Aiming to increase the amount of engagement between a brand and a consumer, many of the top May 2015 interactive ideas inject familiar activities with something new. Although most consumers have a picture in their mind of what it looks like to garden, chat with a medical professional or redeem a coupon, these initiatives bring new excitement and imagery to these tasks. For instance, the new John Moose album can be downloaded for free—but through geotagging, it can only be listened to in the forest.
In terms of scale, one of the biggest interactive campaigns to be set up recently was the McDonald's I'm Lovin' It 24 campaign, which brought a playful installation to 24 cities around the world.
Top 55 Interactive Ideas in May
From Filmic Adventure Campaigns to Subway Fitness Stations:
Laura McQuarrie — May 17, 2015 — Marketing
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Branded Confectionery Kiosks
This Delicious Nutella Pop-Up in Brazil is the First of Its Kind
54
Beer-Dispensing Billboards
Carlsberg's Free Beer Billboard Serves Samples on Tap
53
Website-Inspired Stores
Web-Enabled Retail Displays Update Constantly with Online Content
52
Wine Tasting Strips
Beringer Transforms the Wine Tasting Experience in-Store with Flavored Strips
51
Live Streamed Razor Unveilings
Gillette Introduces Avengers Razors Online & Offline Simultaneously
50
Branded Light Installations
The Adidas Supercolor Light Show Took Place Off Hackney Reservoir
49
Automated Footwear Displays
This Kid's Shoe Store Features an Interactive Retail Display
48
Health Awareness Installations
This Ontario Pharmacy Marketing Stunt Informs Consumers
47
Android Shop Assistants
Shop Robot Aiko Chihira Helps Customers at Mitsukoshi
46
Telemedicine Kiosks
Rite Aid's HealthSpot Stations Provide Instant Medical Consultations
45
Anti-Technology Pepper Mills
Dolmio's Pepper Hacker Encourages Quality Family Time at Dinner
44
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
43
Feline Photographer Collars
Whiskas Australia's Catstacam Lets Cats Share Images to Instagram
42
Organic Pet Restaurants
London's Curious Canine Kitchen Feeds Pets Five-Course Organic Meals
41
Musical Japanese Roads
The Ashinoko Skyline Changes the Way Drivers Listen to Music on the Road
40
Livestream Game Campaigns
Twitch's Old Spice Nature Adventure Gives Viewers Control Over a Human
39
Smashing Cosmetic Campaigns
NARS' Social Media Beauty Campaign Had Fans Unveil a New Product Line
38
Rejuvenating Festival Cabanas
Hawaiian Tropic's Outdoor Cabana Offers Refreshment at Coachella
37
Emotion-Recognizing Advertising Platforms
Virool's Video Ad Tracking Software Monitors Reactions
36
Talking Beer Billboards
Shock Top Brewing Co. Made This Interactive Talking Beer Ad
35
Interactive Mobile Reception Maps
T-Mobile Has Released a Series of Crowdsourced Coverage Maps
34
Fantasy Pizza Boxes
Telus Appeals to Game of Thrones Fans with a Promotional Pizza Delivery
33
Eco Vending Machines
Volkswagen's Think Blue Vending Machine Accepts Old Batteries As Payment
32
Soda Fountain Billboards
Coca-Cola's Drinkable Billboard Satisfies Thirsty Basketball Fans
31
Protein Consumption Challenges
Beef Checkoff Challenges Consumers to Eat More Protein for 30 Days
30
Retrospective Footwear Campaigns
Clarks' WhatsApp Marketing Campaign Shares Brand History
29
Shoppable Athletic Videos
In Partnership with Smartzer, Puma Makes It Possible to Shop a Video
28
Touchless Donation Posters
Oxfam's Contactless Donation Stations Support NFC-Enabled Devices
27
Restaurant Hummus Deliveries
Uber Israel Satisfies a Specific Food on Demand Need from Abu Hassan
26
Augmented Sausage Packaging
Bemis' Transforms Branding with Interactive Package Systems
25
Social Design Competitions
Twitter UK's #PoweredByTweets Promotes Social Media and Design
24
Micro Pop-Up Stores
Netshoes' Cleverly Creates the Smallest and Largest Sporting Goods Shop
23
Secretive Party Campaigns
Jagermeister's Undercover Games Used Snapchat to Reveal a Secret Party
22
Melting Icy Coupons
McDonald's Limited Time Coupon Will Disappear in the Sun If Not Used Quickly
21
Subway Fitness Stations
Reebok Challenges Korean Commuters to Keep Fit While Waiting for a Train
20
Geo-Specific Albums
Swedish Band John Moose's Album Release Must Be Listened to in the Woods
19
