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Top 35 Brand Activations in July

From Sensorial Snack Brand Events to Mechanical Taco Rides

— July 30, 2016 — Marketing
From mechanical bulls fashioned to resemble a taco to pop-up gyms set up inside of city bus shelters, the top July 2016 brand activations highlight a number of successful events that provided a chance to explore new products and interact with the brand one-on-one.

In order to promote a new flavor, British snack brand Propercorn teamed up with food architects Bompas & Parr to create 'the Institute of Flavor.' Attendees were invited to create their own custom seasoning mix, while they were also taken through a variety of stations that explored flavor on a molecular level. Tapping into the interest in both interactive and personalized experiences, the educational brand activation is sure to be an important brand touchpoint for consumers.

Separately, athletic brand Reebok decided to remind consumers that the gym is everywhere by retrofitting a series of city bus shelters in Colombia to include various gym equipment.
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Fan-Powered Restaurant Openings
Fan-Powered Restaurant Openings
KFC's #ViteUnKFC Helped Fans Accelerate Construction
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Phone-Charging Meal Boxes
Phone-Charging Meal Boxes
KFC India Released a Limited Edition Box That Can Power Up Phones
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Deceptive Salad Bar Pop-Ups
Deceptive Salad Bar Pop-Ups
McDonald's Created 'The Salad Society' to Promote Its Healthy Options
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Welcoming Airline Ads
Welcoming Airline Ads
This Air Canada Campaign Appeals to Americans Flying to Canada
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Painting-Shaped Bouquets
Painting-Shaped Bouquets
This Floral Artwork Promotes a Still Life and a Flower Business
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30
Edible Promotional Homes
Edible Promotional Homes
This Snack Promotion Gives Fans a Chance to Stay in a $12 Million Home
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Charitable Promotion Pranks
Charitable Promotion Pranks
Matt Damon Raised Money for Safe Water and Sanitation Efforts
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Pop-Up Granita Bars
Pop-Up Granita Bars
This Promotional Bar from Fiat Kicks Off the Launch of the Fiat 500 Model
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eSports Gaming Laundromats
eSports Gaming Laundromats
Samsung's 'LANdry' Cleaning Laundromat Appeals to Teens
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Sporty Landmark Accomodations
Sporty Landmark Accomodations
This Luxury Eiffel Tower Apartment Was Designed for the UEFA Euro
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Mechanical Taco Rides
Mechanical Taco Rides
Toronto's 'Taco Fest' Features a Rideable 'Taco Bull' by Old El Paso
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Political Tattoo Parlors
Political Tattoo Parlors
This Pop-Up Parlor Helps People Share Their Stance on Brexit in the UK
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Bus Shelter Gyms
Bus Shelter Gyms
Reebok Transformed Bus Stop Ads into Temporary Outdoor Gyms
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Edible Fish Billboards
Edible Fish Billboards
This Outdoor Poster Feeds Seagulls with Edible Glue, Ink and Paper
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Bird-Shaped Sunscreen Dispensers
Bird-Shaped Sunscreen Dispensers
This Remote-Controlled Robotic Bird Provides Nivea Sun Protection
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Branded Barber Shop Activations
Branded Barber Shop Activations
The Fitting Room's Bryan Brock Discusses the Power of Marketing
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Icy Vending Machines
Icy Vending Machines
This Starbucks Ice Sculpture Installation Celebrates a New Product
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$100 Hot Dog Menus
$100 Hot Dog Menus
Maille's Haute Dogs are Considered The World's Most Expensive
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Experimental Dessert Pop-Ups
Experimental Dessert Pop-Ups
The Drawing Room is a Bakery and Bar that Roams New York City
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Euro Cup Pop-Up Lounges
Euro Cup Pop-Up Lounges
'The Base' by adidas Canada is a Euro 2016 Viewing Lounge in Toronto
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Selfie Coffee Cups
Selfie Coffee Cups
Lavazza Serves Special Coffee to People Waiting in Queue for Tickets
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Skateboarding Culture Pop-Ups
Skateboarding Culture Pop-Ups
This Store by INCREDIBLE Features a Series of Vintage Skate Products
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Edible Snack Cake Installations
Edible Snack Cake Installations
McVitie's Launched a Jaffa Cakes Tower for Father's Day 2016
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Ugly Fruit Smoothies
Ugly Fruit Smoothies
The Economists's 'From Bin to Blender' Campaign Shares Blended Smoothies
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Hacker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Hacker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Mr. Robot Season Two is Promoted with the Help of Concept Store Story
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Skin-Protecting Lockers
Skin-Protecting Lockers
Garnier Ambre Solaire Encourages People to Protect Belongings and Skin
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Promotional Escape Rooms
Promotional Escape Rooms
This Escape Room Challenge Highlights a New Norwegian Airlines Route
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Free Pop-Up Shops
Free Pop-Up Shops
Tiger Trading Co. Gave Away Its Merchandise at a Single-Day Event in NYC
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Hotel-Branded Pop-Ups
Hotel-Branded Pop-Ups
SIXTY Hotels and Knowlita Collaborated for an Exclusive Online Collection
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Pop-Up Garden Oases
Pop-Up Garden Oases
This Empty Storefront Was Transformed into a Tranquil Temporary Venue
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Marketing Street Performances
Marketing Street Performances
This Stunt Was Used to Engage Consumers One-on-One and Digitally
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Mocktail Bar Pop-Ups
Mocktail Bar Pop-Ups
Innocent's Brand Activation Promotes Healthy Drinking Habits
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Pop-Up Studio Spaces
Pop-Up Studio Spaces
'Minima Moralia' Provides an Affordable Place for Artists to Work in London
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Experiential Beach Events
Experiential Beach Events
The Interactive 'Facebook Beach' Was Set Up at Cannes
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Sensorial Snack Brand Events
Sensorial Snack Brand Events
Propercorn and Bombas & Parr Have Launched the 'Institute of Flavor'
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