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# Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-09-25 | Business
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-airport-activation
References: [marketing-beat](https://www.marketing-beat.co.uk/2024/09/20/haribo-wheel-of-fortune/)

![Gamified In-Airport Activations](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/546/in-airport-activation.jpeg)

In the UK and Europe, confectionary brand [Haribo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-hide-n-seekers) launched gamified in-airport activations that give people of all ages the chance to win branded items and fan-favorite Haribo [Goldbears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo). The gamified experience centers on the Giant Wheel of Fortune and Uncover More Fun mobile games, and attracts travelers on the move with a hyper-personalized experience fueled by AI.

For this in-airport activation, Haribo worked with customer experience specialist agency [Agency 72](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agency-kinetics). "Inspired by working on the challenges faced by global brands over many years, leaps in technology with AI have enabled Retail+ to revolutionise content creation, promotions and digital experiences,” said Agency 72 co-founder Steve Koch. Gamification creates an engaging, memorable experience by transforming the retail setting with opportunities for all-ages interaction.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.5/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 29%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Gamified Retail Experiences:** Gamified retail experiences are transforming traditional shopping venues by integrating interactive and engaging activities.
- **AI-driven Personalization:** AI-driven personalization in marketing is revolutionizing customer engagement by crafting bespoke experiences tailored to individual preferences.
- **In-airport Marketing Activations:** In-airport marketing activations present unique engagement opportunities by capturing the attention of travelers during their dwell time.

### Where This Applies

- **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry leverages gamification to enhance brand loyalty and create memorable customer experiences.
- **Travel Retail:** Travel retail is innovating through interactive and personalized marketing strategies that enrich the traveler experience.
- **Artificial Intelligence:** Artificial intelligence is being utilized to revolutionize content creation and digital promotions by enabling hyper-personalized marketing.

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