While the campus lifestyle seems not to have changed much since the days of iconic movies such as Animal House, there are plenty of instances that highlight the ways in which the modern college student is different from any version of them in the past.
As with much of the marketing efforts dating back to the 1970s, the audience which marketers were aiming to target were much easier to reach without the advent of the Internet. In 2015, there are countless ways in which traditional marketers must reinvent tactics to garner attention from college-aged consumers in an age when there are innumerable avenues to reach them.
From dormitory decor consultants to campus-targeted pop-up shops, there are plenty of ways to target products or services at the college demographic that speaks to this diverse consumption of media and varied levels of interest.
29 Campus Lifestyle Innovations
From Dormitory Decor Consultants to Freshman-Focused Advertising:
Rebecca Byers — May 6, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Compact Miniature Appliances
This Dorm Room Kitchen Has All You Need
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Student Jet Services
Uni Baggage is Helping Students Fly to School in Style
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Indoor Rowing Centers
This Training Facility Includes a Pool and a Stationary Boat
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Futuristic Student Libraries
Zaha Hadid's Student Library is a State-of-the-Art Learning Center
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Art-Infused Tech Buildings
Adobe Opens Up an Inventive New Campus in Utah
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Digital Campus Vending Machines
These Vending Machines Flash Ads at College Students
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Eco-Friendly Tech Hubs
The Google Campus Redesign Involves Integration with the Local Biosphere
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Tech-Lending ATMs
Drexel University Has Introduced an iPad Vending Machine for Rentals
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Stimulating Student Centers
This Unique Student Club in Tel Aviv Inspires Community
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3D-Printed Campus Maps
This Tactile Braille College Map Was Designed for the Visually Impaired
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Collegiate Coffee Trucks
The New Starbucks Food Trucks Will Follow Students Around on Campus
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Dormitory Decor Consultants
Dormify is a Dorm Decorating Advice Website for College Students
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Campus Beekeeping Programs
MacEwan University is Raising Bees on Top of Campus Buildings
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High-Tech Pop-Up Shops
The Campus Party Europe YrStore Promotes This Technology Festival
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University Innovation Labs
The Hong Kong MIT Innovation Node Takes Ideas from Labs to Stores
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Floating Beer Pong Tables
Cool off in the Pool While You Play Your Favorite Drinking Game
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On-Campus Feminism Campaigns
LSE Students Explain Why Feminism Matters
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Unnecessarily Large Beer Cups
The Gigantic Red Party Cup Should Be Part of Every Party
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Magazine-Branded Campus Tours
The 2015 Essence College Tour Aimed to Inspired College Students
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Gamified Campus Tours
This University Incorporated Pokémon GO into Its Campus Tours
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Virtual Campus Platforms
The Campus Karma Platform Aims to Connect College Students Across India
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Freshman-Focused Campaigns
The Target 'Back to College' Campaign Offers Students the Essentials
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College-Appropriate Coin Accumulators
The Red Cup Jar is a Fun Way for Students to Collect Cash
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Urban Night Light Apps
The Rudder App is Designed to Navigate a Well-Lit Path Home
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Developer Training Fellowships
The Global Talent Acceleration Program Pays You to Learn to Code
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Collegiate Sports Beacon Programs
The Ole Miss Football Team is Using iBeacon Technology
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Futuristic Campus Makeovers
This New Bergen University College Building is Collaboration Focused
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Social Network Safety Apps
The Circle of 6 App Prevents Violence Before it Happens
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Exclusive Campus Networks
The College-Only Speakiesy App Can Be Used at SXSW 2015
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
New York’s StreetEasy Urges You to Never Become a Former New Yorker
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
October’s Very Own Debuts the 'Campus Collection'
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Seltzer-Inspired Fashion Collections
1987label and Truly Hard Seltzer Have Joined Forces
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Fall Farmhouse Staples
Target Unveils a New Collaboration with Chip and Joanna Gaines
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Comfortable Collegiate Apparel
Maplehouse Offers a Chic Yale University Capsule
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Sleek Cozy Footwear Rebrandings
The Refreshing UGG Rebranding Brings the Name to New Heights
Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes
Studio Qasabian Designs the Mulholland Home in LA
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
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
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Expansive Lounge Furniture Capsules
Symbol Home Breaches into the Realm of Furniture Design
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Collage-Themed Cookie Collections
Insomnia Cookies Just Launched Its Back to Campus Collection
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Oversized Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Co-Created Better in Baggy with The Pacsun Collective
Celebrative Holiday Apparel Campaigns
Old Navy Unveiled 'Love is in the House'
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Experiential Retail Sampling Programs
Dollar General and Recess Partnered for a New Campaign
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Collegiate Cafe Clothing Collections
Starbucks and Beams Partnered on a New Collection in Japan
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Co-Branded Sleep Studies
IKEA U.S. Partnered with the National Sleep Foundation
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Confidence-Celebrating Fashion Campaigns
Lulus Fashion Lounge Debuts the 'We are Lulus' Campaign
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
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
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Skincare Tailgate Tours
The Bubble Skincare Tailgate Tour Brings Premium Formulas to Gen Z
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Pizza-Scented Diffusers
Papa Johns Created a Pepperoni Pizza Diffuser to Help Students Relax
Lifestyle Collection Collabs
The Highsnobiety X Bauhaus-Archiv Collab is Designed for Modern Life
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Late-Night QSR Vehicles
The Student Tour Campaign Shortens the Trip from the Club to Taco Bell
Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms
Coach Debuts Shoe Charms to Captivate Gen Z Audiences
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Sports-Themed Wine Campaigns
Stella Rosa Wines Targets Female College Students with New Campaign
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Dream Dorm Design Courses
Command Brand & Hannah Brown Inspire Students with "Delulu Design"
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
College-Football Fandom Campaigns
Fairfield by Marriott x Jesse Palmer Honor Football Fans
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Carnival Mobile Truck Pop-Ups
SHEIN will Operate an Edgy Urban Campus Truck at the CNE
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Free College-Targeted Giveaways
Roku Offers College Students Free Merchandise at a Roku-Themed Van
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Local-Inspired Modern Residences
Duravit and Studio 804 Create the Pinkey Neighborhood House
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Springtime Housewares Campaigns
The Dunelm 'The Home of Bringing in Spring' Campaign is Refreshing
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
On-Demand Mattress Deliveries
Mattress Firm and DoorDash Partnered to Offer Same-Day Delivery
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Branded College Football Series
Dr Pepper Unveils the Seventh Season Oof the Fansville Series
Shanghai Marketing Office Refurbishments
Linehouse Renovates an Office for The Independents
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Collegiate Dining Expansions
The Bruxie Dining Concept is Coming to Two College Campuses