In order to make the most of the summer months, many brands are playing up the intense heat as a sales tool with these August 2015 interactive marketing ideas.
Many of these inventive summer marketing campaigns are designed to help consumers cool off in one way or another, whether it's with a giant urban waterslide, a billboard that dispenses free frozen treats or a pop-up outdoor picnic.
Other interactive outdoor campaigns include scavenger hunts, fishing competitions and camps that push people to enjoy summer while it is still around. Playing up the idea of being swept up in a spontaneous summer activities, Tequila CAZADORES hosted a 'Live Summer Unscripted' contest, while Graubünden tourism was promoted in a similar way with an interactive billboard that challenged people to say "yes" to adventure.
Top 75 Interactive Ideas in August
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Urban Water Slide Events
Lipton Ice Tea Recently Created a 100-Meter-Long 'Rise & Slide'
74
Giant Outdoor Ball Pits
This Ball Pool Was Part of a Promotional Event for a New IKEA Store
73
Ice Cream Bar Pop-Ups
Magnum's London Pleasure Store Lets You Customize Your Own Dessert
72
Experiential Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso's Flagship Coffee Store Encourages Tasting and Discovery
71
Opulent Champagne Eatery Pop-Ups
Krug Champagne Created an Upscale Fish & Chips Pop-Up for London
70
Enchanting Garden Pop-Ups
The Comfort Intense Garden Showcases the Brand's New Fragrances
69
Custom Dessert Campaigns
Talenti Uses Social Media to Match People to Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
68
Savory Cocktail Pop-Up Bars
Crackers Brand Jacob's Hosted a Snacktail Bar in London's Soho
67
Interactive Electronics Stores
This New Target Store Will Focus Excessively on Smart Devices
66
Sensorial Coffee Bar Pop-Ups
The Nespresso Connoisseur Club Experience is Multifaceted
65
Food Origins-Exposing Ads
'System U' Grocers Created Video Ads of Food Origins in Supermarkets
64
Exercise-Dependendant Water Machines
This Machine Requires Users to Run for Clean Drinking Water
63
Social Travel Ads
Loews Hotels' 'Travel for Real' Campaign Uses Authentic Instagram Photos
62
Branded Meditation Podcasts
Lululemon's Guided Meditation Podcasts Inspire Introspection
61
Airport Automotive Dealerships
Japan's Haneda Airport Will Host an Interactive Mercedes-Benz Shop
60
Wizardly Brand Activations
This Diagon Alley Event Took Place at London's King's Cross Station
59
Pop-Up Seaside Dealerships
Tesla's Temporary Car Store Travels to Luxurious Summer Resorts
58
Street Party Dessert Launches
Magnum Launched Two New Ice Creams with a London Street Party
57
Virtual Flight Experiences
Stella Artois Presented a VR-Powered Bird's Eye View of Wimbledon
56
Upscale Fast Food Pop-ups
McDonald’s is Set to Launch an Exclusive Pop-up Restaurant in Japan
55
Hip Monochromatic Bars
Bulmers' Black and White Bar is Completely Devoid of Color
54
Nationwide Scavenger Hunts
Virgin Trains Recently Launched a Where's Wally Hunt Across the UK
53
Virtual Kimono Fittings
The Matsuya Department Store Now Offers a Virtual Fitting Service
52
Ridesharing Test Drives
Volkswagen's Vehicle Test Drive Can Be Ordered Through Uber
51
Donut Brand Pop-Up Picnics
Krispy Kreme Threw a Summer-Themed Picnic on a Sunny London Rooftop
50
Rejuvenating Festival Stations
Zappos' 'Escape' Wanderlust Festival Booth Revives People & Phones
49
Discarded Furniture Ads
Leon's Furniture Marketing Stunt Capitalizes on Monthly Moving Days
48
Engaging Brand Concerts
The Honda Stage Experience Helps Fans Connect with Music Live and Online
47
Augmented Appliance Apps
Heineken Helps Consumers Visualize Where to Place 'The Sub' at Home
46
VR Cricket Experiences
'A Proper Ball' is a VR Event from Yorkshire Tea and the ECB
45
Branded Cat Camps
The Purina ONE Cat Camp is an Immersive Pop-Up for Feline Friends
44
Crowdsourced Pop-Up Beauty Shops
Birchbox is Letting Fans Decide the Location of Its Pop-Up Shops
43
Female Community Platforms
Vice's 'Broadly' Platform Celebrates Female Culture News
42
Six-Car Showrooms
RMB Automotive's Intimate Renault Store Shows Off Select Vehicles
41
Game Board Wine Labels
This Game-Like Wine Label Lets Consumers Play Tic-Tac-Toe & Decide Who Pays
40
Digital Burger Giveaway Campaigns
TGI Fridays is Boosting Business Through Shareable Discounts
39
Blood-Bartering Tickets
The Untold Festival Offers Free Tickets as a Reason to Donate Blood
38
Immersive Horror Videos
This Promotional Game Lets User Choose Their Own Terrifying Adventure
37
Mindful Beauty Bars
Aveda Treated Wanderlust Festival Attendees to Pampering at 'The Beauty Bar'
36
Interactive Drinking Ads
With a Smartphone and Shazam, People Can "Drink" These Coca-Cola Ads
35
Insect-Infused Pop-Up Eateries
Rentokil's Traveling 'Pestaurant' Celebrates the Brand's 80 Years
34
Voice-Activated Beer Fridges
Molson's Clever Fridge Only Unlocks with Voice Translation
33
Fan-Created TV Branding
'I Am My MTV' Broadcasts Visuals Inspired by Viewer Content
32
Interactive Music Tables
KFC's Interactive Sound Bite Table Creates a Personal Listening Hub
31
Tiny Movie Tickets
People Who Found These Small Tickets Were Treated to a Free Ant-Man Screening
30
Social Drink Billboards
This Real-Time Ad Shares Name Facts When You Send It a Tweet
29
Insect-Infused Dessert Promotions
The Economist is Dishing Out a Unique Retail Marketing Stunt
28
Co-Branded Music Campaigns
Spotify x Jim Beam's 'Respect the Craft' Supports of Emerging Artists
27
Cocktail Photography Campaigns
Sauza's Pitcher Perfect Picture Shares How to Take Photos of Drinks
26
Messenger Music Services
The LINE Music Service Gives Mobile Users Listeners Freedom of Choice
25
Interactive Yodeling Billboards
This Tourism Marketing Stunt Has People Yodel for a Trip
24
Sweat-Activated Drink Dispensers
Gatorade's Drink Vending Machine Only Serves People Who Sweat
23
Moving Thread Billboards
This Machine Recreates Instagram Photos Using Seven Miles of Thread
22
Searchable Annotated Video Platforms
Video Plugin ClipMine Lets Creators Tag Content Within Videos
21
Ice Cream-Dispensing Billboards
The Heat Reactive McDonald's Ad Gave 100 Customers a Free McFlurry
20
24-Hour Test Drives
Buick's '24 Hours of Happiness' Test Drive Encourages Wellness on the Road
19
Experiential Car Shares
Ford's Car-Sharing Program Introduces the Benefits of Resource Splitting
18
Virtual Reality Sports Ads
This Interactive Ad Promotes Nike's Hypervenom Phantom II Kicks
17
Oral Health Challenges
Listerine is Trying to Reverse Early Gum Disease and Promote Their Product
16
Text-Based Talkshow Games
The Stephen Colbert Late Show is Promoted with an Adventure Game
15
Humanity-Honoring Cola Ads
This Vending Machine Encourages People to Share by Giving Two Bottles
14
First-Person Soccer Videos
Nike's Virtual Reality Video Lets Fans Feel 'The Neymar Jr. Effect'
13
$1 Million Fishing Challenges
Tourism NT is Promising a Cash Prize for Catching a Winning Fish
12
Sensual Liquor Livestreams
St Germain Uses Periscope for Mysterious Media Streaming Marketing
11
Buzzworthy Delivery Drones
Taiwan Beer Uses Delivery by Drone to Promote a New Honey Beer
10
Targeted Hockey Campaigns
This Sport Marketing Campaign Led Hockey Fans to Parties and Prizes
9
Creepy Privacy Ads
Innocence in Danger Uses Unsettling Ad Retargeting to Build Privacy Awareness
8
Surprise Travel Sweepstakes
Tequila CAZADORES is Hosting an 'Unscripted' Summer Travel Contest
7
Loyalty-Testing ATMs
FNB's Machines Encourage Non-Customers to Switch Banks at a Critical Moment
6
Low-Calorie Breakfast Pop-Ups
Miele's Greaseless Spoon Cafe Serves Eats Under 533 Calories
5
Dessert Alert Beacons
Magnum and Tesco Team Up for an Enticing Ice Cream Promotion
4
Classical Cartoon Apps
The Brazilian Symphony Orchestra's App Introduces Classical Music for Kids
3
Livestreaming Flight Campaigns
Turkish Airlines Makes Everyone a Passenger with Periscope
2
Assistive Safety Ads
Toyota Promotes In-Car Safety with the Help of Siri
1
Candy Brand Auctions
Skittles' Web Auction Lets Fans Bid for Collectibles with Social Media Likes
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Uniquely Themed Chocolate Bars
Compartés Launches Summer Chocolate Bar Capsules
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Dog-Friendly Treat Packs
Mars Summer Treat Pack Celebrates National Dog Day on August 26th
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
Digital-First Scavenger Hunts
Chipotle Opts for Influencer Marketing for its Giveaway Promotion
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Refreshing Streetwear Collabs
Lipton Iced Tea x Cruel Pancake Dropped 90s-Inspired Summer Styles
Photosensitive Book Experiences
Fruittella's the Outside Book is a One-Of-A-Kind Campaign
Spin-and-Save Restaurant Promotions
The Ruby Tuesday Summer of Savings Sweepstakes is Interactive
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Solstice-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta's Summer Solstice Capsule is Chic & Exquisite
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
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
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Real Fruit Juice Refreshers
Tropicana Refreshers Help Summer Lovers Sip the Essence of the Season
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
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
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Artist Edition Tequila Boxes
Tequila Don Julio is Declaring A Summer of Mexicana with Music & More
Juice-Branded Summer Campaigns
Revl Fruits' 'Grow Up Never' Campaign Lets a Fan be a Waterpark VP
Fun Insurance Policies
M&M's Ice Cream & Lemonade are Protecting Summer Parties with "Funsurance"
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
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
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Kroger is Celebrating the Start of Summer by Giving Away 45,000 Pints
Cooling Solution Contests
Bliss Skincare Offers Consumers a Chance to Have Ac Bills Paid
Ice Cream Insurance Plans
Baskin-Robbins Introduces a Cheeky New Initiative, Melt Insurance
