The top April 2018 interactive ideas showcase how technology can be leveraged to transform familiar experiences into dynamic marketing campaigns. While real estate showings and running on a treadmill might seem mundane to the average consumer, Evidence Immobilier styles its apartment viewings like escape room games and Nike crafted 'Reactland' as a gamified sneaker experience that turned runners into the star of their very own video game. Another fun and gamified experience was recently shared by IKEA, taking the form of a web series that borrows a game show format to challenge couples and roommates to agree on furniture pieces.
When it comes to mobile marketing, Cheetos created the 'Cheetos Vision App' to help consumers create fun snack food portraits, and Knorr's 'Eat Your Feed' lets Instagram users receive recipe suggestions based on their social media feed.
Top 30 Interactive Innovations in April

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Cosmetic Brand Arcades
Chanel's 'Coco Game Center' in Tokyo Pairs Retro Games and Makeup Tables

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Underground eSports Bars
Red Bull Opens a Gaming Sphere with the Latest Tech in Gaming Culture

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Immersive Viewing Helmets
National Geographic Offered a Unique Way to Premiere 'One Strange Rock'
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Multi-Sensory Beehive Pop-Ups
Pandora Created a Gilded Hive for a New Jewelry Launch
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Immersive Women's Sneaker Launches
The adidas UltraBOOST X Launch Brought Together Female Artists
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VR Timepiece Experiences
Arnold & Son Launched an Immersive VR Experience at Baselworld
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Branded Sleep-Inducing Concerts
This Concert Hall Was Filled with 150 Beautyrest Beds
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Mom-Centric Online Concierges
Boxed.com is Launching a "Momcierge" Exclusively for Mothers
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Illuminating Flagship Installations
O2's O-Shaped Doorway Encourages One to "Follow the Rabbit"
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Empowering Women-Focused Installations
Bumble's SXSW Activation Focuses on Real Life Connections
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Snack Food Portrait Apps
The Cheetos Vision App Turns Consumers' Photos into Cheesy Cheeto-Art
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Socially Inspired Recipes
Knorr's 'Eat Your Feed' Matches Meals to One's Instagram Posts
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AI Music Installations
HAKUHODO i-Studio and Yamaha are Experimenting with Tech at SXSW
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Mysterious Single-Malt Whiskies
'The Glenlivet Code' is Paired with Shazam and an AR Experience
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VR Fashion Experiences
Barneys' Mantle VR Experience is a Engaging Ad for its New Collection
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Plant-Based Liqueur Pop-Ups
The Vegan Treat Stop by Baileys Almande Pairs Alcohol and Sweets
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AR Wartime Apps
ICRC's 'Enter the room' Shows War Through the Eyes of a Child
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Cereal Cafe Parties
Kellogg's and Hailee Steinfeld Marked National Cereal Day with a Fun Event
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Drag Queen Chatbots
VH1's 'Sissy That Bot' Engages & Entertains RuPaul's Drag Race Fans
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AR Home-Buying Apps
Sotheby's is Using Its Curate App to Help Buyers Envision Ideal Homes
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Crunchy Candy Competitions
M&M's New Flavor Vote Campaign Features Three Crunchy Flavors
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Festive Donut Social Competitions
This New Dunkin' Donuts Campaign Prompts Social Engagement
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Celebratory Heritage Banquets
Staropramen's Spirit of Prague Event Takes Diners Back to the 90s
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VR-Enhanced Driving Experiences
BMW Latvia Enhanced a Wintry X5 Ride with Virtual Reality
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Gamified Furniture Campaigns
IKEA's 'Matchers Keepers' Uses AR to Solve Furniture Disputes
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Gamified Sneaker Experiences
'Reactland' Expresses the "Bounce" of the Nike 'Epic React' Style
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Gamified Real Estate Showings
Evidence Immobilier Turns Apartment Viewings into Escape Room Games
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Neighborly Coffee Initiatives
Tim Hortons' 'Coffee with Neighbors' Invites People to Come Together
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Light Therapy Window Displays
Pharmacy Apotek Hjärtat Simulates Natural Light During Cold Months
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Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
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Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
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AR Retail Kiosks
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AI-Lead Car Ads
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GenAI Eyewear Shows
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Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
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
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
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Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Auto-Focused AI Marketing Tools
Dealer Creative AI Boosts Social Media Content for Dealerships
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Shoppable AI Fashion
Redro Turns Real-Time Fashion into Discoverable AI-Powered Looks
Informational Real Estate Apps
The Oyssey App Redefines the Home Search with Data-Driven Insights
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
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
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
AI-Powered Video Generators
Avataar's AI Video Tool Creates Immersive Visual Content for Brands
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Restaurant-Focused AI Marketing Platforms
Birdeye Strives to Help Restaurant Increase Engagement
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Interactive AI Storytelling
Euphoria Stories Crafts Unique Storylines That Respond to Decisions
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
Adobe Express Presents a New Creative Assistant Tool
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
AI-Advanced 3D Product Tours
Kaon Interactive Introduces Kaon Demo360+TM
Interactive Game-Based Fitness Platforms
Ergatta & iFIT Join Forces to Make Workouts More Engaging
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
AI Emotional Interaction Technology
Fantasiatoy Unveils a Groundbreaking Product at AVN Expo
Interactive AI Product Demos
DemoDazzle Creates AI Interactive Demos with Human-Like Avatars
Shoppable Fridge Screens
Samsung Unveils a New Partnership with Instacart for On-Fridge Shopping
Content Creation Innovative Software
Jimeng AI by ByteDance Creates Content from Text Prompts
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
AI-Powered Historical Chat Apps
Hello History Facilitates Conversations with Influential Figures
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
AI Storytelling Apps
The Storyteller Offers an Endless Supply of AI-Written Stories
Interactive Ad Tools
Create Interactive Ads for More Engagement and Installs with PlayBuild
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
AI Story Platforms
Storychat.app Creates, Shares, and Monetizes AI Conversations In A Feed
AI Roleplay Chatboys
DreamPal Lets Users Chat With Intelligent Personality-driven bots
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
AI Story Developing Apps
Story Diffusion Creates Comics and Storylines Based on Your Prompts
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
AI Sales Strategies
Reply AI Chat Offers an Innovative New Sales Demo System
Virtual AR Adventures
Spin Genie Launches 'AR Treasure Quest'
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Social Forum Engagement Tools
Replyhub Uses AI to Join Reddit Discussions and Promote Your Product
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Mobile App Builders
AppBuzz Transforms Your Ecom Site into a Mobile App in 60 Seconds
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Personalized Home Screen Characters
Dippy Adds AI Friends to Home Screens To Chat and Enjoy
AI-Aided Natural Conversation Tools
Google Invites Users to Interact Naturally with Gemini Live
AI Social Media Enhancement
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Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
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