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United States

Vice City in the Sky of Miami: the GTA VI Campaign that Confirms the Boom of Experiential Activations

Brand: GTA VI

Campaign: Vice City Experience

Source: https://infonegocios.biz/infomiami/vice-city-en-el-cielo-de-miami-la-campana-de-gta-vi-que-confirma-el-boom-de-las-activaciones-experienciales-2

Goal: Connect digital products with large real-world audiences

Summary: The 'Vice City' phenomenon featuring experiential dynamics is a total success, effectively linking intangible products and large digital products with massive audiences in both the real and digital worlds.

Czech Republic

Let’s Move Aims to Encourage Physical Activity in the Czech Republic

Brand: MultiSport Benefit

Campaign: Let’s Move

Source: https://www.mam.cz/novinky/kreativita-a-kampane/2026-10/hybejme-se-chce-pomoci-aplikace-a-gamifikace-rozpohybovat-cesko/

Goal: Encourage physical activity among Czechs

Claim: Even small steps matter for our health

Media: Television, outdoor, print, internet, radio, online videos, banners, advertorials, podcasts, social media, PR entries, competitions

Summary: The initiative 'Let's Move' aims to motivate Czechs to engage in physical activities beyond traditional sports, using an application that converts daily activities into points while incorporating challenges, rewards, and community elements. With a significant percentage of the population lacking daily movement, the campaign emphasizes the importance of everyday actions like walking or gardening for health. The app includes gamification features, allowing users to earn points for various activities and partake in shared challenges. The communications strategy includes multiple media channels, aiming to build long-term healthy habits.

community digital engagement gamification health physical activity

Europe

Anna Zeiter: “Better late than never”: How W Social wants to close Europe’s social media gap

Brand: W Social

Campaign: Social Media Gap Closure Campaign

Source: https://www.horizont.at/digital/news/anna-zeiter-besser-spaet-als-gar-nicht-wie-w-social-europas-social-media-luecke-schliessen-will-103341

Goal: To close the social media gap in Europe

Claim: Better late than never

Media: Social Media

Summary: The article discusses how W Social aims to address and close the social media gap in Europe, emphasizing the importance of timely engagement and presence in digital platforms.

digital engagement social media

Sweden

IKEA’s History in Focus with New Book and Short Film

Brand: IKEA

Campaign: History Marketing Campaign

Source: https://www.resume.se/marknadsforing/kampanj/ikea-lyfter-sin-reklamhistoria-tittar-bakat-for-att-kunna-rora-oss-framat/

Goal: To celebrate IKEA's history and enhance brand engagement

Media: book, short film, digital museum, YouTube

Summary: IKEA Museum is marking 2026 with a major focus on 'history marketing' coinciding with what would have been founder Ingvar Kamprad's 100th birthday. They are launching a book, short film, and a digital museum about the brand's history. The book 'IKEA – Our History' is based on interviews with employees and archival advertising material. The short film 'Never standing still – A furniture dealer's testament' dramatizes parts of Kamprad's life and is produced by FLX. This campaign aims to provide insights into IKEA's past to inform its future.

digital engagement history marketing IKEA Museum

Italy

Esselunga launches the X Factor collection and a contest to experience the show

Brand: Esselunga

Campaign: X Factor Collection and Contest

Source: https://brand-news.it/brand/retail/esselunga-lancia-la-collection-dedicata-a-x-factor-e-un-concorso-per-vivere-lo-show/

Goal: To enhance customer loyalty through a themed collection and contest

Claim: Live the X Factor experience

Media: Esselunga App, digital loyalty program

Summary: Esselunga has launched a collection related to the X Factor talent show as part of its loyalty initiatives, offering themed prizes and a contest that allows customers to win tickets to live events. From September 7 to December 2, customers can collect digital stamps towards various X Factor prizes, while also participating in a contest exclusive to Fìdaty cardholders through the Esselunga app. The campaign combines a collection mechanic linked to spending with digital activation involving music-themed games.

contest digital engagement loyalty program X Factor

United States

Build The Wall: White House Packages Trump’s Policy in Online Games

Brand: Trump

Campaign: Build The Wall

Source: https://www.horizont.at/digital/news/build-the-wall-weisses-haus-verpackt-trumps-politik-in-online-spiele-103247

Goal: Promote Trump's border security policies

Claim: Build The Wall

Media: Online games

Summary: The article discusses how the White House is packaging Trump's immigration policies into online games to engage supporters and the public. It highlights the efforts to create a more interactive experience for users that aligns with the administration's agenda.

digital engagement political campaign