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Retail Brand (Confidential)

Event-to-Store Revenue Lift

Designed an event-led activation program that connected experiential marketing with in-store behavior, driving measurable revenue lift for a retail brand.

Retail & Ecommerce2023Event MarketingRetailField Activation
Context

The Challenge

Events were treated as isolated brand moments without structured follow-up or clear revenue goals. There was limited visibility into how event engagement translated into in-store visits or purchases. Sales and field teams lacked clear pre- and post-event playbooks for outreach and conversion. Customer data from events was not consistently captured, integrated, or activated in downstream systems. Attribution for event impact was anecdotal rather than quantitative.

Approach

The Route Map

Step-by-step path from challenge to outcome.

1

Pre-Event Targeting: Identified and invited high-value customer segments to curated experiences

Pre-Event Targeting: Identified and invited high-value customer segments to curated experiences

2

On-Site Data Capture: Implemented structured data collection to tie attendees to downstream behavior

On-Site Data Capture: Implemented structured data collection to tie attendees to downstream behavior

3

Post-Event Journeys: Designed follow-up sequences across email

Post-Event Journeys: Designed follow-up sequences across email, SMS, and paid retargeting

4

Store Lift Measurement: Compared in-store conversion and purchase behavior between exposed and control groups

Store Lift Measurement: Compared in-store conversion and purchase behavior between exposed and control groups

5

Field Activation Kits: Equipped store and field teams with talk tracks

Field Activation Kits: Equipped store and field teams with talk tracks, offers, and follow-up guidance.

Execution

The Stack

Channels, tools, and MarTech used to deliver results.

Channels

  • Event Marketing
  • Retail
  • Field Activation

Tools

  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Looker

MarTech

  • Attribution
  • Analytics
  • Automation
Results

Outcomes Delivered

Measured

Store Lift

Exposed audiences

Increased

Conversion Rates

Post-event

Increased

Repeat Engagement

Following events

Linked experiential event programs directly to in-store and near-term revenue impact

Measured store lift in exposed audiences

Increased conversion rates and repeat engagement following events

Lessons

What's Next

Key takeaways and ongoing opportunities.

This engagement demonstrates the power of a systematic, data-driven approach to GTM. The results speak to the importance of clear strategy, proper execution infrastructure, and continuous optimization. Moving forward, the focus shifts to scaling these wins and identifying the next growth lever.

Ongoing Optimization

Continuous monitoring and refinement to maintain momentum and identify new opportunities.

Scale & Expand

Apply proven frameworks to adjacent markets, channels, or product lines.

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