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Why Every Brand Should Think Like A Challenger

Challenger thinking isn’t just about positioning. Dave explains why prize draws, on-pack promotions and tactical activation should be built into your brand strategy from the start.

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Head To Head Episode 3: Cash In Your Packet

We dive into a brilliantly simple sales promotion from the late 90s that got shoppers switching brands fast. Find a fiver in a crisp packet, yes please!

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HFSS Regulations: Promotions You Can Still Run

We unpack what HFSS brands can still do with prize and on-pack promotions under the new rules, and how SPARK helps brands stay compliant and creative.

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Head To Head Episode 2: Win A Donkey!

Great promotions rarely impress as a spreadsheet. They win because the idea is clear, Ribena's “Win a donkey” is a campaign in just 3 words.

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Head To Head Episode 1: The Guinness pub giveaway

We unpack Guinness’ wild 90s ‘win a pub’ promotion: judging, finalists in Ireland, press coverage, and the practical lessons for modern sales promotions.

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SPARK 2025: That’s a Wrap!

From epic giveaways to digital upgrades, 2025 has been a blockbuster year for SPARK.

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Tactical Budgets Are Shifting. But Don’t Panic!

Tactical marketing spend is shifting, but it’s not disappearing. We explore what the latest IPA bellwether data means—and why tactical still delivers results.

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Why we’re still in love with “Free” (and why you should use it)

"Free" - it's not just a discount tactic. It's psychology. It's empathy. And in a cost-of-living crisis, it's your way of making your brand more human and more accessible.

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What Can the Best Sales Promotion Campaigns Teach Us?

Proven strategies from McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Aldi, and more, and why SPARK campaigns focus on human behaviour.

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