Getting the attention of consumers is becoming harder than ever, which is why marketers are turning to contests -- in particular, creativity-based contests -- to engage their consumers and also create awareness. These creativity-based contests are a great way to market any product or brand since they not only bring attention to the campaign but create positive association by allowing a customer to exercise his or her creativity.
From filmmaking contests to those that ask customers to create their own packaging design for a newly launched product, these creativity-based contests run the gamut. Brands around the world are using them to entice and draw in both current fans and new customers, and the power of social media to allow customers to share their creations only stands to make these creativity-based contests even more effective. Check out this collection of creativity-based contests to see the different ways brands have used them in their campaigns.
37 Creativity-Based Contests
From Personalized Bubble Gum Branding to Designer Song Challenges:
Katherinev123 — Jan 29, 2012 — Marketing

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Social Media Artvertising
Create Your Own Ad with the AmEx Canvas Contest

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T-Shirt Social Sites
Buy Cool T-Shirts or Submit Your Own Designs at Loviu

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Crowdsourced Model Casting
'I am Levi's' Instagram Campaign Searches for Next Star
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Vibrant Contest Announcements
Fedrigoni Love Paper Used Design to their Advantage
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Crowdsourcing Design Duos
Heineken Limited Edition Design Challenge Chooses Paired Concepts
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iPhone Photo Competitions
The 'Creative Boost' iPhoneography Contest Lets You Show Your Skills
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Creative Customizable Covers
The Huck #22 Edition Lets You be the Creative Director
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Student Shoe Design Contests
Vans Custom Culture 2011 Lets Kids Display Talent Competitively
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Artistic Cap Contests
The New Era XC Design Competition Promotes Alternative Hat Styles
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Graffiti Stencil Contests (UPDATE)
The Blek le Rat HUGO Man Competition Winners Revealed
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Customized Cap Contests
The New Era 'Introducing' Project Wants Your 59FIFTY Designs
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Coffee Cup Contests
Enter the LATTEA Design Contest and Win Cash and a Coffee Machine
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Ethical Design Competitions
The Wiki-Bike African Bicycle Design Contest is for Sustainability
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Wobbly Sculpture Contests
The Jell-O Mold Competition Wants You to Keep Calm and Wobble On
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Automaker Photo Contests
Win a Ford Fiesta by Entering the Fiestagram Campaign
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Existential Art Contests
The DeviantArt Inception Comic Book Art Contest is Exciting
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Superhero Charity Contests
Join the MASScanvas Challenge 5: Stane Lee for a Good Cause
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Search Engine Creativity Challenges
Google Search Caption Contest Seeks Humor & Insight
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Watch Design Competitions
'Swatch MTV Playground' is a Global Creative Community
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Personalized Bubble Gum Branding
Orbit Spotlight Series Creates Customized Packages for Customers
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Design Crowdsourcing
Brandsupply Focuses Solely on Local Design Talent
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Crowdsourced Fast Food Films
McDonald's McBites Contest Encourages People to Create Mini Films
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Animated Soft Drink Ads
Jerome Masi & Gaetan Boutet Films the Whimsical 'Be Coke' Video
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Vintage Design Challenges
ModCloth 'Make the Cut' Contest Seeks Talented Fashion Designers
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Brew Brand Art Contests
Heineken Art Competition Celebrates Black History Month
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Couture-Styling Contests
Win Clothes For SS11 with the Shopping Forecast
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Global Technology Challenges
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012 Helps World Solve Toughest Problems
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Drink-Creating Challenges
Make Your Own Drink With VITAMINWATER Enhanced Water 'Flavour Creator'
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Interactive Music App Contests
Get Creative and Win Money on ‘HUGO Create: The Game'
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Soft Drink Scholarships
Students Compete in Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway
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Designer Song Challenges
Dolce & Gabbana Music Video Contest Asks Fans to Dance and Sing
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Social Costume Contests
Toshiba 'Put Your Face On Toshiba Vision' Asks for Your Halloween Getup
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Music Video Car Contests
Toyota 'Outsmart Shout Out' Campaign Creates a Pop Video for Fans
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Canned Fast Food Castles
The Canned White Castle Sculpture Brings Holiday Cheer to Hungry Families
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Wish-Granting Greetings
Clinton Cards Will Make a Customer's Holiday Wish Come True
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Browser Film Contests
Mozilla 'Firefox Flicks' Competition Asks You to Tell a Story
Related Ideas
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Work-Friendly Beers
Creative Juice is a Low-Strength "Desk Beer" for Creative Problem-Solving
Creative Ad Responses
Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
Branded Freeze-Dried Candies
Skittles Pop'd Respond to Demand for Freeze-Dried Treats
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Merit-Based Shareable Chocolates
Cadbury's Made to Share Packaging Rewards Acts of Kindness
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Tattoo-Based Soda Sweepstakes
Mountain Dew Launches a Las Vegas Giveaway for Inked Fans
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Candy-Branded Video Game Partnerships
The Mentos Fizzookas Rocket Debuted on Fortnite Creative
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Home Personalization Campaigns
The ‘New Beginnings’ Campaign Focuses on Personalizing Homebuilding
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Ice Cream Stick-Inspired Campaigns
KFC Brazil Gets Creative with Its 'Prize on a Bone' Campaign
Fruity Creative Campaigns
Tic Tac® Chewy! Debuts the Soft on the Inside Campaign
Emoji-Centric Campaigns
Hubba Bubba's New Campaign Offers a Petition for a Bubble Gum Emoji
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Community-Driven Fashion Campaigns
Cupshe Debuts its 'Limitless Campaign' with Casting Calls
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Juice-Branded Summer Campaigns
Revl Fruits' 'Grow Up Never' Campaign Lets a Fan be a Waterpark VP
Seasoning-Brand Travel Exclusives
The 'Kikkoman Teriyaki That! Challenge' Offers a Trip to Japan
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Travel-Inspired Chocolate Bar Giveaways
Kit Kat Introduced its 'Vanilla Break' Sweepstakes
Country Music Songwriting Contests
Busch Light Fans have the Chance to Inspire a BRELAND Song
Customized Candy Jingles
BRACH'S Candy Cane Carol Offers Fans a Unique Keepsake
Redesigned Sports Drinks
BODYARMOR Debuts a New Visual Identity and its 'Choose Better' Campaign
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Refreshing Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Debuts a Fan-Focused Campaign
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Cheeky Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Events
Mindful Drinking Fest Boasts the NO FUN Cocktail Competition
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns
The Hacksmith and Mentos Launch a Fizz-Powered Innovation
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Creative Writing Hubs
Prompt IQ Helps Writers Share, Discover, And Test Creative Writing Ideas
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Celebratory Musical Snack Campaigns
This Butterkist Wicked Promotion Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Diverse Community Creator Programs
The Champion Creators Program Harnesses Diverse Expression
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Personal Break-Emphasizing Campaigns
KIT KAT® Strives to Protect Personal Breaks at Any Cost
Specialty Cheese Campaigns
Alouette Unveiled its Creative 'Flavor That Sings' Campaign
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Creative-Centric Campaigns
CFDA and Swarovski Launch Re:Generation Fund to Empower Creatives
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Star-Backed Alcohol Campaigns
This Dom Pérignon Campaign Unites Creators in an Artistic Tribute
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Inaugural Candy Brand Calendars
The Chupa Chups Advent Calendar Has Lollipops, Gum and More
Mobile Collagen-Branded Trucks
Revive Collagen Boosts Engagement with Branded Mobile Truck
Customizable Cookie Boxes
Molly Bz Allows Customers to Build Their Own Cookie Boxes
Chocolate Display Competitions
The Cadbury Creme Egg Display Competition is for Retailers
Festive Everyday Biscuit Branding
Fox’s Burton’s is Launching Festive Packaging for the Holidays
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Festive Candy Campaigns
Swedish Fish Targets Gen Z with its 'Be Sel-Fish' Activation
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Fan Fantasy Experiences
Cheez-It is Making Wild Dreams Come True at the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Branded Spirit Competitions
The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Returns in 2025
Customized Candy Mix Experiences
IT'SUGAR Chews-Your-Mix Offers Customers More Options
Fan-Powered Reality Competitions
Little Caesars' Pretzel Crust Island Engages YouTube Viewers
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Young Artist-Supporting Illustration Contests
Pixiv Hosts the US Student Illustration Contest 2025
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
Mom-Approved Skincare Lines
Bubble is Keeping Mom Covered This Mother's Day Season
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Brand Discovery Platforms
SmartCustomer by Sitejabber Helps Customers Find New Favorite Brands
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Branded Sweepstakes Campaigns
Citrus Magic® Debuts the 'You’ve Got the Magic Touch' Sweepstakes
Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions
Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative
Music Producer Gum Campaigns
5 Gum and Zedd Partnered for New Packaging and a Rave
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Unique Pen-Brand Sweepstakes
Zebra Pen Reprises its #PathToSelfExpression Songwriting Sweepstakes
Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives
The AmLactin x Kerasal #UnsexyDesignChallenge is Cheeky
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Frozen Beverage-Focused Promotions
Circle K Has Relaunched Its Popular Froster for a Year Contest
Creative Journey Hubs
ContentCraft Guides Content Creators with Tools, Tips, and Monetization
Content Studio Marketplaces
ContCave Connects Creators and Brands With Professional Shoot Spaces
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Frozen Spirit Sweepstakes Campaigns
The Jägermeister Freeze to Win Campaign Requires Refrigeration
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses