These August 2018 Interactive marketing trends range from phone-smashing pop-ups to inclusive reading ads. Standouts to note include fashion label /Nyden's crowd-sourced dress designs that are co-created alongside consumers. The brand relies on social media heavily when creating its signature range, and references tools like the Instagram Stories feature to decide on styles that most appeal to its core demographic.
Other August 2018 Interactive marketing innovations to note include Tommy Hilfiger's latest Tommy Jeans Xplore range which is embedded with smart chips that work to reward consumers every time they wear a piece from the line. This is possible thanks to an accompanying mobile app that helps users earn points that can be used to redeem experiences.
Data-driven fragrance dispensers and language-teaching vending machines round off this list and speak to consumers' evolving desire for marketing experiences that cater to their niche interests with personalized elements.
Top 30 Interactive Marketing Trends in August

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Happiness-Inspiring Activations
Benefit Cosmetics' 'Hello Happy House' Inspires Well-Being and Joy

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Scenic AR Packaging
Anija's Limited-Edition Packaging Shares New Zealand Scenery in AR
28
Artful Cocktail-Making Experiences
Bombay Sapphire is Encouraging Consumers to "Stir Creativity"
27
Interactive AI Installations
Ford's Large-Scale Installation for the Focus Model Engages Passersby
26
Phone-Smashing Pop-ups
Huawei's Pop-up Let Guests Smash Their Old Devices with an Axe
25
VR Moonwalking Experiences
'A Moon for All Mankind' Places Players in a VR Lunar Space
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Gamified Clothing Collections
Tommy Jeans Xplore Features Smart Chips That Reward Users Per Wear
23
Best Friend Service Promotions
For Friend Day 2018, foodora Teams Up with inkbox for Some Edgy Fun
22
Pizza-Purchasing Social Lenses
Domino's Shoppable AR Snapchat Lens Lets Users Easily Order Pizzas
21
Biometric Travel Discovery Tools
Seeker by Le Club AccorHotels Offers Next-Gen Travel Suggestions
20
Experiential Dyslexia Ads
This Facial Recognition Ad Intentionally Offers a Challenging Read
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Empowering In-Store Fashion Shows
Justice's Interactive Back-to-School Campaign Boasts Inclusivity
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Crowdsourced Dress Designs
/Nyden is Using Instagram Stories to Refine Fashion Design Ideas
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Refreshing Milk-Based Beverage Pop-Ups
Nesquik Celebrates Its Anniversary with a Pop-Up Shop in LA
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Swimming Pet Events
Rover.com is Hosting Britain’s First-Ever Dog Swimming Gala
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Avocado-Centric Exhibits
'Guaclandia' Promises an "Instagrammable Avocado Experience"
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Sci-Fi Voice Assistant Games
'Westworld: The Maze' is an Immersive Game on Amazon Alexa
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VR E-Shopping Kiosks
Amazon Set Up Interactive Virtual Reality Kiosks for Amazon Prime Day
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Language-Teaching Vending Machines
Yakult's Drink Vending Machines Share Common Japanese Phrases
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Pancake Delivery Services
IHOP is Celebrating 60 Years by Launching a Delivery Service
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360-Degree Shared VR Experiences
Igloo Vision Brings Viewers Together for Immersive Experiences
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Talking Beverage Cans
The Orangina 'Wiish Box' Reminds Consumers to Disrupt the Can's Contents
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Data-Driven Fragrance Dispensers
'Odore' Suggests Scents & Helps Brands Understand Customers
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Impurity-Combating Facial Services
Caryl Baker Visage Presented Its Hydrafacial Service in Ontario
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Exclusive In-Home Tequila Tastings
Aguamiel is Celebrating National Tequila Day with a New Program
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Banana-Themed Taxi Campaigns
The Chiquita 'We Are Bananas' Campaign will Give Londoners Free Rides
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Custom Bubble Tea Shops
Labothery Empowers Consumers to Take Part in the Creation Process
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VR Hedge-Trimming Experiences
Lowe's Holoroom Test Drive Lets Users Try Out Power Tools in VR
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pH-Neutral Food Trucks
Gaviscon's Summer Food Tour Promotes Heartburn Management
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Kid-Created Autonomous Machines
Volvo and LEGO are Creating Futuristic Construction Machines
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
YSL Launched an Entertainment-Themed Light Club 2.0 Concept
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Advanced Email Marketing Solutions
tinyEmail Reaffirms Its Dedication to Enhancing Email Marketing
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
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
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
AI-Enhanced Marketing Automation Platforms
Aurora Mobile's EngageLab Improves Customer Outreach
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
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
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Late-Night Text Campaigns
The IKEA "U Up?" Stunt Reached Sleepless Social Media Users
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
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Digital Twin Models
H&M is Working with Models & Agencies to Replicate Virtual Likenesses
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Transformative AI Shopping Experiences
Omoda and Google Cloud Partner for Generative-AI Shopping
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
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
AI-Powered eCommerce Features
Amazon Interests Offers Tailored Product Options for Shoppers
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
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
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 Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
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
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
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
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
Gaming-Inspired Apparel
Uniqlo Celebrates Honor of Kings’ 10th Anniversary with Graphic Tee Drop
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
AI-Focused Fragrance Pop-Ups
iRomaScents and Véronique Gabai are Hosting a Pop-Up in NYC
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
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
AI-Driven Messaging Platforms
Movable Ink Has Introduced Significant Enhancements to Da Vinci
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
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
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
User Behavior Analysis
Sprig Heatmaps Uses AI to Analyze Product Interactions and Improve UX
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
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
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Audio Experience-Integrated Beverage Packaging
TapTunes, Inc. Has Introduced Virtual Wax
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
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
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
AI Summary Tools
Summer AI Provides Quick Blog Summaries and Connects Readers to Products
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
Niche Interest Ads
Interest Navigator Uncovers Interests That are Hidden from Most Advertisers