Unique sun-activated marketing campaigns serve as an important reminder to individual consumers who may get caught up in the moment and forget the serious impending dangers associated with the sun. Although science and technology continues to highlight the increased risks due to climate change, busy consumers may forget at one time or another of the inherent risks.
By using solar-powered marketing campaigns that remind consumers of the ever-present dangers associated with the sun, brands can insert themselves as the natural reactive and proactive solution for consumers. As seen in some of these examples, there are plenty of ways that sun-activated marketing campaigns can be applied to non-sunscreen related products. However, the technique is particularly useful when communicating the usefulness of certain products when it comes to skin protection.
10 Examples of Sun-Activated Marketing
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Child-Locating Sunscreen Ads
The Protection Ad by Nivea Uses iBeacons to Keep Track of Kids
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Cancer-Fighting WiFi Towers
Shadow WiFi Offers WiFi Access In the Shade Only
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Sun-Activated Snack Bags
Lay's Chip Bags Reveal a Hidden Design in Ultraviolet Ink
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Smart Sunscreen Bottles
The ReApply Reminder by R&D Ensures People Stay Protected from the Sun
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Solar-Powered Beacons
Fujitsu's Newest Proximity Technology is Powered by the Sun
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Sun-Activated Coupons
Zealios Skin Care's Unique Coupon Only Appears in the Sun
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Wearable Magazine Promotions
The Nivea 'Sun Band' Magazine Ad Pops Out into a Bracelet
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Human-Formed Cloud Ads
The Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Campaign Depicts Added Protection
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Melting Icy Coupons
McDonald's Limited Time Coupon Will Disappear in the Sun If Not Used Quickly
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Sun-Powering Promotions
Nivea Releases Advertisements with Solar Chargers Built Into Them
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High-Performance Sunscreens
Freaks of Nature Protects Outdoor Athletes & Bolsters the Skin Barrier
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Sun Protection Campaigns
La Roche-Posay is the Official Sunscreen Partner of the US Open
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Sun Safety Beach Takeovers
Sun Bum's Miami Beach Takeover Supported Safe Fun in the Sun
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Skincare Well-Being Campaigns
Neutrogena Celebrates International Self-Care Awareness Day
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Disruptive Sun Care Pop-Ups
Sun Bum's Good Days Daily Bodega Inspires Refreshed Routines
Photosensitive Book Experiences
Fruittella's the Outside Book is a One-Of-A-Kind Campaign
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
70s-Style Sport Sunglasses
The Sunski Strada Sunglasses Protect From Rays and Wind
Solstice-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Bottega Veneta's Summer Solstice Capsule is Chic & Exquisite
Peach-Inspired Mineral Sunscreens
NATIVE's Sunscreens are Offered in Summery Fragrances
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
Immersive Solar-Powered Installations
Marjan van Aubel & Lexus Unveil the 8 Minutes and 20 Seconds
Organic Gradient Sunscreens
COOLA's Sunscreen Packaging Designs Convey Efficacy & Innovation
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Device-Charging Sun Hats
The EcoFlow Power Hat Generates Electricity When Worn in the Sun
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
Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters
NASA Introduces a Series of Solar Eclipse Poster Designs
Protective Functional Sunscreens
These Neutrogena Sunscreens Suit Lifestyle Needs
Vegan-Friendly Tinted Sunscreens
ästhetik skincare organic tinted mineral sunscreen is SPF 50
Caffeine-Infused Sunscreens
The Skinny Confidential Caffeinated Sunscreen Has SPF 40
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Wearable Solar Power Stations
BLUETTI's Latest Power Solution is a Solar-Powered Backpack
Sun Care Concierges
The Supergoop! Concierge Matches Protective Formulas to Individual Needs
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Skincare-Influenced Sunscreens
These New Neutrogena Sport Sunscreens Come in Two Options
Entertainment-Driven Beauty Marketing
Skincalories Creates a Unique and Musical Brand Experience
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Non-Sticky Face Sunscreens
The BIOTHERM SUN CARE FACE SPF50+ Formula is Lightweight
Eco-Friendly Luxury Suncare
Megan Mae Miami® Is Nurturing and Hydrating to Your Skin
Brightening Antioxidant Sunscreens
Murad's Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Broad Spectrum Goes on Clear
Targeted Tanning Serums
Bondi Sands' Technocolor Self-Tanning Face Serums Have Extra Enrichments
Friendly Mineral Sunscreen Lines
Aveeno Sunscreens Soothe and Protect Sensitive Skin
Empowering Menopause Campaigns
GenM's Live Your Best Menopause Supports Confidence & Choice
Transparent UV Protection Patches
The NAKED SunShield Peptide Patch Blocks UVA and UVB Rays
Solar-Powered GPS Navigators
The Garmin eTrex Solar Has a Compact, Handheld Construction
DIY Solar Oven Guides
Reclaim Design Shows How to Construct a Working Solar Oven for €77.13
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
Vitamin-Enriched Sun Care Products
The InstaNatural Vitamin C Range Now Includes SPF
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Light Therapy Skincare
Solawave's LightBoost Topicals Boost the Efficacy of Light Therapy Tools
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns
DAVID Miami Creates the Global Corona Lime Light Campaign
UV-Blocking Promotional Jerseys
The Kopparberg UPF40 Football Jerseys Were Designed by Neverland
Refillable Aluminum-Bottled Skincare
SunKiss Unveils a Line of Refillable Products in New Bottles
Anti-Aging Sunscreen Formulas
SUNBAKED SPF Boasts the Powerful Glaze SPF 40+ Cream
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Conveniently-Packaged Korean Skincare
KAHI Beauty's 'Airy Fit Sun Stick' is Small and Powerful
Tulip-Infused Sunscreen Sticks
Bloomeffects' Sunstick Features a Proprietary Dutch Tulip Complex
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Sunset View-Inspired Campaigns
Corona Canada Has Launched Its First National 'Sunset Spots' Guide
Plant-Based Infant Sunscreens
Isehan's UV Aqua Milk Provides Skincare Benefits and Sun Protection
Serum-Like Tinted SPFs
Glow Hub's Defend Yourself Facial Sunscreen Addresses Top Sun Care Concerns
Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
The Vollebak Solar Charged Hat Glows for Greater Safety
Gamified Skincare Memberships
Barefaced's No Sun Club Offers Challenges and Rewards
Exosome After-Sun Treatments
Exoceuticals' EXO SUN Reduces the Effects of Aging After Sun Exposure
Sunset Beer Campaigns
Corona's Sunset O’Clock Campaign Creatively Uses Time Stamps as Rewards
Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches
Exoskeleton Watch Powered by an Autonomous Solar Movement
Proactive Modern Skincare Lines
Mimosa Lane Enters the Beauty Market, Focusing on Sun Protection
Botanical Heat-Activated Sunscreens
Shiseido Ultimate Sunscreen Comes in Two Options
Sunwear Active Lifestyle Brands
Watskin Provides Sun Safe Apparel that Doesn't Sacrifice Style
Calming Mind-Skin Sunscreens
Sereko 24H Hydration Sunscreen Eases Stress & Anxiety with NeuroCalm
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
Sun Protection Moisturizers
CeraVe's Face Products are Dermatologist-Approved and SPF-Infused
Nostalgic Hair Lighteners
Sun In's Spray-In Hair Lighteners Have Been Revived for a New Generation
Shielding Urban Skincare
Urban Kind Supports and Protects City Skin Against the Sun, Smog & Stress
Solid SPF Skincare Products
