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
29
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
24
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
18
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
16
Swimming Pet Events
Rover.com is Hosting Britain’s First-Ever Dog Swimming Gala
15
Avocado-Centric Exhibits
'Guaclandia' Promises an "Instagrammable Avocado Experience"
14
Sci-Fi Voice Assistant Games
'Westworld: The Maze' is an Immersive Game on Amazon Alexa
13
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
11
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
9
Talking Beverage Cans
The Orangina 'Wiish Box' Reminds Consumers to Disrupt the Can's Contents
8
Data-Driven Fragrance Dispensers
'Odore' Suggests Scents & Helps Brands Understand Customers
7
Impurity-Combating Facial Services
Caryl Baker Visage Presented Its Hydrafacial Service in Ontario
6
Exclusive In-Home Tequila Tastings
Aguamiel is Celebrating National Tequila Day with a New Program
5
Banana-Themed Taxi Campaigns
The Chiquita 'We Are Bananas' Campaign will Give Londoners Free Rides
4
Custom Bubble Tea Shops
Labothery Empowers Consumers to Take Part in the Creation Process
3
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
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
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
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
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
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
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
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
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
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
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
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
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
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
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
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
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
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 Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Mix-and-Match Aroma Installations
The H&M Nolita Pop-Up Lets Guests Create NYC-Inspired Scents
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
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
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
MILK MAKEUP will Offer an Experiential Claw Machine Event in NYC
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
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
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
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
AI Email Marketing Campaigns
Emotsy Creates Personalized Campaigns for Stronger Digital Connection
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
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
AI-Powered Influencer Management
Hypothesis Debuts a New Influencer Marketing Deal with Togglehead
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
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
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Email Engagement Tools
Engage Inbox is a Non-Intrusive Pop-up to Entice Customers
AI Influencer Marketing Tools
eezyCollab Streamlines the Influencer Marketing Process
Niche Interest Ads
Interest Navigator Uncovers Interests That are Hidden from Most Advertisers