Holiday brand activations serve as a key moment of interaction between consumers and brands during times of year that emotions are already running high, making the cultivation of meaningful moments more easily accessible.
In order to ring in the 2015 Christmas season in style, PNC Bank commissioned the construction of a life-sized replica of one of their branch's made entirely from gingerbread and candies. The immersive holiday experience even featured a functioning gingerbread ATM and was constructed at Philadelphia's Penn's Landing seasonal skating rink.
Separately, Cadbury's 2016 Easter holiday campaign included a larger than life publicity stunt at Loch Ness lake. The inventive promotion featured the installation of three giant purple eggs in the middle of Loch Ness, while UK residents are told to keep an eye out for more of the brand's signature purple eggs to continue popping up around the UK.
35 Holiday Brand Activations
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Gingerbread House Bank Pop-Ups
This Gingerbread Bank Was Assembled in Philadelphia for PNC Bank
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Rejuvenating Holiday Pop-Ups
This RBC Avion Shop Rewards Customers for the Holidays
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Festive Chocolate-Covered Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Christmas Grotto is Part of Its UK Advent Tour
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Beer-Dispensing Christmas Trees
Carlsberg's Unique Christmas Tree Has Free Beer on Tap
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Fashionable Mall Santas
This Holiday Campaign Features a More Stylish Version of Kris Kringle
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Seasonal Beer Experiences
The Stella Artois 'Give Beautifully' Campaign Includes a Pop-Up Bar
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Holiday Candy Pawnshop Pop-Ups
The Skittles Holiday Pawn Shop Trades Candy for Unwanted Gifts
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Holiday Menswear Pop-Ups
The BESPOKEN x TRNK Activation Targets Fashion-Forward Urbanites
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Life-Sized LEGO Trains
This Year's Christmas Build from LEGO is a Massive Locomotive
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Life-Size Tablet Pianos
This Futuristic Piano is Made Up of Dozens of Samsung Tablets
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Black Christmas Shops
Kraken Rum's Christmas Pop-Up Shop Celebrates with All-Black Offerings
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Promotional Trick-or-Treat Doors
Knocking on Haribo's Halloween Door Reveals a Selection of Treats
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Festive Candy Campaigns
Nestle's Quality Street Christmas Event is a Multi-Sensory Experience
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Coffee Cup Christmas Trees
This Starbucks Christmas Tree is Gingerbread Latte-Scented
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Pop-Up Ski Lounges
This Asda Christmas Pop-up Replicates an Après Ski Lodge Experience
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Potato Chip Tannenbaums
Pringles Created a Food Christmas Tree from Festively Colored Cans
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Holiday Pop-Up Lodges
Fortnum & Mason Will Host Workshops at Somerset House
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Chocolate Bunny Activations
Dr Oetker Placed a Seven-Foot-Tall Edible Installation in London
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Snowy White Christmas Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Festive Joy Tour Continues to Spread Joy in the UK
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Store-Unwrapping Stunts
This Pret A Manger Stunt Generated Publicity for Christmas Sandwich Range
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Branded Pop-Up Pantries
The President's Choice Pop-Up is Helping Consumers Prepare Holiday Meals
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Milk Bottle Christmas Trees
Arla Foods UK is Celebrating the Holidays with a Dairy-Inspired Tree
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Digital Christmas Countdowns
The Body Shop's Advent Calendar Countdown is Themed After Happiness
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Festive Scented Taxi Cabs
Molton Brown's 'Christmas Carriages' Offer Induglent Rides
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Submerged Easter Egg Stunts
The Latest Cadbury Stunt is an Installation at Loch Ness
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Greeting Card Trucks
Hallmark's Holiday Truck Helps People Discover the Joy of Sending Warm Wishes
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Automotive Advent Calendars
Cadbury's Holiday Calendar is Formed by a Fleet of 24 Festive Trucks
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Festively Personalized Spreads
Marmite's Pop-Up Creates Personalized Product Jars for the Holidays
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Floral Confession Booths
Moonpig's Shed-Inspired Installation Promotes Its Flower Delivery Service
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Cozy Holiday Lounges
Southern Comfort's Christmas Pop-Up is a Welcoming Place to Kick Back
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Mountainous Holiday Trees
Air New Zealand Set Up a Giant Christmas Tree on a Big Hill
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Movie-Inspired Pizza Deliveries
Uber Celebrated Home Alone's Birthday by Delivering 'Nero's Pizza'
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Elfin Shipping Services
Virgin Trains Promotes Its Bag Magic Service with a Jolly Cast of Elves
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Magical Santa Stunts
Kwik Fit Surprises Kids While Saint Nick Gives His Sleigh a Tune-Up
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On-Demand Tannenbaum Deliveries
Uber is Spreading Cheer with a Christmas Tree Delivery Service
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Energy Drink Advent Calendars
The NOCCO Advent Calendar Offers Energy for the Holiday Season
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Refreshed Pantyhose Brands
The New L'eggs Brand Identity is Playful and Modern
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Santa-Themed Chocolate Products
The Reese’s DJ Santa Products Come in Several Varieties
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
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Exclusive Upscale Holiday-Edition Pop-Ups
The Magical House of Chanel Opens its Doors at Harrods
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
British-Inspired Winter Getaways
The Standard, High Line Launched its 'Hedge & Hearth' Experience
Exaggerated Holiday Displays
Nordstrom NYC's 'Wonder All the Way' Campaign is Larger-Than-Life
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Festively Elevated Chocolate Treats
The Hershey Company Seasonal Treats Come a Variety of Options
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
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
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Amalfi Coast-Inspired Pop-Ups
e.l.f. Cosmetics Hosted a Beach Club Activation in Brooklyn
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Pop-Up Luggage Retail Activations
This Antler Retail Pop-Up is at Selfridges London
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Easter-Inspired Personal Care Lines
The Lush Easter Collection Boasts Fun, Non-Chocolate Treats
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
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Customized Candy Jingles
BRACH'S Candy Cane Carol Offers Fans a Unique Keepsake
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Luxury Retailer Christmas Installations
Gucci Snow Globe Brings Holiday Magic to Miami
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Easter Treat Ranges
Mars Wrigley Unveils a Chocolate-Filled Easter 2025 Range
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Family-Friendly LEGO Installations
The National Bank Open will Feature an Interactive LEGO Pop-Up
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Meet-and-Greet Holiday Campaigns
Jennifer Hudson and Old Navy will Host a Special Holiday Event
Music Video-Inspired Supermarket Campaigns
Albert Heijn Pays Homage to Wham!'s Last Christmas
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! Campaign
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Festive Confectioner-Based Initiatives
Ghirardelli Celebrated Peppermint Bark with a Unique Event
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
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
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Festive Candy Retail Partnerships
These New HARIBO Partnerships are Here for the Holidays
Collaboration Easter Candy Collections
The Frankford Candy Easter Collection is Packed with Treats
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Festive Chocolate Campaigns
GODIVA Debuts its 'Love, GODIVA' Campaign for the Holidays
Soft-Pink Chocolate-Brand Trucks
GODIVA will Bring its Iconic Pink Truck to NYC for the Holidays
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Sweet-Themed Holiday Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World Announced a Series of Festive Events
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Santa-Themed Chocolate Treats
KIT KAT® Santas Arriving in Time for the Holiday Festivities
Small-Batch Seasonal Treat Ranges
Ethel M Chocolates Introduced a Range of Items for the Holidays
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Chocolate Spread Hot Air Balloons
Nutella Hosts an Immersive Hot Air Balloon Experience in Canada
Limited-Edition Seasonal Biscuits
These pladis 2024 Seasonal Products Come in Many Options
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Festive Cream Cheese Campaigns
You’ve Got a Friend in Philly Acknowledges Holiday Highs & Lows
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Festive Candy Campaigns
Swedish Fish Targets Gen Z with its 'Be Sel-Fish' Activation
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Festive Everyday Biscuit Branding
Fox’s Burton’s is Launching Festive Packaging for the Holidays
Chocolate Display Competitions
The Cadbury Creme Egg Display Competition is for Retailers
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Easter Chocolate-Themed Getaways
The Lindt Gold Bunny Getaway is Located in Carlsbad, California
Inaugural Candy Brand Calendars
The Chupa Chups Advent Calendar Has Lollipops, Gum and More
Seasonal Treat-Inspired Pretzels
Flipz Holiday Pretzels Come in Two Limited-Edition Flavors
Easy-to-Enjoy Easter Chocolates
Reese's Peanut Butter Mini Eggs Now Come Unwrapped
Complimentary Christmas Shopping Campaigns
The ALDI Big Advent Giveaway is Running in the UK
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads
Toyota Debuts Three Ads During NBCUniversal’s Primetime Specials
Accessible Candy Branding
Nestlé Confectionery is Trialling Accessible QR Codes
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Community Retail Events
The Nisa Making a Different Locally Pink Friday Event is Supportive
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Celebratory Chocolate Brand Campaigns
Lindt & Sprüngli is Marking its 75th Anniversary
Branded Digital Light Shows
The 'Blak Labs' and 'Maybank' Light Show Sends a Festive Message
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Seasonal Halloween Marketing Promotions
Welch's Fruit Snacks Unveils its MVP Goals for Halloween
Heritage-Honoring Holiday Chocolates
Purdys Chocolatier Holiday Range Has Three Advent Calendars
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Exclusive Food Sampling Initiatives
SkyFlakes is Running an In-Store Sampling Campaign
Gift-Wrapping Cheese Pop-Ups
The Babybelves Holiday Village Provides Festive Snack Breaks
Holiday Sports Fashion Pop-Ups
Siegelman Stable Opens Exclusive Holiday Pop-Up in Soho
Scam Awareness Advent Calendars
NatWest's Scamvent Calendar Exposes Common Seasonal Scams
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Elevated Holiday Dairy Products
These Chobani Seasonal Products Come in New and Returning Options
Festive Easter Treat Menus
Tim Hortons Launches Two Menu Items Featuring Cadbury Mini Eggs
Artisan-Inspired Springtime Easter Treats
These Brach’s Easter Products are Limited-Edition
Immersive Greeting Card Pop-Ups
The Anything Roots Post Shares the Magic of Handwritten Cards
Comforting Holiday Cafe Menus
The BIGGBY COFFEE Festive Holiday Menu Has Food and Drinks
Luxury Shopping Activations
Bal Harbour Shops Unveiled Designer Installations
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions
Ben & Jerry's Ran the Red Pencils for Pints Initative
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Holiday-Ready British-Made Footwear Campaigns
Church’s Holiday 2024 Campaign is Festive & Stylish
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Festive Artisan Bakery Products
GAIL’s Bakery Christmas Menu is Arriving Now
Expansive Festive Candy Ranges
The Rose Marketing 2024 Christmas Collection Has Over 30 Lines
Expansive Seasonal Bakery Ranges
The Country Choice Festive Range Has Five Options
Nutritional Holiday Recipe Activations
Eggland's Best Has Partnered with Jessie James Decker
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Fanciful Festive Candy Ranges
The Latest Hancocks Christmas Range Includes Fan-Favorite Brands