Partner with retailers for exclusive POS placements

In-Store

Boost your visibility and sales by teaming up with retailers to get exclusive product placements at their point-of-sale displays. While it can be highly effective, it often requires investment and the right partnerships to succeed.

Tools

Name Description Pricing Ease of Use
Vend Vend is a versatile point-of-sale (POS) system designed for retail bu…
Paid Only
Moderate
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Objectives

Name Description
Brand Awareness Brand awareness is the marketing objective of increasing a brand's vi…
Enhance Brand Reputation Enhancing brand reputation involves cultivating a favorable perceptio…
Reach Reach is a key marketing objective focused on maximizing the exposure…
Sales The marketing objective 'Sales' focuses on increasing revenue through…
Trust and Loyalty Trust and loyalty are crucial marketing objectives that underpin long…

Demographics

Name Description
Gen X
Gen Z Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is a cohort characterized b…
High-Income Earners High-Income Earners are characterized by their significant financial …
Middle-Income Earners Middle-Income Earners represent a crucial segment of the consumer mar…
Millennials Millennials, or Generation Y, are individuals born between 1981 and 1…
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Promotes

Name Description
Brand Brand represents the unique identity of a business, encompassing its …
Physical Product The Physical Product represents a tangible good that marketers have t…

Sectors

Name Description
Food and Beverage The Food and Beverage sector is a vital part of the global economy, e…
Healthcare The Healthcare sector is a critical pillar of the global economy, enc…
Hospitality and Leisure The Hospitality and Leisure sector encompasses hotels, restaurants, t…
Retail The Retail sector is a dynamic industry focused on the sale of goods …

Strategy

Name Description
Customer Acquisition Strategies Attracting new customers involves various tactics like ads, social me…
Multichannel Marketing Strategies Reaching customers through multiple channels, like social media, emai…
Partnership Marketing Strategies Collaborating with other businesses can boost your reach and credibil…
Sales Strategies Boosting sales involves understanding customer needs, effective commu…

Sub-strategy

Name Description
Brand Positioning Strategy Creating a brand positioning strategy means defining how you want you…
Brand Activation Strategy Creating interactive experiences to engage customers and bring your b…
Event Marketing Strategy Hosting or participating in events to promote your brand and engage w…
Pop-Up Shops Strategy Setting up temporary retail locations to create buzz and engage custo…
Product Sampling Strategy Offering free samples to potential customers to let them try your pro…
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Technologies

Name Description
Affiliate & Partner Marketing Affiliate & Partner Marketing technology is a strategic tool that ena…

Channel

Name Description
In-Store In-Store marketing involves promoting products or services directly w…

Sub-channel

Name Description
Direct Partnerships Building relationships directly with other brands or businesses to pr…
In-Store Promotions In-store promotions are a traditional way to boost sales and brand aw…
Point-of-Sale (POS) Displays Point-of-Sale (POS) Displays catch customers' attention right at the …
Retail Media Networks Retail Media Networks let brands place ads directly within online ret…

Quick Facts

Channel

In-Store

Advertising Type

OOH

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Estimated Cost

Medium

Time to Impact

Short (Weeks)

Tags

B2B

Pros

  • Increased visibility Partnering with established retailers can significantly boost your product’s visibility to a broader customer base.
  • Higher sales Being in a strategic location can drive impulse purchases and significantly increase sales.
  • Brand credibility Aligning your product with reputable retailers can enhance your brand’s credibility and trustworthiness.
  • Targeted marketing This tactic allows for targeted marketing towards the retailer’s existing customer base who are already in a buying mood.
  • Competitive advantage Exclusive placements can give you a leg up over competitors who don’t have the same retail presence.
  • Customer loyalty Having your product available in convenient locations can foster brand loyalty among customers who regularly shop at those retailers.
  • Cross-promotional opportunities Collaborating with retailers provides opportunities for cross-promotions, further boosting your marketing efforts.

Cons

  • High cost Exclusive placements often require significant financial investment, which may not be feasible for all businesses.
  • Dependency on retailer Your success heavily relies on the retailer’s reputation and foot traffic, which can be a double-edged sword.
  • Complex negotiations Securing exclusive placements often involves complex negotiations and may require long-term contracts.
  • Limited control You have limited control over the retailer’s environment, which may affect how your product is perceived.
  • In-store competition Your product will be placed alongside competing products, which may dilute its impact.
  • Resource-intensive Requires ongoing effort to maintain relationships and monitor placements, which can be resource-intensive.
  • Variable effectiveness The success of this tactic can vary depending on the retailer, location, and customer behavior.