Blossoming Emoji Gardens
Miracle-Gro's Crowdsourced Digital Garden is Made of Floral Icons
18
Heat-Sharing Switches
The Rootswitch Donation Button Helps Homeowners Heat Others' Homes
17
GIF Search Engines
Hulu's 'The Perfect GIF' Makes It Easy to Find and Share Funny TV Moments
16
Playful City Installations
McDonald's Shares 24 Gifts of Joy in 24 Cities Around the World
15
Pedestrian Safety Beacons
O2's 'Watch Out' Beacons Improve Crosswalk Safety
14
Foolhardy Car-Claiming Stunts
BMW's April Fool's Day Special Provides a Treat Instead of a Trick
13
Heroic Donut Deals
Krispy Kreme Offers Free Treats for National Superhero Day Nominations
12
Java-Roasting Workshops
The Topeca Coffee Education & Training Lab Enlightens All Enthusiasts
11
Pet Locator Apps
Pedigree Found's Real-Time Lost Dog App Instantly Sends Out Alerts
10
Roving Theater Trucks
This Portable Cinema Delivery Truck Took a Movie to the People
9
Social Travel Extensions
momoondo's ClickTwo Travel Increases the Ease of Online Travel Booking
8
Positivity Vending Machines
The Coke Tweet Machine Charges People Based on an Attitude Test
7
Beauty Gateway Experiments
Dove's 'Choose Beautiful' Has Women Choose Between Two Doors
6
Diversity-Embracing Campaigns
Barbour People Focuses on Real Fans of the Brand
5
Filmic Adventure Campaigns
TSFF's Instagram Lets Users Direct Their Own Story in Silent Film
4
Head-Swapping Pranks
NCC's Movie Prank Puts a Cinema's Audience on the Big Screen
3
Caffeinated Wake-Up Calls
Green Cup's Coffee Promotion Brings Highlights its Authentic Origins
2
Vending Machine Pranks
The Independent Health Foundation's Food Prank Judges Unhealthy Snacks
1
Off-Road Auto Simulations
Chevrolet's 'CoDriver' Virtually Takes You Through Rugged Terrain
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McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Experimental Film Motels
The Mountain Dew Borderlands Motel Brings the Video Game to Life
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Olympics-Inspired QSR Menus
The Mcdonald's France Global Menu Celebrates Paris 2024
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Generative AI Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Different Every Time' Campaign is Interactive
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
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
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
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
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
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
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
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
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
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
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
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'
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
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
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Interactive Menu Games
Subway Launches the Super-Sized Sweeps for its MVP Rewards
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Play-Inspired Global Holiday Campaigns
Toys"R"Us Has Introduced a New Global Holiday, Play Day
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Vegetarian-Promoting Game Events
The 'Veggie Hunt' Event in Subway Surfers Promotes Veggies
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
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
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Immersive Soccer Player Experiences
The Messi Experience Lets Visitors Interact Through AI
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
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
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Dynamic Australian Automobile Platforms
Toyota's 'Toyota Go' Program Enhances Customer Engagement
Individual Nugget QSR Campaigns
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets of Love Promotion is Celebratory
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Chicken Restaurant Rewards Games
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Digital Experience for Loyalty Members
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs