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Skip & Smile: How We Drove Footfall to Samolet Plus Offices Through Jump Ropes
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Client
Samolet Plus is a service within the Samolet ecosystem, focused on enhancing the lives of local residents by creating useful neighbourhood services. The company develops and manages essential everyday facilities — from shops and cafes to sports and educational spaces — right on people’s doorsteps.

A key priority is to elevate residents' quality of life and comfort through valuable services and initiatives that strengthen community bonds and engagement.
The Challenge
Samolet Plus aimed to create a large-scale brand image project that would become a genuine focal point for visitors. They needed a concept that would simultaneously:

  • Motivate people to make positive changes
  • Reinforce the presence of Samolet Plus in the neighbourhood
  • Attract participants on a regular basis
  • Drive additional footfall to the company’s offices

The constraints: the project had to be easy to launch, maintain a cheerful tone, and be easily scalable across dozens of locations.
The Solution
We identified three core objectives to bring the project to life:

  • Package the concept: Develop a name reflecting the brand’s mission and appealing to Samolet Plus customers
  • Design the engagement mechanics and tools for interacting with the target audience
  • Create an event schedule, PR angles, and a promotion plan to maximise reach.

Drawing inspiration from childhood nostalgia, we conceived the idea of interactive stands with jump ropes. The name «Skip & Smile» (Припрыжки) emerged with strong, positive associations.
«Skip & Smile» is a project with a light, joyful mood, focused on community interaction and simple steps towards a healthier lifestyle. It’s not about competitive sports, but about fun activities people want to share.

The core idea involved installing stands with free jump ropes near Samolet Plus offices in Kazan, complemented by regular Saturday workout sessions. Participation required nothing but willingness — just being nearby was enough.
The Challenge: Complaints and Vandalism
Not all property management companies agreed to install the stands near residential buildings, fearing vandalism and complaints. We quickly adapted the placement strategy, selecting high-footfall locations near Samolet Plus offices and securing agreements through local authorities.
Execution
  • Concept and Naming Development
    Step 1
    We started by defining the positioning, name, and visual identity. The name needed to be:
    • Kind and simple
    • Easily scalable in communication and targeting
    • Energetic without emphasising intense sport. The result was "Skip & Smile" - a name that sounds light, positive, and perfectly aligns with the desired mood and meaning. The slogan "Feeling Good in the 'Hood'" ("На районе здорово") is a play on words combining health, fun, and a sense of local community.
  • Visual Identity and Stand Design
    Step 2
    The next phase was designing bright, intuitive stands. They required no instructions: see a jump rope — take it and jump. The stands also doubled as wayfinders to the offices.

    The overall concept was packaged into a versatile physical "kit" - a set of elements for creating custom packages for each location (stands, branded vests for trainers, signage, flyers, QR codes, coupons).
  • Pilot Launch in Kazan
    Step 3
    In the summer of 2023, Samolet Plus launched the pilot project in Kazan — a city with an active sports community. Seven locations near offices were selected, stands were installed, and regular workout sessions began.

    Kazan was chosen strategically — 52% of its residents lead active lifestyles, and the city ranks among the top 5 sporting cities in the country.
  • Incentivising Participation
    Step 4
    Workouts were held every Saturday at 10:30 AM, a time convenient for parents with children. The average session lasted 30 minutes, plus socialising time.

    Provisions included:
    • Water for all participants
    • A branded vest for the trainer
    • A first-aid kit (stored in the Samolet Plus office)
    • Vouchers for a snack (a cereal bar and juice), redeemable only at the office — directly addressing the footfall objective.

    Additionally:
    • Children received branded stickers, badges, and bracelets
    • Adults could enter monthly draws for cleaning service certificates from Samolet Plus

    Participant registration was handled via a custom-built Telegram bot.
Results
  • 1 in 2 participants visited a Samolet Plus office
    to redeem a voucher or snack.
  • Workouts became a brand gateway:
    people inquired about other services, submitted requests, and signed up for newsletters.
  • 7 locations near Samolet Plus offices —
    all became regular activity spots
Project Team
  • Ekaterina Sichkar
    Founder, Creative Agency SICHKAR GROUP
  • Yulia Filatova
    Project Director
  • Kristina Yeremeyeva
    Project Manager
  • Valeria Smirnova
    Project Assistant
  • Yana Belousova
    Creative & Strategy Director
  • Viktoria Lymar
    Branding & Design Director
  • Anna Stefkina
    Senior Designer
  • Vladislav Skorobogatov
    Senior Designer
  • Ekaterina Filippova
    Designer
  • Anton Kiryaziev
    Designer
  • Sergey Kargin
    Designer
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