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

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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
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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
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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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Sensory Outdoor Posters
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AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
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Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN Launches Multi-Category Toronto Shopping Experience This Spring
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
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
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
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
Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Method Returns to Coachella with 'Dream in the Desert'
AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
Unilever Shared Its Use of AI and Digital Twins at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Efficiency-Driven AI Retail Models
Google Cloud's New Retail Solutions Seek to Optimize Workflow
Vibrant Beauty Brand Pop-Ups
Gisou will Host an Immersive Miami-Style Pop-Up
Beauty Bodycare Partnerships
Sephora Has Teamed with the Brazilian Bodycare Brand Sol De Janeiro
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
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
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
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Spatial Computing Beauty Apps
The Laura Mercier App for Apple Vision Pro is Immersive
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Vegan-Inspired Body Washes
Dove Partners with On Third Thought for Plant Milk Skincare
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
AI-Powered Travel Assistants
Instahop Creates Personalized Digital Itineraries
Influencer-Targeted AI-Powered Tools
Blue Hour Studios and KERV.ai Debut Swell.AI
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Fragrance-Focused Escape Rooms
The Perfume Shop Created the UK’s First Perfume-Themed Escape Room
AI-Powered eCommerce Features
Amazon Interests Offers Tailored Product Options for Shoppers
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Collaborative Cosmo Experiences
Absolut x Paris Hilton Present the 'Absolut House of Cosmo'
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Immersive Intimate Brand Pop-Ups
The Knix Pop-Up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre is Exciting
AI-Powered Beverage Events
Momentum Worldwide Elevates the New Coke Spiced Event with AI
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
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
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
AI-Assisted Shoppable Searches
ChatGPT Now Offers New AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
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
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Mix-and-Match Aroma Installations
The H&M Nolita Pop-Up Lets Guests Create NYC-Inspired Scents
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Pop-Up Sensory Showers
Dove's South Bank Activation Spotlights MicroMoisture Technology
Serum-Dispensing Billboards
The Inkey List's Hydrating Billboard Shares Free Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
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
Creative Playlist Generators
Spotify AI Playlist Turns Ideas Into Personalized Music Experiences
Positivity-Boosting Body Washes
method's Good Karma Body Wash Collection Inspires & Uplifts
Custom-Made Snacks
The KIND Bar Offers a Sensory Snack Experience
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
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
In-Store Beauty Bars
Walmart Beauty Bars Help Customers Discover Products & Test Samples
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Mix-and-Match Sensorial Bodycare
Jukebox's Clean-Label Soaps & Deodorants Share Nostalgic Scents
Expansive Personal Care Lines
method launches at Ulta Beauty and Introduces Exclusive Products
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
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
London-Based Skincare Events
Byoma is Set to Host a Pop-Up for its Skincare Launch in London
AI-Generated Kettle Ads
Russel Hobbs' A Moment of Me Time Promotes an AI-Designed Kettle with AI
3D Beauty Shopping Experiences
Benefit Cosmetics and Obsess Team Up on a 3D Shopping Experience
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
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
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Stylish Airport Lounges
Virgin Atlantic Introduces 'The Clubhouse' for a Multisensory Experience
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Soulful-Celebrity Interactions
Keys Soulcare and Amazon Partner to Launch Keys Soulcare Alexa
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
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
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
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Next-Generation Conversational Search Tools
Mercedes-Benz & Google Update MBUX Virtual Assistant
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Interactive Packaging Content
SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
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
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
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
AI-Powered Smart TVs
Smart TV Brands are Implementing Assistive AI Features for Convenience
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
Conversation Catalyst Tools
With Offers Meaningful Prompts to Deepen Relationships and Reflection
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign