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activation

activation

2 4.1
An event where a company shows a product and lets people try it
  • noun
  • /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
  • Jargon
translation icon : activación
  • We are thrilled that River Island and Roc Nation have chosen us to deliver this activation, trusting our unique artist and channel relationships.
  • product activation
  • activation fee

There's so many brand activations, huge food court and like drinking garden.

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Examples

  • We just did a big activation with the whole Bulls team and all of the players got these and wearing these.

  • "We are pleased and excited to support MINI in this creative activation strategy and look forward to working with them this weekend."

    Blog text (5)
  • I want to give one last activation here for you guys to win something.

  • You have been sent a confirmation email so you can complete your registration with a simple one-click activation.

    Blog text (27)
  • Both have embraced social media as each organization uses it as a key driver in activation by leveraging its fan usage of Twitter, Facebook, etc. in its promotional campaigns.

    Blog text (23)
  • Nicole is the Director of Sustainability Activation at AT&T, where she leads initiatives like DOT that promote and integrate sustainability within the company.

    Blog text (12)
  • According to its mission statement, the ILR conducts "federal and state legislative reforms, voter education efforts, public education campaigns, and grassroots activation."

    Academic text (2007)
  • The brand hosted an exciting activation event that allowed consumers to try their new products and engage directly with the team.

  • During the product launch, the company organized a unique activation to attract customers and showcase their latest offerings.

  • We implemented a creative activation strategy that resulted in increased consumer interest and sales for our new service.

Synonyms

promotion
vsactivation
124 3.2

An activity that tells people about a product to make them buy or support it

creates hands-on experiences to build an emotional connection with customers
advertising campaign
vsactivation
16 3.0

A planned series of ads on TV or online to get people to buy a product

focuses on direct experiential engagement with consumers
sales campaign
vsactivation
1 2.8

A set of ads and activities to get more people to buy a product

prioritizes live consumer engagement over direct sales focus

Antonyms

The act of stopping a connection or ending involvement with something

Compounds

energy of activation
  • Specialized
6.1

The smallest amount of energy atoms or molecules need to start a chemical reaction

activation energy
  • Specialized
5.4

The smallest amount of energy particles need to start a chemical reaction

The first effort needed to start a task or change

How Engaging

activation
  • Jargon
2 4.1
event
1.0
campaign
2.7
promotion
124 3.2
advertisement
148 1.8

Surface Forms

activation singular
activations plural

Morphology

activation = activate (semi-transparent) = activate + ion

Formally a nominalization of 'activate', but the marketing/event sense is a metaphorical or industry-specific extension.

Etymology

Activation comes from the verb activate, which has the root act meaning 'do' or 'move'. In marketing, an activation is an event that makes a brand 'act' in the real world, getting people to try, feel, or respond to the product.