In-store advertising innovators Smart Media In recent years, retailers around the world have embraced experiential, personalised shopping environments that deliver bespoke solutions to consumers. In part, this can be attributed to the gathering and analysis of shopper data thanks to the availability of more innovative technology. So, what can local businesses learn from this to […]
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In-store must embrace digital disruption
By Gareth Smith, Digital Insights Partner of in-store advertising innovators Smart Media Digital transformation (or as many see it – disruption) has been a hot button topic across industry sectors in recent times. With almost 65% of surveyed global businesses stating they are positive about their ability to adapt to technological disruption in the next […]
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In-store advertising innovators Smart Media In Africa, household consumption is expected to reach $2.5 trillion by 2030 with Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa accounting for nearly half that. This presents exciting opportunities for brands that want to grow in retail. But how do they approach this in an increasingly cluttered and competitive market? Adding impetus […]
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In its ongoing pursuit to provide South African brands with innovative ways to reach customers through in-store media, Smart Media has introduced its Basket Liners offering. Positioned at the bottom of shopping baskets at retail outlets, these liners provide another way to drive engagement with consumers. “As in-store advertising innovators, we want to inspire confidence […]
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In-store advertising innovators Smart Media With the South African e-commerce market expected to top $4.7 billion by 2023 (up from $2.5 billion in 2017), many would be forgiven to think that traditional retail is dwindling. However, there remains significant opportunities for merchants to drive in-store shopping for a more integrated consumer experience.Many retailers make the […]
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By Cecil Ungerer, Chief Sales Officer of in-store advertising innovators Smart Media Despite challenging economic conditions in 2018, South Africans still managed to spend around R32 120 per second at retail stores recording sector growth of 0.7% year-on-year since September 2017. Although growth was lower than recorded in 2017, retailers in pharmaceuticals, medical goods, cosmetics, and […]
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In-store advertising specialists Smart Media have assisted South African distribution and wholesale healthcare organisation Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to increase awareness of the Kolorex anti-fungal complementary medicine at Dis-Chem retail outlets through an innovative product campaign. “Even though Kolorex is an effective product, we needed to get more consumer interaction with the brand. Fungal infections are a […]
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Cecil Ungerer, Chief Sales Officer of in-store advertising innovators Smart Media Despite challenging global economic conditions, retail sales in South Africa rose 1.3 percent year-on-year in July. You can download the full Stats SA report here. Even though this is in line with expectations, it is still a positive sign that consumers have been […]
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By Cecil Ungerer, Chief Sales Officer of in-store advertising innovators Smart Media In the highly competitive environment of in-store advertising, brands are contesting limited market share. Consumers have become more discerning of what they buy owning to the availability of product information online. It is therefore imperative to cut through the clutter and create a […]
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By Cecil Ungerer, Chief Sales Officer of in-store advertising innovators Smart Media Even though e-commerce has become an increasingly popular consumer option, improving the in-store customer experience is more critical than ever. This ‘last mile’ presents brands with a final opportunity to either trigger a purchase decision or change future buying behaviour. In South […]
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