Field notes

Lessons from running
campaigns across Africa.

Practical, no-fluff writing from the Red Giant team — what actually works in roadshows, trade activation, fabrication, and everything in between.

Roadshows

How to Plan a Multi-Region Roadshow in Kenya: A Field Guide

What actually breaks when a roadshow tries to run the same way in five regions at once — and how to plan around it.

2026-06-02 · 6 min read
Retail & Trade

GT vs MT: Choosing the Right Trade Activation Strategy

General trade and modern trade need different playbooks. Here's how to tell which one your brand actually needs first.

2026-05-20 · 5 min read
BTL Activation

5 Signs Your BTL Activation Agency Isn't Reporting Properly

If you can't answer "did it actually happen" with evidence, your activation budget is running on trust alone.

2026-05-08 · 5 min read
Expos & Launches

What Makes a Product Launch Newsworthy? Lessons From the Field

A booth and a banner isn't a launch. Here's what separates a press-worthy moment from an expensive open house.

2026-04-22 · 5 min read
Exhibition Stands

Exhibition Stand Design: Modular vs. Custom-Build

The stand that wins this expo isn't always the right one to reuse at the next. Here's how to decide.

2026-04-10 · 4 min read
Team Building

Why Your Next Team Building Shouldn't Be in a Hotel Conference Room

A change of scenery isn't the same as a change of experience. What actually makes an offsite memorable.

2026-03-29 · 4 min read
Vehicle Branding

Vehicle Branding 101: What Survives African Roads and What Doesn't

Vinyl that looks perfect in the showroom doesn't always survive a season of fieldwork. Here's what to ask your installer.

2026-03-15 · 4 min read
Digital & Data

QR Codes, WhatsApp, and Surveys: Turning Activations Into Data

Every activation is a data collection opportunity, if you build the capture in from day one instead of bolting it on after.

2026-02-26 · 5 min read
Influencer Management

Micro vs Macro vs Nano Influencers: What Actually Drives Conversion

Follower count is the least useful metric for choosing an influencer tier. Here's what to look at instead.

2026-02-10 · 5 min read
Event Production

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Event Production: Sound, Lighting & LED

The technical budget line is the easiest one to cut — and the most expensive one to get wrong on the day.

2026-01-28 · 5 min read
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