These December 2019 interactive trends span from festive soda truck tours to immersive tea marketing.
In anticipation of the holiday season, many brands are working to create immersive retail spaces, campaigns, and events to engage and attract consumers during this busy time of year. One standout includes cult-favorite jewelry brand Mejuri's Vault experience that has fans follow a maze-inspired layout to see the direct-to-consumer brand's holiday collection. It also featured several memorable social media moments for visitors to create user-generated content.
Another disruptive retail experience from the December 2019 interactive trends includes the UK Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour that spreads holiday cheer with samples and photo opportunities. The immersive experience will also encourage recycling while helping the community -- for each can that's recycled at their truck, Coca-Cola will donate 10p to a local homelessness charity.
Top 50 Interactive Trends in December
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Unique Candle Scent Samplers
Otherland Offers a Collection of Five Coasters That are Scented
49
Fragranced Festive Pop-Ups
Tiffany's Holiday Ice Rink is Paired with a Scented Display
48
Photography Lab Pop-Ups
Polaroid's Pop-Up Shows Off Smartphone Photos and the Polaroid Lab
47
All-in-One Mobile Cocktail Kits
The Wild Turkey 101 Old Fashioned Barpack Has a Built-In Bar
46
Game Show-Style Sporting Events
Nike's Track and Field Event Fuses Music, Culture & Fashion
45
Experiential Black Friday Pop-Ups
Amazon is Opening 'The Home of Black Friday' for Four Days
44
Aura-Analyzing Cocktail Pop-Ups
Tanqueray Suggests Drinks with Facial Recognition Technology
43
Social Media Merchandise Promotions
DVD Netflix Will Send Company Merchandise to Its Followers
42
Virtual Holiday Pop-Ups
Kohl's Holiday Pop-Up Lets Snapchat Users Experience the Event
41
Branded Recipe Text Generators
Rao's Will Send You a Recipe If You Text the Brand a Food Emoji
40
Sustainability-Focused Virtual Experiences
adidas Created an AR Activation at Its Flagship
39
Social Media Tourism Campaigns
The Vietnam Society of Travel Agents partnered with TikTok
38
Interactive Video Fashion Campaigns
Guess & TikTok Launched Its #InMyDenim Challenge in September
37
Festive Soda Truck Tours
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour Kicks Off on November 15
36
Educational Cocktail Pop-Ups
Tequila Patrón x Milagro Cantina Offers an Experience in Toronto
35
Sausage-Flavored Candy Canes
Jimmy Dean is Offering Sausage-Flavored Candy Canes This Holiday
34
Branded Basketball Pizza Popups
BuzzFeed and Chase Launched a New York Knicks-Themed Pizza Parlor
33
Social Media Snack Challenges
Kind Launched a TikTok Challenge Promoting Its Simple Crunch Bars
32
Fundraising Insect Influencers
The World's First Bee Influencer is on a Mission to Save the Bees
31
Interactive Video Beauty Campaigns
TikTok and Too Faced Join to Launch the #TFDamnGirl Campaign
30
Bacon-Branded Weighted Blankets
Oscar Mayer Created a 'BAEcon Blanket' for the Winter Months
29
Holiday-Themed AR Ads
Kohl's Enables Snapchat Users to Virtually Browse Exclusive Holiday Products
28
Vault-Themed Jewelry Pop-Ups
Mejuri Launched a Maze-Inspired Vault Experience in New York City
27
Social Media Tourism Campaigns
Penang Global Tourism Announced a Partnership with TikTok
26
Social Media Tourism Promotions
Dubai Tourism Partnered with TikTok on a Social Media Campaign
25
Charitable Discount Promotions
Solo New York Gives You $15 Off When You Donate Your Used Bags
24
Multi-Media Tourism Campaigns
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism Partnered with TikTok on Tourism
23
Multi-Sensory Music Campaigns
Spotify and Tic Tac's 'Hear For It' Expresses Refreshment with Sound
22
Private TV-Viewing Boxes
The HBO Box Offers a Private Place to Watch Favorite Shows
21
Poverty-Reduction Campaigns
United Way's Unignorable Tower Campaign Highlights Poverty in the GTA
20
Live-Streamed Product Releases
Betabrand Created an Interactive Feed for People to View Releases
19
Newly Single Hair Salons
Pantene Launched the Interactive Popup Called the Breakup Salon
18
Croissant-Shaped Baby Pillows
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is Offering a Croissant-Themed Gift Bundle
17
Mobile AR Holiday Promotions
Coca-Cola is Using AR-Activated Cans for a Holiday Promotion
16
Reconfiguring Nostalgic Stories
An Interview with Susan Brandt, President of Dr. Seuss Enterprises
15
Sea-Themed Fundraisers
Toronto's 2019 Boobyball Raised Funds and Awareness for Breast Cancer
14
Shoppable Video Ad Campaigns
eBay Will Sponsor Shoppable Video Ads for a Verizon Ad Campaign
13
Interactive AR Food Ads
Panera Bread Launched Mobile AR Ads with Nutritional Information
12
Restaurant-Branded Home Goods
The #ChilisMyHouse Starter Pack is Filled with Some Great Swag
11
Inclusive Love Awareness Campaigns
PFI and Love Matters India Launched #CoolNotFool on TikTok
10
Interactive Video Platform Ads
YouTube Added Interactive Shoppable Ads with Sitelink Extensions
9
Automotive Music Festivals
Land Rover Will Host a Music Festival to Promote Its Defender SUV
