Playlists, crosswalk signs, scavenger hunts and emoji decoders are just a few of the ways the top July 2015 interactive marketing examples drive interaction. In addition to popping up in unusual places, many brands are going out of their way to make advertisements particularly hard to find, such as with campaigns that are covert or ephemeral in nature. This is exactly what Les Paul did with a challenge that asked elite music fans to prove they were worthy of winning one of its legendary guitars, using Shazam as a judge.
In addition to mobile advertising being extremely popular, advertisers are taking this idea literally by amping up marketing efforts using vehicles. For instance, Amazon is driving around discounted goods on its Treasure Truck, while gum company Dentyne has a vehicle that follows food trucks in order to promote fresh breath post-meal.
At the heart of it, these are all great examples of memorable experiential marketing.
Top 50 Interactive Concepts in July
From Immersive Horror Videos to Underwater Radio Stations:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 25, 2015 — Marketing

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High-Tech Retail Hubs
Harvey Nichols' Newest Retail Store Design Boasts Engaging Details

48
Workout-Advertising Robots
Nike's Billboard is Supported by a Robot Constantly Doing Chin-Ups
47
Social Shopping Pop-Ups
Tanger Outlets Celebrates Its New Location with Fun Pop-Up Stations
46
Covert Adoption Campaigns
Priceless Pets Unravels Bias and Advocates for Abandoned Animal Adoption
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Breath-Freshening Food Trucks
This New Initiative Reminds Consumers to Chew Gum After Eating
44
Immersive Whiskey Simulators
Jim Beam's Virtual Reality Simulator Puts You in the Place of Whiskey
43
On-Demand Ice Cream Trucks
The 'Good Humor' Ice Cream Trucks Can Be Summoned with a Single Tweet
42
Interactive Storytelling Ads
This Volkswagen Commercial Lets Viewers Craft a Custom Story
41
Mobile Discount Stores
The 'Treasure Truck' Will Drive Around Seattle Selling Discount Goods
40
Awareness-Raising Text Lanes
Antwerp's Text Walking Lanes Inform Pedestrians About Public Safety
39
Engaging Brand Concerts
The Honda Stage Experience Helps Fans Connect with Music Live and Online
38
Virtual Reality Brewery Tours
'Meantime' Brewery is Creating Virtual Tours for Festivals & Events
37
Social Good Currency
UNICEF Promises That Its Unicoin is the 'First Currency Dedicated to Do Good'
36
Engaging Activity Shops
The Upper Canada Mall's New Pop-Up Retail Space Promotes Recreation
35
Emoji Analysis Campaigns
Old Navy's Emoodji Reveals Insights Based on Popular Emoji Use
34
Senior-Engaging Social Media Campaigns
Vodafone's The Sunday Grannies Makes an Impact on Elderly
33
Social Media Magazines
Ballantine has Launched an Interactive Whiskey Magazine on Instagram
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Immersive Horror Videos
This Promotional Game Lets User Choose Their Own Terrifying Adventure
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Challenging Guitar Campaigns
The 'Les Paul Skill Check' Asks Musicians to Show Their Skills
30
Comforting Tissue Stunts
Kleenex Employs Experiential Brand Marketing to Create Ease
29
Voice-Activated Beer Fridges
Molson's Clever Fridge Only Unlocks with Voice Translation
28
Subway Fare Books
L± Pocket Encourages Reading on the Subway with Books That Double as Tickets
27
Consumer-Targeting Billboards
OfferMoments Creates Custom, Targeted Advertisements
26
Dad-Celebrating Coupons
Samsung UK Helps Twitter User Sent Out Comical Father's Day Wishes
25
Mindful Salt Shakers
Fundacion Favaloro Brings Awareness to Salt Consumption with Color
24
Soda-Inspired Speakers
Pepsi Challenges Fans to Capture the 'Beats of the City'
23
Messenger Music Services
The LINE Music Service Gives Mobile Users Listeners Freedom of Choice
22
Urban Survival Competitions
Mercedes-Benz Challenged 3,000 People to an Urban Hunt in Zurich
21
Mid-Mission Army Recruitment
Sweden is Utilizing Video Conferences to Inform Interested Candidates
20
Entertaining Sign-Up Forms
CANAL+ Turns Mundane Subscription Forms into a Source of Amusement
19
Social Mortgage Campaigns
SA Home Loans' #TweetDreams Lets Users Help to Drop Interest Rates
18
Traffic Coffee Dispensers
Nescafe Doles Out Coffee and 'Instant Connections' at a Crossing Light
17
Eye-Tracking Donation Sites
Eye Click Donation Only Lets People Donate to ALS Using Their Eyes
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Compelling Donation Posters
Public Transport Victora Urges Commuters to Donate to the Homeless
15
Spirited Scavenger Hunts
Goose Island Beer Co.'s Wild Goose Chase is a City-Wide Search for Prizes
14
