When it comes to engaging both existing and prospective customers, the May 2018 interactive ideas show brands turning to unique pop-ups, apps and campaigns that emphasize mindfulness. Some of the top examples of this include Ketel One launching a plant-filled bar space in London and Sombra Mezcal choosing to host a virtual cocktail competition to showcase its commitment to sustainability.
While some brands are leveraging cutting-edge augmented reality technology and NFC chips to help consumers unlock exclusive experiences, others are turning to the aid of voice assistants for marketing. To promote the return of one of its TV series, Channel 4 launched a campaign that has people to interact with either Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Similarly, Virgin Trains now lets passengers place their ticket order via Alexa-enabled devices, which are also equipped to answer various questions about its transportation service.
Top 40 Interactive Ideas in May
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Luxurious Music Festival Tents
Marriott's Luxe Temporary Dwellings are Lush, Cozy & Exclusive
40
Experiential Beauty Activations
Rihanna and Sephora Tailored the Summer Body Launch to Millennials
39
Streetside Jewelry Brand Campaigns
The #TiffanyBlue Campaign Coats NYC Streets in an Iconic Color
38
Shoppable Fashion Storefronts
Fred Segal and Mastercard Created a 'Rock ‘n Roll Holy Land'
37
Interactive AR Messengers
The New AR Facebook Messenger Camera Effects Create Engaging Experiences
36
High-Fashion VR Experiences
Balmain's Store Design by Olivier Rousteing Shares "My City of Lights"
35
Zero-Waste Cafe Pop-Ups
Ecover's Cafe Will Only Accept Recyclable Plastic as Payment
34
Multi-Sensory Fabric Pop-Ups
Hermes' 'Silk Mix' Shares Experiences Centered Around Luxury Silk
33
AR Unboxing Experiences
adidas' Deerupt Sneaker Can Be Discovered Online with a Virtual Reveal
32
Race-Themed Free Webcomic Experiences
The We Race Comic is Sponsored by Scuderia Ferrari
31
Customizable Mystic Phone Cases
Google Has Partnered With the Broadbent Sisters for its Live Cases
30
Festival-Integrated Voice Assistants
Google's Talk to Coachella Keeps Users Close to the Festival
29
Clean-Air Bars
Ketel One Vodka is Launching an Eco, Plant-Filled Drinking Space
28
Gamified Cleanup Events
Pokemon Go is Hosting a Garbage Collection Event for Earth Day
27
Japanese Dessert Pop-Ups
The Haagen-Daaz Sabo Pop-Up Fuses Ice Cream, Traditional Sweets and Tea
26
Rewarding NFC Sneakers
Nike's Limited-Edition Sneakers Share Perks with NikePlus Members
25
Empowering Stacked Shoes
Converse's All Star Lifts Support Artists and Empowers the Community
24
Feed-Balancing Social Campaigns
Vice is Asking People to 'Like What You Hate' on Facebook
23
Social Media Queueing Campaigns
Nike Created a Virtual #AirMaxLine for Sneakerheads on Instagram
22
Virtual Cocktail Competitions
Sombra Mezcal is Hosting a Sustainable Cocktail Competition
21
Robotic Museum Guides
The Smithsonian is Introducing Pepper as a New Guide for Guests
20
Branded Avatar Outfits
Hollister Created a Spring Collection of Bitmoji Outfits for Snapchat Users
19
Voice Assistant Coupons
Google and Target Collaborated on a Voice Coupon for Google Assistant
18
Biscuit Brand Board Games
'Milka Biscuit Run' is a Board Game Featuring Advertising Characters
17
Promotional AR Pets
Three's 'Puggerfly' Mascot is the First-Ever Augmented Reality Snapchat Pet
16
Digital Product Labs
Lush Cosmetics' 'Lush Labs' Connects Consumers to Products in R&D
15
Insect-Sized VR Experiences
Haagen-Dazs Created 'The Extraordinary Honey Bee' VR Experience
14
Blind Beer-Tasting Campaigns
Meantime Brewing Shared 20,000 Free Pints of Unbranded Beer
13
River-Focused AR Experiences
The WWF Free Rivers AR is Meant to Educate About Water and Life
12
Hilarious Spring Cleaning Campaigns
SpongeTowels Polished the Streets of Toronto on April 27th
11
Incentivized Reusable Bags
Tesco's Unforgettable Bag Rewards Conscious Consumers with Discounts
10
Responsive Beauty Shops
The Shiseido Flagship Boasts a Next-Gen Counter and Consulation Mirror
9
AR Festival Merch Shops
At Coachella, American Express Unveiled a Shoppable AR Experience
8
Social Media-Savvy Escalators
In an Attempt to Humanize Technology, KONE's Escalator Has Twitter
7
Artful Body Wash Galleries
Suave's 'Under Your Nose' Presents Personal Care Products as Art
6
Voice-Activated TV Campaigns
