Be the first brand students discover on campus
Every autumn, 700,000 new students land on UK campuses – ready to reinvent themselves, form habits and choose the brands they’ll stick with.
Freshers is your moment to be students first choice. Whether you’re selling snacks, technology, beauty, fashion, finance or fitness – this is your chance to become an essential from day one.
native. Trusted by thousands of students’ favourite brands
Connect with high-intent student shoppers, when it matters most
Freshers is the perfect time to reach students as they arrive on campus, ready to discover, decide, and spend. With buying power, influence, and appetite for new brands, this is your opportunity to drive immediate impact – and lay the foundations for lasting customer relationships.
1 in 2
students engage with Freshers Week
1 in 3
discover new go-to brands at Freshers
78%
will engage with your campus activation
will join your mailing list
will pick up samples
students leave with purchase intent
What brands say
"Well organised and engaging team. We really enjoyed our day. It was busy and fantastic speaking to lots of different people today"
— Hobbycraft
Activating at campus fairs = powerful results
96% of our advertising partners were happy with student engagement at their last native-run fair. With our proven approach to connecting brands with students, Freshers is your next big opportunity.
were happy with student engagement
would recommend working with native
met or exceeded campaign objectives
Touring campuses across the UK
Whether you’re launching a national campaign, targeting specific regions or focusing on a single student city, thousands of brands have used native to stand out in the youth market. From local high street favourites to global household names, native delivers campaigns that students actually want to engage with, campuses value, and brands see tangible results from.
Your Freshers opportunity starts now...
Demand is high, slots are limited, and students are already getting ready. What are you waiting for?