FRESHERS TERM TOP 5

Author: Seed Team, published on April 12th, 2019

A next level guide to the new student year: The trick with Freshers is to be clever, creative and to cut through! So welcome to Seed’s Freshers Term Top 5

  • #1 MASTER THE MINDSET

    Whilst freshers term is a big commercial opportunity for brands, it is also a moment of immense personal change for many students. Consider how your brand can help them on this exciting journey of discovery.

    BRAND INSPIRATION

    ASOS Beyond Basic - Helping students express themselves with customised threads

    Budweiser Live Project - Introducing students to their new city’s music scene

  • #2 STUDENT MICRO INFLUENCERS

    Students are placing more trust in micro over macro influencers and putting more emphasis on building their own personal brands. As a result student brand ambassadors and influencers are becoming an increasingly powerful channel. Whether you’re a beauty, fashion or lifestyle brand, consider how this new breed of student ambassador can help you engage this audience.

    BRAND INSPIRATION

    Soap & Glory Glambassadors - Spreading kick ass femininity to UK students

    Tinder U - Giving students access to experiences with Tinder

  • #3 LEVERAGE THE COLLECTIVE

    The student audience is particularly passionate about the communities they belong to. Whether its their student flat, sports team or actual University, consider how your brand can leverage the these powerful collectives.

    BRAND INSPIRATION

    Stand Up to Cancer ‘The Undie Run’ - Recruiting students affected by cancer to rally fellow students to strip down to their ‘smalls’

    Spotify Sound Clash - The ultimate society playlist battle

  • #4 FRESHERS FAIRS

    Not a novel idea. But still (sometimes) a good one.

    Set in lo-fi venues, packed with brands all vying for students' attention – Freshers Fairs don't always feel like the smart choice. On the flip side, Fresher’s Fairs host between 5,000 and 10,000 students, at a key moment in the year, with students looking for something to catch their eye. Get it right and there is probably no other opportunity like it. So, when does Freshers work? Click here for Seed’s insider tips

    BRAND INSPIRATION

    Levis Print Bar - Offering students a one of a kind, student-exclusive Levi's Tee

    Soap and Glory Bubble Decker Bus Tour - Big, pink and glamazing

  • #5 DON'T HIT AND RUN

    Think about how your budget can stretch throughout the term or even the year. Depending on your proposition, an always on, grass roots approach can be a game changer.

June 24th 2019