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
Storytelling-Forward Footwear Campaigns
Vans Unveils the Old Meets Knu Campaign
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
Bluebella's Valentine's Day Campaign Boasts Marie Helvi
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
October’s Very Own Debuts the 'Campus Collection'
Expansive Pride Month Initiatives
The Latest Primark Pride Collection and Campaign are Inclusive
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
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
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
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
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Comfortable Collegiate Apparel
Maplehouse Offers a Chic Yale University Capsule
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
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
Oversized Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Co-Created Better in Baggy with The Pacsun Collective
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"
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Empowering Self-Care Pizza Ads
Domino's New Ad Encourages Women to Give into Their Cravings
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
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Sports-Fan-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Debuts its ‘eyes. lips. face. fandom.' Campaign
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
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
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns
From One Queen to Another is Mielle's First Ever Campaign
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Gen Z-Focused Video Campaigns
Astroyogi is Introducing a New Campaign that Aims to Attract Gen Z
Skincare Tailgate Tours
The Bubble Skincare Tailgate Tour Brings Premium Formulas to Gen Z
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Sports-Themed Wine Campaigns
Stella Rosa Wines Targets Female College Students with New Campaign
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
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
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Poeticized Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Rewarding Graduation Cards
Hallmark and Venmo Created Giftable Cards for the Class of 2024
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics and The Lipstick Lesbians Struck a Partnership
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
Dream Dorm Design Courses
Command Brand & Hannah Brown Inspire Students with "Delulu Design"
Accessible Mental Health Trainings
Maybelline Brave Talk is an Empowering Five-Step Online Program
Dynamic Anniversary-Honoring Campaigns
Claire's Launches the Hello Kitty, Hello World Campaign
Omnichannel Retail Initiatives
J. Jill is Aiming to Provide Women More Positive Retail Experiences
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
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
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
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Perception-Redefining Brand Campaigns
Hennessy's Made for More Campaign Boasts a Striking Vision
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Celebrity-Endorsed Sneaker Campaigns
Foot Locker and Flo Milli Partner for 'Start with Sneakers'
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Influencer Marketing Platforms
Streams Charts Launches the Influencer Marketing Agency MIRAI
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Influencer-Starring Fashion Campaigns
PrettyLittleThing Debuts a New Campaign with Cindy Kimberly
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
Digital Student Opportunities
Campus Connect Links Students to Tailored Opportunities Worldwide
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Back-to-School Burger Promotions
The Deliveroo Students Boost Burger Supports University Students
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her Campaign
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
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
Empowering Summer Campaigns
Falabella Launched the Mi Cuerpo No Necesita Tu Opinión Campaign
AI Influencer Marketing Tools
eezyCollab Streamlines the Influencer Marketing Process