From mechanical bulls fashioned to resemble a taco to pop-up gyms set up inside of city bus shelters, the top July 2016 brand activations highlight a number of successful events that provided a chance to explore new products and interact with the brand one-on-one.
In order to promote a new flavor, British snack brand Propercorn teamed up with food architects Bompas & Parr to create 'the Institute of Flavor.' Attendees were invited to create their own custom seasoning mix, while they were also taken through a variety of stations that explored flavor on a molecular level. Tapping into the interest in both interactive and personalized experiences, the educational brand activation is sure to be an important brand touchpoint for consumers.
Separately, athletic brand Reebok decided to remind consumers that the gym is everywhere by retrofitting a series of city bus shelters in Colombia to include various gym equipment.
Top 35 Brand Activations in July
From Sensorial Snack Brand Events to Mechanical Taco Rides:
Rebecca Byers — Jul 30, 2016 — Marketing
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Hotel-Branded Pop-Ups
SIXTY Hotels and Knowlita Collaborated for an Exclusive Online Collection
34
Marketing Street Performances
This Stunt Was Used to Engage Consumers One-on-One and Digitally
33
Pop-Up Garden Oases
This Empty Storefront Was Transformed into a Tranquil Temporary Venue
32
Free Pop-Up Shops
Tiger Trading Co. Gave Away Its Merchandise at a Single-Day Event in NYC
31
Sensorial Snack Brand Events
Propercorn and Bombas & Parr Have Launched the 'Institute of Flavor'
30
Experiential Beach Events
The Interactive 'Facebook Beach' Was Set Up at Cannes
29
Skateboarding Culture Pop-Ups
This Store by INCREDIBLE Features a Series of Vintage Skate Products
28
Promotional Escape Rooms
This Escape Room Challenge Highlights a New Norwegian Airlines Route
27
$100 Hot Dog Menus
Maille's Haute Dogs are Considered The World's Most Expensive
26
Ugly Fruit Smoothies
The Economists's 'From Bin to Blender' Campaign Shares Blended Smoothies
25
Mocktail Bar Pop-Ups
Innocent's Brand Activation Promotes Healthy Drinking Habits
24
Charitable Promotion Pranks
Matt Damon Raised Money for Safe Water and Sanitation Efforts
23
Edible Promotional Homes
This Snack Promotion Gives Fans a Chance to Stay in a $12 Million Home
22
Icy Vending Machines
This Starbucks Ice Sculpture Installation Celebrates a New Product
21
Skin-Protecting Lockers
Garnier Ambre Solaire Encourages People to Protect Belongings and Skin
20
Political Tattoo Parlors
This Pop-Up Parlor Helps People Share Their Stance on Brexit in the UK
19
Experimental Dessert Pop-Ups
The Drawing Room is a Bakery and Bar that Roams New York City
18
Sporty Landmark Accomodations
This Luxury Eiffel Tower Apartment Was Designed for the UEFA Euro
17
Bird-Shaped Sunscreen Dispensers
This Remote-Controlled Robotic Bird Provides Nivea Sun Protection
16
Edible Snack Cake Installations
McVitie's Launched a Jaffa Cakes Tower for Father's Day 2016
15
Euro Cup Pop-Up Lounges
'The Base' by adidas Canada is a Euro 2016 Viewing Lounge in Toronto
14
Hacker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Mr. Robot Season Two is Promoted with the Help of Concept Store Story
13
Pop-Up Studio Spaces
'Minima Moralia' Provides an Affordable Place for Artists to Work in London
12
Branded Barber Shop Activations
The Fitting Room's Bryan Brock Discusses the Power of Marketing
11
Pop-Up Granita Bars
This Promotional Bar from Fiat Kicks Off the Launch of the Fiat 500 Model
10
Painting-Shaped Bouquets
This Floral Artwork Promotes a Still Life and a Flower Business
9
Deceptive Salad Bar Pop-Ups
McDonald's Created 'The Salad Society' to Promote Its Healthy Options
8
Bus Shelter Gyms
Reebok Transformed Bus Stop Ads into Temporary Outdoor Gyms
7
Selfie Coffee Cups
Lavazza Serves Special Coffee to People Waiting in Queue for Tickets
6
Phone-Charging Meal Boxes
KFC India Released a Limited Edition Box That Can Power Up Phones
5
eSports Gaming Laundromats
Samsung's 'LANdry' Cleaning Laundromat Appeals to Teens
4
Edible Fish Billboards
This Outdoor Poster Feeds Seagulls with Edible Glue, Ink and Paper
3
Mechanical Taco Rides
Toronto's 'Taco Fest' Features a Rideable 'Taco Bull' by Old El Paso
2
Fan-Powered Restaurant Openings
KFC's #ViteUnKFC Helped Fans Accelerate Construction
1
Welcoming Airline Ads
This Air Canada Campaign Appeals to Americans Flying to Canada
Related Ideas
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Uniquely Themed Chocolate Bars
Compartés Launches Summer Chocolate Bar Capsules
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Rewarding QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle Mexican Grill Has Reintroduced Its Chipotle IQ Trivia Game
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Digital-First Scavenger Hunts
Chipotle Opts for Influencer Marketing for its Giveaway Promotion
Multi-Sensory ASMR Experiences
Valentino Beauty's Dubai Airport Pop-Up Featured Gilded Visuals
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Spicy Co-Branded Mints
Tic Tac and Del Taco Dropped a Spicy Mint Idea on April 1st
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Beauty Bodycare Partnerships
Sephora Has Teamed with the Brazilian Bodycare Brand Sol De Janeiro
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
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
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
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
Cartoon-Celebrating Snack Branding
Popchips and The Garfield Movie Partnered for New Branding
Mindful Restaurant Drink Menus
The Chipotle Beverage Menu Has Been Expanded with New Options
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
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
Plant-Based Breakfast Menus
Alpro and a Michelin-Trained Chef Collaborated on Inspiring Eats
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Experiential Chocolate Events
Ghirardelli's Sampling Experience in Toronto Offers Indulgent Treats
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Protein Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Premier Protein Will Activate a Scoop Shop in NYC
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Interactive Fruit Juice Packaging
Tetra Pak and Jus de Fruits Caraïbes Debut `Connected Packaging
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Better-for-You Snack Rebrands
Eat Real's New Rebranding Highlights Nutritious Ingredients
Vibrant Race-Inspired Apparel Collections
Pacsun Debuts Its Collaboration with Formula 1® in Miami
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Self-Care Festival Activations
Tree Hut Set Up a Remix Your Self-Care Experience at Lollapalooza
Soda-Inspired Food Crawls
The Jarritos Food Crawl is a Collaboration With Canadian Restaurants
Cosmic Beverage Activations
CELSIUS Energy Promotes its Space Vibe Trilogy with a Coachella Event
Dog-Focused QSR Campaigns
The Hot Dog on a Stick Dog Days of Summer Campaign Treats Pooches
Back-to-School Recycling Challenges
Takis and TerraCycle Teamed Up to Reward Recyclers
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
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
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Flavor-Driven Athletic Supplements
These New Optimum Nutrition Products Come in Six Flavors
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Golden Olympic Burrito Promotions
Chipotle Has Brought Back Team Chipotle for the Paris Olympics
Road Trip-Inspired Snack Chips
McCoy’s Epic Eats Crisps Come in Two New Flavors
Summer-Themed Gourmet Chocolates
Compartés Chocolate Launches Elevated Summertime Collection
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Savory Prepackaged Popcorns
These New Proper Snacks Propercorn Flavors Include Three Varieties
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Sporty Ice Cream-Themed Activations
The Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club is Coming to the UK
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Experiential Tea Pop-Ups
The House of Caramelised Biscuit Immersed Guests in a New Brew
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
Co-Branded Drink Activations
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile Celebrates Inside Out 2
Sensory Dining Experiences
'Make it Mutti' Spotlights Tomato Tales, Tech & Taste
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Summer Bucket List Challenges
Teremana® Tequila Launched the Summer of Mana Bucket List Challenge
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
Artisanal Popcorn Lines
Kettle Heroes Popcorn Expand into Southern California & Other Regions
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Navigational Protein Bars
Perfect Bar Created a Bar with a GPS to Lead Shoppers to Its Product
Late-Night QSR Vehicles
The Student Tour Campaign Shortens the Trip from the Club to Taco Bell
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Taco Discovery Boxes
Taco Bell is Sharing a Craveable Offer Exclusively on Taco Tuesdays
Esports Mayo Partnerships
Hellmann's Taps FURIA for its Venture Into the Esports Space
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Expansive Spicy Snack Rebrands
The Flamin' Hot Brand Branches Off to Perform Standalone
Snack-Branded Beverage Cups
bp and Frito-Lay North America Collaborated for Drink Cup Branding
Savory Bear-Shaped Potato Snacks
Pom-Bear Snacks Introduced New Flavors and Branding
Flavorful Portioned Snack Products
graze Snack Packs Come in Two Flavor Options
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Toronto Culture Festivals
Big on Bloor Festival is Back for Its 17th Year
QR Code Turkey Branding
This New Butterball Branding Encourages Consumers to Engage with the Brand
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Luchador-Inspired Tortilla Chips
El Nacho Tortilla Chips Have Bold Branding and Color
Taco-Based Reward Promotions
Taco John’s Marked National Taco Day This Year
Cost-Conscious Frozen Treats
Tesco Summer Edition Ice Creams are High-Quality and Accessible
Retail Wellness Expansions
Barker Wellness Unveils a New Partnership with Sprouts
Personality-Packed Snack Filters
Jack Link's Created Bold "Flavor Filters" for Gen Z Job Seekers
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Retro Dairy-Free Cheeses
The 80s and 90s Inspired RADD Foods' Refreshed Brand Identity
Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges
These New New Frozen Meals from Conagra Brands are Diverse
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Eye-Catching Value Crisp Branding
Discos Snacks are Introducing New Branding for its PMP Products
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
BBQ Season Snack Chips
These New Kettle Chips Flavors are Arriving for the Summer Season
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Tasty Nutritious Snack Campaigns
ALOHA Launches the Deliciously Satisfying Campaign
Cheeky Tortilla Chip Campaigns
This SimplyProtein Campaign Will Appear on Digital Platforms
Football-Themed Cereal Promotions
This Weetabix On-Pack Promo is Being Run with The FA in the UK
International Cuisine Grocery Ranges
The Co-op 2024 Summer Range Features Fare from Everywhere
Luxury Shopping Activations
Bal Harbour Shops Unveiled Designer Installations
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
Textural Travel Chocolate Products
The Ritter Sport Summer Selection Tower Has Five Bars
Latin Cuisine Retailer Events
The Kroger Latin Flavors Event is Arriving Ahead of Cinco de Mayo