August 2017 brand activations reveal a variety of creative trends, some of which are related to art and others which are associated with what is still the most popular style of pop-up – those related to food.
The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago will be offering a new exhibit titled "Specimens with Something to Say," that involves the help of people who are willing to record their voices in the pop-up audio booth, which records participants speaking from a short script. The recordings will be part of the exhibit, and which function as a unique new way to boost engagement in a museum setting.
With Nutella now offering its own cafes in North America, the brand has also expanded to pop-up dessert trucks. The Nutella food truck will be featured in Australia, and all of the varying beverages and desserts it offers will contain the popular hazelnut spread.
Top 35 Brand Activation Trends in August
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All-Day Nap Bars
'Siesta & Go' Rents Beds and Rooms for Catching Up on Sleep
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Self-Constructing Buildings
These Self-Deploying Buildings Can Pop Up in Eight Minutes
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Pop-Up Dessert Trucks
The Nutella Food Truck Will Travel Around Australia this Winter
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Instant Photography Pop-Ups
Polaroid is Marking Its 80th Anniversary with Its First-Ever Pop-Up
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Gaming App Pop-Up Cafes
The Candy Crush Cafe Was Hosted Over a Two-Day Period in London
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Pop-Up Lemonade Stores
Herschel Supply's Pop-Up Lemonade Stand Supports Arts Education
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Multi-Sensory Beverage Pop-Ups
Perrier Flavor Studios Aims to Engage All of the Five Senses
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Sensorial Festival Activations
The British Summer Time Festival Hosted the Moretti Gran 2017
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Line Waiting Services
Consumers Can Pay Someone to Wait in Line for Them with 'Placer'
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Pop-Up Sandal Shops
The Pop-Up Birkenstock Store is Located Inside a Shipping Container
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Floating Pop-Up Water Parks
The Rockaway Water Park Offers a Range of Activities
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High-Tech Pop-Up Barbershops
The Lynx 'Find Your Magic Shop' in Dublin Includes a "Magic Mirror"
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Westcoast Burger Pop-Ups
In-N-Out Burger is Hosting a Pop-Up Cookout Truck in Metro Vancouver
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Bespoke Wimbledon Beer Pop-Ups
The Stella Artois Vantage Point Was Present at Wimbledon 2017
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Champagne Cocktail Pop-Ups
Le Crown and Cactus Pub Was Hosted by Chambord in London
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Elusive Rapper Pop-Ups
This New Travis Scott Pop-Up Will Be Open for Two Days Only
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TV-Inspired Installations
This Better Call Saul Pop-Up Was Installed in Saul, Gloucestershire
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Summer Wine Brand Activations
Campo Viejo's 'Fiesta de Color' Includes a Personalization Station
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Rapper Merch-Selling Pop-Ups
The Location of Damn Pop-Ups Will Coincide With Kendrick Lamar's Tour
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Photography Brand Security Cameras
The Polaroid Hoop is a Simplified Home Security Camera
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Custom Connected Eyeglass Pop-Ups
The Snap Spectacles Pop-Up is On Display at Harrods in London
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Alcoholic Shaved Ice Snacks
Ice Monster is Launching a Boozy Ice Treat That Looks Just Like Beer
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Snack-Sampling Picnics
Nut Butter Brand Pip & Nut's 'Pipnic' Pop-Up Shares All-Day Snack Ideas
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Pop-Up Train Carriages
AART's Redesigned Train Carriages Serve a Variety of Purposes
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3D-Printed Dating Pop-Ups
Match.com's 'Model Males' Pop-Up Showcases 3D Figures of Members
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Spouse-Spying Rental Services
'Ginza Ladis 1' Hires Actors to Stop Your Partner from Cheating
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Snack-Sampling Conveyors
Rowntree's is Launching a Taste Tour Inspired by Sushi Conveyor Belts
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Dessert-Decorating Workshops
Food Network is Promoting Its Bakers vs Fakers Show with 'The Fakery'
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Soda Brand Dining Pop-Ups
The Vanilla Kitchen is a Pop-Up Dining Experience from Pepsi
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Spicy Candy Floss
Lola's Cloud is a Pop-Up Candy Floss Boutique That Serves Jalapeno Cotton Candy
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Luxurious Fantasy Confections
This Game of Thrones-Inspired Cake Costs $25,000
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Personalized Museum Recordings
The Field Museum is Giving Exhibits Voices with a Recording Booth
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Food-Focused Automotive Pop-Ups
Honda's Civic Tour Includes 'City Flavor' Food & Music Experiences
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Open-Air Cinema Clubs
EE Launched the '4GEE Community Cinema Club' to Share Films Above Sea Level
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Pop-Up Investment Eateries
Investec's Click and Investaurant Helps Diners Gauge Their Risk Levels
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Soft-Pink Cosmetics Pop-Up Stores
This Kylie Cosmetics Pop-Up Store Featured Bestsellers
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Specialized Canadian Jars
Nutella Unveils the 'Savor the Beauty of Canada' Campaign
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Uniquely Commemorative Skincare Pop-Ups
Glow Recipe will Host a Beauty Night Market in L.A.
