TurnPassiveVisitorsintoActiveExplorers

Bringthe“IKEAEffect”toyourmall.Guideshopperstodeadzones,drivefootfallintotenantstores,andruninfinitedigitalactivations—withoutasingleappdownload.

The Metrics That Matter.

+40%

Increase in Dwell Time

3–5x

More Stores Visited per Trip

+25%

Increase in Tenant Satisfaction scores

The "Anchor Trap" is Killing Your Yield.

You know the pattern: Shoppers park, visit the Cinema or Hypermarket, and leave. Meanwhile, your inline stores on the upper levels and quiet corridors are starving for footfall.

Traditional events (stages, performers, decor) are expensive, operationally heavy, and only engage people in one central atrium.

  • Cinema/Hypermarket siphon traffic
  • Quiet corridors and upper levels suffer
  • Events are costly & centralized
  • It’s time to engineer the flow
Before After

Next Wave: The Operating System for Shopper Movement

We turn your entire mall into an interactive game board. By creating digital "Journeys," you incentivize shoppers to physically walk past specific stores, explore new levels, and cross the lease line into tenant units to earn rewards.

Zero-Friction Adoption

No Apps. No Downloads. No Forms. Works instantly in the mobile browser and saves to Apple/Google Wallet. Adoption rates are 10x higher than traditional mall apps.

Zero Tenant Integration

No POS connection required. We don't touch your tenants' IT systems. You simply place a QR standee at their counter. Setup takes minutes.

Infinite Activations

Run 52 events a year. From a "Summer Kids Hunt" to a "Luxury Watch Trail." Launch new campaigns in clicks, not weeks. No physical build-outs required.

How We Compare

Next Wave vs. traditional mall apps and physical events

Feature
Next Wave
Traditional Mall AppsPhysical Events
No app download required
Works on both iOS and Android
Zero tenant integration
Real-time engagement data
Fraud prevention built-in
Monetizable with tenants
Setup time5 days6-12 months2-4 weeks
Typical adoption rate50%+<5%10-15%
Shopper behavior tracking
Annual campaigns possible52+12-244-6
Cost per campaign$2K-$5K$10K-$20K$50K-$200K

* Based on industry averages and customer-reported data across 100+ shopping centers

Feature Deep Dive

Eliminate Dead Zones. Stop Giving Away Marketing. Know Your Shopper.

Eliminate Dead Zones. Use our platform to route traffic specifically to underperforming areas. Create a "Hidden Gems" trail that rewards shoppers for visiting Level 3 or the new extension wing.
Benefit: Increase asset value across the entire property.

Traffic Engineering

Campaign Ideas That Work

Real strategies used by leading malls and shopping centers

New Tenant Launch Guarantee

Give new tenants the foot traffic they need to succeed in their first 90 days.

Example: Visit the new sneaker boutique on Level 3 + 4 other stores to unlock a $20 food court voucher.

Dead Zone Revitalization

Route shoppers specifically to underperforming corridors and upper levels.

Example: "Hidden Gems Trail" rewards shoppers who visit 5 stores in the Level 3 west wing.

Seasonal Campaign Cycles

Run themed campaigns year-round to keep the mall fresh and drive repeat visits.

Example: Kids Summer Hunt (June-Aug), Back to School Quest (Sept), Holiday Magic Trail (Dec).

Luxury Shopper Targeting

Create premium experiences that route high-value shoppers to your luxury tenants.

Example: Complete the "Elite Collection Tour" (watches, jewelry, designer fashion) for VIP lounge access.

Scan. Walk. Win.

The Shopper Journey

  1. 1
    Scan to Start

    Scan to Start

    Shopper scans a QR code at the mall entrance. The "Pass" opens instantly.

  2. 2
    Unlock the Clue

    Unlock the Clue

    Your Wallet Pass updates instantly with a stamp and a riddle guiding you to the next hidden QR code.

  3. 3
    Visit & Verify

    Visit & Verify

    Shopper walks into the store and scans the unique QR code at the counter.

  4. 4
    Instant Reward

    Instant Reward

    Upon completion, the prize (voucher/gift) is delivered digitally to their phone.

The Numbers Don't Lie

See how Next Wave pays for itself in the first month

Sample Regional Mall

10M annual visits, 200 tenants

Traditional mall app adoption~3% (300K users)
Next Wave adoption rate50%+ (5M+ users)
Avg. stores visited increaseFrom 2.3 to 7+ stores
Additional store visits generated+23M visits/year

New Revenue Streams

Annual monetization potential

Guaranteed Traffic Packages

Sell campaign placements to 50 tenants at $3,000-$8,000 each

$150K-$400K

Enhanced Mall Marketing

Replace 4 expensive events ($150K) with 52 digital campaigns

$50K saved

Net Annual Benefit

$200K-$450K

Conservative estimate, typical regional mall

Additional Long-Term Benefits:

  • ✓ 35% higher tenant retention rates
  • ✓ Justify premium rents with traffic guarantees
  • ✓ Valuable shopper data for future leasing decisions
  • ✓ Competitive advantage vs. neighboring malls

Live in Under 5 Days

Our proven process gets your first campaign running fast

Days 1-2: Strategy & Design

1-2 days
  • Initial consultation to understand your mall layout and challenges
  • Campaign design (which zones to activate, which tenants to feature)
  • Review property map and identify traffic flow priorities
  • Create tenant monetization packages and pricing

Days 3-4: Platform Setup

1-2 days
  • Platform configuration with your branding
  • QR code generation for each participating tenant
  • Pilot test with your management team
  • Create promotional materials for shoppers

Day 5: Go Live

1 day
  • Deploy QR codes to participating tenants
  • Launch your first campaign to shoppers
  • Monitor engagement via real-time dashboard
  • Provide support for any questions from tenants or staff

Ongoing: Scale & Optimize

52 campaigns/year
  • Launch new themed campaigns monthly or weekly
  • Share traffic reports with tenants
  • Sell guaranteed traffic packages to new tenants
  • Use behavioral data to inform leasing strategy

Dedicated Success Partner

Every mall gets a dedicated account manager who handles campaign design, tenant onboarding, and provides ongoing optimization. You focus on running your property—we handle the platform.

Built for Security

Fraud-resistant by design. Protects tenants, rewards, and your data.

Geo‑Fencing

Stamps can only be collected when the user is physically inside the mall boundaries.

Time‑Gating

Prevents "speed-running." Enforces realistic walking times between stops to ensure genuine engagement.

Anti‑Share Tech

Unique, dynamic codes prevent users from taking photos of QR codes and sharing them externally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about implementing Next Wave at your shopping center.

Still have questions? Contact our mall solutions team

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We can have your first pilot campaign live in under 5 days. No hardware, no apps, no headaches.

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