Win Black Friday & Cyber.
Win the year.

2+ million students. One massive moment. Your biggest loyalty opportunity.

Students plan early, save up, and spend big. With 100M+ annual visits, our Student Beans marketplace is where they discover the best Black Friday deals. Win them now and they'll be back in 2027

88%
WANT TO TRY NEW BRANDS DURING BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER
75%
OF STUDENTS SAVE UP FOR BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER
93%
ARE MOTIVATED TO PURCHASE ON BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER
55%
OF STUDENTS START THINKING ABOUT BFCM 3+ MONTHS OUT
2026 Resources
Black Friday and Cyber

Your BFCM playbook is coming soon

Get fresh data-backed insights to win the season and build Black Friday loyalty that lasts all year. Dropping July 16th
Want to level up your Black Friday & Cyber strategy in the US?

We have a dedicated resource hub with the latest you need to win in the US.

Explore our Black Friday and Cyber US hub

Join our LIVE events

Learn how to capture the next-generation at our LIVE insider events. Get the insights to grow your next campaign. Hear from brands doing it well, and speak directly to students about what matters to them.

The Black Friday Survival Strategy Masterclass 2026:
Student Loyalty Edition

16:00
BST
ONLINE
AUGUST 20TH
Webinar

As Black Friday competition intensifies and student expectations evolve, join an exclusive group of marketing leaders and industry experts to explore what's working, what's changing, and how to turn peak-season shoppers into loyal customers.

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Pion's Youth Marketing Insider Event

May 2027
IN-PERSON
May 2027

Join us in May 2027 for YMS London, the essential playbook for brands looking to grow youth relevance and connect authentically with the next generation.

Why Brands Trust Pion

OUR BRANDS:
100K 4.9*
APP RATINGS
ISO 27001 CERTIFIED SECURITY
VERIFY 1BN+ CUSTOMERS

We’ve Won
The Market

We scaled Student Beans into the UK & US’s #1 student destination, solving international student acquisition.

Unmatched
Partnership

We act as an extension of your growth team, delivering full-funnel ad solutions with unparalleled reach.

Proven Global Impact

We partner with 3,500+ brands across 100+ territories, that’s more than any other platform.

See What Our Partners Say

Brands come to Pion for our people.
We act as an extension of your growth team,
delivering full-funnel ad solutions with unparalleled reach.

The challenge we’ve had in the past is hitting targets with a solid return on investments, and Pion have been very conscious and active in improving our targeting and making sure we’re getting value in our investments.

Senior Partnerships Manager, adidas

Partnering with Pion, we went on a campus tour across four top locations, connecting directly with students. Letting them experience our product first-hand is so important, and has been a game-changer for engagement.

Marketing Manager, Papa Johns

Pion helped us drive new customers to Urban Outfitters and tap into a huge Gen Z audience through the Student Beans network, which has been incredibly beneficial

Senior Performance Marketing Manager at Urban Outfitters

Want results like these?

Verify INCREASE CONVERSIONS AND BRAND AFFINITY. Own KEEP FULL CONTROL OF YOUR CUSTOMER DATA, BRANDING AND SEO. Reach EXTEND YOUR OFFERS TO MILLIONS OF PRE-VERIFIED CUSTOMERS. FLYWHEEL

Our Proven Flywheel

Most brand rent Freshers attention.
We help you own it.

Most brand rent Freshers attention.
We help you own it.

Verify: Capture real students
Own: Build your database
Reach: Access our network

Every interaction fuels the next, turning redemptions into future revenue.

52%
STUDENTS SAY SOCIAL IS THEIR PRIMARY PURCHASE DRIVER
STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BUY AFTER ATTENDING AN EVENT
95%
You're in good company
3,500+
global brands
trust Pion
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251%

Revenue YOY

157%

Sales YOY

184%

Revenue YOY