As the April 2017 interactive trends reveal, brands are eager to create immersive experiences around their products instead of relying on more traditional forms of advertising.
One way in which brands are creating interactive experiences is through social experiences that use specific products to bring people together. For instance, Diet Coke hosted a girl's night at London’s Athenaeum Hotel to celebrate the launch of its Get the Gang Back Together campaign. Similarly, Desperados partnered with the electronic music group Mount Kimbie to transform a train car into an immersive musical experience.
Beyond social experiences, the April 2017 interactive trends demonstrate that brands are also elevating in-store displays to include more interactive elements. This includes examples such as Best Buy's Nintendo Switch display and the Go Pro Make Up stations inside Make Up For Ever's new flagship store.
Top 25 Interactive Ideas in April
From Female Friendship Events to Interactive Gaming Displays:
Katherine Pendrill — Apr 30, 2017 — Marketing

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Secret Dining Events
Patrón Secret Dining Created a Special Cocktail-Paired Menu in London

24
Supermarket Clothing Pop-Ups
Lidl Opened a Pop-Up Shop in Hamburg for Its New Clothing Collection
23
Female Friendship Events
Diet Coke's Girl's Night Launched the Get the Gang Back Together Campaign
22
Interactive Beauty Vanities
The 'Wall of Kisses' by Burt's Bees Introduces a New Lipstick Range
21
In-Store Makeup Stations
Make Up For Ever's New Flagship Store Features Go Pro Make Up Stations
20
Fire Safety Simulators
'Escape My House' Stresses the Importance of Having a Fire Escape Plan
19
Futuristic Supermarket Pop-Ups
Honey Nut Cheerios is Hosting a Pop-Up Grocery Store in Toronto
18
Mental Health Cafes
Marks & Spencer's Unique Cafes Encourage Discussions on Mental Wellness
17
Indonesian Toy Block Museums
The Nanoblock Pop-Up's Exhibits are Inspired by Local Architecture
16
One-Day Brewery Festivals
Sambrook's Brewery is Launching Its Newest IPA with a Springtime Party
15
Health Assessment Posters
These Cancer Research UK Posters Offer a Free Breathing Test
14
Energetic Escape Challenges
The Red Bull Mind Gamers Partook in the Escape Room World Championship
13
Interactive Gaming Console Displays
Best Buy's Nintendo Switch Display Features Interactive Videos
12
Interactive Mythical Creatures Guides
Expedia Created a Unique Mythical Creatures Map for Travel
11
Fast Food Drink Promotions
KFC Rewarded Those Who Downloaded Its Colonel's Club App
10
Cookie Cafe Loyalty Programs
The Nestlé Toll House Café App Allows Users to Earn Sweet Rewards
9
Bespoke Spirit Festivals
The Gin & Vodka Festival Features Handcrafted Alcohol from All Over
8
Pop-Up VR Bars
The House of Peroni Event Featured Immersive Works of Art
7
Social Rewards Programs
Lancome's Elite Rewards Engage Consumers Across Social Media
6
Instrumental Train Experiences
This Desperados x Mount Kimbie Brand Activation Celebrates Sound
5
Real-Time Zombie Games
The Walking Dead Turned Facebook Live into a Live-Action Video Game
4
Coffee-Earning Loyalty Apps
The Muffin Break App Allows Customers to Earn Free Coffee
3
Beefy Baked Potatoes
McAlister's is Serving Up a Reuben Spud for St. Patrick's Day
2
Intelligent Chalkboard Robots
The Chalkbot Draws Like Einstein for National Geographic 'Genius'
1
New York Cafe Apps
Gregorys Coffee is Making Its Gregular Loyalty Program Digital with Its New App
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Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
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Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
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Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Luxury Bowling-Inspired Installations
Jacquemus Brings Flair with an Immersive Store Experience
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Collaborative Cosmo Experiences
Absolut x Paris Hilton Present the 'Absolut House of Cosmo'
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Interactive AI-Powered Retail Kiosks
Skechers and We Are Social Singapore Launched the Luna Kiosk
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Vibrant Beauty Brand Pop-Ups
Gisou will Host an Immersive Miami-Style Pop-Up
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Film-Inspired Cocktail Experiences
Absolut Vodka Hosted a Wicked Cocktail Event in NYC
Influencer-Focused Retail Stores
Princess Polly is Adding New Stores with Selfie Mirrors, Events
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Jelly Sandal Pop-Ups
Melissa will Host a Vibrant 'Melissa Frizzante' Event in Paris
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Digital Twin Advertising Partnerships
Coca-Cola's New Partnership Harnesses Nvidia's AI Technology
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
AI-Powered Beverage Events
Momentum Worldwide Elevates the New Coke Spiced Event with AI
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Immersive Haircare Pop-Ups
The Kérastase House of Gloss Shares Hair Transformation & Education
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
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
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
MILK MAKEUP will Offer an Experiential Claw Machine Event in NYC
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
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions
VIBRANT Debuts DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Immersive Book-Influencer Events
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host a Bookworm Bash
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
AI-Advanced 3D Product Tours
Kaon Interactive Introduces Kaon Demo360+TM
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Hydration-Focused Pop-Ups
Thorne Launched Its 'Just Add Water' Activation in NYC
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Events-Focused Retail Spaces
The Brick Spot from LEGO Group Features Interactive Party Elements
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Post-Holiday Retail Promotions
The One Stop Big Brands Low Prices Campaign is Packed with Savings
Immersive Soccer Player Experiences
The Messi Experience Lets Visitors Interact Through AI
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Direct Engagement-Focused AI Platforms
ShopSight Taps Generative AI to Improve Retail Experiences
Interactive Store Hubs
The Samsung Experience Store at Scarborough is a New Hub for Tech Lovers
Collaborative Esports Events
Samsung and GIANTX are Hosting an Activation at EGX Comic Con
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
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Digital Sales Representatives
The Eyekandy Sales Ambassador Delivers Real-Time, Human-Like Support
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign