July 2017 brand activations show brands taking full advantage of people's increased willingness to go out and try new things while it's still warm out.
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal brand decided to try something new this summer by offering a cereal drive-thru in Arizona, which is set up on the same route that tourists seeking to visit the Grand Canyon have to pass. In order to receive a bowl of cereal, people passing by must perform a "crazy fun challenge" – making the drive-thru distinct in its original concept, as well as interactive for those who visit it.
Another unique brand activation trend that can be observed this summer was created by the cracker brand Jacob's. The one-day pop-up restaurant will allow visitors to sample products from its cracker, ciabatta, and flatbread collections, and will feature a five-course lunch and six-course dinner.
Top 50 Brand Activation Trends in July
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Furniture Brand Pop-Up Shops
Toronto's IKEA Play Café is an Immersive Retail Experience
47
Fast Beauty Maker Labs
The Essence Maker Shop Invited Fans to Co-Create Products In-Store
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Customizable Skincare Labs
The St Ives Mixing Bar is Open for Six Weeks in New York City
45
TV-Inspired Pop-Up Bars
This Breaking Bad-Themed Cocktail Bar Lets Guests Cook Their Own Creations
44
Branded Pop-Up Chapel Bars
The Jager Chapel Was a Romantic Activation Hosted in France
43
Donut Slot Machines
Krispy Kreme Set Up a Food Slot Machine to Celebrate a New Partnership
42
Luxurious Ice Cream Pop-Ups
This Magnum Pop-Up Featured Edible Flowers and Pearls
41
Fantasy Series-Inspired Pubs
Winter is Coming to DC With a New Game of Thrones Pub
40
Dollar Store Derby Activations
The Poundland Brand Activation Was Hosted at the Epsom Derby
39
Luxury Fashion Pop-Up Collaborations
Balenciaga and colette Joined to Create a Pop-Up Shop
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Co-Created Rapper Merchandise
2 Chainz and Gucci Ghost Team Up for an Exclusive Merchandise Range
37
New Nordic Mexico Pop-Ups
The NOMA Tulum Residency Ran for Seven Weeks in the Mexican Jungle
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Vegan-Friendly Retail Fridges
Pret A Manger's Fridges are Filled with Plant-Based Foods for All
35
Pop-Up Toy Cafes
The Shopkins Macaron Café Brings the Collectible Playsets to Life
34
Cinnamon Cereal Drive-Thrus
This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pop-Up Helps Families on Road Trips Refuel
33
Co-Working Wellness Apps
Office Rental Space Provider WeWork Launched a Fitness-Focused App
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Pop-Up Sitcom Diners
A Saved by the Bell-Themed Diner is Coming to Los Angeles
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Complimentary Festival Makeovers
The 2017 Sephora Coachella Activation Offered Various Services
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Same-Day Runway Purchases
Rebecca Minkoff Brought Direct-to-Consumer Fashion to 'The Grove' in La
29
Luxury Shopping Bags
This Balenciaga x Colette Collaborative Luxury Shopping Tote Costs $1,100
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VR Father's Day Cards
Hallmark's Father's Day Greeting Cards Include 360-Degree Videos
27
Secretive Pop-Up Billboards
Antisocial Social Club Teased the Location of Its Pop-Up in a Fun Way
26
Pop-Up Cracker Restaurants
Cracker Brand Jacob's One-Day Pop-Up Showcases Inspiring Recipe Ideas
25
Pop-Up Brewery Shops
Shepherd Neame Launched a Brewery Inside a Shopping Center
24
Online Dating Meet-Up Spaces
'The Hive' is a Physical Space for Online Daters to Meet Up
23
Experiential Sports Bra Pop-Ups
The NikeWomen BraHaus Pop-Up Sought to Offer Custom Sports Bras
22
Edible Art Galleries
Maynards Bassetts' 'Sweet Art Gallery' Features Art Made from Candies
21
Swedish Cider Lifestyle Pop-Ups
The Rekorderlig Beautifully Swedish Roadshow is Touring the UK
20
Brightly Adapted Co-Branded Hoodies
These Anti Social Social Club Hoodies Feature Rainbow Graphics
19
Private Meditation Pods
A BuddhaBooth Station Creates a Tranquil Space for Meditation
18
Distraction-Free Work Spaces
'Cave Day' is a Distraction-Free Pop-Up Space for Procrastinators
17
Easter Egg Hunt Activations
The Cadbury Enchanted Maze Was Hosted near the London Eye
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Experiential 3D Printing Studios
Jonathan Moneta Provides a Preview of the MakeLab Trend Safari
15
Luggage Brand Pride Parties
Raden's LA Pop-Up Shop Gives Back to the LGBTQ Community
14
Special Admission Cafes
The Nescafé Taproom Lets Visitors Create Custom Brews on Site
13
Playlist-Connected Greeting Cards
These Hallmark Father's Day Greeting Cards Link to Spotify
12
Donut-Topped Milkshakes
This Peace Collective Drink Celebrates National Donut Day
11
Cookie Dough Pop-Up Shops
The 'Dough TO' Shop Serves Fresh Cookie Dough with a Shot of Milk
10
Burrata Tasting Events
Luca's Burrata Tasting Menu Offers Up Four Dishes Based on the Cheese
9
Donut Cocktail Tastings
The Clough Club Pop-Up Pairs Cartems Donuts with Mixed Drinks
8
Pet-Friendly Bar Pop-Ups
London's Pet Pavilion Pawsecco Bar is a Dedicated Bar for Dogs
7
Cruise-Inspired Dining Events
