Mondelēz confirms in-store sampling is not dead

CPM Australia In-store Sampling

At a recent Path to Purchase Institute Summit, Mondelēz International stated that they don’t believe that in-store sampling is going to die and they consider their investment in “direct-to-consumer sales” as a powerful channel to engage consumers.

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Storytelling needs ‘true’ stories

By Mike Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, CPM International Group

Last year we lost a client – something I am not used to, something I take personally and something that bothers me. Since then I have spent time reflecting on what went wrong and how we need to be better next time. Continue Reading…

From Brand Ambassadors to “Engagement Specialists”

For many years, Brand Ambassadors have been a ubiquitous part of the shopping environment. Used as a standard in-store promotional tactic by grocery and non-grocery manufacturers alike, their traditional role has predominantly involved increasing brand awareness, as well as driving sales. Continue Reading…