While there are plenty of engaging Instagram advertising campaigns that engage fans in novel ways, these examples of social media marketing use the photo-sharing app as a way to have fans dive deep into a brand or product's story. Some of the best example of this include dedicating an account to hosting an entire choose-your-own-adventure, as seen in Ted Baker's 'TedsElfie' story and MINI's virtual 'INSTADRIVE.'
Since gaming and storytelling also go hand-in-hand, adidas used this to its advantage for its gamified #PredatorInstinct campaign. Similarly, The Call of Duty 'Power Unlocked' Advanced Warfare campaign featured an Instagram mission that had fans engage in a video game-inspired adventure.
As a reward for connecting with favorite brands on social media platforms, Instagram advertising campaigns like these ensure that fans are kept entertained and engaged.
14 Interactive Instagram Adventures
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Storytelling Social Campaigns
Gap's Instagram Video Marketing Campaign is Short, Sweet & Strange
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Social Treasure Hunts
Ted Baker's Online Treasure Hunt Has Users Virtually Explore Instagram
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Interactive Mobile Catalogs
IKEA PS 2014 on the Move Was Presented in Full on Instagram
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Gamified Social Accounts
Adidas' Social Media Campaign Turns Instagram into a Game
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Interactive Social Adventure Games
This Instagram Hosts an Interactive Choose Your Own Adventure
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Spooky Social Comics
Jose Cuervo's Instagram Halloween Comic Includes Fan Names & Faces
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Playable Social Accounts
The Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Campaign Features an Instagram Mission
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Car Customization Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's Social Media Car Campaign Lets You Build a Dream Car
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Social Adventure Campaigns
Ted Baker's Interactive Christmas Campaign is a Festive Instagram Hunt
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Exploratory Social Campaigns
Biskrem's Interactive Instagram Experience is a Social Adventure
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Custom Comic Campaigns
Old Spice's Instagram Adventure Has Fans Build Their Own Epic Story
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Social Car Test-Drives
MINI's 'INSTADRIVE' Recreates the Driving Experience on Social Media
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Social Storytelling Accounts
Land Rover's Instagram Story Uniquely Recounts an Adventure
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Filmic Adventure Campaigns
TSFF's Instagram Lets Users Direct Their Own Story in Silent Film
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AI-Powered Social Personality Quizzes
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AI Dish Recreation Tools
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Branded AI-Generated Short Films
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AI-Lead Car Ads
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
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Generative AI Candy Campaigns
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Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
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Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
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Advanced Social Advertising Tools
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Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
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Social Account-Joined Sneaker Models
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Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
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
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
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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-Powered Travel Assistants
Instahop Creates Personalized Digital Itineraries
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
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Interactive AI Storytelling
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Gamified In-Airport Activations
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Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
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Shoppable CPG Ads
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AI-Generated QSR Items
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Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
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Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
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
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
Adobe Express Presents a New Creative Assistant Tool
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
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
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
AI-Powered Content Creation Tool
Kajabi Teams Up with Adobe Express to Introduce Creator Studio
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
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Mobile Escape Rooms
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Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
AI Storytelling Apps
The Storyteller Offers an Endless Supply of AI-Written Stories
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Teen-Protecting Social Media Features
Meta Expanded its 'Limit' and 'Restrict' Instagram Tools
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
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Mood-Reflective Sonic Sounds
Instagram Presents Sonic Identity for Reels as a Single Sound
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
AI Story Developing Apps
Story Diffusion Creates Comics and Storylines Based on Your Prompts
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Unskippable Instagram Ad Updates
Instagram Tests Ads That Can't Be Skipped
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
AI Map-Making Tools
MapStory is Perfect for Bloggers or Adventurers to Create Interactive Maps
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Social Media Visibility Boosting
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