Project

FUZE

Fuze Beverage moved from passive shelf presence to a sustainability-led active experience at TIFF. Through on-ground engagement and sampling, the activation transformed curiosity into trial, strengthened recall, and deepened lasting consumer connection beyond the festival moment.

Year 2025
Location Toronto
Industry Beverage / Consumer Packed Goods
Scope On-ground activation; Consumer sampling; Real-world visibility deployment

The Challenge

The brand struggled in a saturated beverage market where shelf presence alone was not enough to drive recall or loyalty. The challenge was to transform the brand from passive visibility into meaningful engagement that could drive trial and a long-term brand memory beyond retail environments.

The Strategy

A coordinated campaign combining sampling, ambassador engagement, and the deployment of experiential inventory to build sustained consumer connection and drive product discovery in active urban environments such as festival grounds.

Activation Highlights

A four-day TIFF activation placed FUZE at the city’s most active cultural moment through coordinated sampling, ambassador engagement, and mobile LED presence. Premium locations and high-density zones led to continuous exposure and memorable brand encounters.

Deliverables

Execution combined high-volume sampling, ambassador-led engagement, premium placements, and mobile LED deployment, supported by coordinated logistics and real-time engagement tracking.

Key Results

12,000+ product trials and over 1 million impressions across key TIFF locations, with full inventory clearance within 2.5 hours each day.

Key Takeaways

High-impact experiential campaigns succeed when visibility is paired with direct interaction. Cultural positioning combined with sampling converted exposure into trial and lasting recall.