SMG

SMG

Advertising Services

London, England 12,143 followers

Rebrand loading…

About us

SMG is home to retail media network specialist Threefold, award-winning commerce media agency Capture and the cloud based technology platform Plan-Apps, which has become the most widely used operating system powering commerce marketing and retail media in the UK. After 15 years of connecting brands with shoppers at the point of consideration and buying, we are responsible for more than £1m in traded retail media per day and data learnings based on the performance of £1.25bn of historic media investment. Our independent, helicopter view of retail media means we are the leading market innovator. SMG is home to retail media network specialist, Threefold, who partners with retailers to turn them into media owners. Threefold currently runs five of the largest retail media networks in the UK, including Boots Media Group, Morrisons Media Group, Co-Op, The Very Group and Signet. The UK's leading commerce media agency, Capture, is also a part of the SMG family. Capture has unparalleled expertise in retail media with a 15-year track record and a client roster that includes brand giants such as General Mills, Kellogg’s, McVities, Weetabix, McCain, Mr Kipling, Red Bull, Yoplait, Kerry Foods and Taylor’s of Harrogate amongst others. From store shelf to the wider media universe, Capture is expert at leveraging data to drive works on behalf of brands to improve ROI. Plan-Apps, is SMG's proprietary software. It provides the technology, data and consultancy to facilitate growth from both sides. Plan-Apps has become the most used operating system for commerce and retail media optimisation in the UK powering brand campaigns for 95 of the top one hundred CPG brands. Through working together with both brands and retailers to reach shoppers, we achieve transformative results.

Website
https://www.smg.team
Industry
Advertising Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2016
Specialties
Marketing, Shopper Media, Insight, Evaluations, Strategy, Retail Media, Advertising, Creative, Shopper marketing, commerce media, commerce marketing, shopper insights, retail media networks, advertising , media buying, and retail media consultancy

Locations

Employees at SMG

Updates

  • View organization page for SMG, graphic

    12,143 followers

    Things are looking a little blurred around here 👀 Stay tuned—our brand evolution is almost here. #RebrandLoading

    View profile for Samuel Knights, graphic

    CEO @ SMG | PMW Marketing Leader of the Year 2024

    Allow us to reintroduce ourselves.... I only rarely get to talk about SMG as our work is often in support of all of our partners. However, we have some exciting news coming up... and it's especially exciting for me as a marketer at heart. In just 48 hours, on October 16th, we’ll be unveiling something truly special — a bold new look that reflects the incredible creativity we’ve always had inside our walls, now brought to life for the world to see. Our decision to rebrand wasn’t just about refreshing our appearance. It's about positioning ourselves for the future — a future where the world of commerce media is evolving faster than we could have ever dreamed of. Over the past 18 months, retail media has exploded, and as the original pioneers in what was back then “shopper media,” we’ve always been ahead of the curve. Now, we’re making sure we’re not only keeping pace with our partners, but pushing the boundaries for the next 10+ years. This rebrand is about more than just a new look; it’s about ensuring that our external identity matches the groundbreaking creativity and innovation we deliver every day. We’ve always been the challenger agency, and now, with a renewed vision, we’re ready to continue shaping the future of connected commerce marketing. For those who are present, our official reveal will happen at Retail Media Summit UK — the biggest retail media event of the year. You’ll be able to see our new brand in action, and we can’t wait to share it with you. For more than 16 years, we’ve partnered with major retailers and powered global brands, simplifying the complexity of the ever-changing retail media landscape. As we embark on this next chapter, our mission remains the same: to deliver impactful campaigns, create seamless shopping experiences, and drive growth for all involved. Stay tuned — the best is yet to come. #SMG #RetailMediaSummitUK #CommerceMedia #NewBeginnings

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • SMG reposted this

    View profile for Emma Dean, graphic

    COO at SMG

    📢 Catch up! If you missed last week's webinar brought to you by SMG and Co-op Media Network , you can view it here: https://lnkd.in/eWq859GD We had lots of fun and some brilliant discussions as part of this quarter's Talking Shop.  Thank you very much to our panel Dean Harris, Jon Rabone and Georgina Evenden for so candidly sharing their thoughts and ideas on this year's industry trends. The theory is one thing but being able to reflect on how that comes to life in reality, day in day out, 'on the shop floor' is what really matters. Honest discussions like this help us evolve and grow as an industry. Watch to the end to get predictions for next year! Next up...Retail Media Summit. Looking forward to continuing the discussion; reflecting on an incredible year for this industry and being inspired by what's to come. See you there! #talkingshop #retailmedia #Retailmediasummit

    Talking Shop, the Replay: How 2024 Retail Media Predictions Have Held Up So Far

    Talking Shop, the Replay: How 2024 Retail Media Predictions Have Held Up So Far

    smg.team

  • SMG reposted this

    View organization page for Plan-Apps, graphic

    1,631 followers

    🚨 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🚨 📅 Next Wednesday, 16 October, Plan-Apps is headed to the Battersea Arts Centre for SMG x Path to Purchase Institute's annual Retail Media Summit! 👋Everyone, say hello to Matt! He will be there, ready to chat all things Plan-Apps and how our platform can transform your brand or retailer! 🚀 🔧 Looking to streamline your workflows? Boost efficiency? Drive growth? Matt's equipped with all the tips and insights you need! 💡 ☕ So grab a coffee and pop by the Plan-Apps booth for a chat in between the sessions and roundtable discussions! Be sure to connect with Matt beforehand and let him know you are coming!

