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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Charade-Like College Ads
This McCann Melbourne Ad Metaphorically Displays Things Students Learn
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Sporty Alumni Party Ads
This Recreated Toga Party Ad by Nike Honors Memebers of Oregon Alumni
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
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
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
Supportive Coaching Programs
Nike Celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Play Academy with Naomi Osaka
Unconventional Holiday Campaigns
Chloe Surreal X Sundae School's Holiday Campaign Challenges Norms
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
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
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Digital Apparel Education Initiatives
Roblox is an Unexpected Platform for Fashion Education
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Comfortable Collegiate Apparel
Maplehouse Offers a Chic Yale University Capsule
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Fan-Centered Stadium Menus
Kellanova Shared a Special Menu for Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowl Games
Youtuber Lunchbox Collabs
Mrbeast, Logan Paul and Ksi's 'Lunchly' Aims to Make School Lunches Fun
Informational Real Estate Apps
The Oyssey App Redefines the Home Search with Data-Driven Insights
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
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
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
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
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Nostalgic Sports-Focused Grocery Campaigns
Instacart Debuts a Campaign in Kansas City
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
Snapchat Super Bowl Filters
The NFL x Snapchat Creator Program Debuts Ahead of the Big Game
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Refreshing Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Debuts a Fan-Focused Campaign
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Collegiate Cafe Clothing Collections
Starbucks and Beams Partnered on a New Collection in Japan
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
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
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Football-Themed Hair Salon Partnerships
Great Clips is a Sponsor of the College Football Playoff
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Education-Supporting Beauty Brands
Sally Beauty Debuts Its Annual Rooted in Success Initiative
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
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Post-Class-Focused Wellness Campaigns
Soulcycle and Uni Launch 'Sweat It Out, See the Glow'
Interactive Hygiene-Focused Football Experiences
Lysol’s Germ Zone Features the Air Sanitizer
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Women’s College Basketball-Themed Capsules
Mitchell & Ness Teams Up with Playa Society
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
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
CPG Goods-Focused Initiatives
Ignite20 Launches CPG VC Fund & Accelerator Program
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
Sports-Themed Wine Campaigns
Stella Rosa Wines Targets Female College Students with New Campaign
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
UK-Based Esports Programs
British Esports and Sunderland College Debut an Educational Partnership
Collegiate Athlete-Supporting Brands
C4 Energy Signs 128 Collegiate Basketball Players
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
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
Dream Dorm Design Courses
Command Brand & Hannah Brown Inspire Students with "Delulu Design"
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
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
Animated Sports Experiences
Dunk the Halls offers A Disney-Infused Holiday Slam Dunk for NBA Fans
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
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Online Exploitation Education Courses
Childhelp and Meta Launch a Free Educational Curriculum
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
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
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Interactive Oral Hygiene Programs
Smile School Makes Oral Care Exciting to Kids with Fun & Flavor
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
Hands-On Esports Programs
Gen. G and Syracuse University are Educational Esports Opportunities
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
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
Branded Custom Device Skins
APEALZ Strengthens Brand Marketing with New Offering
Sports Mom-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Dr. Scholl’s® Debuts the [Un]Official Sponsor of Sports Moms
Product Fit Training
Nail Your Niche Helps Startups Find Product-Market Fit With Marketing
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
University Team-Supported Beverage Partnerships
GoodDays Partners with Kennesaw State University
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Academic Planner Platforms
'Student Planner' Helps Users Organize, Set Goals, and Track Progress
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
Educational Esports Experiences
Gameplan Taps PSEL to Create Dynamic Learning Opportunities
Student Achievement Platforms
DreamyUni Helps Students Compete, Innovate, and Win Cash Prizes
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
QSR-Branded Educational Scholarships
Taco Bell Foundation Announces Its Live Más Scholarship
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
Interactive Education Platforms
Narrative Nooks Engages with Lessons and Real-Time Tutor Support
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
Engagement-Boosting Marketing Apps
LOCALACT Unveils the LOCALACT Mobile Marketing Application
Student Athlete-Focused Financial Education
Merrill Wealth Management Partners with IMG Academy