We are thrilled to announce we have partnered with Go Trade, a leading Trade Marketing company in Ecuador. This new strategic partnership expands the footprint of Tokinomo in-store marketing robots in South America and opens a new chapter in grocery retail advertising for regional FMCG brands. Go Trade will offer the distribution of Tokinomo robots and management of Tokinomo in-store marketing campaigns.
Gino Ivich, general manager Go Trade said:
“As a leading company in technical services, we are always in search of the latest retail technology innovation. Therefore, we are very honored to be the official partner of Tokinomo in Ecuador, as it is a ground-breaking solution that will definitely challenge the traditional means of doing in-store advertising. Tokinomo robots have a fresh new approach that drives shopper engagement and brand awareness, thus having an immediate impact on sales. The market response is already amazing, so I am positive that soon enough we'll see lots of creative and entertaining marketing campaigns in all supermarkets in Ecuador.”
Tokinomo in-store marketing robots are a patented and award-winning solution for FMCG brands that allows products on the shelf to communicate directly with the shoppers in a spontaneous way. This robotic solution is safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic and a great alternative to canceled sampling campaigns. For the first time, brand managers have an opportunity to use storytelling at the point-of-sale and enhance the shopping experience for their customers. Some other benefits include:
- High stopping power and increased product visibility in store
- +200% sales increase on average without price cuts
- Social virality and word-of-mouth generator
- 40% remember the brand name outside the store
- Reusable and sustainable from an environmental point of view
“We are thrilled about this new partnership with Go Trade which opens a new important market for us in South America. The feedback we had so far is quite amazing and, based on the extraordinary experience of our partner and their commitment to delivering the best results to their clients, I am confident that Ecuador will soon become one of the most successful markets for Tokinomo.” said Ionut Vlad, CEO of Tokinomo.
About GoTrade
GoTrade is a leading company in Trade Marketing, founded in 2001 in Ecuador. Their portfolio of clients includes top international and local brands. Decades of experience in retail marketing and highly qualified personnel allow GoTrade to meet the needs of its clients even in this demanding and ever-changing environment.
About Tokinomo
Tokinomo has invented and patented in-store marketing robots. The award-winning robot uses sensor technology and a combination of sound, motion, and light to bring products to life at the shelf and allow them to talk, move, sing or dance in front of the shoppers. Each robot is connected to the internet and it can be managed remotely via a cloud-based platform. CPG brands around the world use the Tokinomo robotic advertising in-store solution with sales lifts of +200% on average.
