These examples of school-oriented marketing range from Snapchat recruitment ads to anti-harassment campus apps that are designed to make the college experience of female students a more safe and supportive one.
In addition to standouts like Callisto -- a post-secondary platform that lets users report on-campus harassment promptly -- other notable examples include magazine-branded campus tours like a recent hosted by African American publication Essence. The tour aimed to empower young Black and featured various guest speakers and fun giveaways.
Pokemon Go to Kanye West-inspired college course round off this list of school-oriented marketing innovations and are not only fun and engaging for fans of both but are also simultaneously educational, earning participants credits toward their graduate degree.
19 School-Oriented Marketing Innovations
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Snapchat Recruitment Campaigns
JPMorgan is Recruiting New Grads with a Sponsored Geofilter
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Employee-Attracting Incentives
Mother New York's Candle Concept Aims to Attract College Applicants
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Educational Fast Food Promotions
This Chain Offers Free WiFi to Students Who Can Pass an Exam
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Social Media Vending Machines
IHeartRadio's Kiosk Turns Instagram Posts into Free Merchandise
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On-Campus Cookie Giveaways
Insomnia Cookies' Student Events Feature Campus Marketing Reps
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Immersive Online Campus Tours
Princeton Offers Online Tours for People Who Cannot Attend In Person
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Digital Campus Vending Machines
These Vending Machines Flash Ads at College Students
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Youth-Focused Furniture Ads
This RH Teen Commercial Promotes the Brand's Newest Product Range
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Student-Targeted Fragrance Campaigns
The Ecko Unltd. 72 Campus Tour Targeted College-Age Men
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Girls Coding Camps
Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss is Running a Summer Code Camp for Youth
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Gamified Campus Tours
This University Incorporated Pokémon GO into Its Campus Tours
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Freshman-Focused Campaigns
The Target 'Back to College' Campaign Offers Students the Essentials
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Scholastic Lip Dubs
The Out of the Blue All I Want for Christmas is You Video is from Oxford
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Campus Tour Hiring Campaigns
'Solve' Set Up a Small-Scale Office on Various College Campuses
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Exam-Based Brand Activations
'Bojangles' Restaurant Surprised Students with Food After Their Exams
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Secretive Student Concerts
Spotify Hosts a Musical All-Nighter for University Students
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Interrupted Streaming Campaigns
This Netflix Brazil Campaign Attempts to Get Students to Study
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Sporty Alumni Party Ads
This Recreated Toga Party Ad by Nike Honors Memebers of Oregon Alumni
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Charade-Like College Ads
This McCann Melbourne Ad Metaphorically Displays Things Students Learn
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Supportive Coaching Programs
Nike Celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Play Academy with Naomi Osaka
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Elite Authenticator Programs
Vestiaire Académie Fights Counterfeit Goods with Specialized Training
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Reactive Fan-Based Football Campaigns
Coors Light Launched a New 'Coors Light Coors Light' Spot
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
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
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Youtuber Lunchboxe Collabs
Mrbeast, Logan Paul and Ksi's 'Lunchly' Aims to Make School Lunches Fun
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Collage-Themed Cookie Collections
Insomnia Cookies Just Launched Its Back to Campus Collection
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
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Collegiate Cafe Clothing Collections
Starbucks and Beams Partnered on a New Collection in Japan
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Skincare Tailgate Tours
The Bubble Skincare Tailgate Tour Brings Premium Formulas to Gen Z
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Interactive Hygiene-Focused Football Experiences
Lysol’s Germ Zone Features the Air Sanitizer
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
UK-Based Esports Programs
British Esports and Sunderland College Debut an Educational Partnership
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Dream Dorm Design Courses
Command Brand & Hannah Brown Inspire Students with "Delulu Design"
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Carnival Mobile Truck Pop-Ups
SHEIN will Operate an Edgy Urban Campus Truck at the CNE
Educational Scroll-Style Applications
Revyze is a New TikTok-Style Education App for the Youth
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
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Student-Focused Taco Kits
Taco Bell Launches the New 'S.O.S' Kit for College Students
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Comprehensive Online Learning Platforms
Varsity Tutors for Schools Offers Free Tools to Schools
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
AI Student Chat Apps
Student Life with Zapshot Enhances Communication with Artificial Intelligence
Playful Back-to-School Sweepstakes
Sunkist Growers is Giving Away Sunkist Merch for Back to School
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
College-Inspired Card Games
The PO' UP! Card Game: College Edition is Nostalgic and Inclusive
Menstrual Product Programs
Shippensburg University Debuts a Period Product Pilot for its Students
Advanced Retail Campaign Kiosks
Freeosk and Place Exchange Partnered for Integrated Campaigns
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
On-Demand Mattress Deliveries
Mattress Firm and DoorDash Partnered to Offer Same-Day Delivery
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Youth-Focused Skincare Campaigns
Przm Launches a New Consumer-Centric Campaign for Proactiv
University Team-Supported Beverage Partnerships
GoodDays Partners with Kennesaw State University
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Healthcare Marketing Deals
Haleon Taps Collectively to Enhance its Influencer Marketing Strategies
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Collegiate Esports Ceremonies
Gen.G Partners with the Gaming Awards Ceremony 'The Scholars'
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Route-to-Market Beverage Brands
TOPIKOS is a New Canadian-Owned Spirit and Beverage Company
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Engagement-Boosting Marketing Apps
LOCALACT Unveils the LOCALACT Mobile Marketing Application
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Student Athlete-Focused Financial Education
Merrill Wealth Management Partners with IMG Academy
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