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What Makes a Sampling Campaign Actually Drive Trial

April 10, 2026 · NowPromotions Editorial

The location and traffic pattern of a sampling activation matters more than the sample size or the script.

Pair every sample with a single, simple call to action -- a scannable code, a nearby retail endcap, a follow-on offer.

Track redemption, not just distribution. Samples handed out is a vanity metric; samples that convert is the one that matters.