Sampling Strategy Playbook

Sampling Strategy Playbook

Sampling Strategy Playbook

The Ask

The Ask

Reimagine The Maker’s Mark Experience

Reimagine The Maker’s Mark Experience

The Idea

The Idea

Sustainable Storytelling in Every Sip

Sustainable Storytelling in Every Sip

The Need

The Need

Enhance Sampling Engagement

Create a Lasting Brand Impression

The Solution

The Solution

Elevated Interactive Activations

Sustainability-Driven Experiences

The Challenge

THE CHALLENGE

Maker’s Mark sought to reinvent its experiential footprint, moving beyond traditional activations to create an immersive experience that emphasized sustainability, craftsmanship, and community connection. The goal was to refresh the brand’s non-premise camper, elevate standard sampling, and integrate storytelling in a way that resonated with modern consumers. The challenge was crafting a seamless blend of entertainment, education, and engagement that stayed true to Maker’s Mark’s ethos.

Sustainable Takeaways

Sustainable Takeaways

Sustainable Takeaways

Elevated Sampling

Elevated Sampling

Lounge Design

Lounge Design

Branded Camper

Branded Camper

Photo Moment

Photo Moment

Custom Gaming

Custom Gaming

The Results

The Results

Maker’s Mark was introduced an elevated sampling experience centered on sustainability and consumer engagement. A branded camper served as the focal point, complemented by interactive lounges and gamified activities such as woodblock printing and a recycled wood ring toss. Seamless QR code integration enriched storytelling, linking guests to the brand’s sustainability initiatives. These activations successfully increased dwell time, enhanced brand recall, and deepened consumer connection, transforming traditional sampling into an immersive, sustainability-focused engagement.

Sustainable storytelling

Sustainable storytelling

Sustainable storytelling

Sampling Experience

Sampling Experience

Sampling Experience

Collaborative Artistry

Collaborative Artistry

Collaborative Artistry

Integration of Seed Paper Coasters

Integration of Seed Paper Coasters

Integration of Seed Paper Coasters

Floor Plan Recommendations

Floor Plan Recommendations

Floor Plan Recommendations

Custom Playlists

Custom Playlists

Custom Playlists

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