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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Ice Cream-Inspired Campaigns
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Humorous Brand Campaigns
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Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
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Time-Specific Marketing Campaigns
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Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
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Irish Stout Campaigns
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Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
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90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
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Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
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Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
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History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
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Humorous Automotive Campaigns
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Immersive Brand Concepts
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Exercise-Themed QSR Promotions
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Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Ambitious Burger Month Promotion
Red Robin Runs an Ambitious Promotion for Loyal and New Customers
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Re-Energized Snack Campaigns
J.M. Smucker Co Introduced the ‘Speakie Snackie’ Campaign
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
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
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
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
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'
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Cinematic Potato Partnerships
Albert Bartlett Partnered with Warner Bros. for A Minecraft Movie
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
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Whimsical Garden Product Campaigns
Where the Good Things Gro Brings the Enchanted Garden to Life
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Interactive Outdoor Games
City Chase Combines Outdoor Exploration with Fun, Strategic Gameplay
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Cinematic Travel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy Debuts the 'You are the Greatest Souvenir' Campaign
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Nostalgic Fast Food Campaigns
'cheeky Maccas' Celebrates Australian Summer with a Road Trip
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
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Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
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
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
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Pet Play-Centric Campaigns
Pet Valu Debuts the Multi-Faceted Playtime Campaign
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
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Interactive Menu Games
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QSR Voting Promotions
The Shake Shack Showdown Will Offer Patrons Free Food
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
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
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
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
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
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
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Digital Retail Mapping Solutions
Living Map Installs Screens at Metrocentre Shopping Centre
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Interactive Image Mapping
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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
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Chicken Restaurant Rewards Games
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Digital Experience for Loyalty Members