As the top 2015 billboard trends demonstrate, gone are the days where billboard advertisements were simply something to look at only in passing. Brands and marketers are now making the most of this valuable advertising real estate as a way to drive interaction and engagement in hyper-targeted ways.
One of the most noticeable ways that this is being achieved is through the use of biometric cues. For instance, Coca-Cola implemented facial recognition software so that its Coke-moji posters could mimic the expressions of people passing by. Similarly, a set of Artificially Intelligent Posters were developed with Microsoft Kinect, in order to get a sense of how each ad is being received.
Another popular marketing tactic that's being embraced by billboard creators is using the climate as a tool for sales. This is seen in billboards that offer sales based on the current temperature, billboards that purify the air, as well as ads made from unconventional materials like ice blocks.
In addition to exploring themes like to Biometric Marketing and Climate-Customized Advertising, the 2016 Trend Report provides insights on a range of marketing topics in print, branding and commercials.
Top 80 Billboard Trends in 2015
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Beer-Dispensing Billboards
Carlsberg's Free Beer Billboard Serves Samples on Tap
79
People-Powered Billboard Ads
63 'Red Hat' Employees Built the Many Messages on This Billboard
78
Tidy Tearaway Packaging
The McDonald's Bag Tray Keeps Your Meal Contained to Minimize Takeout Mess
77
Secretive Smart Billboards
Grocery Store Don Giulio Salumeria is Running a Hidden Ad Campaign
76
Activism-Inspired Ads
These Fake Ads Mock Corporate Sponsorship at the Global Climate Summit
75
Contagious Yawning Billboards
Cafe Pele's Interactive Ad Reminds People of Their Need for Caffiene
74
Airline Surplus Sacks
A Line of JetBlue Bags Makes the Most of Old Crew Uniform Material
73
Bus Shelter Jazz Clubs
This Bus Stop in Pittsburgh Was Transformed into a Tiny Concert Hall
72
Striking Womanless Ads
Droga5's Gender Equality Campaign Proves Something is Missing
71
Generational Fashion Ads
The MANGO Autumn 2015 Campaign Features Kate Moss & Cara Delevingne
70
Homeless Billboard Beds
These Foam Adverts Double as Beds for Homeless Laborers in Pakistan
69
Omniscient Rapper Billboards
This Massive Toronto Album Teaser Calls Drake "The 6 God"
68
Digital Engagement Poster Campaigns
OOH Advertising Initiative FeelTheReal is for Real Humans
67
Woven Cultural Billboards
This Handmade Billboard Sign is a Celebration of Peru
66
Climatic Sale Ads
Mark's Interactive Advertisements Announce Better Sales with Colder Weather
65
Localized Fitness Campaigns
The Nike Toronto Billboards Specifically Target Female Runners
64
Rapper-Referencing Religion Billboards
The Drake-Themed Church Sign Reaches Out to Young Audiences
63
Real-Time Runway Billboards
Topshop's Fashion Billboard Ads Relay Popular Catwalk Looks
62
Infinite Fast Food Ads
The Latest McDonald's Billboard Promises Endless Drink Refreshment
61
Texting Toothpaste Ads
These Ads Show How a Simple Smile Changes a Whole Story
60
Bruise-Healing Billboards
This Domestic Abuse Awareness Ad Has Onlookers Heal a Battered Woman
59
Social Warming Stations
Hive's Bus Shelter Ad Trades Tweets for Heat
58
Snack Bar Billboards
The 'Find Your Fave' Campain Encourages the Public to Have a Free Sample
57
Upside Down Fast Food Ads
McDonald's Transfroms McFlurries to Target Portugal's Love for Popsicles
56
Playoff Beard-Embracing Ads
This McDonald's Beard Ad Supports the the NHL 2015 Season
55
Sci-Fi Website Themes
These Star Wars Google Themes Awaken the Force Within
54
Ice Block Billboards
Birds Eye's Frozen Billboard Urges Freezer Use to Reduce Food Waste
53
Triangular Billboard Houses
The Framework of This Small House Design is Made from Billboard Ads
52
Shredding Billboard Campaigns
Act Responsible Promotes Its 'Great Ads for Good Causes' Exhibit
51
Small Size Billboards
Smart Car's Rotating Billboard Ads Highlight Savings on Cost and Space
50
Wholehearted Airline Rebrands
The Southwest Airlines Rebrand
49
Handmade Conservation Ads
The 'Use Only What You Need' Water Campaign Uses Hand-Crafted Ads
48
Provocative Hotel-Sharing Ads
These Airbnb Ads Suggest Good Uses For Tax Contributions
47
Talking Beer Billboards
Shock Top Brewing Co. Made This Interactive Talking Beer Ad
46
Self-Deprecating Furniture Ads
The IKEA Assembly Fail Billboards Riff on Its Own Reputation
45
Bar-Locating Billboards
The 'Pimm's Live' Drink Ads Direct People to the Nearest Pub
44
Outdoor Ad-Testing Campaigns
This Campaign Highlights the Problems of Digital Engagement Ads
43
Honey Bee Advertising Structures
The Cheerios Living Billboard is Filled With 100,000 Bees
42
Soda Fountain Billboards
Coca-Cola's Drinkable Billboard Satisfies Thirsty Basketball Fans
41
Fiery Whiskey Campaigns
Jack Daniel's 'Tennessee Fire' Campaign Will Project Images on Buildings
40
Trolls-Shaming Diversity Initiatives
This Anti-Racism Campaign Shows Online Bullies Consequences