Celebrity Cruises' Taste of London Activation is Travel-Themed
6
Hip Finance Lounges
Toronto's MogoLounge Offers Adult Education Sessions and Events
5
Upscale Vegan Restaurant Pop-Ups
'La Table du Marché' is a New Plant-Based Dining Concept
4
Holiday-Encouraging Pop-Ups
CharlieHR's Instant Holiday Pop-Up Reminds Brits to Take Vacations
3
Pop-Up Photo Printers
The 'Printoss' Smartphone Photo Printer Scans Directly from a Phone's Screen
2
Team-Building Ping-Pong Events
Ping-Pong Fight Club Helps Employees Bond Over Table Tennis
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Decorative Coloring Cafes
The Ribena Coloring Cafe Lets Patrons Color the Walls Themselves
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Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
BARK Presents the Snack Pack of Colorful Cereal Boxes
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Healthy Breakfast Rebrands
Flourish Presents a New and Visually Bold Brand Identity
Cheesy Americana Diners
The Cheez-In Diner is a New Destination for Road Trippers and Snackers
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Refreshing Streetwear Collabs
Lipton Iced Tea x Cruel Pancake Dropped 90s-Inspired Summer Styles
Cereal-Flavored Bacon Products
Hormel Has Created New Black Label Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon
Crispbread Snack Sets
The Wasa Snackle Set Was Made for On-the-Go Summer Snacking
Vintage-Inspired Pet Cereals
BARK Launches a Collection of Dog Treats Inspired By Vintage Cereals
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Crunchy Toaster Pastry Snacks
Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers are Crunchy on the Outside
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Hybrid Cereal Snack Squares
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Squares & Corn Flakes are Light and Crispy
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Fruity Whole Grain Cereals
Cascadian Farm Organic Mini Fruitfuls Cereal is Coming This Summer
Trophy-Inspired Toaster Designs
The Pop-Tarts Bowl and Ge Appliances Collaboration is Cheeky
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Branded Cracker Food Trucks
The Cheez Wheelz Food Truck Serves Fare Packed with Cheez-Its
Springtime Holiday Cereal Branding
Lucky Charms Limited-Edition Packaging is Here for Spring
Fruity Summer-Ready Cereals
Post Has Added 3 New Cereals Including Summer Fruity Pebbles Cereal
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Pizzeria-Branded Shake Pop-Ups
Domino’s Shake Stand is Located in the Omotesando Area in Tokyo
Refreshed Snack Packaging
Mary’s Gone Crackers Has Unveiled New Packaging Designed
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
Cookie Brand Breakfast Cereals
Crumbl Cereal Was Created in Partnership with the WK Kellogg Co
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Limited-Edition Ice Cream Cereals
BEST Cereal Ice Cream Crunch is Arriving Exclusively at Iceland
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Soda-Inspired Food Crawls
The Jarritos Food Crawl is a Collaboration With Canadian Restaurants
Plant-Based Toaster Pastries
Ghetto Gastro's Toaster Pastries are Powered by Whole Grains
Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! 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
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Savory-Sweet Bakery Sandwiches
The Panera Bread Breakfast Menu Has New Sandwiches and More
Cereal-Topped Cinnamon Milkshakes
This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milkshake Comes with Cereal on Top
Rebranded Spicy Chip Brands
Frito-Lay Announced it is Reviving Flamin' Hot as its Own Brand
Heritage-Driven Bread Branding
The Gonnella Baking Company Has Modernized its Legacy Profile
Road Trip-Inspired Snack Chips
McCoy’s Epic Eats Crisps Come in Two New Flavors
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Influencer-Backed Cereals
Mornflake and The Sidemen Partnered to Create Best Cereal
Cinnamon Bun Pretzel Snacks
Flipz Cinnamon Bun Expands the Brand's Swavory Product Line
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Collaboration QSR Cereals
Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists Cereal Was Created with Uber Eats
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Cereal-Themed Multi-Color Clogs
Crocs Introduces a New Collaboration with Froot Loops
Cereal-Honoring Streetwear
The Cap’n Crunch x advisry Capsule Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Co-Branded Drink Activations
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile Celebrates Inside Out 2
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Chocolatey Cereal Snack Bars
Cadbury Brunch Choc Chip Bars are Sweetened with Chocolate and Honey
Flavorful Nutrient-Dense Crackers
These New Simple Mills Products Come in Two Flavors
Nostalgic Cereal-Flavored Protein Powders
KOS Unveils a New Cinnamon Cereal-Flavored Plant Protein
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Breakfast Cereal Bagels
Thomas' Froot Loops Mini Bagels are Pre-Sliced and Snack-Sized
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Fan Fantasy Experiences
Cheez-It is Making Wild Dreams Come True at the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Crème-Filled Cereal Squares
