These sponsored event innovations range from beer-branded nightlife venues to moving bus music festivals that are affiliated with a major brand. From music and entertainment to fashion and sports, these sponsored events range from charitable initiatives to exclusive parties that represent a brand's values and creative vision.
Standouts from this list include Johnnie Walker's Symphony in Blue event that was held in London's prestigious Merchant Taylors' Hall. The star-studded affair unveiled the scotch manufacturer's Johnnie Walker Blue product and featured exclusively catered culinary delights. In addition to the event's live entertainment, guests also got to take part in what was described as an 'immersive art installation.'
Other memorable examples from this list include the Red Bull Tour Bus--a convertible vehicle that doubles as a practical stage for live performances--as well as Heineken's beer-branded pop up shops and temporary disco nightclub projects. In addition to these drink-branded events, other examples on this list include charitable fashion shows and virtual reality concerts that are experienced on one's smartphone.
29 Sponsored Event Innovations
From Star-Studded Scotch Parties to Moving Bus Music Festivals:
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Star-Studded Scotch Parties
Symphony in Blue Brand Activation Brings Together Theatre & Whisky

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Whisky-Powered Steam Rooms
Johnnie Walker Blue Creates One-of-a-kind Whisky Cloud
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Stage-Converting Buses
The Red Bull Tour Bus Converts into a Fully Functional Concert Stage
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Coke Crate Installations
The Upcycling Pavilion by BNKR Arquitectura Uses 5,000 Coca-Cola Cases
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Immersive Whisky Ice Caves
Johnnie Walker Blue Creates Glacial Ice Experience
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Social Fashion Shows
'The Social Catwalk' Topshop Runway Show Connects to Instagram & Facebook
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Immersive Virtual Fashion Shows
Topshop Unique Fall 2014 Fashion Will Be Virtually Presented
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Social Media-Powered Concerts
The Doritos Boldstage Will Change the Show Based on Viewer Tweets
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Beer-Branded Fashion Shops
Heineken's Fashion Pop-Up Shop Celebrates Underground Talent
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Live Performance Enhancing Eyewear
With These Virtual Goggles, Users Will Get the VIP Treatment
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Graffiti-Sanctioning Festivals
The Roskilde Festival Graffiti Project Encourages Music Fans to Spr
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Circus-Themed Fashion Events
The Power Ball Party Supplied Quirky Activities for Celebrity Guests
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Concert Lingerie Fashion Shows
The Etam Lingerie 2013 Runway Show Featured Musical Acts
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Tech-Infused Runway Shows
Tech and Fashion Collide at the Diane Von Furstenberg Show
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Augmented Reality Rock Concerts
Sony Promotes Their Smart Headphones with Augmented Reality Music
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Collaborative Festival Music Apps
The iTunes Festival App Combines with SXSW to Deliver Free Music
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Car-Inspired Catwalks
This Opening Ceremony Fashion Show had Models Drive Up in Style
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Global Virtual Choirs
People from All Around the World Join Eric Whitacre to Make Music as One
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Trans-Atlantic CrossFit Competitions
The Reebok CrossFit Competition Matches the USA an Europe
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Polar Rock Concerts
This Icy Metallica Concert Will Be Held in Antarctica, Without Amps
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Moving Bus Music Festivals
Original Buff is Bringing Tunes on the Road
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Bubble-Resembling Pavilions
Aeropolis by Plastique Fantastique is Futuristic
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Equality-Promoting Sporting Events
The 2014 Gay Games Will be Taking Place in Cleveland in August
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Headbanging Beer Campaigns
This Kingfisher Premium Promotion Rewarded Headbangers With Beer
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Alcohol Pop-Up Lounges
The Heineken Pop-Up City Lounge Debuted at the London Design Festival
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Live Music-Buying Apps
This Music Social Network Makes Supporting Bands and Artists Easier
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Impromptu Gazebo Concerts
The Shred Kelly Green Couch Session is Full of Rhythm
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Music-Loving Travel Sites
Festicket Finds the Best All-inclusive Packages to Music Festivals
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Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
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Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Film-Inspired Cocktail Experiences
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Fan-Centered Stadium Menus
Kellanova Shared a Special Menu for Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowl Games
Curated Pit-Crew-Inspired Jackets
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Alpine Dining Experiences
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House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Luxurious Branded Pop-Up Events
The St. Regis Toronto & Tom Ford Have Partnered on a Luxe Event
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Espresso Martini Festivals
The Mr Black Espresso Martini Festival Shares One-Off Serves
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Sustainable Beer Brand Partnerships
Terrapin Beer Co. & Orvis Boasts Environmental Sustainability
Athlete-Lifestyle-Embracing Beer Campaigns
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Alcohol Brand Rebrands
The Edinburgh Gin Redesign is Bold and Visually Appealing
Collaborative Cosmo Experiences
Absolut x Paris Hilton Present the 'Absolut House of Cosmo'
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
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Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Sparkling Water Anniversary Packaging
S.Pellegrino and Future Brand Created a New Glass Bottle
Country Music Songwriting Contests
Busch Light Fans have the Chance to Inspire a BRELAND Song
Immersive Scotch Whisky Journeys
The Macallan Celebrated 200 Years with a Multisensory Experience
Festival-Themed Cocktail Promotions
Kylie Jenner's Sprinter Vodka Soda Arrives at Coachella
Branded Energy Drink Events
CELSIUS Energy’s Padel Classic 2024 Enriched Art Basel
Larger-Than-Life Sports Campaigns
Smirnoff Launches The Longest Tailgate for the Super Bowl
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Cannabis Dining Experiences
The BIC EZ Reach Lighter Supper Club with SWED Explores Pairings
Localized Whisky Rebrands
Highland Park Launches the Different by Nature Initiative
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Marketing-Centric Esports Deals
Fnatic Teams Up with Red Bull on a New Promotional Partnership
Cheeky Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Events
Mindful Drinking Fest Boasts the NO FUN Cocktail Competition
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Beer Brand Loyalty Programs
Club Peroni Will Offer Off-Trade Customers with Exclusive Perks
Rural Irish Pub Campaigns
Heineken Launched a Global Campaign for McLoughlin’s Bar
Transportive Italian Pop-Ups
House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro Hosts an Immersive Event at TIFF 2024
Communal Reading Events
Reading Rhythms Transforms Social Reading into Curated Experiences
Festive French Fry Events
Jameson & CHAIN House Debut a St. Patrick’s Day-Themed Event
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Collaborative Auction Experiences
Hospitality Meets Collectible Art Through This Auction Event
Luxurious Scotch Whisky Platforms
Johnnie Walker Has Introduced Johnnie Walker Vault
Major International Airport Pop-Ups
The Macallan Launched Immersive Pop-Ups at Airport Hubs
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Multisensory Cocktail Menus
Synaesthesia Inspired the Spectrum Cocktail Menu at Fitz’s
Collaborative Energy Beverages
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Drink Coaster Phone Cases
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Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Flavorful Pickleball Celebrations
Smirnoff SMASH Vodka Soda's Event Highlighted Unique Mashups
Whiskey-Branded Football Tracksuits
The Jameson x Admiral Tracksuit is Retro-Inspired
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
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Fragrance Brand Tea Experiences
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Retail Innovation-Focused Events
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Global Scotch Whisky Campaigns
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Cognac Music Partnerships
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Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Cinematic-Star Whisky Campaigns
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Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
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Branded Music Festivals
Procter & Gamble & Live Nation Urban Present ONE Musicfest
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
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Artistic Vodka Bottle Designs
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Art-Inspired Whisky Events
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Partnered with Ian Woods for a Custom Design
Nostalgic Brunch Experiences
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Dine-Out Beer Promotions
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Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Whisky Culture Private Clubs
Craft Irish Whiskey Announces Exclusive Soho Whisky Club Partnership
Whiskey Brand Soccer Partnerships
Jameson Becomes the Official Whiskey of Major League Soccer
Beer-Branded Complimentary Public Transportations
Miller Lite Offers Free Rides for St. Patty's
Branded Spirit Cocktail Competitions
The Hepple Gin Cocktail Competition Challenges UK Mixologists
Music-Forward Car Events
David Guetta x Porsche Electrify Dubai with High-Octane Sound and Speed
Tequila-Sponsored Gallery Events
LALO Tequila Sponsored the VIP experience at MoMA
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
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AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Golf Tournament Whisky Cocktails
Johnnie Walker Kicks Off Golf Season with Signature Cocktails
Sponsored Tailgating Events
The Popeyes x DoorDash Wing Truck Makes Game Day More Memorable
Hospitality Worker-Supporting Initiatives
Karl Strauss Brewing Partners with Restaurants Care
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Collaborative Music-Inspired Bar Menus
HIMKOK and Sony Music Norway Partnered for a New Menu
Rapper-Approved Pop-Ups
The Future x Grand Marnier Activations Remix Tradition with Modern Flair
Social Connection Campaigns
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Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
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Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Outdoor-Inspired Beer Spots
Busch Light's 'Circles' Ad Stars Ross Chastain and The Busch Guy
European-Style Lager Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in a Teased Stella Artois' Super Bowl
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
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Official Racing Spirit Partnerships
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High-Energy Seafood Branding Initiatives
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Customer Gifting Suites
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Energy Drink-Branded Festival Experiences
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Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
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Local Event Discovery Tools
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Tartan-Patterned Spirit Campaigns
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Hip-Hop Artist-Led Spirit Campaigns
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Luxurious Wine Pop-Ups
Kim Crawford will Host a Golden Wine Lounge at The Well Toronto
Branded College Football Series
Dr Pepper Unveils the Seventh Season Oof the Fansville Series
Branded Long-Term Sports Partnerships
New York Red Bulls & Sports Illustrated Tickets Join Forces
Self-Service Event Promotions
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