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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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'
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
Instacart Unveiled a Teaser for its Super Bowl Commercial
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
Designer-Led E-Commerce Partnerships
eBay Joins Willy Chavarria During Paris Fashion Week
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
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
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
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
Affordability-Focused Game-Day Campaigns
Kroger Offers Discounts on Snacks, Beverages & Foods
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
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Customer-Driven Holiday Campaigns
Amazon's Holiday Campaign is Inspired by 5-Star Reviews
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
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
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
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Social Media Shopping Partnerships
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Launch 'YouTube Shopping'
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Cryptocurrency Trading-Focused Branding Initiatives
MEXC Boasts 'Your Easiest Way to Crypto'
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Online Luxury Resale Platform
eBay Has Launched a Luxury Consignment Platform for High-End Clothes
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
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
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
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
Lightspeed Commerce Addresses Challenges in Retail & Hospitality
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
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
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
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
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Music Video-Inspired Supermarket Campaigns
Albert Heijn Pays Homage to Wham!'s Last Christmas
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Cultural Shopping Experiences
Cadillac Fairview Transforms Malls for Lunar New Year Festivities
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
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Comprehensive Wholesale Retail Platforms
TVCMALL Seeks to Redefine the Wholesale Experience
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
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
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
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
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
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
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'
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Post-Holiday Retail Promotions
The One Stop Big Brands Low Prices Campaign is Packed with Savings
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
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
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Iconic Commercial Reboots
Oscar Mayer Brings Back Its Iconic Jingle for a New Generation
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
Party-Centric Quick-Commerce Campaigns
Flipkart Launches 'Everything for Every Party Animal'
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
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Retail Boosting Citywide Initiatives
Aberdeen is Bringing Back its 'Shop Aberdeen' Initiative
Qatari Marketplace Campaigns
Lulu Hypermarket Launches a New Initiative to Support Qatari Products
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Empowering Trader-Focused Campaigns
Vantage Markets Debuts New Phase of Reborn a Trader
Decentralized Ad Platforms
City 17 Turns Everyday Screens Into Revenue-Generating Ad Displays
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