Student marketing has evolved greatly in recent years and is no longer just about entertaining young generations but also about addressing serious social issues. This list does not only highlight collegiate fashion catalogs and house party ads but also features marketing concepts that bring light to anti-bullying and feminism movements.
Using the help of popular influencers, global video platform YouTube recently introduced 'Dear Me,' an inspiring campaign that urged girls to be confident while embracing the qualities that make them unique. The ad was fronted by female YouTube influencers who shared an open letter of encouragement that was written to their younger selves.
In addition to this powerful example, other student marketing standouts include helpful language barrier commercials that encourage one to study abroad and interactive presidential chats that use technology to give students a political voice.
25 Student Marketing Innovations
From Girl-Empowering Viral Videos to Collegiate Clothing Catalogs:
Jana Pijak — May 5, 2015 — Marketing

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Outdoorsy Collegiate Fashion
Nasty Gal's Latest Lookbook Has People Covered for Back to School

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Seductive Collegiate Lookbooks
The Latest Gypsum Lookbook Goes Back to School
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Back-to-School Fashion Ads
The Latest Zara TRF Fall Campaign is Captured in a Gym Setting
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Sporty Collegiate Fashion
The CRES. E DIM SS14 Collection is Full of Shapeless Silhouettes
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Reverse Party Promos
The Skins USA Promo Celebrates Some Teenage Fun
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Face-Shattering Bullying Ads
The Words Can Kill by Armando Testa Campaign Targets Offensive Terms
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Collegiate Party Infographics
This Infographic Shows the Top Party Schools in the USA
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Interactive Presidential Chats
The President Obama Chat Engaged Young College Students on Tumblr
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Apparel Brand House Parties
Tommy Hilfiger 'Holiday Par-tay' Campaign is Wild & Fun
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Fill-in-the-Blank Bullying Campaigns
Public Safety Canada Demonstrates How Mean Words Can Hurt
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Ivy League Style Guides
The GANT Rugger New Haven Math Club Keeps You Stylish & Studly
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Campus Wildlife Campaigns
Jim Beam Ads Compare Collegiate Drinkers to Animals
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Advertising Academia Memes
The Sh#t Cabbies Say Video is for Students of Advertising
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Party-Starting Advertisements
The Coca-Cola Walls Commercial Will Get You Grooving
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Clobbered Celeb Awareness Ads
The ISPCC Anti-Bullying Campaign Fights Child Abuse
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Student-Scaring Pregnancy Hoaxes
This Fake Pregnancy Prank Raises Awareness on Teen Pregnancy
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Harlem Shake-Inspired Editorials
AJ Numan for Arena Homme Plus Draws Obscure Inspiration
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Hilarious Language Barrier Ads
Société Générale Ad Shows the Plight of Obtaini
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Self-Empowering Retrospective Ads
YouTube's Dear Me Campaign Gives Advice to Your Younger Self
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Celibacy-Advocating Plush Toys
Purity Bear Encourages Teens to Stay Pure
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Musical Back-to-School Ads
Old Navy's Back to School Commercial Triumphs Self-Doubt with Song
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Pizza Personality Campaigns
This Jack & Jack YouTube Video Promotes Pizza Hut's Offerings
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Remixable Radio Ads
Red Bull's Radio DJ Ad Attracts New Talent to the Campus Clash Competition
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Vending Machine Pranks
The Independent Health Foundation's Food Prank Judges Unhealthy Snacks
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Uncomprehending Accent Ads
The Flight Centre Student Flights Campaign Focuses on Easy Takeoffs
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Body Acceptance-Focused V-Day Campaigns
Bluebella’s Valentine’s Campaign is Titled Love Letters
Digital Apparel Education Initiatives
Roblox is an Unexpected Platform for Fashion Education
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Authenticity-Centric Beauty Series
Sephora Adds to Its 'We Belong to Something Beautiful' Campaign
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
October’s Very Own Debuts the 'Campus Collection'
Star-Studded Brand Campaigns
'Play With Icons' is Redefining Lacoste’s Global Identity
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Collegiate Sneaker Campaigns
Under Armour Debuts the 'Sisterhood in Style' Campaign
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
Empowering Makeup Brand Campaigns
JuJu Watkins Stars in NYX Professional Makeup’s New Campaign
Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
80s-Style Actress-Approved Activewear
The Latest Old Navy Active Campaign Stars Lindsay Lohan
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Comfortable Collegiate Apparel
Maplehouse Offers a Chic Yale University Capsule
Remixed Skincare Commercials
CeraVe's "Hey It's Me" Got a Remix Inspired by TikTok Memes
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Influencer Marketing Platforms
Aspire Introduced its 'YouTube Shorts Integration'
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Whimsical Youth-Inspired Fashion
The Miu Miu L’été 2025 Campaign is Playful and Stunning
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
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
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Varsity Influencer Teams
UNC Turns Student-Athletes Into Social Media Monetization Experts
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Elder Millennial Skincare Kits
Bliss' New Campaign Connects with Older Millennials and Gen X
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Oversized Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Co-Created Better in Baggy with The Pacsun Collective
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Fashion Sports Partnerships
The Coach x WNBA Partnership Champions Style and Self-Expression
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
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
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' UO Haul Supports Gen Z Through Transition
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches 'How Lovely to Be a Woman'
Approachable Retailer Branding Updates
The Latest Walmart Brand Refresh Reflects its Legacy
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Authentic Skincare Campaigns
We are Social France Spotlights Avène’s New Anti-Blemish Cream
Confidence-Celebrating Fashion Campaigns
Lulus Fashion Lounge Debuts the 'We are Lulus' Campaign
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
Gen Z-Focused Video Campaigns
Astroyogi is Introducing a New Campaign that Aims to Attract Gen Z
Educational Fashion Partnerships
Louis Vuitton’s Design Graduates Initiative Shapes the Future
Education-Supporting Beauty Brands
Sally Beauty Debuts Its Annual Rooted in Success Initiative
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Football Athlete-Headed Footwear Campaigns
HEYDUDE and Travis Hunter Launch Unlike Anything
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Skincare Tailgate Tours
The Bubble Skincare Tailgate Tour Brings Premium Formulas to Gen Z
Basketball Culture-Inspired Campaigns
Under Armour x RDCWorld will Debut 'Let Them Talk'
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Empowering Women Athlete Campaigns
'Stay Ready' Urges Women to Consider Their Financial Futures
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Skincare Brand Grant Programs
Bubble Skincare Launches its 'Face The Future' Initiative
Inspirational Athlete Campaigns
POWERADE Debuts the 'IT TAKES MORE TO GET THIS FAR' Campaign
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Sports-Themed Wine Campaigns
Stella Rosa Wines Targets Female College Students with New Campaign
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Indian Gen Z Beverage Campaigns
Coolberg Launches its 'No Rules, Just Cool' Campaign for Gen Z
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Accessible Mental Health Trainings
Maybelline Brave Talk is an Empowering Five-Step Online Program
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Free College-Targeted Giveaways
Roku Offers College Students Free Merchandise at a Roku-Themed Van
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Female-Focused Basketball Development Programs
PUMA Hoops & WNBA Superstar Breanna Stewart Partner
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules
Pacsun Drops 'The Corporate Edit'
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films
My Friend Max Hate Exposes the Dark Side of Online Influence
Women's Wellness Campaigns
NOW Foods Launches Be You, NOW Campaign to Empower Women's Wellness
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives
POWERADE Has Partnered with Morgan's Message
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Diverse Empowerment Newsletters
The Beautiful Societies Delivers Uplifting, Informative Content
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Comfort-Focused Footwear Campaigns
HEYDUDE Has Appointed Sydney Sweeney as Its Global Spokesperson
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives
Universities Organize the Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Back-to-School Burger Promotions
The Deliveroo Students Boost Burger Supports University Students
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Consumer Values-Based Audiences
Givsly Debuts Values-Based Audiences to Streamline Marketing
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings