Digital Channel

Social Sampling.

Deliver highly targeted sampling campaigns that move consumers through the entire purchase funnel. Social Sampling uses advanced digital targeting to reach the right audience, drive trial, capture data, and convert interest into measurable sales.

8.5


Average Product Rating

74%


Average Likelihood to Purchase

51


Net Promoter Score

71%


Average Claimed Recommendations

The Approach

How Social Sampling Works.

Social Sampling combines digital targeting with physical or digital product fulfilment. Campaigns are designed to identify, engage, and convert consumers through a seamless journey from awareness to purchase.


Hyper-Targeted Acquisition

  • Advanced targeting using social media advertising platforms
  • Audience selection based on demographics, interests, and behaviours
  • Lead ads served directly to relevant consumers
  • Minimises wastage by focusing on high-intent audiences


Seamless Sample Claim Journey

  • Consumers claim a free sample via digital ads
  • Samples delivered directly to the home or via digital coupon
  • Branded packaging enhances the experience
  • Designed to maximise engagement and trial


Data Capture + Retargeting

  • First-party data captured at the point of claim
  • Enables remarketing and follow-up campaigns
  • Opportunity to send vouchers and additional offers
  • Builds long-term audience and customer insight
Planning Considerations

From Awareness to Purchase.

Social Sampling is designed to deliver performance across the full funnel. Campaigns combine reach, targeting, and data capture to drive both immediate and long-term results.


Pros

  • Highly targeted with minimal audience wastage
  • Scalable reach across large digital audiences
  • Strong data capture for remarketing and insight
  • Supports full funnel from awareness to conversion
  • Flexible fulfilment through physical or digital formats


Considerations

  • Higher cost compared to some traditional channels
  • Requires strong creative and targeting to perform
  • Dependent on platform algorithms and optimisation
  • Needs follow-up strategy to maximise conversion
  • Picks

    • Digital Sampling
    • Social Sampling

    PICKS approached Flavor with the objectives to maximise sales across Sainsbury’s key stores and increase brand awareness.

  • Bear Nibbles Ratings & Reviews Case Study

    • Digital Sampling
    • Ratings & Review Sampling

    Bear Nibbles used ratings and review sampling to generate authentic consumer feedback and increase brand trust and visibility.

  • suqqu

    Suqqu

    • Digital Sampling
    • Social Sampling

    SUQQU wanted to develop a campaign that would increase brand awareness and drive direct sales through online stores.