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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Immersive Wellness-Focused AI Campaigns
AI Wellness Has Introduced the Ask My Avatar Challenge
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
In-Person Gallery Experiences
Whataburger Museum of Art Brings Fan Creativity to Life at SXSW 2025
Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
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
Rewarding QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle Mexican Grill Has Reintroduced Its Chipotle IQ Trivia Game
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Entertaining AI-Driven Experiences
Lotte and Arbitrum Partner for the Coalesced 'Lotte Caliverse'
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
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
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
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
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
AR Restaurant Packaging
White Castle Launches a New Augmented Borderland Experience
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
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
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
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani Unveiled Interactive Special Edition Halloween Packaging
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
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
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
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
Digital Staredown Games
Modern Human Habits Inspired TWIX's Second Screen Staredown
Enhanced-AI QR Packaging
LOVE CORN Partners with Flowcode for Submersive Activations
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
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
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Kid-Focused Packaging Updates
The Frubes Re-Launch Brings Interactive Fun to Lunchboxes
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
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
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
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Jelly Tint Arcade Pop-Ups
MILK MAKEUP will Offer an Experiential Claw Machine Event in NYC
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
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
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions
VIBRANT Debuts DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
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
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
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
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
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
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
AI-Advanced 3D Product Tours
Kaon Interactive Introduces Kaon Demo360+TM
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
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
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
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
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
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
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
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
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
Events-Focused Retail Spaces
The Brick Spot from LEGO Group Features Interactive Party Elements
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
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
Citrus-Themed Grocer Products
Albertsons Lemon-Inspired Products are Here for Springtime
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
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
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
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
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
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options