Create an effective promotional campaign to boost your sales

Pop up Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon Selfridges London. Promotional campaign
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Create an effective promotional campaign to boost your sales

Planning and executing a promotional campaign that truly works and meets the brand’s expectations can sometimes be very complex.

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To meet the established objectives, you need to have a thorough understanding of the customer, the brand, the message you want to convey, and pay close attention to even the smallest details of the design and service that will make up the promotion.

Here are some tips to guide you in creating a successful promotion at your point of sale, at an event, or in a pop-up store.

Make the most of new technologies

The digitalisation of businesses is now a commonplace process, and the retail sector has experienced unstoppable digitalisation in recent years. Leveraging new tools and technological applications is a great starting point for your promotional campaigns. Digital signage, interactive screens, AI-driven solutions…

“Crocodile Rock”. Lacoste store located on Champs-Élysées, Paris.
“Crocodile Rock” promotional campaign. Lacoste store located on Champs-Élysées, Paris.
Activación de verano “Crocodile Rock”. Tienda Lacoste, Champs-Élysées, París.
Activación de verano “Crocodile Rock”. Tienda Lacoste, Champs-Élysées, París.
Miu Miu Frame Pop-up Space. Located Isetan Shinjuku, Tokyo
Miu Miu Frame Pop-up Space. Isetan Shinjuku,Tokyo
Miu Miu Frame Pop-up Space. Located Isetan Shinjuku, Tokyo
Miu Miu Frame Pop-up Space. Isetan Shinjuku,Tokyo

Digital signage and interactive screens are undoubtedly the most used resources in store promotions. They offer multiple advantages such as visual engagement, content personalisation, flexibility of updates, customer interaction, behaviour data collection, enhanced shopping experience, sales boost, and competitive differentiation.

Activation in Nespresso store windows, “Jewels of Nespresso”, for the Royal Coronation. Regent Street, London.
Activation in Nespresso store windows, “Jewels of Nespresso”, for the Royal Coronation. Regent Street, London.
Nespresso storefront, Regent Street, London.
Nespresso store, Regent Street, London.
Victoria Secret boutique exterior displays, 5th Avenue NYC.
Vitoria Secret boutique exterior displays, 5th Avenue NYC.
Promoción en tienda de Vitoria secret, ubicada en Icon Launch, 5th Avenue NYC.
Promotion in Vitoria Secret store, Icon Launch, 5th Avenue NYC.

These technologies create an attractive, modern, and participatory environment, increasing the visibility of offers and creating more memorable interactions, contributing to greater engagement and success in marketing strategies.

Align your promotional campaign with the customer

Focusing on the tastes and desires of the customer is fundamental to capturing their interest. Hence, using tools like AI to understand your target audience is essential.

Measuring your audience, discovering their consumption habits, identifying their needs and preferences… will help you understand your customers’ behaviour towards your promotions.

ZARA interactive screens in Milan.
ZARA interactive screens in Milan.
Use of AI. Photos belonging to the ZARA store in Milan, which opened its doors in 2018.
Use of AI. Photos belonging to the ZARA store in Milan, which opened its doors in 2018.

Measuring the audience in in-store promotions with new technologies involves using sensors, cameras, Bluetooth beacons, mobile apps, and social media analytics to track customer footfall, preferences, and behaviour. 

The Every Day Counts brand has these interactive screens in its store located in Amsterdam.
The Every Day Counts brand has these interactive screens in its store located in Amsterdam.
The Every Day Counts brand has these interactive screens in its store located in Amsterdam.
Uniqlo to go vending machine, Queens Center, New York.

AI offers real-time information, behavioural predictions, and personalised recommendations, allowing for more precise decisions to improve the customer experience and optimise promotions.

Pay attention to every detail in your designs

Eye-catching and original designs are key to attracting customer attention. Promotions at your point of sale that extend to your storefront, aim for the WOW effect, interact with the customer, seek a functional design… every detail matters.

Intervención de Tiffany&Co. Para el US Open Tenis. Ubicada en South Plaza, New York.
Tiffany&Co's intervention at the US Open Tennis. New York.
Sponsorship by Tiffany&Co. at the US Open Tennis.
Sponsorship by Tiffany&Co. at the US Open Tennis.
Sponsorship by Tiffany&Co. at the US Open Tennis.
Tiffany&Co pop up at the US Open Tennis. Located in South Plaza, New York.
Sponsorship by Tiffany&Co. at the US Open Tennis.
Tiffany&Co Promotional Campaign. as sponsor of the US Open Tennis in New York.

Designs for in-store promotions should be visually appealing, with vibrant colours and striking elements that clearly and concisely communicate the purpose of the promotion. Legible typography, relevant images, and a prominent call to action are essential to motivate customers to engage.

Maintaining consistency with the brand identity, placing the promotion in a visible location, and using durable materials are important to ensure the effectiveness and impact of the design on the shopping experience.

Nike Black Pop-Up Store. Created by AI.
Nike Black Pop-Up Store. Created by AI.
Fictional concept of Nike Noir Pop-Up Store.
Fictional concept of Nike Noir Pop-Up Store.

Execute your commercial campaigns effectively

Homogeneous strategies are key to conveying a unified message that leaves no room for confusion. Each element will be sending a message to the customer, and it is essential that you are clear about what you want to convey and execute it correctly.

Dioriviera Pop-up en Nammos Village en Mykonos, Grecia.
Dior pop up in Nammos Village, Mykonos
Dior summer campaign, Pop up Store Mykonos
Dior summer campaign, Pop up Store Mykonos
Pop up Dioriviera selection of summer items, Nammos Village, Mykonos
Pop up Dior selection of summer items, Nammos Village, Mykonos.
Pop up Dioriviera selection of summer items, Nammos Village, Mykonos
Dior ephemeral pop up store, Mykonos.

Aligning marketing strategies, maximising opportunities, and leveraging external events are key approaches to developing your promotional campaign. In one of the blogs we follow, we found this post about Nike’s strategy that you might find interesting: “Marketing Mix: promotion at Nike”.

By maintaining a coherent message across all elements of the campaign and taking advantage of moments like external events, you can generate greater relevance and connection with the audience, increasing the brand’s reach, visibility, and appeal, leading to a greater impact and engagement among customers.

In summary, carrying out promotions at points of sale or events requires planning and creativity. From choosing the right strategy and effective communication to creating memorable experiences, every detail counts.

Leverage collaborations, maintain brand consistency, and use technologies to measure impact. Implement these tips to boost engagement, increase sales, and strengthen your connection with your audience.

Discover the transformative power of a well-executed promotional campaign!

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