Monthly Archives: September 2020

Grab the sunglasses and jump into the van – we're going on a road trip!

After a long time in the planning, Puckator were very happy to be able to launch our licenced VW camper range earlier this year – and now a new variety of products is hitting the road, just in time for Christmas!

Nothing speaks of summer fun and freedom quite like the VW camper. Launched in the 1950s, the VW T1 split screen gained a global following and has become part of surf and coastal culture. Travelling in a van with wild psychedelic or floral paintwork became the thing to do if you were tuning in and chilling out in the 60s.  There have been several newer versions down the years, but the original model remains the most beloved, and thousands of these vehicles have been cherished and lovingly restored.

Today, the brand means something to everyone from wave seekers and festival goers, to fun-loving families, to grandparents enjoying the freedom to travel, and you don't have to be a VW owner to love the look and

As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic has shaken the entire world. People and businesses worldwide have had to learn and grow to accommodate the 'new normal'. Because of this, we saw lots of different, exciting events get cancelled, postponed or replaced by virtual events or online marketing. A couple of areas that have been affected greatly by this change are exhibitions and trade fairs.

As a way around this, most have taken things digital! You no longer need to worry about travel and the use of public transport to arrive at your desired event, you can simply turn on your computer and access the fair from wherever you are. The question is, will we adapt to this new way of working, with the old ways seeming outdated, or will it simply go back to business as usual? Will virtual events be the new normal?

While, in most cases, the thought of catching a flight for a single meeting is probably a thing of the past and will be replaced by a quick Zoom call, the exhibitions fulfil a different need.