Grassroots marketing and guerilla marketing campaigns aim to influence a small group rather than the majority with their message. Once they reach their niche market, these campaign messages will eventually be spread by believers and can ultimately result in incredibly successful initiatives.
In addition to its unique approach grassroots marketing is often more cost-effective than other strategies and can pull at the heart strings of ecologically and socially conscious consumers.
Standouts from this grassroots and guerilla marketing list include Sweden's UNICEF Child Refugee campaign that featured projections of homeless children. These projections were displayed on street corners and in underground subways, ultimately reminding Swedish citizens of these voiceless individuals.
Another great example from the list is Coca Cola's street dining concept titled 'The Happiness Table'. This marketing campaign brought unlikely strangers together and connected them through their love of Coca Cola's product.
25 Grassroots Marketing Examples
From Grassroots Activism Campaigns to Streetside Guerilla Ads:
Jana Pijak — Dec 15, 2014 — Marketing

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Papa John's Guerilla Ad
Fake Delivery Man in Your Peep Hole

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Guerilla Socialvertising
The Alex Seo Crisis Campaign Creates Awareness Through Startling Imagery
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Guerilla Awareness
Child Poverty Ads in India: Begging Child on Glass
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Guerrilla Obesity Awareness Campaign
Every Fifth Child is Overweight
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Bulletin Board Bombshell Ads
The Rag & Bone SS11 Campaign Invites Contact with Models
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Fantastic Fox Dialogue Posters
These Stop HS2 Ads Are Inspired by Director Wes Anderson's Work
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Organic Androids
The Plant O Bot is a Nice Piece of Grassroots Innovation
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Polar Bear Shockvertising
The Plane Stupid Polar Bear Ad is Disturbingly Graphic
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Grassroots Facebook Campaigns Against HSBC Successful!
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Ambient Zombie Stunts
The AMC Apocalypse Guerilla Marketing Campaign is Based on the Walking Dead
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Social Guerrilla Campaigns
Child Labour
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Blown-Up Soda Fountain Stunts
The Sprite 'Refresh Your Ideas' Drink Dispenser Spread Brand Awarnes
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Obsolete Tech Funeral Services
A Funeral for Dead Tech Promotes This Online Cloud Storage Service
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Ghostly Child Refugee Projections
UNICEF Projects Images of Child Refugees onto Sweden's Streets
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Guerilla Gardening-Inspired Lookbooks
The Ontour SS13 Catalog is Full of Colorful Still Life
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Woman-Only Magazine Launches
The Feminine 'Sad Girls Issue 1' is Now Available on Etsy
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Supermarket Aisles as Catwalks
The SPRMRKT Guerrilla Fashion Show
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Orange for a Cause
ASPCA Promotes Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
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Charitably Chic Cotton Tees
Multeepurpose Clothing is Inspired by the Causes It Supports
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Digitally Projected Football Fields
Nike Spain Brings a Digital Sports Field to the Streets
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Makeup Policing Videos
Benefit Cosmetics Beauty Bust Uses Guerilla Advertising to Arrest Violators
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Guerilla Sunglasses Advertising (UPDATE)
The Ray-Ban Never Hide Campaign Changes Tactics
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Grassroots Music Marketing
'Cd Baby' Independent Music Distribution Makes Everyone Happy
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Corporate Flash Mobs
Media Markt Turns Delivery Into Publicity
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Imitation Emergency Signs
MINI's Creative Car Advertisement Mimics the Look of an Emergency Sign
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Guerilla Stunt Webinars
Dove Hosted a Q&A Webinar to Take the Audience Behind the Scenes
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Street Dining Beverage Advertisements
The Coca-Cola Happiness Table Induces Stranger Companionship
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Taxi-Cab-Transforming Campaigns
Antwerp's Guerilla Campaign Spreads Awareness on Mobility Issues
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Grassroots Election Coverage
Huffington Post Asks Citizens Journalists to Report
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AI-Generated Sports Campaigns
Paris Saint-Germain Launched a Fully AI-Generated Campaign
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
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
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
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
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
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
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Musical Beer Campaigns
Desperados Beer Brings the Latin Vibe with a Dembow Anthem
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Football Fan-Addressing Soda Commercials
Pepsi's Launches the Football Always Wins Campaign
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Fashion Industry Greenwashing Reports
Fashion Takes Action Zeroes in on Greenwashing Practices
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Local Restaurant Campaigns
PEPSI X Kelly Rowland Present the Local Eats Better With Pepsi Program
Global Runner-Inspired Campaigns
PUMA Introduced its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House 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
Orchard Drive-Thrus
Guaraná Antarctica Created a World-First Experience to Share Freshness
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
Swedish Streetwear Campaigns
Axel Arigato Launches its Festive 2024 Campaign
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Loyalty-Focused Grocery Initiatives
Tony’s Fresh Market Boasts a New Website and Loyalty Program
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Whimsical Garden Product Campaigns
Where the Good Things Gro Brings the Enchanted Garden to Life
Influencer-Curated Second-Hand Pop-Up
Evergreen Goodwill Partners with Seattle-Based Influencers
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
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
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Adventurous Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's Core Values Campaign Features Tennis Legends
Expansive Cultural Heritage Initiatives
Ne'Ma's 'Valuing Our Roots' Initiative is Mindful
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Canadian-Focused Campaigns
Maple Leaf Foods Sparks Pride with Its 'Look for the Leaf’ Campaign
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Music-Based Car Campaigns
Toyota Indonesia Launched 'Toyota Lofi Drive Beats'
Mobile Collagen-Branded Trucks
Revive Collagen Boosts Engagement with Branded Mobile Truck
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Connection-Making AI-Powered Marketing Platforms
Marigold Announces Its Marigold AI Initiative
Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets
GLAD Canada Debuts the 'Home for the Holidays' Pop-Up Event
Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
F Cancer Debuts the 'Pick Up Your Poop' Campaign
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
Brand Expansion Crowdfunding Campaigns
Cape Cod’r Craft Cocktails Debuts a Crowdfunding Campaign
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Community Project Micro-Grant Programs
Big Grove Brewery Debuts the Neighborhood Micro-Grant
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
Immersive Greeting Card Pop-Ups
The Anything Roots Post Shares the Magic of Handwritten Cards
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Marketing Measurement Strategies
Rockerbox Recently Launched Its Unified Measurement Playbook
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Cheeky Candy Campaigns
This Kinder Bueno Campaign Targets Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Prepackaged Street Food Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Urban Street Range Has Three Options
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Chilling Domestic Abuse Campaigns
BBDO Bangkok's Second Chance Campaign Taps Gigi Supitcha
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Product Fit Training
Nail Your Niche Helps Startups Find Product-Market Fit With Marketing
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Prolonged Activism Campaigns
Oxfam's Stay In The Fight Encourages Lasting Social Influences
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Game Marketing Tools
Conduit.gg is a Marketing for Game Developers That's Great for Social Media
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Brand-Supported Advocacy Campaigns
Lush Advocacy Spotlights the Grassy Narrows Community
Brand Identity Generators
The Branding Archetypes Generator Helps You Refine Your Brand
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
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
Employee Advocacy Tools
Sharekitt Simplifies Employee Advocacy for Product Launches and Events
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Route-to-Market Beverage Brands
TOPIKOS is a New Canadian-Owned Spirit and Beverage Company
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations