Sales promotion is a crucial marketing tool that boosts short-term sales and brand awareness. It's split into consumer-oriented and trade-oriented strategies, each targeting different parts of the distribution chain. Consumer promotions like coupons and samples directly influence buyers, while trade promotions motivate retailers to push products.
These strategies work together to create a comprehensive sales promotion plan. Consumer promotions drive demand and encourage product trials, while trade promotions ensure products are well-stocked and prominently displayed in stores. Both types aim to increase sales, market share, and brand loyalty through various incentives and engagement tactics.
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Consumer-oriented sales promotion
Targets end consumers directly influences their purchasing decisions
Aims to stimulate immediate sales encourages product trial and brand switching
Examples include coupons (cents-off deals ), samples (free trial sizes), contests (sweepstakes , giveaways ), and rebates (money back offers )
Trade-oriented sales promotion
Targets channel intermediaries such as wholesalers, distributors, and retailers
Focuses on motivating intermediaries to stock, promote, and sell products to their customers
Examples include trade allowances (discounts, incentives), cooperative advertising (shared ad costs), and dealer incentives (rewards, bonuses)
Coupons
Offer a discount on the product price for a limited time encourages purchase
Encourage trial of new products and repeat purchases of established brands
Can lead to stockpiling (buying in bulk) and brand switching (trying competitors)
Samples
Provide a free trial of the product allows consumers to experience it firsthand
Help consumers evaluate the product reduces perceived risk of trying something new
Can lead to immediate sales if consumers like the product and long-term customer acquisition
Contests and sweepstakes
Offer prizes or incentives for participation creates a sense of excitement and engagement
Generate buzz and brand awareness as consumers share and discuss the promotion
Can increase brand loyalty and customer retention as participants feel valued and rewarded
Rebates
Provide a refund or cashback offer after the purchase is made encourages higher-priced purchases
Encourage larger purchases or bundling of products to maximize the rebate amount
Can stimulate sales without reducing the perceived value or prestige of the product
Point-of-purchase displays
Attract attention and influence impulse buying decisions at the point of sale
Highlight product features, promotions, or new offerings to customers in-store
Trade allowances
Offer discounts, rebates, or incentives to retailers for stocking and promoting products
Help secure prime shelf space and improve product visibility in stores
Can lead to increased sales volume and market share as more retailers carry the product
Cooperative advertising
Share advertising costs between the manufacturer and the retailer for local promotions
Provide support for retailers' advertising efforts and customized marketing materials
Can enhance the partnership and collaboration between the manufacturer and the retailer
Dealer incentives
Offer rewards, bonuses, or perks for achieving sales targets or outperforming competitors
Motivate dealers and their sales teams to prioritize and recommend the manufacturer's products
Can lead to increased sales effort, product knowledge, and customer support at the point of sale
Trade shows and exhibitions
Provide a platform to showcase products, demonstrate features, and interact with potential partners
Help establish new distribution channels and strengthen relationships with existing intermediaries
Can generate leads, facilitate negotiations, and drive business-to-business sales opportunities
Sales promotion
Short-term incentives to encourage purchase or sales of a product or service
Push strategy
Focuses on promoting the product to intermediaries to "push" it through the distribution channel
Pull strategy
Aims to create consumer demand to "pull" the product through the distribution channel
Loyalty programs
Reward repeat customers to encourage continued patronage and increase customer lifetime value
Price promotions
Temporary price reductions or special offers to stimulate sales and attract price-sensitive consumers