M&S attributes sales uptick to social media promotion by product manager
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What happened
Kathryn Turner, a product development manager for M&S Food, has gained significant popularity on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. She used her accounts to promote M&S products, including Japanese-inspired fruit sandwiches. M&S attributes an increase in sales for items such as mango grapes and unconventional strawberries and cream 'sando' to her videos.
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Why it matters
The event demonstrates how social media influence can directly impact retail sales and consumer demand. M&S credits the promotion by Kathryn Turner with an uptick in sales for specific products. This highlights the growing role of digital marketing in driving consumer interest in specialized food items.
Kathryn Turner is a director of food product development at M&S.
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Who's involved
- Kathryn TurnerProduct development manager for M&S Food
- M&SRetailer whose products were promoted
- InstagramSocial media platform used for promotion
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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M&S could see increased revenue from products promoted via social media.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.NIQ data shows M&S sales growth following Turner's successful social media campaign.1 source
Turner used Instagram to promote M&S Japanese-inspired products.1 source
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