Retail Activation Excellence

In-Store Product Sampling — Where Real-World Experience Meets Purchase Intent

Bring your brand to life right where purchase decisions happen — in the aisles, counters, and checkout zones.

500+

Retail Locations

2M+

Samples Distributed

35%

Avg. Sales Uplift

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The In-Store Advantage

Why In-Store Sampling Works

Nothing builds product trust like hands-on experience. In-store sampling creates sensory engagement, boosts recall, and drives immediate purchase intent.

72%

of shoppers say they're more likely to buy after trying a product in-store

Source: In-Store Marketing Institute, 2024

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Sensory Engagement

Touch, taste, smell — engage all five senses at the point of purchase

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Immediate Purchase Intent

Capture shoppers when they're ready to buy, not days later

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Brand Recall & Trust

Real-world experiences create lasting memories and brand loyalty

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3x

Higher conversion vs. digital-only campaigns

AIM's Proven In-Store Activation Framework

Our 3-step execution model ensures every campaign delivers measurable results

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1

Spot Selection

Identify high-footfall zones and retail partners based on shopper demographics, product category fit, and conversion potential.

500+

verified locations

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2

On-Ground Execution

Professional promoters, POS branding, and real-time sampling tracking ensure flawless campaign delivery and customer engagement.

98%

promoter attendance

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3

Data & Follow-Up

Capture shopper data at point of sample, trigger digital re-engagement, and measure attribution from trial to purchase.

5M+

samples delivered

Where We Activate In-Store Sampling

From Supermarkets to Salons — AIM Covers Every Aisle

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Retail Stores

Capture impulse buyers at the point of sale

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Malls

High-traffic zones for maximum brand visibility

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Hypermarkets

Large-scale activations reaching diverse demographics

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Pharmacies

Wellness and health-focused product sampling

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Beauty Counters

Premium cosmetics and skincare demonstrations

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Campus Stores

Reach Gen Z and college demographics directly

Don't see your ideal location? We customize activations for any retail environment.

Contact Our Retail Team →

Real-Time Visibility of Your In-Store Campaigns

Track every activation, promoter, and feedback point through AIM's live dashboard

Campaign Analytics Dashboard

Live In-Store Performance Metrics

Live

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↑ 24%

42,847

Samples Distributed

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↑ 18%

28,392

Leads Captured

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↑ 35%

66.3%

Engagement Rate

Sales Uplift by Location

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Last 7 days

Downtown Mall

+45%

Westside Market

+38%

North Plaza

+32%

East Hypermart

+28%

Central Pharmacy

+22%

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Active Locations

47 stores

Across 12 cities

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Campaign Duration

18 days

12 days remaining

Expected Outcomes

Measurable impact across every stage of the customer journey

Increase Retail Conversions

Turn in-store traffic into immediate purchases with hands-on product experiences

Build Authentic Brand Interactions

Create memorable sensory experiences that drive long-term brand loyalty and advocacy

Collect First-Party Shopper Data

Capture verified customer information at point of engagement for future targeting

Drive Post-Store Re-Marketing

Trigger personalized digital follow-ups to convert samplers into repeat customers

35%

Average sales uplift

72%

Sample-to-purchase rate

89%

Data capture success

4.2x

Return on investment

Success Story

A Beverage Brand Achieved a 35% In-Store Sales Lift After AIM's Sampling Drive

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Samples

12K

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Duration

4 weeks

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Sales Uplift

+35%

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Locations

28

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"AIM's in-store activation strategy delivered beyond our expectations. Not only did we see an immediate 35% sales lift, but the customer data we captured allowed us to retarget samplers with personalized offers. The ROI was clear within the first week."

The Challenge

Launch a new functional beverage line in a crowded market with limited brand awareness

AIM's Solution

Strategic sampling at 28 high-traffic retail locations with trained brand ambassadors and QR-based data capture for digital retargeting

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4.8x

ROI Achieved

View Full Case Study →

Integration With Broader Campaigns

How In-Store Sampling Fuels Omni-Channel Marketing

Retail POS

In-store displays and shelf talkers drive immediate purchase

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Digital Ads

Retarget samplers with personalized social and search campaigns

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Influencer Boost

Amplify in-store activations with creator partnerships

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CRM Remarketing

Nurture leads with email flows and loyalty programs

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1

In-Store Sample

Customer tries product + scans QR code

2

Digital Re-Engagement

Personalized ads + email nurture flow

3

Conversion & Loyalty

First purchase → repeat buyer → brand advocate

5.2x

Higher LTV

68%

Retarget Success

💡 Brands that integrate in-store sampling with digital retargeting see 3.4x higher conversion rates than sampling-only campaigns

Ready to Launch Your Campaign?

Transform Retail Touchpoints Into Brand Love

Partner with AIM to run your next in-store sampling campaign — where trial meets instant conversion.

500+ Retail Locations

Trained Promoters

Real-Time Analytics

2-4 Week Launch

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about In-Store Product Sampling with AIM

How many stores can AIM cover at once?
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Do you handle permissions and logistics?
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Can in-store sampling be linked to digital ads?
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