Web retailers typically don't have to rely on traditional means of advertising to bolster sales, but these eCommerce campaigns reflect a growing movement from brands looking to secure a place in both the online and offline worlds.
eBay and Alibaba are just a few online giants that have released commercials that are traditionally associated with brick-and-mortar retailers. It's also worth noting that during the Super Bowl 50 this year, Amazon and PayPal are two leading web retailers that launched their first-ever Big Game advertisements.
eCommerce giants are also infiltrating the offline world with a number of creative stunts, including murals, pop-up shops, organized meetups to connect consumers and vendors, as well as partnerships with brick-and-mortar retailers so that products formerly exclusive to the web can be found in-store.
17 Creative eCommerce Campaigns
From Digital Currency Commercials to Marketplace Supplier Meetups:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 11, 2016 — Marketing
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Crafty Retail Partnerships
Four Canadian Etsy Sellers Will Be Getting Exposure in Nordstrom
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Online Retailer Bookstores
Amazon Books Opened Its First Physical Store Using Online Data
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Hipster Kids Smartphone Ads
The Amazon Fire Phone Campaign Cleverly Expands Demographic
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Mobile Discount Stores
The 'Treasure Truck' Will Drive Around Seattle Selling Discount Goods
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Cargo-Sized Cardboard Crates
The Amazon Nissan Box is the Biggest Paper Carton You've Ever Seen
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Fashion Confidence Campaigns
Amazon Fashion Encourages Women to Embrace Their Beauty Differences
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Smart Speaker Ads
The Amazon Super Bowl Commercial Reveals the Capabilities of 'Echo'
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Buy-Online Burger Campaigns
Burger King India is Pre-Selling Whoppers to Launch Its First Store
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Resourceful Vendor Meetups
Ebay in Person is a Series of Educational Networking Events for Sellers
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Problem-Solving Holiday Campaigns
eBay's Gift Concierge Responds to Holiday Troubles on Twitter
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Digital Currency Commercials
This Paypal Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Future of Money
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Lyrical Online Shopping Ads
This New Ad for eBay Incorporates Lyrics from 'Tik Tok' by Ke$ha
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Celebratory Sales Holidays
Amazon Prime Day Helps People Celebrate the Company's 20th Anniversary
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Comical Shopping Holiday Commercials
Frank Underwood Gave a Presidential Speech on Singles Day
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Web Retailer Murals
Amazon Asked Artists to Interpret What 'Prime Living' Means in a Mural
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Marketplace Supplier Meetups
The Etsy Visits Sellers Program Helps the Service Grasp Its Vendors
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Holiday Gift Shopping Ads
This Ad for PayPal Promotes Spending Time with Family Instead of Malls
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AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
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
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
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Customer-Driven Holiday Campaigns
Amazon's Holiday Campaign is Inspired by 5-Star Reviews
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Social Media Shopping Partnerships
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Launch 'YouTube Shopping'
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
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
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Music Video-Inspired Supermarket Campaigns
Albert Heijn Pays Homage to Wham!'s Last Christmas
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
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
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Low Cost E-Commerce Shops
A New Amazon Low-Cost Store Will Launch to Match Competitor Pricing
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
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
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Digitized Retail Shelf Labels
Croatian Retailer Studenac is Implementing Electronic Shelf Labels
Pirate-Inspired Business Ads
Amazon Business Launched a Light Hearted Ad, ‘Run a Tighter Ship'
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Significant E-Commerce Expansions
NextPlat Corp. & OPKO Health, Inc. Expand Their Presence in Asia
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Sponsored Retail Product Partnerships
Selfridges and Criteo Partner to Offer Sponsored Products
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Simple Creator Support Platforms
Buy Me a Beer Online Lets Creators Receive Support Via Payments
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Beauty Retailing Expansions
Revolution Beauty Joins Amazon Distribution
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Digital Diversified Beverage Programs
Diverse Powered Brands Provides Online Operations Solutions
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador
Discount Retailer Promotions
The Poundland 'Price Pounders' Campaign Focuses on Cost Savings