Ways to use interactive video at Christmas

by Brock Horning | December 2024

The countdown to the holidays is well and truly underway. Christmas lights are on every tree and familiar festive tunes are on every radio. It’s that time of year when we all cozy up to watch those classic movies from our childhood.

In all the sameness, the holidays are the perfect time to shine with something a bit different. Deliver festive cheer and fun in a way that stands out from the crowd with interactive video at Christmas.

Here are a few examples-

How does your brand stand out in all the festive noise? With a sleekly animated interactive video, of course!

Creative agency Milestone Integrated demonstrated their unique content approach with a flowchart-style interactive video. A handy quiz that helps you work out what to get your colleague’s Secret Santa gift.

Slick and slightly cheeky, an interactive video at Christmas that shows how quality content can make all the difference.

You want to show off all the amazing client work you’ve made this year – but no one watches a dry showreel. Step in interactive video.

Suited and Booted Studios rustled up this fun and festive round-up of all their agency’s amazing work back in 2021. Running a simple storyline featuring Dave the Spaceman to tie the video together for a more engaging watch.

A video production company demonstrating that they truly are the amazing storytellers they claim to be.

Where would you rather be this Christmas? Whether it’s shredding the powder or watching for Father Christmas, you can be there in an instant – virtually at least.

Stornaway’s team brought this together to demonstrate the power of interactive 360. Get yourself some Christmas spirit and immerse yourself in fun festive scenes.

Is there a better Christmas gift than a personalized seasonal adventure from your favorite singer?

Gina Williams has given her fans the gift of a personalized seasonal adventure. In her own words: “a heartwarming Holiday journey with story, adventure, and song.” Viewers can choose what songs she sings – just for you. A little bit of Christmas magic!

So many festive flicks, so little time! If you’re stuck between watching Elf, Home Alone or It’s a Wonderful Life, here’s the perfect quiz.

Interactive video at Christmas doesn’t have to include a complicated quiz or storyline. It can be something simple – and a little bit cheeky – and you’ll still find greater engagement. So try this Christmas movie quiz and see which film you should be watching right now.

(Spoiler alert: it’s Die Hard. It’s always Die Hard.)

The countdown to Christmas wouldn’t be complete without an advent calendar.

This Springwood Sanctuary advent calendar is a lovely example. Each day, a new horse from the sanctuary has a chance to share their story. It’s simple but very very effective.

And we can’t help but mention our own Stornaway advent calendar. Packed full of insights, it’s perfect for anyone looking to get ahead of the interactive video curve in 2025.

With easy-to-use templates and a no-code, drag-and-drop dashboard, Stornaway makes delivering your interactive Christmas message easy.

All the examples in this article were made in Stornaway.io. Try it out for yourself.