Animal Shadow Posters
The Johannesburg Zoo Used Creative Cutouts to Advertise Night Tours
13
Oral Health Challenges
Listerine is Trying to Reverse Early Gum Disease and Promote Their Product
12
Crowdsourced Beer Branding
Rhinegeist Brewing Asked for Creative Beer Names for Its New IPA
11
User-Generated Stock Photos
This Company Will Allow Brands to Use Image Content from Consumers
10
Cry-Proof Mascara Ads
L'Oreal Waterproof Mascara was Tested on a Theater of Crying Women
9
Helpful Parking Billboards
Fiat's Interactive Billboard Delivers Parking Assistance
8
Educational Air-Purifying Kits
Volkswagen Teaches Students in China to Create a DIY Air Filter
7
Underwater Radio Stations
Neutrogena's Sea Radio Station Only Plays Underwater Music
6
Crowdsourced Sleep Playlists
The Good Night Drink Asked People to Share Soothing Music for Sleep
5
Upcycled Airplane Objects
KLM's 'Plane to Product' Inspires Kids to Repurpose Used Items
4
Distance-Minding Auto Ads
Volkswagen Puts Its Adaptive Cruise Control to Work on the Back of a Bus
3
Auto-Printing Crime Campaigns
Missing Person Posters Automatically Print in Nearby Homes
2
Musical Glassware Concerts
Suntory Hall Hosts a 'Glassical Concert' with Unusual Instruments
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Compassionate Soccer Campaigns
Sport Club Internacional's 'Side by Side' Reduces Sports Rivalry
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Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Modern Festival Activations
American Express will Offer Card Members a Unique Coachella Experience
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Sound-Focused Ice Cream Ads
Magnum Ice Cream Ads Bring the Ultimate Sensory Experience to Life
Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Method Returns to Coachella with 'Dream in the Desert'
Sensory Outdoor Posters
Billie Introduced its Scratch-and-Sniff OOH Campaign
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Immersive Chewable Candy Activations
HI-CHEW Launched the 'The HI-CHEW Getaway' Experience
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
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
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Auto-Focused AI Marketing Tools
Dealer Creative AI Boosts Social Media Content for Dealerships
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
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
Personalized Entertainment Discovery Apps
Jim Lidestri's MoxieJam Focuses on Music, Movies & TV
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Mainstream Metaverse Experiences
The Sandbox's 'Alpha Season 4' Offered Brand Engagement
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
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
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
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
Hyper-Personalized Playlists
Spotify is Using Advanced AI to Create a Connection Through Playlists
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
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
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
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
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
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Immersive Muscle Car Experiences
Dodge's Virtual Experience Debuts Its Next-Generation Muscle Cars
Premium Mobile Advertising Applications
Discord is Expanding its 'Video Quests' to Mobile
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
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
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Advanced In-Store Media Solutions
Ephex Aims to Enhance the Retail Experience Through Technology
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Pet Play-Centric Campaigns
Pet Valu Debuts the Multi-Faceted Playtime Campaign
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Mobile Collagen-Branded Trucks
Revive Collagen Boosts Engagement with Branded Mobile Truck
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
Interactive Unboxing Activations
Peperami Created a Dynamic Chicken Tikka Skewers Experience
Interactive AI Product Demos
DemoDazzle Creates AI Interactive Demos with Human-Like Avatars
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Second-Screen Vehicle Sweepstakes
Kia Squares Engaged Sports Fans During the Big Game
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
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
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Transformative Storytelling Experiences
ExperienceCraft Turns Content Into Interactive Experiences
Interactive Image Tools
Interactivity Studio Makes Static Images Dynamic With Links and Media