Branded holiday experiences are an ideal opportunity for companies to engage consumers in festive activities and give back to the community. From branded pop-up lounges that will help you with your Christmas shopping list to experiential brand campaigns inspired by some of the season's best films, there are plenty of creative ways for brands to showcase their values and engage consumers in a truly meaningful and interesting way.
Falling in line with holiday traditions in London, the Stella Artois 'Give Beautifully' campaign recently revealed they had partnered with Broadgate skating rink to sponsor festive activities for skaters to partake in. The headline sponsor of this year's Broadgate skate, Stella Artois will host a series of Christmas-themed events at the rink throughout the 2015 holiday season.
Separately, Levi's recently teamed up with Goodwill for a charitable campaign that showcases true spirit of Christmas. For every box of clothing donated to Goodwill, Levi's will gift the brand with $5.
24 Branded Holiday Experiences
From Movie-Inspired Pizza Deliveries to Pop-Up Holiday Lodges:
Rebecca Byers — Dec 3, 2015 — Marketing
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Rejuvenating Holiday Pop-Ups
This RBC Avion Shop Rewards Customers for the Holidays
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One-Stop Christmas Shops
'STORY' is a Retail Concept Store with Sections Tailored to Each Giftee
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Cozy Pop-Up Shops
Target Curates a Festive Holiday Pop-Up Shop with STORY
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Seasonal Beer Experiences
The Stella Artois 'Give Beautifully' Campaign Includes a Pop-Up Bar
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Rooftop Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Forest on the Roof is a Dining Experience Atop of Selfridges
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Pop-Up Toy Shops
Walmart's Holiday Helper Toy Shop Lets Shoppers Test Out the Top Toys
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Holiday Hotel Experiences
This Harrods London Christmas Package Includes VIP Present-Shopping
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Wish-Granting Coffee Shops
This Tim Hortons Christmas Campaign Created a Snow-Covered Log Cabin
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Holiday Pop-Up Lodges
Fortnum & Mason Will Host Workshops at Somerset House
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Holiday Wellness Shops
Well + Good's Holiday Pop-Up Emphasizes Gifting Wellness to Others
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Branded Pop-Up Pantries
The President's Choice Pop-Up is Helping Consumers Prepare Holiday Meals
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Festive Airline Publicity Stunts
The WestJet Christmas Miracle Answered Passengers' Wishes
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Virtual Shopping Displays
eBay's Christmas Displays Let Customers Buy From Real-Life Windows
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Automotive Advent Calendars
Cadbury's Holiday Calendar is Formed by a Fleet of 24 Festive Trucks
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Festively Personalized Spreads
Marmite's Pop-Up Creates Personalized Product Jars for the Holidays
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Festive Family Getaways
The Four Seasons Orlando Will Provide Families Holiday-Themed Experiences
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Cozy Holiday Lounges
Southern Comfort's Christmas Pop-Up is a Welcoming Place to Kick Back
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Movie-Inspired Pizza Deliveries
Uber Celebrated Home Alone's Birthday by Delivering 'Nero's Pizza'
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Jolly Checkout Jingles
EDEKA Offers a Christmas Surprise at the Grocery Store Checkout
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Holiday Clothing Donation Campaigns
This Brand is Helping Consumers Donate Used Clothes and Shoes
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Shoppable Christmas Commercials
This Kate Spade Christmas Ad Stars an Inventive Anna Kendrick
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Magical Santa Stunts
Kwik Fit Surprises Kids While Saint Nick Gives His Sleigh a Tune-Up
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Sci-Fi Holiday Campaigns
This Target Holiday Commercial Targets Star Wars Fans
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Novelty Macho Restaurants
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Bite-Sized Cake Treats
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Industrial Restaurant Interiors
This Fast Food Eatery Boasts a Chic Vintage Interior
Symmetrical Bar Interiors
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Public Lounge Pop-Ups
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Boozy Stocking Flasks
These Christmas Decoration Designs Creatively Hold a Bottle of Wine
Pop-Up Christmas Cards
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Single-Table Restaurants
The Pop-Up UNA Restaurant Contains One Table That Seats 12 Guests
Interactive Whiskey Architecture
This Jim Beam Honey Display is an Immersive Pop-Up Display
Vault-Inspired Whiskey Pop-Ups
This Pop-Up Glenmorangie Bar Delighted Fans in London
Lavish Pop-Up Boutiques
Chanel Opens a New Temporary Store in Rome
Mobile Champagne Bars
Veuve Clicquot's Pop-Up Bar Concept Offers Luxury On the Go
Rejuvenating Holiday Pop-Ups
This RBC Avion Shop Rewards Customers for the Holidays
Graffiti-Clad Taco Restaurants
Eatery Social Taqueria Boasts Street Art Murals and Bold Branding
Shipping Container Calendars
Toyota's Shipping Container Advent Marks Big Holiday Giveaways
Stormtrooper Car Services
Uber is Unleashing a Fleet of Stormtrooper Cars for Force Friday
Personalized Diamond Ornaments
This Christmas Snow Globe Uses Real Jewels and a 3D Family Portrait
Social Media Rum Tastings
Appleton Estate Rum Recently Held a Live Twitter Tasting Experience
Cozy Pop-Up Shops
Target Curates a Festive Holiday Pop-Up Shop with STORY
Co-Branded Car Promotions
Uber & BMW are Teaming Up to Provide Free Rides in the New 2016 7 Series
Rooftop Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Forest on the Roof is a Dining Experience Atop of Selfridges
Festive Beer Sweaters
This Budweiser Christmas Jumper Combines Brews and Holiday Themes
Festive Sneaker Designs
These Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes are Themed to Look Like Candy Canes
Lingerie-Swapping Programs
This Store Allows Customers to Trade in Old Clothes for New Underwear
Vodka Concept Stores
This Grey Goose Boutique is a Luxury Liquor Pop-Up
Lavish Airport Pop-Ups
JFK Airport's Hermès Pop-Up Shop Embodies a Luxurious Air
Grocery Gift Wrap Ads
Morrisons' Grocery Store Print Ads Are Styled Like Wrapping Paper
Java-Branded Christmas Wines
This Seasonal Bottle of Mulled Wine from Blossa Boasts Arabica Coffee
Boozy Christmas Calendars
This Advent Calendar Design Offers a New Sample of Alcohol for Each Day
Experiential Coffee Bars
The Roastery and Tasting Room Provides an Interactive Coffee Journey
Holiday Hotel Experiences
This Harrods London Christmas Package Includes VIP Present-Shopping
Holiday Menswear Pop-Ups
The BESPOKEN x TRNK Activation Targets Fashion-Forward Urbanites
Creepy Crawly Candy Packaging
The Cadbury Candy Brand Unveiled Its Halloween Packaging Designs
Golf-Inspired Liqueur Pop-Ups
This Mini Golf Southern Comfort Activation Was at Bestival 2015
Bizarre Chocolate Eggs
Unilever Introduces Different Flavors to "Broaden the Appeal of Easter"
Food Paste Chocolates
Cadbury's Vegemite Chocolate is a Wacky Part of the #ChocPlusWhat Collection
Luxurious Tasting Rooms
This Portland Distillery Opened a Stylish Tasting Room for Premium Spirits
High-Speed Taxi Services
