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As a priority for authenticity continues to grow among consumers, brands are constantly adapting to find new and unexpected ways to reach consumers. Highlighting developments in interactive campaigning, advertising trends and marketing stunts, Trend Hunter’s marketing category is here to offer you the latest insights on the ever-evolving world of advertising.
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Top 100 Branding Trends in 2024
Top 100 Branding Trends in 2024
From Fashion Doll Sodas to Personalized GenAI Packaging
2024 branding trends combine technology, creativity, and nostalgia to engage consumers in innovative ways. From hyper-personalized packaging to bold collaborations, these trends redefine customer... MORE
Dive Bar-Scented Fragrances
Dive Bar-Scented Fragrances
Miller High Life Created a Bar-Scented Dive Bar-Fume Fragrance
If you didn’t get a chance to visit your hometown’s local watering hole this holiday season, you can still transport yourself there with Miller High Life’s Dive Bar-Fume. Just as... MORE
Nostalgic Brunch Experiences
Nostalgic Brunch Experiences
RUNWAY 06's Electric Brunch Offers a Fresh Twist on the Brunch Scene
RUNWAY 06’s Electric Brunch is an exciting new addition to Toronto’s brunch scene. The experience offers a dynamic fusion of international flavors and a nostalgic 90s-inspired atmosphere.... MORE
Holiday-Focused Distillery Events
Holiday-Focused Distillery Events
Buffalo Trace Distillery Ran Holidays at the Trace in December
Buffalo Trace Distillery welcomed visitors during the month of December with its annual Holidays at the Trace event. In 2024, the experience introduced several new features, including an all-new walk-... MORE
High-Proof Bourbon Series
High-Proof Bourbon Series
Woodford Reserve Debuts Its Latest Limited-Edition Batch Proof Series
Woodford Reserve’s limited-edition Batch Proof series offers a unique high-proof bourbon experience. The expressions are released annually as a celebration of craftsmanship by Master Distiller... MORE
Children-Focused Gemstone Advent Calendars
Children-Focused Gemstone Advent Calendars
National Geographic Marketed the Blue Marble Calendar
The 2024 Blue Marble National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar was a popular choice among children and families as it combined educational entertainment with a festive countdown. Designed for... MORE
Accordion-Style Coffee Advent Calendars
Accordion-Style Coffee Advent Calendars
The Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar by Bean Box is Playful
The 2024 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar by Bean Box offered a unique holiday countdown for coffee enthusiasts, featuring a selection of small-batch, award-winning blends and single-origin coffees. Over... MORE
Top 100 Marketing Trends for 2025
Top 100 Marketing Trends for 2025
From CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns to Comforting Ketchup Bottles
As we approach the end of another year, 2025 marketing trends are increasingly driven by technological advancements and innovative strategies that engage consumers in new and immersive ways. Notably,... MORE
Top 60 Video Ad Trends in 2024
Top 60 Video Ad Trends in 2024
From Influencer-Inspired Ads to AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
2024 video ad trends show the landscape is defined by innovation, creativity, and a willingness to push boundaries. From AI-generated updates to classic campaigns to edgy influencer-inspired... MORE
Immersive Wellness-Focused AI Campaigns
Immersive Wellness-Focused AI Campaigns
AI Wellness Has Introduced the Ask My Avatar Challenge
AI Wellness’ Ask My Avatar Challenge is an immersive experience designed to blend artificial intelligence with health and wellness education. This weeklong event, held across three distinct... 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
Complimentary EV Charger Promotions
Complimentary EV Charger Promotions
The Ford Power Promise Promotion is on Through March 2025
The Ford Power Promise promotion is being run by the automotive brand into the new year as part of its initiative to make it easier than ever for drivers to make the switch to an electric vehicle.... MORE
Youth-Focused Flag Football Initiatives
Youth-Focused Flag Football Initiatives
The Oakley Icon Alliance Empowers Young Female Athletes
Oakley recently launched the Oakley Icon Alliance, an initiative that demonstrates the brand’s strong commitment to advancing opportunities for young female athletes in flag football. By... MORE
Empowering Bladder Leak Campaigns
Empowering Bladder Leak Campaigns
The Poise 'Giggle Dribble' Campaign Stars Katherine Heigl
The Poise ‘Giggle Dribble’ campaign is launching for the new year with the help of actress Katherine Heigl to help break down the stigma associated with bladder leaks. The campaign aims... MORE
Private Label Organic Soups
Private Label Organic Soups
Natural Grocers Organic Soups Come in Six Recipes
Convenience and cost-effectiveness collide with the new Natural Grocers Organic Soups that aim to satisfy increasing demand for affordable food products that don’t skimp on quality. The... MORE
Good Fortune Citrus Packaging
Good Fortune Citrus Packaging
This Sunkist Growers Packaging Marks the Lunar New Year
This new Sunkist Growers packaging has been unveiled in celebration of the Lunar New Year to mark the Year of the Snake and give the fresh products a touch of good fortune. The packaging comes in... MORE
AI-Powered Social Media Series
AI-Powered Social Media Series
Dazed and Soot Release the Compelling Hard Drive Reveal Series
Dazed has teamed up with the AI platform SOOT to create Hard Drive Reveal, a compelling new social video series that provides a unique glimpse into the personal digital archives of five creative... MORE
Breakfast-Inspired Beverage Items
Breakfast-Inspired Beverage Items
Dutch Bros Unveiled its New Cereal Drinks
New cereal drinks, the ‘Cinnamon Swirl’ and ‘Marshmallow Dream,’ have been introduced by Dutch Bros, bringing breakfast-inspired flavors to its menu. Available at over 950... MORE
Football-Themed Hair Salon Partnerships
Football-Themed Hair Salon Partnerships
Great Clips is a Sponsor of the College Football Playoff
Great Clips has expanded its partnership with Disney Advertising, continuing as the official hair salon sponsor of the College Football Playoff.  This multi-year agreement grants the brand... MORE
Tea-Branded Chocolate Bars
Tea-Branded Chocolate Bars
The Hojicha Chocolate by Lady Camellia Marks the Brand's Anniversary
The Hojicha Chocolate by Lady Camellia represents a unique collaboration between Camellia Sinensis Tea Company and Chocolat Dicitte. Aside from peaking consumer curiosity, the product also... MORE
Streamlined Skincare Routine Lines
Streamlined Skincare Routine Lines
The Elemis It-List Skincare Collection Boasts Three Formulas
The Elemis It-List Skincare Collection combines three of the brand’s most popular products into a cohesive regimen designed for both convenience and efficacy. This set is well-suited for... MORE
Nostalgic Bath Product Lines
Nostalgic Bath Product Lines
Mr. Bubble Unveils Options for National Bubble Bath Day
To celebrate National Bubble Bath Day on January 8, Mr. Bubble has unveiled a series of exclusive products that aim to add creativity and nostalgia to bath time. These include the new Soapy Bath-... MORE
Dishwashing Detergent Food Campaigns
Dishwashing Detergent Food Campaigns
Finish and TRUFF Debut a Game Day Recipe & a Cleanup Solution
Finish, a leader in dishwashing detergents, has joined forces with TRUFF, a brand known for its truffle-infused condiments, to introduce a unique game day recipe and an effortless cleanup solution —... MORE
Exclusive QSR Value Meals
Exclusive QSR Value Meals
A&W Launches its 'Buddy Bundle' to Kickstart 2025
A&W has introduced its $6 ‘Buddy Bundle’ to start 2025, focusing on providing an affordable meal option. For a limited time, customers can choose between “a Buddy Burger with... MORE
Exercise-Themed QSR Promotions
Exercise-Themed QSR Promotions
Chipotle x Strava: The City Challenge is Arriving for the New Year
The Chipotle x Strava: The City Challenge has been announced by the brand’s as part of their continued partnership that will see participants able to try their hand at scoring some great... MORE
Charging Solution Campaigns
Charging Solution Campaigns
TESSAN x Rachael Yamagata Partner for a Global Initiative
TESSAN x Rachael Yamagata have introduced a global initiative titled ‘What’s Your Next Journey?’ aimed at highlighting the experiences of travelers while encouraging exploration of... MORE