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Interactive Trends

Utilized within marketing strategies, campaigns and event spaces, interactive experiences are reigning supreme when it comes to methods of engaging and attracting consumers. Incorporating techniques such as digital marketing, live-action advertisements and augmented retail displays, brands are using participatory techniques as a means to heighten experiences with greater depth and consumer involvement.
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Album-Centric Pop-Ups
Album-Centric Pop-Ups
The BandLab x d4vd Immersive Pop-Up Brings WITHERED to Life in NYC
BandLab x d4vd is launching an unforgettable pop-up experience in New York City from April 25 to 27, celebrating the release of d4vd’s debut album 'WITHERED.' Hosted in the heart of Manhattan,... MORE
Unused Condiment Exchanges
Unused Condiment Exchanges
Heinz Trade-Up Lets People Trade Unwanted Packets for a Ketchup Bottle
It’s easy for a drawer or a fridge compartment to accumulate unused condiment packets and Heinz is helping to put a stop to this with Heinz Trade-Up—an initiative that lets people in Dubai turn... MORE
Canadian Non-Profit Organization-Supporting Campaigns
Canadian Non-Profit Organization-Supporting Campaigns
RONA Foundation Debuts Build from the Heart
The RONA Foundation has launched its 2025 Build from the Heart campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at supporting seven Canadian non-profit organizations focused on improving housing... MORE
play_circle_filledAI-Generated Pet Teasers
AI-Generated Pet Teasers
Iams' I Want a Puppy/Kitten Studios Helps People Pitch an Idea
Iams launched I Want a Puppy/Kitten Studios, an AI-powered video tool that helps hopeful pet owners convince their loved ones that it's time to add a new family member to the household. This AI... MORE
Interactive Game-Inspired Experiences
Interactive Game-Inspired Experiences
The 'Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue' Comes to Canada
The 'Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue' makes its Canadian debut at Square One in Mississauga on June 20, 2025, marking the first opportunity for local audiences to explore an immersive,... MORE
Bodycare-Inspired Gelato Bars
Bodycare-Inspired Gelato Bars
The Dove Plant Milk Gelato Bar Shares Cool, Sweet, Refreshing Treats
Inspired by the Dove Plant Milk Body Washes and Cleansing Bars, Dove Canada partnered with Toronto-based, vegan-friendly gelato brand On Third Thought to create the Dove Plant Milk Gelato Bar. As... MORE
Exclusive Western-Inspired Activations
Exclusive Western-Inspired Activations
The Amex Stagecoach Activation Features a BÉIS Belt Bag
The Amex Stagecoach activation at the 2025 Stagecoach Festival will offer American Express Card Members exclusive access to curated experiences, highlighted by a new collaboration with travel brand... MORE
Summer-Inspired Candy Lines
Summer-Inspired Candy Lines
Mamba Has Introduced a Seasonal Lineup of Beach Sticks Fruit Chews
Mamba's Beach Sticks Fruit Chews capitalizes on summer’s carefree vibe with four limited-edition flavors — Orange, Lemonade, and Banana. Designed to evoke relaxation and nostalgia, these chewy... MORE
play_circle_filledBack-Row Beer Campaigns
Back-Row Beer Campaigns
Harbin Beer's Back Rack Hack Used Less-Ideal Retail Space to Boost Sales
Harbin Beer generates 62.2% of its sales from mom-and-pop shops and for Chinese towns, where refrigeration isn’t optimized, the well-known beer brand devised the Back Rack Hack. Harbin Beer... MORE
Early-Morning Product Drops
Early-Morning Product Drops
PUMA's 5AM High Drops Rewards Runners During Training Season
Boston, Las Vegas, New York, Mexico City, London and Tokyo are some of the cities where PUMA will be reaching runners with 5AM High Drops, timed to coincide with the sart of spring and marathon... MORE
Seamless Engagement
Pop-ups that require minimal time to engage consumers are gaining traction
Trend - Brands are creating passive pop-ups, such as billboards or signposts, that beget consumers to engage with only a brief action. These are more engaging than regular billboards while not requiring much time from consumers. Additionally, brands do not need to staff these pop-ups, thus reducing costs.

Insight - The average person living in a major city faces hundreds of advertisements a day. To this extent, most simply filter out regular ads, leading to brands not leaving a lasting impression. While some brands try to launch full-scale pop-up events that invite consumers to explore a detailed activation, not all consumers have spare time for such activities, leading to brands finding a middle ground for pop-ups that beget enough interaction to leave an impression, but do not intrude on daily schedules.
Workshop Question - How could your brand benefit from passive engagement opportunities to enhance its marketing strategies?
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play_circle_filledHug-Activated Marketing Machines
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
UNIQLO France unveils the Hug to Unlock campaign with the help of Paris-based marketing agency The Pill. The campaign encourages passersby to embrace in a hug to initiate a surprise by the brand. It... MORE
play_circle_filledIllusory Fry Billboards
Illusory Fry Billboards
KFC is Promoting Its Fing Fing Cajun Chips with a Clever Billboard
In China, KFC is promoting its new Fing Fing Cajun Chips with an optical illusion billboard that has people literally shaking their heads. With “fing fing” meaning “shake” in... MORE
play_circle_filledFood Truck Billboards
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
McDonald’s Sweden recently launched a new fried chicken burger inspired by street food culture. As part of the launch campaign, the fast-food giant transformed digital-out-of-home (DOOH)... MORE
play_circle_filledRecord-Breaking AR Mirrors
Record-Breaking AR Mirrors
Maybelline New York & FFFACE.ME Debuted a Large Interactive Experience
Maybelline New York worked with XR company FFFACE.ME to unveil a record-breaking augmented reality mirror with a screen size of 43,000 square feet on the side of the Gulliver Mall in Kyiv. This AR... MORE
play_circle_filledDeserted Island Billboards
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
While most billboards are strategically positioned in high-traffic areas to maximize visibility, Silk & Spice is taking a different route, opting to set up a desert island billboard and initiate... MORE
Ambitious Burger Month Promotion
Ambitious Burger Month Promotion
Red Robin Runs an Ambitious Promotion for Loyal and New Customers
Red Robin is marking National Burger Month with an ambitious promotion designed to attract both loyal customers and new patrons. The centerpiece of the campaign is the Bottomless Burger Pass, a... MORE
Large-Scale Livestream Giveaways
Large-Scale Livestream Giveaways
The Big Reward by Fetch Created Second-Screen Engagement for Fans
In 2025, Fetch debuted its first Big Game advertisement called The Big Reward and followed it with a $1.2 million sweepstakes that rewarded 120 lucky winners with $10,000—the biggest livestream... MORE
Festival-Focused Airline Initiatives
Festival-Focused Airline Initiatives
Alaska Airlines Offers Perks & Prizes During Festival Season
For the 2025 festival season, Alaska Airlines has introduced an enticing opportunity for Mileage Plan members attending the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival. The... MORE
Home Improvement-Branded Games
Home Improvement-Branded Games
Lowe's Partners with EA SPORTS to Make In-Game Appearances
Lowe’s has entered a new partnership with EA SPORTS, which has resulted in multiple in-game appearances for the home improvement brand throughout popular titles like EA SPORTS FC™, Madden NFL,... MORE
Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Method Returns to Coachella with 'Dream in the Desert'
Method has once again partnered with the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as the official body and hair care sponsor, and the brand is reinforcing its presence with an immersive activation... MORE
Second-Screen Vehicle Sweepstakes
Second-Screen Vehicle Sweepstakes
Kia Squares Engaged Sports Fans During the Big Game
Rather than running a commercial for the Big Game, Kia opted for an engaging second-screen mobile experience called Kia Squares. The game-within-a-game vehicle sweepstakes put the brand's stamp... MORE
Second-Screen Movie Experiences
Second-Screen Movie Experiences
Meta's Movie Mate Technology Engages Film Viewers
Using a smartphone during a movie is widely seen as a faux pas, distracting other movie-goers from the screen and the shared cinematic experience, but Meta‘s new Movie Mate technology encourages... MORE
12 Sociable Drinking Accessories
12 Sociable Drinking Accessories
From Drink Coaster Phone Cases to Cocktail Card Games
Alcohol brands are reinvigorating the social scene with drinking accessories designed to help people put down their phones and reconnect face-to-face. Through cleverly designed accessories,... MORE
Afternoon Break-Encouraging Campaigns
Afternoon Break-Encouraging Campaigns
Halfday Iced Tea is Launching the Halfday Break Campaign
A recent YouGov survey, which was commissioned by Halfday Iced Tea, highlights a significant cultural phenomenon in American workplaces — the widespread reluctance and guilt surrounding self-care... MORE
AR-Powered Vending Machines
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
L’Oréal's Colour Protect—the top haircare range in the UK—now features a new key ingredient and refillable pouch packaging, so Snapchat and L’Oréal teamed up to boost awareness with an... MORE
Hazardous Virtual Candy Stores
Hazardous Virtual Candy Stores
Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy Launched a Storefront in Roblox
Millions of Gen Z and Gen Alpha Roblox users log on daily and Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy is reaching players with a virtual storefront in the Hex Mall. At this digital destination, Roblox... MORE
Beer-Inspired Breakfast Pop-Up Experiences
Beer-Inspired Breakfast Pop-Up Experiences
Lone Pine Brewery Joins Forces with the Holy Donut
Lone Pine Brewery has teamed up with The Holy Donut to create a unique breakfast pop-up experience at the former's Old Orchard Beach taproom. This unique initiative blends craft beer culture with... MORE
Sleep Hygiene Series
Sleep Hygiene Series
Westin & goop’s Sleep Training for Grown-Ups Helps Travelers Rest Better
While sleep training is often associated with babies and children, millions of adults struggling with poor-quality sleep can also benefit by changing their behaviors and improving sleep... MORE
K-Beauty Gen Z Creator-Camps
K-Beauty Gen Z Creator-Camps
EQQUALBERRY x The Glow House Partner for an Influencer Initiative
EQQUALBERRY x The Glow House have partnered to sponsor an immersive, week-long creator camp, which will take place from April 10–17 in Beverly Hills. As a Korean skincare brand that celebrates... MORE
Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events
Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events
Eventbrite Debuts a 'Cheese Rave' in NYC
The Cheese Rave is a groundbreaking event from Eventbrite that combines the unexpected pairing of artisanal cheese tasting with electronic dance music, offering a sensory experience. Set to debut... MORE