Billboards are getting smarter as brands integrate interactive features into their adverts. But often the most effective adverts don't require a passerby to do anything but look at them. This was the thinking behind a Women's Aid's billboard campaign depicting a bruised woman.

With everyone's attention held by smartphones, static print billboards aren't enough to persuade people to look up. So brands like Beck's are creating immersive, interactive and intriguing ads – like the world's first 'playable poster' that shows the brand's dedication to music.

Clear Channel Outdoor is testing NFC-enabled billboards in 75,000 sites worldwide. They'll allow people in public spaces – from bus stops to train stations – to download exclusive content like discount vouchers directly to their smartphones.

Australian women’s fashion retailer Sass & Bide launched its Spring 2014 campaign with the world’s first interactive, shoppable ‘3D’ advert, FREETOWN. But as digital and luxury continue to merge, will it dilute or magnify exclusivity?