The top June 2021 interactive ideas encompass everything from branded sleep spas to global museum events that inspire people to get a taste of art and culture, virtually.
To engage consumers, brands are creating dynamic games, virtual world and augmented reality packaging designs that tell stories and invite people to play a part in them. Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze cartons, for example, invite nut milk drinkers to go on a journey from farm to shelf.
Now that many parts of the world are easing out of lockdowns, in-person interactive experiences are opening up again. Standout examples include the Monopoly Lifesized location-based experience from Hasbro and the interactive cooking lab from Avocados From Mexico that lets kids play in a safe and professional setting, all the while learning about food.
Top 25 Interactive Marketing Trends in June
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Industrial Plywood Shoe Displays
Vans New Seoul Store Pays Homage to a Modern Art Exhibition
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Gen Z Fashion Labs
The Guess Z Lab Co-Creates Experiences with Gen Z
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AR Nut Milk Cartons
Blue Diamond's Almond Milk Packaging Shares an App-Free Experience
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Pre-Paid Father's Day Credit Cards
Budweiser is Introducing the 'Dad Card' to Celebrate Dads
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Digital Product Passports
PANGAIA's Digital Passports Connect Customers to Product Journeys
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Food Waste AR Apps
Morton Salt's AR App Provides a Creative Solution to Reducing Kitchen Waste
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Sleep Spa Hotels
Hästen Created a Destination That Emphasizes Health & Wellness Through Sleep
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Kid-Friendly Cooking Labs
Avocados From Mexico Created an Interactive Cooking Experience for Kids
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Virtual Museum Events
TikTok's #MuseumMoment Takes Users on a Tour of Global Institutions
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Mystery Toaster Pastry Flavors
The Pop-Tarts Mister E Flavor is Packaged in an Interactive Box
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Augmented Gen Z Games
Pull & Bear's Pacific Game Marks the Launch of the Pacific Girls Collection
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Post-Pandemic Reunion Contests
Busch Beer is Giving Five Families $10,000 to Make Up for Lost Time
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Celebratory Free Beer Promotions
Bud Light is Allowing Fans to Redeem a Beer for a Limited Time
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Buildable Alien Gummies
The Trolli Sour Gummi Creations Martian Mix Have Shapes That Stack
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Spicy Snack Battles
Cheetos & Doritos Fans are Weighing in on the Flamin' Hot Faceoff
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Vote-Based Interactive Ad Campaigns
NBCUniversal is Launching its 'Choose Your Destiny' Ad Format
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Cash-Back Fitness Programs
Halo Top's 50% Less Sugar Daddy Program Rewards Fans Who Get Moving
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Skin Cancer Awareness Campaigns
Sun Bum Launches its 'We Are Not Bananas' Campaign
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Beer-Branded Chess Tournaments
Stella Artois is Partnering with Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura
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Travel-Inspired Decor Quizzes
IKEA Renocations Generates a Personal Pinterest Board
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Virtual T-Shirt Shops
UNIQLO's Animal Crossing Shop Stocks Real & In-Game Clothing
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Life-Size Board Games
Hasbro Created a New Experience in London Called Monopoly Lifesized
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Augmented Reality Candy Ads
M&M's First-Ever AR Ad Includes a Snapcode for a Dynamic Experience
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Zipper-Themed Virtual Showrooms
YKK Digitally Recreated Its Showroom in Londom
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Expressive Virtual Reality Avatars
Oculus Updated its Avatar Editor with Loads of Custom Options
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Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Immersive Wellness-Focused AI Campaigns
AI Wellness Has Introduced the Ask My Avatar Challenge
Rewarding QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle Mexican Grill Has Reintroduced Its Chipotle IQ Trivia Game
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
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
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Entertaining AI-Driven Experiences
Lotte and Arbitrum Partner for the Coalesced 'Lotte Caliverse'
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
AR Restaurant Packaging
White Castle Launches a New Augmented Borderland Experience
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
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
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
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Mainstream Metaverse Experiences
The Sandbox's 'Alpha Season 4' Offered Brand Engagement
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Eco-Conscious Puzzle Games
Joe Jonas, Kwalee and PlanetPlay Promote Text Express: Word Adventure
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Enhanced-AI QR Packaging
LOVE CORN Partners with Flowcode for Submersive Activations
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
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
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Interactive Fruit Juice Packaging
Tetra Pak and Jus de Fruits Caraïbes Debut `Connected Packaging
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
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
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
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'
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
Digital Staredown Games
Modern Human Habits Inspired TWIX's Second Screen Staredown
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
MILK MAKEUP will Offer an Experiential Claw Machine Event in NYC
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
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
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Egg-Centric Metaverse Games
American Egg Board Launched a Tower of Eggs Pop-Up on Roblox
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
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
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Immersive Memory Loss Simulators
Lost in the World Brings Alzheimer's Awareness to Gen Z Gamers
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
TV Game-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Netflix and Domino's Join on Emergency Pizza Campaigns
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
Large-Scale Digital Signage
TouchSource & Centennial Have Collaborated on a New Marketing Project
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
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
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences
Monopoly to Launch Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Virtual AR Adventures
Spin Genie Launches 'AR Treasure Quest'
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
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Interactive Entertainment Board Games
MONOPOLY GO! Transforms Digital Mobile Game into Real Play
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands