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Strategy & Concept: pop-up strategy and concept
Before a space is rented or a shelf is built, one question comes first: what should your pop-up achieve – and for whom? We analyse market, location and audience and develop a pop-up strategy and a concept that fits your brand.
Metallica✶Bruno Mars✶ATEEZ✶SHEIN✶Tinder✶Instagram x Amazon✶Deutsche Bahn✶Worldcoin✶Wero✶Banks✶Metallica✶Bruno Mars✶ATEEZ✶SHEIN✶Tinder✶Instagram x Amazon✶Deutsche Bahn✶Worldcoin✶Wero✶Banks✶
15services in Strategy & Concept
6areas from one partner
10,000visitors at the Bruno Mars pop-up
1 day – 2 yearsflexible duration
Strategy first, then the space
A pop-up for awareness looks different from one for sales, community or a market test. That is why we define goal, audience, duration and KPIs first – and derive location, space, programme and budget from them.
For international brands we develop test-market strategies: a store for a limited time shows how product, price and location perform in Germany before a long-term investment.
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What we cover in Strategy & Concept
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Market & location
Market and location analysis, target group analysis and competitor analysis.
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Pop-up strategy
Goal, format, duration and KPIs – including test-market strategies.
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Concept & creative direction
One core idea that connects space, programme and content.
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Brand experience & journey
Brand experience concept and customer journey from announcement to follow-up.
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Retail & sales strategy
Retail concept, sales, activation and marketing strategy.
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Event & storytelling
Event and entertainment concept, storytelling and brand staging.
Tinder Event Berlin“Crush Library” · 3 days of programme↗
SHEIN #SHEINGoesWithFWGames, vouchers & coffee bar · 4,000–5,000 visitors↗
Instagram x Amazon Creators DayKantgaragen & Soirée · approx. 300 guests↗
Bruno Mars „The Romantic“Tour pop-up × Hello Kitty · approx. 10,000 visitors↗
Worldcoin Pop-Up BerlinPurple Pop-Up · iris scan · approx. 3,000 visitors↗
Banks Pop-Up StoreFishing brand · 3 days · approx. 5,000 visitors↗All 15 services in Strategy & Concept
- Market and location analysis
- Target group analysis
- Competitor analysis
- Pop-up strategy development
- Concept development
- Creative direction
- Brand experience concept
- Customer journey development
- Retail concept
- Sales strategy
- Activation strategy
- Marketing strategy
- Event and entertainment concept
- Storytelling and brand staging
- Test-market strategies
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How we work
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Briefing & location
You tell us your idea – we find the right space and clarify budget and timing.
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Concept & design
Concept, look & feel and brand experience – tailored to your audience.
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Production & set-up
Build, technology, logistics and staff – we coordinate all trades.
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Opening & operations
We support your project on site and create content that keeps working online.
FAQ
Why does a pop-up need a strategy?
Because space, design, staff and marketing depend on the goal. The strategy defines what success means – visitors, reach, leads or sales.
What is a test market with a pop-up?
A store for a limited time to test demand, prices, range and location in one city before investing long-term.
Can we book strategy and concept only?
Yes, separately or together with delivery and operations.
What does concept development cost?
It depends on the scope. Every quote is individual and non-binding.
Let's build your strategy.
Tell us your idea – we will get back to you with a non-binding quote.