Ramin handing out samples to a family at an outdoor festival activation

WE CREATE

Memorable brand experiences

Focused Sales & Marketing brings brands and people together through live experiences that feel human, run smoothly and deliver a clear result.

Our emblem is a camera lens finding its focus — colourful aperture blades closing in until the picture turns sharp. That's the idea behind our name: we bring your brand into focus, so customers actually see it.

100+Activations annually
NationwideAcross Canada
ExpertBrand ambassadors & event staff
MeasurableResults that drive brand growth
A team member in a black shirt and cap handing a sample to a customer face to face at an outdoor event
10+ yearsin experiential marketing

About us

Built in the field. Focused on people.

We know the difference between an event that simply looks busy and an activation that builds genuine brand affinity. Our experience spans more than 1,000 activations across Canada, from in-store demos and tastings to festivals, trade shows and high-traffic public events.

Every program starts with the audience, the brand promise and the outcome that matters. Then we bring the right people, training and field discipline to make it happen.

✓Hands-on leadership from planning through field execution
✓Friendly, prepared teams who represent your brand well
✓Clear reporting, practical insight and accountable follow-through

Run together by Ramin and his wife, who brings her own in-store demo experience to the team.

Ramin's wife holding a product at a Maison Riviera in-store tasting demo
Maison Riviera tasting demo
Ramin's wife behind an in-store tasting table with jars and sample cups
In-store tasting table demo
Ramin's wife at an outdoor Humble Rumbles chip sampling table
Humble Rumbles outdoor demo

Services

From first idea to final interaction.

Flexible support for one-day events, multi-market programs and the campaigns in between. We scale around the brief without losing sight of the details.

01

Brand activations

Live concepts that turn attention into a meaningful interaction with your brand.

02

Retail & product sampling

Confident demos, tastings and conversations that move consumers from curiosity to trial.

03

Event staffing

Reliable brand ambassadors, team leads and event staff selected for the audience and environment.

04

Experiential strategy

Practical campaign planning built around objectives, logistics, audience flow and field realities.

05

Lead generation

Approachable teams and smart conversation paths that help turn foot traffic into qualified interest.

06

Field reporting

Structured recaps, observations and results that help your next activation perform even better.

Direct Selling

Focused Sales & Marketing also runs direct selling programs, with field experience across subscriptions, financial products, telecom and more. Clear explanations, honest answers and proper follow-through — on every conversation and every sign-up.

Subscriptions & memberships

Explaining plans, pricing and terms clearly, so customers understand the value and can decide on the spot.

Financial products

Careful, accurate conversations about products where trust matters — no pressure, no shortcuts, just clear information.

Telecom & technology

Phone plans, internet, TV and home security systems — including doorbell cameras — explained in plain language and matched to what the customer actually needs.

Trade shows & exhibitions

Demonstrating appliances live at trade shows and exhibitions — we walk customers through the features, answer their questions and close the sale right on the floor.

Ramin in a suit holding a tablet beside a PB&J Overnight Oatmeal display in a grocery store
PB&J Overnight Oatmeal grocery demo
Ramin in a green Instacart shirt signing up a customer at a Costco booth
Instacart sign-ups at Costco
Ramin holding a product and a tablet in a grocery aisle
Grocery aisle demo, tablet in hand
A team member in a blue polo shirt shaking hands with a homeowner at their front door
Door-to-door
Team members in blue polo shirts talking with shoppers at a mall stand
Mall stands
A salesperson in a royal blue polo shirt demonstrating products to a customer across a table
At the table
A team member in a blue polo shirt demonstrating appliances to a customer at a trade show booth
Trade shows & exhibitions

Our work

Activation formats made for real-world attention.

Every brief is different. These are the kinds of environments where focused planning and strong field teams make the biggest difference.

Ramin offering product samples at an in-store tasting station
Retail & sampling

Turn product trial into a brand conversation

Educated teams, natural engagement and an experience that respects the consumer.

Ramin and the store team behind a seasonal sampling counter
Festival & public events

Stand out where attention is scarce

High-energy engagement with disciplined execution behind it.

Ramin handing a sample to a passerby on a city sidewalk
Street teams & lead generation

Create openings for the sales team

Warm introductions, qualified conversations and clean handoffs.

Industries

Experience that travels well.

We adapt the message, team profile and activation style to fit the category — while keeping the same standard of preparation and care.

Retail & consumer goods

Technology & telecom

Events & entertainment

Food, beverage & hospitality

Financial services

Automotive & mobility

Home improvement

Community & public programs

How we work

Clarity in the plan. Confidence in the field.

A straightforward process keeps everyone aligned and gives the field team what they need to perform.

01

Define

Clarify the audience, objective, environment and result that matters.

02

Design

Shape the experience, staffing profile, training and field workflow.

03

Deliver

Manage the details, support the team and protect the brand standard.

04

Learn

Capture results, field insight and opportunities for the next program.

Resources

Practical thinking for live marketing.

Three quick reads to sharpen your brief before the first consumer interaction.

Planning guide

Five questions every activation brief should answer

Align the team on audience, desired action, brand tone, logistics and measurement.

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Field insight

What makes a great brand ambassador?

Product knowledge matters. Curiosity, judgment and genuine conversation matter just as much.

Plan your team →
Measurement

Beyond impressions: what should you capture?

Choose a small set of numbers and field observations tied directly to the campaign objective.

Define success →

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Mailing address

50 Jeffrey Dr
Guelph, ON, Canada
N1E 0M4
Canada-wide capabilityFlexible program supportField-first thinking

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