39
Sponsor-Subsidized Suitcases
Orion Helps Travellers Cover Baggage Fees By Turning Luggage Into Ads
38
Londoner Narrative Billboards
This Billboard Campaign Tells the Sad Stories of Former Londoners
37
Car Exhaust Campaigns
The Billboard Promoting the Audi A7 Sportback H-Tron Emits Water Vapors
36
Temporal Menu Recommendations
McDonald's New Menus Suggests Items Based Off of Current Weather
35
Interactive Drinking Ads
With a Smartphone and Shazam, People Can "Drink" These Coca-Cola Ads
34
Happy Emoji Billboards
This Coca-Cola Marketing Stunt Shares Jovial Web Addresses
33
Targeted Highway Billboards
Lexus' Engaging Marketing Billboard Singles Out Drivers
32
Interactive Pork Campaigns
Quebec Hog Farmers' New Campaign Promotes the Versatility of Pork
31
Bouldering Billboards
Powerade's Public Rock Climbing Billboard Encourage Fitness on the Streets
30
Dystopian Tribute Billboards
Hunger Games Posters Around the World are Inspiring People to #UNITE
29
Glamorized Tractor Calendars
Bauforum24's 2015 Annual Celebrates the Power and Beauty of Machinery
28
Personalized Christmas Billboards
This Christmas Advertising Stunt Provides Subtle Gift Hints
27
Consumer-Targeting Billboards
OfferMoments Creates Custom, Targeted Advertisements
26
Wrap-Around Alert Billboards
This Interactive Digital Billboard Warns What's Around the Corner
25
Social Drink Billboards
This Real-Time Ad Shares Name Facts When You Send It a Tweet
24
Car-Smashing Billboards
Wheat Thins' Snack Food Marketing Stunt Makes You Look
23
Moving Thread Billboards
This Machine Recreates Instagram Photos Using Seven Miles of Thread
22
Thievery-Based Flight Promotions
JetBlue is Offering Free Giveaways to People Who Steal Their Ads
21
Fresh Garden Billboards
FCB Mayo Peru's Anti-Pollution Ad Grows Lettuce
20
Face-Mimicking Billboards
The 'Coke-Moji' Uses Facial Recognition Software to Copy Your Expression
19
Self-Regenerating Advertisements
This Smart Poster Uses AI to Be the Best Version of Itself
18
Ice Cream-Dispensing Billboards
The Heat Reactive McDonald's Ad Gave 100 Customers a Free McFlurry
17
Hilarious Ink Cartridge Ads
These ecofill Ads Illustrate the Importance of Printer Cartridges
16
Tourist Simulator Billboards
This Travel Marketing Stunt Gives a Real-Time Tour of NYC
15
Compelling Donation Posters
Public Transport Victora Urges Commuters to Donate to the Homeless
14
Free Electric Car Charging
EV Charging Network Volta is Supported by Advertising & Brand Sponsors
13
Vibrating Massage Billboards
Kit Kat's Responsive Bus Stop Ads Massage People When Leaned On
12
Domino Effect Cancer Ads
These Ads Use Dominoes to Raise Awareness of the Rapid Spread of Cancer
11
Social Downtime Campaigns
KFC's In-Store Promotion Provides Free Meals when Social Media is Down
10
Audible Travel Billboards
Thalys' 'Sounds of the City' Encourages Travel by Engaging the Senses
9
Headlight-Shining Billboards
This Audi Billboard Spotlights Pedestrians at Night to Keep Them Safe
8
Miniature Movie Billboards
The Ant-Man Billboards Play on the Superhero's Ability to Shrink
7
Live Streaming Pizza Screens
This Interactive Billboard Was Connected to a Restaurant's Kitchen
6
Clothing-Constructed Billboards
The Done in One LG Washing Machine Boasts a Creative Ad Campaign
5
Pop-Up Car Billboards
These Smart Advertisements Appear Wherever a Compact Vehicle is Parked
4
Billboard Antennas
These Satellite Dishes are Used as Ad Space to Give Housewives an Income
3
Eye-Shutting Billboards
This Car Insurance Ad Shuts Its Eyes to Mimic a Good Night's Sleep
2
Competitive Bike Lock Ads
This Clever Lock Ad Plays Up Competitors' Weaknesses
1
Playfully Packaged Trash Cans
The ImagoBox Project Covers City Benches & Trash Bins with Animation
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
AI Movie Poster Generators
AI Movie Poster Generator Creates Impactful Promotional Materials
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Digital Twin Advertising Partnerships
Coca-Cola's New Partnership Harnesses Nvidia's AI Technology
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Mental Health Mirrors
The Baracoda BMind Smart Mirror Helps Users Manage Stress
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Serum-Dispensing Billboards
The Inkey List's Hydrating Billboard Shares Free Hyaluronic Acid Serum
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Scannable Tattoo Campaigns
Burger King Korea's Whopper Tattoo Promoted an Upgraded Whopper
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
AI Advertising Tools
Deep Sync One Introduced a New Audience-Building Feature in Its Platform
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards
Molly Baz and Bobbie Send a Message of Empowerment
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Branded Digital Light Shows
The 'Blak Labs' and 'Maybank' Light Show Sends a Festive Message
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
AI-Indicating Content Labels
Meta is Preparing to Roll out Labels Depicting Content Made with AI
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media