These summer marketing campaigns use the heat in their favor, playing up refreshment and cool summer activities like going to the beach. These marketing campaigns take many forms, including physical products, apps, interactive advertisements and experiences. However, one thing that most of them have in common is that they were launched outside, since the majority of people want to make the most of the good weather while it's around.
While some of these ads are directly powered or influenced by the sun, others offer a way for people to beat the heat. Some of the best examples of this include Coca-Cola bottles that were sculpted from solid ice and given out at the beach, or Lipton's bus stop ad that lightly mists sweaty people as they go by.
36 Summer Marketing Campaigns
From Sun-Activated Coupons to Flip Flop Vending Machines:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 31, 2014 — Marketing
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Terrifying Online Drowning Simulators
Sortie En Mer Promotes the Use of Lifejackets Through Fear
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Flip Flop Vending Machines
Old Navy's Shoe Vending Machine Trades Tweets for Flip Flops
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Food-Inspired Fashion Shops
Anya Hindmarch's Fashion Pop Up Presents Luxury Goods Like Groceries
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Sandy Composer Portraits
A Beachy Schubert Announces the 2014 East Neuk Classical Music Festival
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Beach Sandal Vending Machines
The Havaianas Flip Flop Machine is Ideal for Aquatic Settings
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Weather-Activated Advertisements
These Ads for Stella Artois Cidre Only Appear in Warmer Weather
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Solar-Powered Print Ads
Nivea Magazine Ad Charges Your Smartphone and Devices Via the Sun
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Photographic Straw Campaigns
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Instagram Advertising Campaign Uses Straws
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Confined Outdoor Ads
Outside Magazine's Ads Urge People to Escape Underground Mazes & Go Outside
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Virtual Seashell Ads
TONI&GUY;'s Sea Salt Hair Spray Ad Lets You Hear the Beach Through Your Phone
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Metropolitan Sand Castles
The Matt Long Giant Sand Castles Found Their Way to New York City
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Solar-Activated Billboards
Nivea Sunscreen Advertisement Can Only be Seen With Sunlight
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Sun-Activated Coupons
Zealios Skin Care's Unique Coupon Only Appears in the Sun
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Blown-Up Soda Fountain Stunts
The Sprite 'Refresh Your Ideas' Drink Dispenser Spread Brand Awarnes
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Contactless Payment Saddles
People Can Use Contactless Payments for Donkey Rides at this UK Beach
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Automotive Beach Chairs
Holiday Autos' Ultimate Deck Chair Takes the Shape of a Car
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Dance-Rewarding Vending Machines
Seventeen's Ice Cream Vending Machine Initiates a Dance Off
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Off-Season Donation Campaigns
Salvation Army's Charity Donation Campaign Thinks Winter in Summer
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Educational Sunscreen Packaging
Neutrogena Cloudscreen Teaches UV Rays not Sun Rays are Harmful
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Traveling Hair Removal Promos
The 'EWC Jitney Bum Bus' Offers Beach Goers Complimentary Waxing
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Heat-Banishing Promotional Branding
The ‘Make It Pop’ Promotional Campaign is Smart
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Illusory Beach Beverage Ads
This Minimal Coke Ad Hides the Coca-Cola Swoosh Between Two Ladies
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Wearable Magazine Promotions
The Nivea 'Sun Band' Magazine Ad Pops Out into a Bracelet
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Underwater Selfie Campaigns
Spontaneous #Underwaterselfies Show the Galaxy S5 Waterproof Features
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Sun-Powering Promotions
Nivea Releases Advertisements with Solar Chargers Built Into Them
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Interactive Melting Advertisements
Virtually Cooling McDonald's Ice Cream Ad Promises a Treat
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Man-Made Sunrise Commercials