8
Expressive Social Skincare Ads
Clean & Clear Turns to Social Media to Launch the Apna Swag Ad
7
Day of the Dead Documentaries
Jose Cuervo Made a Day of the Dead Documentary Highlighting a Town
6
Clothing Brand Playlists
Vans Partnered with Spotify to Add a Custom Playlist on the Platform
5
Immersive Tea Marketing
Tazo Tea Launched a Camp Experience in Staten Island with the RZA
4
Interactive Conference Content
TimePlay Partnered with Future Festival to Bring Keynotes to Life
3
Branded Cycling Podcasts
Trek's 'Better with Bikes' Podcast Will Feature Famous Athletes and More
2
World Hunger-Combating Campaigns
IFAD Starts a Global Dance Challenge to Combat Worldly Issues
1
Branded Men's Health Initiatives
Mr. Peanut & Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Teamed Up for Movember
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Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Drinks
Crayola Presents Colorful Hot Chocolate to TJ Maxx
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Immersive Whiskey Brand Activations
The Johnnie Walker Blue Room is a Pop-Up at Yorkdale Mall
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Candy Cane-Themed Drinkwear
Starbucks Japan Has a New Candy Cane Mug for the 2024 Holiday Season
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Mobile Truck Gloss Pop-Ups
Glossier Brings Balm DotWorld Mobile Truck to NYC This Summer
QSR Brand Holiday Ornaments
The 2024 Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection Just Dropped
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Digital Snowball Competitions
The LEGO Snow Throw Pits NYC and London Stores Against One Another
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Immersive Coffee Pop-Ups
Ninja will Host the Ninja Luxe Café 'House of Vibes' Event in NYC
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions
VIBRANT Debuts DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Festive Boba Bottles
Gong Cha's Holiday Bubble Tea is Served in Gingerbread-Shaped Packaging
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Festively Elevated Chocolate Treats
The Hershey Company Seasonal Treats Come a Variety of Options
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers
Mercedes-Benz Kelowna Unveils a Futuristic Showroom Concept
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Beaded Ice Cream Cups
Mini Melts' New Look Highlights Fun Frozen Novelties
Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Pie is Launching a 'Beauty Pie Holiday Party' in Mayfair
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Tea Advent Calendars
VAHDAM India Boasts a Few Holiday Offerings, Ahead of December
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
MILK MAKEUP will Offer an Experiential Claw Machine Event in NYC
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
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
Ice Cream Advent Calendars
Double Rainbow Sweetens December with 12 Days of Ice Cream
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Festive Hotel Experiences
W Toronto's Festive Events Offer Elegance and Indulgence
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Sweet-Themed Holiday Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World Announced a Series of Festive Events
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Experiential Tea Pop-Ups
The House of Caramelised Biscuit Immersed Guests in a New Brew
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Playful Gen Z Bubble Tea Campaigns
Krak Boba Launches Innovative PersonaliTEA Campaign
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Festively Branded Sweater Collections
Unilever and notjust Collaborated on Christmas Jumpers
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
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
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Festive Rooftop Parking Spots
Aldi Installed a Parking Space for Santa's Sleigh and Nine Reindeer
Festive Hotel Pop-Ups
IHG Hotels & Resorts Presents Chalet Programming and Holiday Activations
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Immersive Holiday Pop-Up Experiences
Gay Lea Brings Back Its 'Share Joy by Gay Lea' Holiday Pop-Up
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
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
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
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Festive Holiday Beverage Lineups
Twice Daily and White Bison Coffee Launch the New Holiday Menu
Festive Film Vehicles
Turo Helps Drivers Spread Seasonal Cheer with Limited-Edition Elfmobiles
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Festive Menu is Packed with Holiday Flavor
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Artisanal Holiday Candy Ranges
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Announced New Treats for Christmas
Fanciful Festive Candy Ranges
The Latest Hancocks Christmas Range Includes Fan-Favorite Brands
Contemporary Home Brand Initiatives
abc carpet & home Participated in the Holiday Cheer
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes