Makai Inc | Experiential & Retail Marketing Agency USA

Outcomes we deliver

We design programs around four outcomes, so each campaign moves people from first contact to action.

Grow brand awareness

Reach shoppers with demos, roadshows, and tours. Target the right stores and cities. Consistent presence and clear creative build memory.

Influence purchase behaviour

Sampling and live demos let people try before they buy. Trained scripts and compliant claims reduce doubt and move intent.

Drive sales

Programs align with retail calendars and store goals. We track lift, coupons, and store feedback to prove what works.

Grow loyalty

Capture emails and offer follow ups at the table. Post event touch points turn first trials into repeat buyers.

Work that moves people

From retail demos to full national tours, our activations turn attention into action. See how brands across the U.S. connect with customers through Makai programs.

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Kona Brewing - Kona Ohana

A beach-inspired activation that brought the aloha spirit to thousands of festivalgoers.

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Dole Whip - Summer Sampling Tour

A four-city tasting event that made summer sweeter one scoop at a time.

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Glanbia - Expo / Trade Show Event

A dynamic multi-brand booth that drew crowds and turned samples into sales.

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Experiential Marketing

We create hands-on brand moments that connect emotionally and turn customers into ambassadors.

Retail Demonstrations

Trained brand ambassadors drive in-store sales through real conversations and product trials.

Engagement Marketing

We turn audiences into participants with live and digital experiences that invite people to try, share, and act.

What we do

We make people FEEL your brand, so deeply, they choose it instinctively, again and again. We handle everything from experiential activations to retail demos, product sampling, and mobile tours, giving brands a single partner for planning, staffing, logistics, and measurement.

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How we work

Every program follows a proven process. Built to move fast, stay on brand, and deliver measurable results.

1

Discover & Decode

We start by understanding your goals, audience, and retail landscape. Then we uncover insights that shape the plan.

2

Design & Strategize

We turn insights into a clear activation plan, covering creative, staffing, and logistics in one streamlined roadmap.

3

Build & Prepare

Our team handles production, training, storage, and scheduling so every piece is ready to go live.

4

Launch & Amplify

We activate, track, and refine, combining on-site feedback with real data to improve every next campaign.

What clients say

Brands trust us to create experiences that connect with people. Here’s what they’ve said about working with Makai.

Thanks again, Robbie. Working with Makai was a game-changer. The activation blew past all our KPIs and created a lasting emotional connection with our customers. Simply outstanding work.

Brand Manager

Alcohol Beverage

Robbie, your leadership and vision turned our campaign into something truly special. The Makai team brought our new drink to life with energy, creativity, and flawless execution. Thanks to you, our brand isn’t just tasted — it’s remembered.

VP of Marketing

CPG (Beverage)

Makai transformed our test-drive activation into an emotional brand journey. They connected technology, lifestyle, and experience seamlessly — and turned casual visitors into loyal fans.

Brand Manager

CPG

Robbie, it was a pleasure working with you and your team. You turned our launch into an experience that connected with shoppers and built lasting excitement for our brand. We’re already looking forward to the next project together.

VP of Marketing

Consumer Electronics

The Makai team turned our product launch into a sensory event that shoppers still talk about. From creative storytelling to flawless in-store execution, they made snack time unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a stronger partner.

Director of Brand Strategy

CPG (Snack Division)

From our insights

Articles, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from the field, all about engagement, retail, and experiential marketing.

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November 14, 2025

Brand ambassadors. How to hire, train, and manage field teams.

A complete guide to build strong field teams. Recruiting, screening, training, on site flow, reporting, payroll basics, and the habits that keep quality high at scale.

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November 12, 2025

Mobile sampling tours. Route planning and permits made simple.

A practical guide to plan mobile sampling tours. Goals, routes, permits, staffing, safety, content capture, and daily reporting that helps you scale.

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November 11, 2025

Retail demonstrations. How to turn tasting into sales lift.

A practical guide to plan and run retail demos that move units. Goals, staffing, samples per hour, store relations, food safety, and simple daily reporting.

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