General Mills' New Loaded Cereal Comes in Three Varieties
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Consumer-Driven Retailer Snacks
These New Kent Kwik Private Label Snacks are Premium
Festive Americana Restaurant Menus
The Big Biscuit Seasonal Menu is Packed with Comforting Fare
Football-Themed Cereal Packaging
This General Mills Football Packaging Updates Several Brands
Sports-Branded Cereal Collaborations
Catalina Crunch Collaborates with Jalen Brunson
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Confection-Inspired Cereal Cups
These New Cereal Cups Come in Four Familiar Flavors
Parisian-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Releases the Passport to Paris Collection
Bread Brand Characters
Thomas'® Bread Introduces Thom, a First for the Brand's 144-Year History
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Dark-Comedy Inspired Cereals
Kellog's Debuts Wednesday Cereal in Cookies & Creme Flavor
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Crispy Dessert Cereal Shakes
The A&W Cap’n Crunch Cereal Shake is a Limited Time Offering
Cereal-Inspired Accessories
Pebbles Cereal & Susan Alexandra Collaborated on Vibrant Designs
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
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Cinnamon-Dusted Taco Shells
Old El Paso and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Debut the Dessert Taco Shells
Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Just Unveiled Its 2024 Cereal-sly Delicious Ice Cream
French Toast Breakfast Meals
Cracker Barrel is Offering a Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Breakfast
Basketball-Celebrating Snack Crackers
Ritz Toasted Chips Have Debuted Two New Flavors
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
Nostalgically Flavored Snacks
SNAX-Sational Brands Has Unveiled the New PB&J POP
Exclusive Food Sampling Initiatives
SkyFlakes is Running an In-Store Sampling Campaign
Breakfast Pastry Cookies
Chip City Cookies and Kellanova Partnered for Pop-Tarts-Topped Treats
Mobile Collagen-Branded Trucks
Revive Collagen Boosts Engagement with Branded Mobile Truck
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Sweet-Heat Restaurant Menus
The Cracker Barrel Summer Menu is Packed with Seasonal Flavor
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Fresh Fall Menus
CRISP & GREEN Offers Seasonal and Healthy Items
Inaugural Square Cinnamon Cakes
Crumbl Cinnamon Squares are the Brand's First Non-Cookie Treat
Charitable Limited-Edition Snack Initiatives
SNAX-Sational Brands Debuts Its #SnackGiving Campaign
Playful Baked Good Branding
Whaoo! Filled Crêpes Have Been Rebranded to Target Parents
Artisan-Inspired Springtime Easter Treats
These Brach’s Easter Products are Limited-Edition
Festive Cinnamon Roll Packs
Cinnabon Launches Variety Packs for the 4th of July
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Apple-Themed Menu Items
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's New Menu Offerings are Delicious
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Complimentary Summertime Donut Deals
Krispy Kreme July FREEdom Days Offer Complimentary Donuts
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Heat-and-Eat Sandwich Ranges
Hot Take Crave Away Sandwiches from Core-Mark are Convenient
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Nostalgic Seasonal Snack Campaigns
This Tyrrells Campaign Encourages Holiday Snacking
Waffle-Shaped Cinnamon Cereals
General Mills Added a New Shape and Flavor to its CTC Lineup
Country Singer Snack Partnerships
Crav’n Flavor and Chris Janson Announced a Partnership
Football-Themed Cereal Promotions
This Weetabix On-Pack Promo is Being Run with The FA in the UK
Seasonal Crispy Treat Promotions
Noodles & Company is Relaunching the CrispiDays Promotion
Nutrition-Focused Cereal Branding
The Cheerios Range is Showcasing New Branding in the UK
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
QSR-Inspired Holiday Stores
White Castle Opens Up a Merchandise Store for the Holidays
Celebrity-Backed Breakfast Mixes
The Latest Duncan Hines Dolly Parton Products are Arriving Now
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Expansive Seasonal Bakery Ranges
The Country Choice Festive Range Has Five Options
Rotating Summer Cake Menus
Nothing Bundt Cakes Has a New Taste of Summer Collection
Creme-Filled Birthday Cake Cereals
Loaded Birthday Cake Cereal is Sweet, Crispy and Creamy
Textural Travel Chocolate Products
The Ritter Sport Summer Selection Tower Has Five Bars
Cracker-Themed Tex-Mex Meals
Taco Bell and Cheez-It Partnered on Two New Menu Items
Celebratory Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars Summer of Hot-N-Ready Giveaways & Getaways is Tasty
Cookie Dough Donut Toppers
Duck Donuts is Offering Cookie Dough Crumbles as a New Topping
Cinnamon Cereal Pretzel Bites
Pretzelmaker Has Added Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Pretzel Bites
Sporty Cookie Catering Bundles
Crumbl is Launching New Game Day Catering Bundles for Sports Fans
Complimentary Crumpet Campaigns
The Warburtons 'Ask for Ellen' Campaign Offers Free Baked Goods
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus
Sunny Street Café Has Unveiled Its New Fancy Pancake Menu