HIRE EXPERIENCED PRODUCT SAMPLING STAFF
Our product sampling staff can be hired for promotional events in shopping centres, supermarkets, train stations, city centres, exhibitions, and everywhere else in between! We can sample anything from food and drink, to cosmetics, magazines and tech gadgets.
NATIONWIDE COVERAGE
We have experience supplying product sampling staff to some of the UK’s most iconic brands e.g. Mentos, Sainsburys, Pork Farms and more. We can work directly with brands, venues, event organisers, and marketing agencies. From small new businesses to large-scale conglomerates, we can deliver.
EXPERIENCED STAFF
Our staff database contains 3000+ skilled and experienced staff. We have staff with Level 2 Food Hygiene certification, as well as trained baristas, mixologists and bartenders. They are therefore perfect for food and drink sampling.
WE’RE AVAILABLE 24/7
Moreover, promotional activity runs 7 days a week, therefore, Push Promotions operate an ‘always available’ mentality and aim to be contactable by our clients 24/7. We are always available to answer any questions or concerns, or adjust any staffing requirements.
FOOD & DRINKS SAMPLING
We have extensive experience sampling food and drink products across the UK. We understand the importance of allergies, presentation, and storing samples at the correct temperature etc. Our staff also have experience with more complex alcohol sampling, and sampling as part of a experiential interactive promotional campaign.
COSMETIC & FRAGRANCE SAMPLING STAFF
Furthermore, we provide cosmetic and fragrance sampling staff to department stores, high-street chains, train stations, beauty counters and more. Our staff engage in meaningful and memorable conversations with customers whilst distributing samples- creating lasting positive customer impressions.
EXHIBITION SAMPLING
Many of our clients have hired our product sampling staff to work at exhibitions and trade shows at venues such as The Birmingham NEC and London ExCel. Sampling is a great way to attract crowds at often bustling exhibitions, and allows customers to ‘try before they buy’. We can also provide general exhibition staff.
HOW PUSH PROMOTIONS CAN HELP
Undoubtedly, one of the best ways to promote your product is to offer a free sample! Brits love a freebie and so not only will offering free samples attract the public to your promotional event, but they also allow the public to directly interact with your product. This increases memorability, brand awareness, personal brand connections, and thus the chance of converting them into customers!
Our Push Promotions team regularly distributes sample products at train stations, exhibitions, supermarkets, high-street stalls, and everywhere else in between. With offices in Birmingham and London, as well as our 3000+ staff database, we can provide staff nationwide and at short notice. We aim to provide local staff to save you money on staff transport and accommodation costs.
To ensure that we provide the right staff for your specific company, we undertake a thorough profiling phase. This consists of choosing product sampling staff with the right experience, location, and brand suitability. We have staff with experience in nearly all industries, for example, cosmetics, healthcare, cars, gaming and more. We also have staff with Food Hygiene Certification, as well as trained baristas, mixologists and bartenders. Therefore, we are highly likely to have a perfect team of staff to suit your brand.
TYPES OF SAMPLING STYLES
- Hand to hand
- Guerrilla sampling
- In-store
- Event sampling
- Door to door
- Office sampling
- Experiential sampling
- Road-show sampling
BEVERAGE & ALCOHOL SAMPLING
Here at Push we work with a variety of beverage and alcohol brands from soft drinks & hot drinks, to energy drinks & alcoholic drinks. Our sampling teams and promotional staff work at roadshows, in-store, festivals, exhibitions, high streets and many more events.
For guidance regarding alcohol sampling, read our blog post here, or check out the official Portman Group website.
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINE SAMPLERS
We supply newspaper and magazine samplers across the UK. We work with some of the biggest media brands in the UK such as Dennis Media and Bauer Media. Our magazine and newspaper samplers often work at train stations, exhibitions and city centre locations as well as at exhibitions and trade-shows.
FRAGRANCE & COSMETICS
Our cosmetic and fragrance sampling staff are experienced in sampling fragrances and cosmetic products. They are experts in driving sales of the product and raising brand awareness. We can also provide make-up artists to work at beauty counters.
SAMPLING AT CONSUMER EVENTS
Moreover, we supply experienced staff for nationwide events. For example, some of the venues we work at include The NEC, Olympia, Excel and The SEC, and events such as The BBC Good Food Show and Taste London.
IN-STORE & SUPERMARKET SAMPLING
Our experienced sampling staff can be hired for supermarket sampling, department store sampling, and general in-store retail sampling roles. Our sampling staff can help you build brand awareness, and increase word of mouth sharing. Sampling is very often the cornerstone of a experiential marketing campaign.
A FEW SAMPLING CONSIDERATIONS
- Safety – When offering samples, extreme care must be taken to ensure the safety of the public. Allergy warnings, and all product ingredients (including tracings) should be easily and clearly available.
- Presentation of Samples – For samples to have the desired impact, they should be presented in prime condition, where they will taste/smell/look their best. Sufficient transport and presentation devices should therefore be considered.
- Temperature requirements – Certain samples will require storage at a certain temperature. For example, we have previously worked with an ice cream manufacturer at a country show where portable freezers had to be found to maintain optimal ice cream consistency.
- Environmental Hazard – When distributing samples, extra licences may be required from the council. Product sampling staff may be required to have relevant food hygiene certificates. Any food preparation equipment (e.g. freezers, gas hobs) also need to be able to pass safety checks.
OUR PRODUCT SAMPLING EXPERIENCE
We have been supplying product sampling staff to UK events & locations for over a decade now, click here or on a logo below to read more:
Get in touch with us today via phone or email for a friendly chat about how Push Promotions can support your business.
WHO WE’VE WORKED WITH
FROM OUR CLIENTS
UK DEPARTMENT STORE
Their staff always arrive ahead of time, they are well prepared, well presented and manage themselves so we don’t need to worry about that aspect of service. Most importantly, they are on-brand.
CORPORATE EVENT CLIENT
Working with Push Promotions was a hassle free and pleasant experience, I will be using them again in the future.
LEADING FOOD RETAILER
Its been great working with you, your staff do you credit and have been a pleasure to work with.
