Tasting organization
Tasting organisation for FMCG and food brands: promo staff, POSM, scripts and reporting at retail points in Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Service in brief
What we doBesson Agency
Besson Agency runs tastings in Moscow, Almaty and Tashkent: we develop the mechanic, prepare staff and POSM, run shifts, supervision and photo reporting with audience feedback
Besson Agency works through a single window: we take on the mechanics, recruiting and training staff, producing materials and POSM, logistics, field supervision and final KPI reporting. The brand gets local teams in Moscow, Almaty and Tashkent and a single quality standard at every stage — from brief to closing documents
What's included
What's includedin the service
We handle either a single task or the full turnkey cycle: mechanics, staff, materials, logistics, field control and reporting
Promo staff
POSM and materials
Logistics
Supervision
Reporting and analytics
When you need it
For which tasks
Product trial
Let the shopper try the product where the purchase decision is made
Conversion to purchase
Turn the trial into a first purchase through the promoter's script and support at the shelf
Location selection
Select points and times for the brand's audience — malls, chains, HoReCa, the city
Dispensing control
Tracking of portions, stock and materials consumption with transparent reporting
Single point of contact
One contractor for mechanics, staff, materials, POSM, logistics and reporting — without a mess of contractors
Process
How we run the project
- 01Stage
Brief and mechanics
We capture the brand's task, audience, geography, contact points, KPIs and project rules
- 02Stage
Budget and plan
We assemble the budget, timing, areas of responsibility, shift schedule and operational plan
- 03Stage
Team and materials
We recruit and train staff, prepare POSM, uniforms, instructions and checklists
- 04Stage
Delivery and report
We control shifts, collect photo reporting, closing documents and final analytics
Still have questions?
Get in touch — we'll come back to you within 24 hours with an analysis of the task, a budget guide and a proposed next step
Leave a request
Describe the task, city, timing and audience. We'll propose the format, mechanics and team for your project
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Materials
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Frequently asked questions
What's included in the service?
Brief, mechanics, budget, staff, materials, logistics, supervision, photo reporting and final analytics.
Can a project be launched in several cities?
Yes. We bring in local teams and run the project through a single control centre.
What documents are needed for an estimate?
The city, timing, format, number of points or shifts and the brand inputs are enough.
Can I attach tender documents?
Yes. You can attach a brief or tender documents in the form if you already have them.
Do you work with POSM and production?
Yes. For BTL projects we can add POSM, brand zones, uniforms, prizes and materials logistics.
How is quality controlled?
Through checklists, supervision, photo capture, shift reporting and final recommendations.