Heineken Brings the Sun to Singapore at the Annual Zoukout Festival
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Summer Gear Giveaway Ads
Lemon & Paeroa's Summer Sign Ads Gave Away Flip Flops and Towels
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Sizzling Summertime Campaigns
The Dolce & Gabbana Time Campaign Will Leave You Dreaming
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Sun-Made Soccer Fields
Cancerfonden's Play in the Shade Campaign Features a Uniquely Shaded Field
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Event-Attending Robotic Avatars
This Robot Lets Teens Virtually Go to Coca-Cola Summer Love 2013
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Ice Sculpted Pop Packaging
This Campaign Offers a Literal Way to Enjoy an Ice Cold Coca-Cola
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Vertical Blind Billboards
McDonald's Bus Shelter Billboard Keeps People Cool with Shaded Blinds
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Sand Angel Installations
The Lifesaving Society's Beach Art Piece Raises Awareness on Drowning
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Automated Volleyball Machines
ASCIS' 'Kerri Machine' Plays Just Like Kerri Walsh Jennings
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Refreshing Drink Ads
Lipton's Interactive Bus Stop Ad Helps People Cool Off in the Summer
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Ultra-Customizable Water Bottles
The Sunnies Flask Goes in Over 300,000 Color Combinations
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Sun Protection Campaigns
La Roche-Posay is the Official Sunscreen Partner of the US Open
Summer-Inspired Beverage Promotions
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is Running a Special Promotion
Cheeky Summer Product Lines
Great Jones Has Introduced the Great Float and the Great Tote
Uniquely Themed Chocolate Bars
Compartés Launches Summer Chocolate Bar Capsules
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Sun Safety Beach Takeovers
Sun Bum's Miami Beach Takeover Supported Safe Fun in the Sun
Summer Treat-Inspired Candle Collections
Goose Creek Has Teamed Up with Popsicle® and Good Humor®
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Fruit-Forward Energy Beverages
V8 +ENERGY Unveils Limited-Edition Summer Flavors
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Sunsoaked Swimwear Campaigns
Triangl's Villa Livia Campaign Evokes Eternal Summer
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
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
Mountain Soda Campaigns
Mountain Dew's 'The Mountain Dude' Campaign to Feature a New Character
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Launches the 'You'll Love It with Mike's' Campaign
Refreshing Streetwear Collabs
Lipton Iced Tea x Cruel Pancake Dropped 90s-Inspired Summer Styles
Photosensitive Book Experiences
Fruittella's the Outside Book is a One-Of-A-Kind Campaign
Temperature-Sensing Soccer Jerseys
The Coors Light Chill Jersey is Perfect Soccer Fans
Summer-Themed Cosmetic Collections
The Sol de Janeiro Summer Collection Features Four Products
Solstice-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta's Summer Solstice Capsule is Chic & Exquisite
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
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Pop Culture-Inspired Beverage Campaigns
Accelerator Active Energy Partners with Travis Kelce
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Real Fruit Juice Refreshers
Tropicana Refreshers Help Summer Lovers Sip the Essence of the Season
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Sunscreen Rom-Com Campaigns
CeraVe's The One Under the Sun Shares a Love Affair with SPF
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Summer-Inspired Coffee Machines
Nespresso & PANTONE Drop an Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer
Juice-Branded Summer Campaigns
Revl Fruits' 'Grow Up Never' Campaign Lets a Fan be a Waterpark VP
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Exclusive Summer Beverage Flavors
Mountain Dew's Summer Dew Delights Arrives in Time for Summer
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Kroger is Celebrating the Start of Summer by Giving Away 45,000 Pints
Deceptive Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Frozen Pizza Underscores the Chain's Commitment to Freshness
Limited-Edition Retailer Drinks
Circle K and PepsiCo Partnered to Offer an Exclusive Drink
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Cooling Solution Contests
Bliss Skincare Offers Consumers a Chance to Have Ac Bills Paid
Ice Cream Insurance Plans
Baskin-Robbins Introduces a Cheeky New Initiative, Melt Insurance
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Summer-Themed Energy Drinks
