Niche Sampling Inc.
Independent market research conducted by WBA Research is available for many of NSI's sampling programs. The objective of the market research is to measure the impact of product sampling on awareness, usage and purchase behavior and build a brand specific ROI/payback model.

NSI utilizes a test versus control research methodology 2-3 months after distribution. The test group is composed of target audience sample recipients. The control group is comprised of target audience members who did not receive a sample. WBA & NSI provide a research report on individual brand performance including ROI and a proprietary payback analysis.



ROI CALCULATOR

YEAR 1 ANALYSIS OF Brand X PARTICIPATION IN NSI'S SAMPLING PROGRAM


Brand X reported a +8 point increase in "Most Likely To Use Next".

It increased from 6% in the Control Cell to 14% in the Test Cell.


Total Samples  
Average point increase  
  new 1x purchases


*repeat purchases 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x  
units sold  
  long time
loyal users




Brand X YEAR 1 PAYBACK

Variable Contribution Per Unit
  retail price $  
  -35% wholesale discount  
  (minus) cost of goods $  
  (equals) variable contribution per unit  
 
Variable Contribution Per Unit x Units Sold = Total Variable Contribution
  x = (1x)
(plus) x = (2x)
(plus) x = (3x)
(plus) x = (4x)
(plus) x = (5x)
(plus) x = (6x)
 
 
(equals) Total variable contribution  
(minus) Total program cost $5000  
(minus) Total sample cost $  
 
 
(equals) Total year 1 payback at 6x repeat  
 
  Total year 1 incremental purchases