Punch

Punch Taverns Manchester Evening News

Punch is the leading pub company in the UK, with over 7,100 pubs across its leased and managed portfolio.

The group approached Inside Media and WSA - a partner (fulfilment) agency - to help them drive footfall. The most recent promotion was a free pint offer within Manchester Evening News (MEN) to coincide with the start of the Carling Cup.

Thanks to Inside Media’s contacts within the newspaper, the promotion achieved seven front page splashes (pre and during promotion) in the newspaper.

The redemption rates from consumers and cost of activity per outlet significantly exceeded the expectations of the client.

During the promotion, MEN reported a circulation increase of 5% - which their Sales Manager commented was a first in her experience with the publisher.