The May 2016 mobile marketing innovations make the most of social media and apps with creative loyalty programs, campaigns and tools for consumers to begin using in their daily lives.
Some of the best branded mobile apps include ones like the KLIKK app from IKEA, which only allows a user to take a single photo, or Nivea's NOSE app, which serves as an indicator as to when one of its deodorant products should be applied. The sheer novelty of these apps gives consumers enough reason to download and try these apps.
With a slew of new features recently released, Snapchat and Instagram are the top platforms that are being favored lately for mobile marketing. One of the most engaging campaigns comes from Sonic, which turned Instagram into a shop to sell square-shaped shakes for the kickoff of this year's festival season at Coachella.
Top 30 Mobile Marketing Ideas in May
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Gold Star Snapchat Lenses
This Starbucks Snapchat Lens Marks the Launch of a New Loyalty System
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Social Media Travel Guides
The Sherpa App Converts Instagram Accounts into Visual Travel Platforms
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Interconnected Instagram Videos
Jägermeister's 'Insta-Hack' Plays with Videos on Instagram
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Screenshot Coupon Ads
McDonald's Experiments with a Different Kind of Mobile Marketing
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Presidential Social Media Filters
These Snapchat Filters are Intended for Millennial Voters
25
Instagram-Shoppable Milkshakes
Sonic Will Serve Square Shakes Sold Through IG at Coachella
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Immediate Shopping Apps
Project September Allows Shoppers to Click an Image to Buy
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Content Contest Apps
Social Media Gaming Platform Wyrd Lets Users Vote for Creators' Posts
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Integrated Social Racing Campaigns
This New Nascar Campaign Incorporates Twitter and Snapchat
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Utility Vehicle Snapchat Campaigns
The Jeep Snapchat Campaign Encourages User-Generated Content
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Snapchat Television Revivals
The Cribs Snapchat Series Will See the Relaunch of the MTV Hit
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Ephemeral App-Install Campaigns
Cookie Jam is the First to Roll-Out App-Install Ads on Snapchat
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In-App Loyalty Programs
H & M Club Lets Shoppers Collect Rewards Via the Retailer's App
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Localized Loyalty Apps
The Deal Local App Helps Local Businesses Build Loyalty Among Customers
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Integrated March Madness Campaigns
This Allstate Campaign Includes Real-time Tweets and Snapchats
15
Restaurant Payment Apps
'JOEY PAY' is a Convenient Way to Settle Transactions at JOEY Restaurants
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Delayed E-Shopping Payments
FuturePay Gives Consumers the Freedom to Buy Online and Pay Later
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Sporty Face-Painting Apps
FaceCake's 'In the Paint' Helps Sports Fans Virtually Apply Face Paint
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One-Shot Photography Apps
IKEA's 'KLIKK' App Only Lets Users Take a Single Photo
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Kid-Friendly Entertainment Apps
The BBC iPlayer Kids App Provides Suitable Content for Young Ones
10
Playable Force Touch Ads
mNectar Lets Mobile Game Developers Promote with Interactive Campaigns
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Commemorative Social Media Filters
Snapchat's Purple Rain Filter Serves as a Tribute to Prince
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Odor Detection Apps
The NOSE App Lets You Know When It's Time to Slap On Some Nivea Deodorant
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Animated Travel Campaigns
Eurostar is Using Creative Instagram Posts to Drive Engagement
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Political Geofilter Ads
The Bernie Sanders Snapchat Geofilter Was a Paid Ad on NYC Primary Day
5
Fan-Rewarding Baseball Apps
The New Somerset Patriots App Rewards Fans For Social Media Activity
4
Interactive Museum Apps
The New Broad Museum App Uses Location Technology to Enhance Engagement
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Burglary Awareness Apps
The 'GrabMe' App Reminds Homeowners to Use Social Media Safely
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Photographic Pharmacy Apps
Jean Coutu Lets Patients Send Prescriptions to Their Doctor Via Photo
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Social Sports Livestreams
NFL Fans Can Now Livestream Thursday Night Football on Twitter
Related Ideas
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
AI-Driven Customer Loyalty Systems
TurboPush Aims to Streamline Digital Loyalty Programs
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Community-Focused Healthy Habits Apps
Noom Recently Debuted Its New Health-Focused App — Noom Vibe
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Mobile Plan Breakup Campaigns
Sky Mobile's Breakup Consultant Helps to Free People from Bad Plans
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
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
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
User-Friendly Fuel Loyalty Programs
Bp Has Recently Introduced the Earnify™ App
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Driven Messaging Platforms
Movable Ink Has Introduced Significant Enhancements to Da Vinci
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Digital Travel Companions
Allianz Partners Launches the allyz Mobile App for Consumer Travel Needs
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Web3-Driven Loyalty Programs
Hugo Boss Elevates its Rewards Program to Foster Customer Engagement
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
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
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Travel Influencer Initiatives
Klook Unveils a New Travel Influencer Program for Micro-Influencers
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Rewarding App-Based Games
Pick n Pay Introduces the New 'Smart Hopper' Game for Shoppers
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Jewelry Rewards Initiatives
Mejuri Launches a New App and Loyalty Program Called Mejuri+
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Screenshot-Organizing Apps
Camp is a Screenshot Organizer That Leverages AI for Powerful Results
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Mobile Content Creator Apps
Microsoft Brought its 'Designer' Copilot App to Android
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Customized Membership Cards
Amaze Technologies Offers Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions for Brands
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Mobile Ad-Supported Checkouts
Sam's Club is Launching Display Ads in its Mobile App
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Bacon Holiday Ads
Oscar Mayer Partners with Mint Mobile for 'A Side of Bacon' Holiday Campaign
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Discount Retailer Rewards Apps
Poundland's 'Poundland Perks' Program Unlocks Exclusive Discounts
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Efficient Property Management Apps
Tribe Property Technologies Has Launched Its Tribe Home App
Breakfast Rewards Apps
Effin Egg Launches the New Loyalty App for Consumers
Connective Foodie Apps
Letslicious is a Foodie Social Media App Connecting Likeminded People
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Digital Loyalty Companions
Brew Perks Offers an Easy Way to Track Rewards, Unlock Exclusive Deals
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Personalized Notification Tools
Good Vibes Notifications Offers a Daily Dose of Information
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Loyalty-Focused BBQ Apps
Sonny's BBQ Debuts a Mobile App Alongside an Exclusive Rewards Program
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship
Gas Retailer Rewards Programs
Gas N Wash Unveils its Updated Mobile App and Rewards Program