These New CELSIUS Flavors are Perfect for Beach and Poolside Enjoyment
Expanded Summertime Cafe Menus
Costa Coffee is Launching a New Summer Food and Beverage Menu
Vibrant Race-Inspired Apparel Collections
Pacsun Debuts Its Collaboration with Formula 1® in Miami
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Frozen Refreshment Energy Drinks
These New CELSIUS Essentials Flavors Will Debut in 2025
Dog-Focused QSR Campaigns
The Hot Dog on a Stick Dog Days of Summer Campaign Treats Pooches
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Nostalgic Summer Air Fresheners
Vacation's Air Fresheners Share Scents of Fan-Favorite Products
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns
DAVID Miami Creates the Global Corona Lime Light Campaign
Evening Milkshake Promotions
Sonic is Launching a Half Price Shakes Promotion for the Summer
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Summer-Themed Gourmet Chocolates
Compartés Chocolate Launches Elevated Summertime Collection
Sporty Ice Cream-Themed Activations
The Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club is Coming to the UK
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Fruity Summertime Colas
Pepsi Lime and Peach Were Inspired by Outdoor Eating
Sunset View-Inspired Campaigns
Corona Canada Has Launched Its First National 'Sunset Spots' Guide
Ice Coffee Lip Balms
Summer Fridays Unveils a New Lip Butter Balm
Popsicle-Inspired Ice Creams
Market District is Adding New Rockin’ Pop Ice and Soda This Summer
Outdoor-Themed Summer Sweepstakes
CLIF BAR Encourages More People to Spend Time Outdoors
Summer-Specific Canadian Campaigns
Que Pasa Launches its 'Summer Bummer Insurance' Event
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Spooky Seasonal Libation Campaigns
The Heineken Meet the Chillers Campaign is Character-Driven
Summer-Themed Hydration Drinks
Electrolit Watermelon Lime is Arriving Now at 7-Eleven
Co-Branded Drink Activations
The Cawston Press Frozen Fruit Waters Mobile Celebrates Inside Out 2
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
Nostalgic Hair Lighteners
Sun In's Spray-In Hair Lighteners Have Been Revived for a New Generation
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Summer-Themed Cleaning Products
Mrs. Meyer’s Cleaning Products are Introducing Three New Scents
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Football-Themed Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars & NFL Debut HOT-N-READY Giveaways & Getaways
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Summer-Centric Haircare Products
These Pacifica Haircare Collections Come in Five Options
Summer Beverage Contests
Hiland Dairy Has Launched the Summer Sips and Snacks Sweepstake
Summery Superfruit Food Menus
The Playa Bowls Summer Specials Menu is Arriving This June
Latin American Hydration Debuts
PepsiCo is Launching the Gatorlit Hydration Line
Summer-Ready Refreshing Smoothies
Smoothie King Debuts New SK Refreshers, Just in Time for Summer
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Free Ice Cream Promotions
Marble Slab is Offering Free Ice Cream to Help with Back-to-School
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Childhood-Inspired Juice Rebrandings
Capri Sun Unveils New Packaging with the Big Jug
Sweet-Heat Restaurant Menus
The Cracker Barrel Summer Menu is Packed with Seasonal Flavor
Ice Cream Day Campaigns
Carvel Announces Camp Carvel and Exclusive Deal for National Ice Cream Day
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Limited-Edition Sugar Lip Treatments
Fresh Debuts Aurora Red, Beach Peach, and Sunset Rose Shades
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Brightly Tonal Coffee Machines
Nespresso Launches its Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer Campaign
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Retro Ice Cream Menus
Cold Stone is Serving Up Nostalgic Treats Like the New Orange Cream Float
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Camping Ice Cream Promotions
Dometic's First Night Out Entices New Campers to Get Outdoors
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Summer Solstice Retailer Promotions
My Sheetz Rewardz Members are Receiving a Special Offer
Summer Travel Soda Promotions
Shloer and On the Beach Partnered on a New Summer Promotion
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Sun Safety-Promoting Initiatives
Zilveren Kruis Promotes Sun Safety in the Netherlands
Weekly BOGO Refreshment Deals
These HTeaO BOGO Deals Will Arrive to Finish Off Summer
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Summery Juice Campaigns
Tropicana Launches a Destination Giveaway with Ciara Miller
Celebratory Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars Summer of Hot-N-Ready Giveaways & Getaways is Tasty