Uber is Offering Free Rides in a $1 Million Mclaren P1
Historical Beer Tours
'Lou’s Brew Bus' Details the History of Louisville's Beer Industry
Festive Candy Campaigns
Nestle's Quality Street Christmas Event is a Multi-Sensory Experience
Recycled Denim Collections
Close the Loop by H&M Offers Chic Jeans Made From Reclaimed Clothing
Coffee Cup Christmas Trees
This Starbucks Christmas Tree is Gingerbread Latte-Scented
Atmospheric Couture Pop-Ups
The Fendi Pop-Up at Harrods Imitates the Brand's New Headquarters
Ridesharing Test Drives
Volkswagen's Vehicle Test Drive Can Be Ordered Through Uber
Recycled Clothing Initiatives
H&M's New Global Change Award is in Honor Reclaimed Fashion Actions
Multi-Sensory Gin Tastings
Bombay Sapphire's 'Gin Journey' Awakens All of a Fan's Senses
Chocolate Fortune Booths
Cadbury's 'Joynormous' Chocolate Giveaway Features Freddie Flintoff
Bizarre Retro Chip Flavors
This British Chip Campaign Resurrects Five Lost Flavors
Beer-Paired Cooking Sites
The 'Cooking and Beer' Website Features Food and Beer Recipes
Industrial Pub Interiors
'The Coco Pub' Combines Industrial Design with Modern Wood Accents
Haute Holiday Hotel Decor
This Burberry Christmas Tree Will Adorn the Lobby of Claridge's London
Positivity-Rewarding Cafes
Marmite's Twitter Shop Treats 'Lovers' for Free, While 'Haters' Pay
Gourmet Insect Restaurants
This London Restaurant's Mouthwatering Menu is Entirely Bug-Based
Brand-Centric Pop-Ups
The COS Clothing Store Pop-Up Location Reflects the Brand's Minimalism
Potato Chip Tannenbaums
Pringles Created a Food Christmas Tree from Festively Colored Cans
Contemporary Chinese Eateries
The 'Imperial Treasure' is Inspired by a Modern Chinese Architecture
Peachy Pop-Up Interiors
This Retail Interior Matches the Clothing's Distinct Color Palette
Charitable Cat Deliveries (UPDATE)
UberKITTENS Encourages People to Adopt Kittens After a Playtime
Solitary Dining Pop-Ups
Glaceau Smartwater's Pop-Up Restaurant Pairs Water with Gourmet Food
Holiday Pop-Up Lodges
Fortnum & Mason Will Host Workshops at Somerset House
Alternative DIY Dishes
The Epicurious Christmas Eve Chinese Takeout Post Remodels Holiday Tables
Line-Free Coffee Shops
This Starbucks Store Eliminated Lines by Introducing Text Message Orders
Snowy White Christmas Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Festive Joy Tour Continues to Spread Joy in the UK
Holiday Wellness Shops
Well + Good's Holiday Pop-Up Emphasizes Gifting Wellness to Others
Cordless Outdoor Ornaments
These Traditional Christmas Baubles Light Up Exteriors With No Wires
Festive Pizza Packaging
Pizza Hut Korea's Christmas Pizza Boxes Are Presented Like Wrapped Gifts
Organized Clothing Donation
This Concept for a Compartmentalized Charity Bin Would Simplify Giving
Anti-Black Friday Campaigns
These Retailers are Celebrating an Alternative Shopping Holiday
Store-Unwrapping Stunts
This Pret A Manger Stunt Generated Publicity for Christmas Sandwich Range
Personal Photography Exhibitions
London's Selfie Gallery Explores the 'Art of the Selfie'
Online Retailer Brick-and-Mortars
The Nasty Gal Melrose Store is Located in Los Angeles
Branded Pop-Up Pantries
The President's Choice Pop-Up is Helping Consumers Prepare Holiday Meals
Scented Film Screenings
Lush Cosmetics' Immersive Theater Event for Christmas is Multi-Sensory
Milk Bottle Christmas Trees
Arla Foods UK is Celebrating the Holidays with a Dairy-Inspired Tree
Lunar Christmas Lookouts
This Moon-Gazing Station Ties in with John Lewis' Christmas Advert
Futuristic Taxi Services
Pepsi and Uber Offered DeLorean Rides on Back to the Future Day
Botanical Gin Workshops
This Bombay Sapphire Gin Workshop Features Custom Cocktails
Beer Brewing Workshops
These Events Give Consumers an Opportunity to Learn About Homebrewing
Turkey Television Trailers
TalkTalk TV's Gobblebox Features Turkeys Talking About Entertainment
Mobile Pop-Up Shops
Jana Pijak Counts Down Her Favorite Examples of Mobile Retail Innovation
Apocalyptic Taxi Promotions
This Video Game-Themed Uber Stunt Offers Rides in Mad Max-Style Cars
Sugary Donut Poutines
Tim Hortons Unveils Topping-Covered Timbits as a New Take on the Savory Dish
Cajun-Style Turkey Dishes
This Fast Food Restaurnt is Selling Thanksgiving-Ready Turkeys
Festive Scented Taxi Cabs
Molton Brown's 'Christmas Carriages' Offer Induglent Rides
Gourmet Chip Trucks
This Aviation-Themed London Food Truck Serves Nothing but Fresh French Fries
Festive Shopping Quests
This Holiday Adventure Quest Got Shoppers Involved in a Festive Plot
Vegan Holiday Roasts
Gardein's Vegetarian Holiday Savoury Stuffed Turk'y is Meatless
Rival Spread Campaigns
Bovril & Marmite Pitted Rival Products in a Social 'Battle of the Spreads'
Fashion-Punishing Christmas Ads
This Old Navy Ad Spot Puts Unfashionable Guests at the Kids' Table
Festively Personalized Spreads
Marmite's Pop-Up Creates Personalized Product Jars for the Holidays
Lunar Christmas Commercials
John Lewis' 'Man on the Moon' Ad Shares the Spirit of Giving
Same-Day Delivery Apps
Etsy's ASAP Delivery Shopping Service Lets Users Buy & Receive in 1 Day
Christmas Beverage Desserts
This Eggnog Pie Recipe is a Certain Crowd-Pleaser During the Holidays
Recycled Clothing Initiatives
The 'RefRecycle' Initiative Sends You a Box to Donate Clothes
Bespoke Footwear Pop-Ups
The Jack Erwin Holiday Pop-Up Featured Leather Shoes for Men
Recycled Clothing Campaigns
H&M's 'Comeback Clothes' Cleans Up Closets and Landfills
Festive Pie Packaging
This Packaging from the Butler's Pantry is Festive and Funny
Mountainous Holiday Trees
Air New Zealand Set Up a Giant Christmas Tree on a Big Hill
Brussels Sprout Dips
This Unusual Type of Guacamole is a One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dip
Supermodel Cooking Classes
Jourdan Dunn Teaches Fans About Food with Her 'How It's Dunn' Special
Conflicting Spread Branding
Marmite's Limited Edition Products Honor Summer Love and Summer Hate
Revealing Latte Infographics
This Chart Details the Hidden Ingredients Inside Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Musical Snack Ads
Glico's 'Crisp Concert' is a Festive Musical Ad
Comforting Christmas Commercials
This McDonald's Holiday Ad Shows Us the Importance of a Hug
Bite-Sized Cake Rolls
Cadbury's Classic Cake Bars Are Rebranded as Fun Mini Rolls
Meaningful Holiday Campaigns
Lululemon's Holiday Christmas Campaign Reminds You to Give Presence
Festive Breakfast Pastries
These Limited-Edition Toaster Pastries Feature Tasty Holiday Flavors
Cookie-Flavored Creamer Ads
The Latest Addition to Coffee-Mate Creamers is a Festive Gingerbread
Holiday-Themed Coffee Cups
The 'Dunkin' Donuts' Seasonal Menu Includes Festive Coffee Cups
Simplified Clothing Donation Programs
The 'RefRecycle' Program Makes It Easy to Donate Old Clothes
Celebrity Christmas Commercials
Samsung's Christmas Commercial Stars Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd
Adventurous Christmas Ads
This Target Christmas Ad Involves a Magical Tree-Lighting Story
Revived Chocolate Promotions
This Cadbury Chocolate Promotion "Resurrects" Old Candy Bars
Problem-Solving Holiday Campaigns
eBay's Gift Concierge Responds to Holiday Troubles on Twitter
Chicken-Rewarding Holiday Ads
This KFC Christmas Commercial Tests Friends' Knowledge of Each Other
Christmas Birthday Campaigns
Three's 'Merry Birthday' Shines a Spotlight on December Babies
In-Car Delivery Services
Volvo's In-Car Delivery Lets You Have Products Delivered To Your Car
Branded Almond Cakes
Almondy is Collaborating with Top Brands to Launch a New Frozen Treats Range
Film-Inspired Edible Paints
Spreadable and Edible by Marmite is Inspired by 50 Shades of Grey
Charitable Camp Initiatives
The 'New Kind of Me' Campaign from Tim Horton's Celebrates Camp Day
Cartoon Christmas Stamps
These Charlie Brown Postage Stickers Celebrate the Classic Holiday Film
Soulful Holiday Duets
This Apple Holiday Commercial Features Stevie Wonder and Andra Day