The ATTITUDE Oceanly Skincare Phyto-Sun Products Come in Eight Options
Eco Mineral Sun Sprays
SOL LABS' Sheer Mist Sun Spray Delivers Luxe, Natural Protection
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
High Protection Sunscreen Sticks
The Invisible High Protection Stick Shields the Face, Lips & More
Animal-Free Sunscreens
Lush's Skin Guardian & Sun Companion are Safe, Effective & Cruelty-Free
Connection-Making AI-Powered Marketing Platforms
Marigold Announces Its Marigold AI Initiative
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Skin Barrier Support Campaigns
BYOMA Declared May Skin Barrier Awareness Month
Color Correction Sunscreens
Simply Sheer Daily Sunscreen Aligns Modern Sun Care with TCM
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Dual-Defense Suncare Collections
IMAGE Skincare's DAILY PREVENTION Hydrates and Protects Skin
Sprayable Sunscreen Formulations
Shiseido Introduces Its Ultra Sun Protector Spray SPF 40
Soothing Clear Sunscreens
SkinCeuticals' Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Protects & Hydrates
Sun-Protecting Skin Solutions
Sublime Cosmetics Launches the New CONTRASOL Sun Care Line
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Indian Sun Care Lines
NIVEA SUN Launches a Variety of New Sun Care Products for Indian Consumers
Free Sunscreen Initatives
The Save Your Skin Foundation is Deploying 40 Free Sunscreen Dispensers
Lucrative Sunglasses Promotions
Neven Offers a Buy-One-Get-Two-Free Promotion
Circadian Rhythm Skincare Products
Althaea Skin is Formulated with Two Proprietary Complexes
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Invisible Mineral Sunscreens
Le Rub Features an 'Everyday Sunscreen SPF30' for Skin Protection
Charitable Beauty Initiatives
Neutrogena Canada Sponsors the 7 Summits Snowshoe Challenge
Progressive Solar-Powered Fridges
Amped Innovation Unveils the Sustainable EasyFreeze Fridge
All-in-One Reparative Sunscreens
111SKIN's Repair Sunscreen is Protective, Hydrating and More
Gentle Naturally Derived Sunscreens
Lotus Aroma's Sun Care Products Work for All Skin Types
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Aromatic Sun Protection Cosmetics
Sunsense3 Sun Protection Products Address Consumer Demands
Celebrity-Approved Tanning Services
Tan on the Run's Product Line is Made with Organic Ingredients
Extra-Protective Skin Tints
Naked Sundays' BeautyScreen Delivers More SPF Than Most Skin Tints
Charitable Protective Clothing
WATSKIN Partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Sensitivity-Minded Sunscreens
The Outset's Hydrasheer 100% Mineral Sunscreen Feels Weightless
Solar-Powered Pest Lanterns
Techko Group Debuts the Solar Zapper Lantern for Pest Control
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Performance-Driven Sunscreen Formulas
Ultra Violette's SKINSCREENS are Available in Canada
Advanced SPF-Enhanced Skincare Formulas
Hh Science’s Recent SPF Product Launches are Multi-Faceted
Mother Daughter Sun Apparel
WATSKIN's Spring 2024 Collection - Drop 4 Launches May 3rd
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Athlete-Backed Sports Apparel
Tiger Woods and TaylorMade Golf Team Up to Launch Sun Day Red
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Branded Custom Device Skins
APEALZ Strengthens Brand Marketing with New Offering
Autonomous Marketing Tools
Skott Creates and Posts Automated Social and Blog Content Year-Round
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Celestial Retailer Pizza Promotions
This 7-Eleven $3 Pizza Promotion Marks the Total Solar Eclipse
Youth-Focused Skincare Campaigns
Przm Launches a New Consumer-Centric Campaign for Proactiv
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Sun Safety-Promoting Initiatives
Zilveren Kruis Promotes Sun Safety in the Netherlands
Healthcare Marketing Deals
Haleon Taps Collectively to Enhance its Influencer Marketing Strategies
Cancer Foundation-Backed Face Shields
Colorescience's 'Sunforgettable' Protects Skin Safely
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Bundles
Satellite Phone Store Aim to Help People Be Prepared