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Immersive F1 Pop-Ups
La Maison Tifosi Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Features a Scuderia Ferrari Car
Unique TV Series Pop-Ups
Lillet x Emily in Paris Presents the Café de Lillet Experience in NYC
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
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Nostalgic Nugget Trucks
KFC's Sauce Serve Truck Lets Fans Dress Their Own Saucy Nuggets
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Multi-Sensory ASMR Experiences
Valentino Beauty's Dubai Airport Pop-Up Featured Gilded Visuals
Concert-Centric Makeup Activations
Sephora Canada will Launch 'Shimmer Studio by Sephora' Pop-Up
Sports Brand Design Evolutions
The Vitra Design Museum will Host Nike: Form Follows Motion
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
TV Series-Inspired Ice Creams
Häagen-Dazs Has Partnered with the Emily in Paris Television Series
Mobile Truck Gloss Pop-Ups
Glossier Brings Balm DotWorld Mobile Truck to NYC This Summer
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
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
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Amalfi Coast-Inspired Pop-Ups
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hosted a Beach Club Activation in Brooklyn
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
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
Reusable Bag Pop-Up Shops
The IKEA 'Hus of FRAKTA' Honors the Brand's Signature Blue Bag
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
Immersive Tomato Dining
A Tomato Dining Sensory Experience
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Pop-Up Luggage Retail Activations
This Antler Retail Pop-Up is at Selfridges London
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Candy Refill Pop-Ups
M&M's Rescue BOOths Replenish Halloween Treats in Areas of High Demand
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Immersive Coffee Pop-Ups
Ninja will Host the Ninja Luxe Café 'House of Vibes' Event in NYC
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Mini Pizza Pop-Up Venues
Pizza Hut Opens a Tiny Pizza Pop-Up for its Personal Pan Pizza
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Pizzeria-Branded Shake Pop-Ups
Domino’s Shake Stand is Located in the Omotesando Area in Tokyo
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
National Waffle Day Pop-Ups
The New Eggo Coffee will Debut at the Eggo Coffee Café in NYC
Protein Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Premier Protein Will Activate a Scoop Shop in NYC
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Luxurious Lipstick Pop-Ups
Valentino Beauty will Host a Spike Valentino Pop-Up in NYC
Dessert-Inspired Candy Experiences
HI-CHEW Unveils Dessert Mix With A New York Pop-Up Event
Luxury Fabric Pop-Ups
The Extreme Cashmere Pop-Up Brings Luxe Sustainability to NYC
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Self-Care Festival Activations
Tree Hut Set Up a Remix Your Self-Care Experience at Lollapalooza
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Scandinavian-Inspired Yurt Pop-Ups
ABSOLUT will Host NORDIC by BarChef in Toronto
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Mix-and-Match Aroma Installations
The H&M Nolita Pop-Up Lets Guests Create NYC-Inspired Scents
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
MILK MAKEUP will Offer an Experiential Claw Machine Event in NYC
Garden Shed Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Fragrance Hosts a Charming Event in Bicester Village
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Transportive Italian Pop-Ups
House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro Hosts an Immersive Event at TIFF 2024
Soft-Pink Chocolate-Brand Trucks
GODIVA will Bring its Iconic Pink Truck to NYC for the Holidays
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Sporty Ice Cream-Themed Activations
The Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club is Coming to the UK
Experiential Tea Pop-Ups
The House of Caramelised Biscuit Immersed Guests in a New Brew
Designer Beach Resort Experiences
Dolce & Gabbana Italian Beach Club Pop-Up Unveils New Colorway
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Co-Branded Drink Activations
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile Celebrates Inside Out 2
Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels
Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Chinese Tea Brand Pop-Ups
HEYTEA Celebrated a Successful Expansion into the French Market
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Chocolate Spread Hot Air Balloons
Nutella Hosts an Immersive Hot Air Balloon Experience in Canada
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Sustainably Built Public Attractions
National Geographic Society Unveils the Museum of Exploration
Sensory Dining Experiences
'Make it Mutti' Spotlights Tomato Tales, Tech & Taste
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Jewelry House Pop-Ups
Cartier Celebrates its 100th Anniversary with Trinity Collection Pop-Up
Vegan Beauty Pop-Ups
Kosmo will Debut its Collection of Velvety Lipstick Balms
Parkside Luggage Pop-Ups
BÉIS Camp is Popping Up Near Four National Parks
Delectable Cookie Debuts
Edible Arrangements Unveils a Cookie Line with Fixed and Rotating Options
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Hazelnut Spread Ice Creams
Nutella Ice Cream Tubs Offer a New Take on a Classic Treat
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Celebrity-Backed Gelato Campaigns
Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto and Bradley Cooper Debut Raise the Jar
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Ice Cream Day Campaigns
Carvel Announces Camp Carvel and Exclusive Deal for National Ice Cream Day
Delectable Rotating Dessert Menus
Crumbl Unveils a New Dessert Menu to Complement its Cookies
Candy Bar-Infused Cream Cheeses
PopUp Bagels is Launching a Limited-Edition Butterfinger Shmear
Permanent Cafe Food Trucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Permanent Food Truck at the LA Zoo
Elevated Millennial Apparel
Petal & Pup Celebrates Ten-year Milestone with the Muse Collection
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Mobile Collagen-Branded Trucks
Revive Collagen Boosts Engagement with Branded Mobile Truck
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Chef-Supported Dairy Campaigns
Anchor Food Professionals Debuts the Taste of Tradition Campaign
Tropical Frozen Dessert Pops
Mauna Loa Marks National Ice Cream Month with Tropical Paradise Pops™
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
Rotating Summer Cake Menus
Nothing Bundt Cakes Has a New Taste of Summer Collection
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Design Service Launch Exhibitions
The Public Records Exhibition Marks a New Design Service
Tennis-Themed Pop-Ups
The Rubens At the Palace Hosts 'Sweet Serve' to Celebrate Wimbledon
Branded Book Clubs
Nutella Biscuits and Betches Media Partnered for the Betches Book Club