When Should a Brand Consider Running a Trade-Up or Trade-In Promotion? 

Trade-ins can be really appealing to customers in many situations, giving them compelling reasons to join the promotion and choose your brand. Here are some examples:

New Product Launches: Trade-up promotions can encourage loyal customers to upgrade to the newest model. Apple is a notable example of this tactic in action. With each new iPhone release, the brand launches a trade-in promotion to encourage customers to upgrade to the latest model.  This strategy helps Apple to sell more phones and keeps customers loyal to the brand.

Market Share Expansion: Encouraging customers to switch from other brands by letting them trade in their old products helps you increase your market share and breaks customer loyalty to competitors.

New Territory Launches: Breaking into a new market can be tough, especially when you’re up against well-established competitors. Trade-in promotions are an effective way to incentivise customers to switch to your brand. For a limited time, customers who trade in a competitor’s product can receive a discount on your brand’s product.  Have a look at how Denon quickly gained market share and built brand awareness in a new territory with a Benamic trade-in promotion.

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Seasonal and Thematic Campaigns: Leverage periods of heightened environmental awareness, such as Earth Day, to enhance engagement and underline sustainability efforts.

Support Sustainability and CSR Campaigns: In recent years, there has been a growing movement to reduce humanity’s impact on the environment. As a result, more and more people are looking for ways to recycle and reuse products instead of simply throwing them away. One way you can demonstrate and support sustainability is by running a trade-in promotion. Customers can trade in their old products knowing they will be recycled. This not only helps to reduce waste, but it also shows your customers that you are committed to a greener future. Trade-in promotions are a great way to showcase your brand’s commitment to the environment and encourage customers to make more sustainable choices.

Retain Existing Customers:  Many brands focus on getting new customers, but keeping existing ones is just as important. A trade-in promotion can be especially helpful at the end of a product’s lifespan. It gives customers a reason to stick with your brand instead of switching to a competitor.