These examples of Snapchat campaigns provides an overview of the various advertising methods currently available to brands on the platform. With ad ratings company Nielsen recently announcing that it will track campaign performance on the app, it's clear the medium is here to stay in the world of marketing.
Before Snapchat had developed an official advertising division, brands like Mountain Dew and Call of Duty took to the mobile app with covert campaigns run through branded accounts. Since then, Snapchat has evolved to offer such sponsored content as location-specific filters, interactive lenses and the opportunity to run ads in the Discovery Story section.
Notable innovations that has thus far emerged include an age-gated tool that helps alcohol brands reach consumers of age, as well geofences that allow brands to limit access to geofilters to those presently inside a retail location.
29 Examples of Snapchat Campaigns

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Gold Star Snapchat Lenses
This Starbucks Snapchat Lens Marks the Launch of a New Loyalty System

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3D Social Media Filters
Snapchat's First-Ever 3D Filter is Sponsored by 'Underworld: Blood Wars'
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Social Fast Food Geofilters
McSnaps Were Special Geofilters Accessible Only at McDonald's Stores
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Social Media Guacamole Promotions
This Snapchat Campaign Celebrates National Guacamole Day 2016
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Fast Casual Snapchat Filters
An IHOP Snapchat Partnership Will See In-Restaurant Geofilters
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VIP Ticket Geofilters
Toyota Used a Snapchat Filter to Offer an Exclusive Lollapalooza Concert
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Whiskey Snapchat Campaigns
Jameson is the First Alcohol Brand to Use the Age-Gated Tool Nationally
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Dreamy Singer-Inspired Social Filters
The Lana Del Rey Filter on Snapchat Features a Flower Crown
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Sponsored AR Filters
Snapchat's Sponsored AR Filters are Now Open for Advertising
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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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Romantic Fry Campaigns
New York Fries Offers a New Snapchat Filter to Encourage Kissing the Food
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Disappearing Animal Campaigns
WWF Compares Endangered Animals to Vanishing Snapchat Photos
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Secretive Gaming Campaigns
This Call of Duty Video Game Advertising Stunt Covertly Uses Snapchat
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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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Easter Egg Snapchat Lenses
Cadbury Creme Egg Unveiled a Sponsored Snapchat Lens in the UK
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Ghoulish Social Media Filters
The Ghostbusters Film is Using a Snapchat Filter to Get Tickets Sold
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Taco Mask Snapchat Lenses
The Cinco De Mayo Taco Bell Snapchat Lens Was a Huge Success
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Viral Snap Series
Snapchat Launches a New Program Through the Discover Feature
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Life-Saving Photo Filters
Snapchat Launched Charity-Benefitting Photo Filters for World AIDS Day
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Secretive Party Campaigns
Jagermeister's Undercover Games Used Snapchat to Reveal a Secret Party
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Ephemeral Race Campaigns
Huawei's Snapchat Marketing Campaign is Staged Like a Race in Paris
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Charitable Burger Geofilters
A&W's Campaign on Snapchat Brings Attention to 'Burgers to Beat MS'
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Social Beverage Campaigns
This Mountain Dew Campaign Features a Real-Time Snapchat Plot
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Olympic Snapshot Campaigns
LA is Engaging Snapchat Users in a Bid for an Upcoming Summer Olympics
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Smartphone Grilling Campaigns
Burger King's 'Snap King' Has People Grill Burgers from Competitors
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Social Media Brand Advocates
GrubHub Snapchat Inspires Content Sharing & Recruitment Opportunities
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Festival-Focused Video Sharing
These Snapchat Coachella Filters Create Concert-Branded Clips
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Photo-Sharing Football Apps
The NFL and Snapchat Have Teamed Up for an Enhanced Fan Experience
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Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Blue Light Awareness Campaigns
The Vaseline Screen Block Campaign Informs Gamers of Hidden Damage
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
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
AI-Powered Advertiser Campaigns
Instacart Utilizes its Automation Tools for Universal Campaigns
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
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
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Affordability-Focused Game-Day Campaigns
Kroger Offers Discounts on Snacks, Beverages & Foods
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
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
Influencer Marketing Platforms
Aspire Introduced its 'YouTube Shorts Integration'
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Mobile Device Durability Ads
The Apple 'Trust Issues' Ad Showcases the iPhone 16 Ceramic Shield
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Restaurant-Focused AI Marketing Platforms
Birdeye Strives to Help Restaurant Increase Engagement
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts With a Swipe Reimagines Meet Cutes
Snapchat Super Bowl Filters
The NFL x Snapchat Creator Program Debuts Ahead of the Big Game
Photo-Centric Decentralized Medias
Bluesky's 'Flashes' Offers Instagram-Like Features
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
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
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
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
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
AI-Powered Social Media Lenses
Snap Announced AI Video Lenses for Snapchat Platinum Subscribers
Premium Mobile Advertising Applications
Discord is Expanding its 'Video Quests' to Mobile
Luxury Handbag Social Integrations
Prada and Miu Miu Add New Options to Snap's Bitmoji Wardrobe
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Hair Salon-Powered Sports Campaigns
Great Clips Ties Its Latest Campaign to the Stanley Cup
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
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
Smartphone Photography Editing Apps
The Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone is Available Now for Free
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
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Geo-Targeting Store Advertisements
Tesco Recommends Ads Based on a Shopper's Location in a Store
AI-Driven Personalization Platforms
Snappy Acquired Covver to Merge Personalization and Swag
Friendship-Inspired Desserts
Snapchat and Gelato Messina Created a Special Flavor for Mates Day
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Disappearing Chat Messages
Midnight: Disappearing Chats Adds a Layer of Privacy and Urgency
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
AI Student Chat Apps
Student Life with Zapshot Enhances Communication with Artificial Intelligence
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
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
Diet Tracking Apps
SnapFood Helps Track Your Meals and Improve Your Diet with AI Assistance
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Mobile Ad-Supported Checkouts
Sam's Club is Launching Display Ads in its Mobile App
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Endurance Athlete-Specific Social Networks
Front Pack's New Social Network is on Its Website & App
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Car Recognition Tools
CarSnap Identifies Cars in Photos and Get Detailed Info Instantly
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Short Video Ad Insights
Explore Live TikTok Ad Trends and Optimize Campaigns with Adsmoss' Tools
Visual Enhancement Tools
VibrantSnap Instantly Create Stunning, Cinematic Screenshots
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Location-Based Message Sharing
Sharepath Brings Location-Based Messaging Inspired by Souls Games
Habit Building Tools
SnapHab Uses Gamification and Progress Tracking to Build Lasting Habits
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Engagement-Boosting Marketing Apps
LOCALACT Unveils the LOCALACT Mobile Marketing Application
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Niche Interest Ads
Interest Navigator Uncovers Interests That are Hidden from Most Advertisers