Would you feel comfortable saying something? Many retailers and other organisations are choosing to keep security and marshalling in house - channelling staff from other departments to these specialist roles at the front of the store or the building. However, a lot of staff really don't feel comfortable being the voice of authority with their customers; and often shy away…
Is Christmas Cancelled? Well certainly not here at Envisage! We have been doing lots of work to make sure Santa can still work his magic this year, even in partial lockdown. All our usual options are available - private parties, office parties, grottos, tea with Santa.... the list goes on. We are working with all our clients and Christmas performers…
And the Survey Said: Providing Online Product Testing With over 30,000 staff registered who have worked or currently work in commercial environments, we are in a great position to help with market research and product testing. With such a large pool to choose from, this enables us to either have a generalised audience or target specific demographics i.e gender, location,…
Hiring Promotional Staffing Post-Lockdown – The Story Continues… Like many other businesses and organisation that work in events, we are recognising just how much our world has changed. But there is progress! Door drop campaigns are working Once seen as old fashioned, it seems that leaflets through doors and leafleting in shopping centres and high streets are enjoying a resurgence.…
Top 5 ideas for showcasing Christmas Gifts Christmas is coming, and if this is your time of year, 2020 will be different, in so many ways. Some people will want to round off a rather strange 2020 with a bang, and others will be watching the pennies and perhaps be more cautious about spending. Christmas spending represents circa 20-30% of…
Why should I give the best Check-in experience possible? Remember, for your guests this is the first interaction of your event. It is cliché, but you only get one chance at a first impression. Having a warm smile and an attentive FOH team will really set the day for your guests. If they have a bad experience from the off,…
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Temporary Event Staff Temporary staff can bring a wide range of benefits, yet for various reasons, many businesses are reluctant to hire them. If you’re one of those, read on and you may well change your mind! They Are Flexible One of the main reasons companies want temporary event and promotional staff is simply…
Everything You Need to Know About Working with an Event Staffing Agency Great Staff = Great Events We all know the importance of having the right staff onboard – they can make or break your event! If you’re a busy event planner chances are you’ll have your hands full juggling everything leading up to your big event and simply don’t…
Door to Door Flyering Staff - Coffee Promotion The Grocer recently published an article on the increase in sales of coffee machines for the home during lockdown. John Lewis, among other retailers, reported sales of coffee machines are up 30% compared with last year. And Envisage was fortunate to be involved in a truly innovative piece of experimental marketing, right…
What is Product Marketing and Sampling? A sample can be defined as a portion or trial sized amount of a product that is often given to a potential customer free of charge so that they may try the product before committing to a purchase. Although it may be a cost, conversions to sales can be as high as 90% in…