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Wellness-Promoting Employee Initiatives
DICK'S Sporting Goods Debuts the Summer of Sport Challenge
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Dog-Focused QSR Campaigns
The Hot Dog on a Stick Dog Days of Summer Campaign Treats Pooches
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Summer-Themed Gourmet Chocolates
Compartés Chocolate Launches Elevated Summertime Collection
Sporty Ice Cream-Themed Activations
The Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club is Coming to the UK
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Outdoor-Themed Summer Sweepstakes
CLIF BAR Encourages More People to Spend Time Outdoors
Summer-Specific Canadian Campaigns
Que Pasa Launches its 'Summer Bummer Insurance' Event
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Virtual Summer Camps
Camp Little Bites Gives Kids the Confidence to Try New Things
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Co-Branded Drink Activations
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile Celebrates Inside Out 2
Boy Band-Inspired Summer Partnerships
Atypique Partners with AJ Mclean of the Backstreet Boys
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Summer Bucket List Challenges
Teremana® Tequila Launched the Summer of Mana Bucket List Challenge
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
Festive Hotel Pop-Ups
IHG Hotels & Resorts Presents Chalet Programming and Holiday Activations
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Content Ideation Tools
The Content Ideas Generator Creates 12 Ideas in Seconds
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Mysterious Ice Cream Packs
Graeter's Mystery Tasting Pack Offers an Interactive Challenge
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Football-Themed Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars & NFL Debut HOT-N-READY Giveaways & Getaways
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Summer Beverage Contests
Hiland Dairy Has Launched the Summer Sips and Snacks Sweepstake
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Summery Superfruit Food Menus
The Playa Bowls Summer Specials Menu is Arriving This June
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Customized Out-of-Office AI Chatbots
Cloudy Bay Introduced its 'Summer Fridays AI Assistant'
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Interactive Frozen Dessert Trucks
Kona Ice to Offer a Tropical-Themed Shaved Ice Truck in L.A.
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
End-of-Summer Getaway Suites
The Re-Treat Suite Helps Families Escape Before the Start of Autumn
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
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
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Sweet-Heat Restaurant Menus
The Cracker Barrel Summer Menu is Packed with Seasonal Flavor
Ice Cream Day Campaigns
Carvel Announces Camp Carvel and Exclusive Deal for National Ice Cream Day
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Cost-Conscious Frozen Treats
Tesco Summer Edition Ice Creams are High-Quality and Accessible
Summer Pizza Offerings
&pizza Releases Hot Grill Summer Pizzas
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
Bokksu's Summer Collection Features Unique Japanese Snacks
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Indulgent Ice Cream Menus
The Cold Stone Creamery Ultimate Summer Menu is Packed with Flavor
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Branded Sweepstakes Campaigns
Citrus Magic® Debuts the 'You’ve Got the Magic Touch' Sweepstakes
Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions
Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Camping Ice Cream Promotions
Dometic's First Night Out Entices New Campers to Get Outdoors
AI Summary Tools
Summer AI Provides Quick Blog Summaries and Connects Readers to Products
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives
Summer VonHolten’s New Personal Blog is About Connection
Sweet Summery Smoothie Menus
These Juice It Up! Summer Drinks are Limited-Edition
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Rotating Summer Cake Menus
Nothing Bundt Cakes Has a New Taste of Summer Collection
Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus
Paris Baguette's New Lemon-Inspired Menu is Perfect for Summer
Innovative Cooling Product Partnerships
MISSION Sponsors runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
Seasonal Watermelon-Themed Menus
CPKs New Summer Menu Includes the Fresh California Fields Salad
Frozen Spirit Sweepstakes Campaigns
The Jägermeister Freeze to Win Campaign Requires Refrigeration
Textural Travel Chocolate Products
The Ritter Sport Summer Selection Tower Has Five Bars
Summery Juice Campaigns
Tropicana Launches a Destination Giveaway with Ciara Miller
Celebratory Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars Summer of Hot-N-Ready Giveaways & Getaways is Tasty
Customizable Summer Food Menus
The QuickChek Summer Value Menu is Packed with Options
BBQ-Themed Bar Menus
The Fox & Hound Bar & Grill Summer Backyard Party Menu is Flavorful