chocolates
Edible Supermarket Exhibitions
CATEGORY
Marketing
Edible Supermarket Exhibitions
Competitive Puzzle Games
CATEGORY
Tech
Competitive Puzzle Games
Gamified Pizza Boxes
CATEGORY
Tech
Gamified Pizza Boxes
Multi-Sensory Pizza Exhibits
CATEGORY
Marketing
Multi-Sensory Pizza Exhibits
Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunts
Unconventional Advertising Strategies
CATEGORY
Marketing
Unconventional Advertising Strategies
Clever Photochromic Packaging Designs
CATEGORY
Marketing
Clever Photochromic Packaging Designs
Pop-Up Well-Being Playgrounds
CATEGORY
Marketing
Pop-Up Well-Being Playgrounds
Whimsically Interactive Candy Installations
CATEGORY
Marketing
Whimsically Interactive Candy Installations
Facial Recognition Tech Installations
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Facial Recognition Tech Installations

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