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • SMG reposted this

    View organization page for  Zitcha, graphic

    4,139 followers

    Zitcha is counting down to the Retail Media Summit UK! 🇬🇧🎉 Just one week to go until we join SMG & Path to Purchase Institute as the official lunch sponsor for their sold out event! We're excited to break bread with the UK Retail Media community and dive into thought-provoking discussions about the day's sessions. 📆 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 📍 Battersea Art Centre, London #RetailMediaSummitUK #retailmedia #Zitcha

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • View organization page for SMG, graphic

    12,143 followers

    🔎 Is retailer first-party data a long-term sustainable investment for brands? With all eyes on retailer first-party data, how can brands maximize its potential - and is it truly a sustainable long-term strategy? This topic will be debated at RMS UK, featuring Leïla Lazreq, Chief Digital Officer, UK&I at L'Oréal, and Hugh Stevens, Managing Director, UK at LiveRamp. They will explore: ➡️ How retailers & brands are activating first-party data ➡️ The real results they’re achieving ➡️ The long-term outlook for this data-driven approach ⏰ Just 6 days to go! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 16th October 📍 Location: Battersea Arts Centre, London Path to Purchase Institute | {Capture} | Plan-Apps | Threefold

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • View organization page for SMG, graphic

    12,143 followers

    Webinar recap: key takeaways from 'How 2024 Retail Media Predictions Have Held Up So Far'. Last week, we hosted the next session of our quarterly 'Talking Shop' webinar series, where industry leaders gathered to share their expertise and reflections on the evolving retail media landscape. The panel included Emma Dean, Dean Harris, Georgina Evenden, and Jon Rabone, who revisited predictions made at the beginning of the year to evaluate their accuracy and explore key developments. Here are some of the key takeaways: ➡️ AI in Retail Media: AI is now a crucial element of the retail ecosystem. While its potential for personalised experiences and enhanced ad strategies is clear, challenges such as data quality and regulatory concerns remain. ➡️ Evolving Media Landscape: Retailers are increasingly investing in technologies that integrate in-store and online data for real-time promotions. A collaborative approach between brands and retailers is essential for crafting engaging customer experiences. ➡️ Measurement and Attribution: As retail media expands, a holistic approach to measuring effectiveness is vital. Understanding long-term ROI and standardising metrics are critical to successful campaign evaluation. If you missed the live session, the recording will be available soon! In the meantime, dive deeper into these insights by reading the full blog on our website: https://lnkd.in/eruZ-Hgz {Capture} | Co-op Media Network | Mars

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • View organization page for SMG, graphic

    12,143 followers

    Is in-store media the future of shopper marketing? As brands and retailers grapple with the rise of retail media, one question stands out: Can in-store screens revolutionise the shopper experience and drive better results? Join industry experts Chris Riegel, CEO and Founder of STRATACACHE, and Jessie Bove Dowd, Editorial Director at Path to Purchase Institute, as they discuss: ✅ The best strategies for leveraging in-store screens for maximum impact ✅How to align the needs of brands, consumers, and retailers in the in-store journey ✅Real-world examples and insights from 30+ countries on emerging trends and innovative approaches ⏰ Just 7 days to go! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 16th October 📍 Location: Battersea Arts Centre, London Path to Purchase Institute | {Capture} | Plan-Apps | Threefold

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • SMG reposted this

    View profile for Jessica Myers, graphic

    CCO | CMO | Marketing Week Top 100 Most Effective Marketers FS & Retail | Marketing Academy Fellow Alumni | Marketing Society | MGGB

    Such a brilliant opportunity to talk about how the Very Media Group are delivering accelerated growth for our partners, with our unique award winning creative platform and market leading data and insights excellence. #RetailMediaSummitUk SMG | Path to Purchase Tom Goulden | Laura Jones | Samuel Knights | Lee LeFeuvre | The Very Group

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • View organization page for SMG, graphic

    12,143 followers

    Retail media networks - adapting or falling behind? In this debate, "Are retail media networks failing to adapt to the existing media ecosystem?” we’ll be asking: ➡️ Are media owners failing to innovate and showcase the full value of retailer first-party data? With cookies still in play and ongoing changes from publishers, this conversation is more critical than ever. Join us as industry leaders from, ITV, Meta, Uber, and SMG share their insights on how brands and media owners must adapt to survive. ⏰ Just 8 days to go! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 16th October 📍 Location: Battersea Arts Centre, London Helen Johnson | Jayesh Rajdev | Katy Clark | Paul Wright Path to Purchase Institute | {Capture} | Plan-Apps | Threefold

    • No alternative text description for this image

Affiliated pages

Similar pages

Browse jobs