Channel 4 Launched 'The Human Test' to Promote Its Humans TV Series
5
Contactless Donation Screens
The Give DIFFerently's 24-Hour Donation Point is a New Way to Give
4
City-Celebrating Soda Cans
The Limited-Edition Coca-Cola Sleek Can Shares AR Experiences
3
Voice-Ordered Train Tickets
Virgin Trains is Now Selling Tickets Via Amazon Alexa
2
App-Connected Cyberbullying Campaigns
Shazam Created Inaudible Sounds to Help "Unmute Daniel"
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Sultry Movie Character Cocktails
The Magic Mike Cocktail at Pacific Hideaway Comes with a Surprise
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
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AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Grocer-Inspired Beauty Retail Pop-Ups
The Benefit Benemart Holiday Concept Shop is at Selfridges
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
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
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
AI-Crafted Hyper Personal Tools
L'Oréal & Meta Launch AI Hyper-Personalization
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Emotive Fragrance Pop-Ups
Charlotte Tilbury's London Experience Explores the Future of Fragrance
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Beauty Bodycare Partnerships
Sephora Has Teamed with the Brazilian Bodycare Brand Sol De Janeiro
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
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
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
AI-Powered Travel Assistants
Instahop Creates Personalized Digital Itineraries
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
AI Artist Audio Experiences
The Ask Dalí Experience Invites Visitors to Speak to the Artist
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Conversational Smart Home Features
Amazon is Making its Alexa Smart Home More Natural
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
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
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
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
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
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
Mix-and-Match Aroma Installations
The H&M Nolita Pop-Up Lets Guests Create NYC-Inspired Scents
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
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
Pop-Up Sensory Showers
Dove's South Bank Activation Spotlights MicroMoisture Technology
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
Adobe Express Presents a New Creative Assistant Tool
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Positivity-Boosting Body Washes
method's Good Karma Body Wash Collection Inspires & Uplifts
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
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 Prompt Challenges
Getty Images and Nvidia are Hosting an AI Challenge at Cannes Lions
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
Mix-and-Match Sensorial Bodycare
Jukebox's Clean-Label Soaps & Deodorants Share Nostalgic Scents
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
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
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
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
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
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
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
AI-Powered Assistant Features
Amazon is Adding New Generative AI Features to Alexa Devices
Soulful-Celebrity Interactions
Keys Soulcare and Amazon Partner to Launch Keys Soulcare Alexa
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
Customized Out-of-Office AI Chatbots
Cloudy Bay Introduced its 'Summer Fridays AI Assistant'
Unified AI Campaigns
Samsung UK Unveils 'You & AI. As One' Campaign
Virtual Shopping Assistants
Firework's AVA is a Digital Human That Enhances E-Commerce with AI
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
AI Shopping Assistants
Claros Scours the Internet For the Product You're Looking For
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
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
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
AI-Aided Natural Conversation Tools
Google Invites Users to Interact Naturally with Gemini Live
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched