Case Study: Do the Wave
Apr 26
Market: School Objective: A school’s athletic program was struggling to pay for recurring expenses. Game attendance had dropped over the previous year, and alumni attendance was weak. The sc...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Zip It Up
Apr 18
Description: Hit Sports Pack with Front Zipper Industry: Broadcast Media/Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A cellular provider needed giveaways for an event at a major university. How it ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell
Apr 11
Description: Cow Bell Industry: Trade Show / Convention / Events What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Do a Double Take
Mar 12
Objective: A general contracting company was looking for a fun way to provide "before and after" photos to their clients after a remodeling project was complete. Product: Double-Sided Portrait Fold...
Continue ReadingBraving Campground Antics with the SAHARA Sports Bottle
Feb 11
Camping isn’t always a vacation, y’all. Seasonal KOA® Work Kampers help KOA owners wrangle feisty RV transients (a.k.a. retirees) for their supper. The least they deserve is a free R...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Way
Jan 05
Item: WideBody® Message Pen Purpose: Inform people about range of services Audience: Clients and general public A chiropractic office wanted to inform clients and others about their range of...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
Dec 22, 2021
Market: Real Estate Product Use: Incentive Gift Promotion: A high-end resort selected the Atlantis Mesh Beach Tote as an incentive gift for the visitors who attended their timeshare presentations....
Continue ReadingCase Study: Back in Business
Oct 04, 2021
A behavioral health practice was preparing to reopen when shelter-in-place orders were lifted. However, they needed a way to communicate the enhanced safety protocols they put in place to patients com...
Continue ReadingCase Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19
Sep 20, 2021
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a financial institution decided to provide single-use pens in all their locations and for drive thru banking. This idea was intended to help stop the spread ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Too Hot to Jot
Sep 13, 2021
Objective: Department managers wanted their new employees to have an easy way to take notes during the onboarding process. They wanted to incorporate company branding to keep their image consistent....
Continue ReadingCase Study: Attract New Customers
Sep 05, 2021
As part of their new corporate wellness program, the company wanted to stress the importance of healthy nutrition to its employees. Along with literature, discount memberships at a local health club a...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Aug 29, 2021
Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Staying Safe for Back-to-School
Aug 22, 2021
A private school held an online meeting to outline plans for returning to school safely during the Coronavirus pandemic. As a follow-up, the school sent information packets to students’ parents....
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Aug 07, 2021
Product: Two-Tone Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A major sports team was having difficulty keeping attendance up at weeknight games. They came up with the idea of doin...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Make a Spectacle
Jul 23, 2021
Description: Rubberized Sunglasses Industry: Broadcast Media / Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A vampire-based television show hosted blood drives at outdoor events. These were given ou...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Jul 16, 2021
Item: 8GB Custom USB 2.0 Flash Drive Purpose: Provide information about the school and programs Audience: Students and prospective students A community college was looking for a unique way to di...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep it Sweet
Jun 17, 2021
Vertical Market: Hospitality Product Use: Employee Appreciation Promotion: A nationally known hotel chain gifted their staff the Everyday Sweet and Savory Gourmet Carry Caddy for Employee Appreciati...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need
Jun 02, 2021
Item: Landscape Mesh Tote Purpose: Fundraising Gala gift bag Audience: Kids in Need Foundation supporters The Kids in Need Foundation Gala is one of the organization’s largest fundraising ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Celebrate Milestones
May 26, 2021
A bank wanted to promote 110 years of serving individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania through an "Open House" celebration at their branches. Among the many products selected to commemorate this mil...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Insuring Happy Employees
May 19, 2021
Item: JAFFA® Round Zinc Coaster Purpose: End of year gifts for employees Audience: Insurance firm employees An insurance firm had a particularly prosperous year and wanted to give employees end...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake
May 11, 2021
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets Des...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Apr 05, 2021
Item: Puppies & Kittens Mini Appointment Calendar Client: Pet Food Manufacturer Purpose: Increase pet food sales through goodwill campaign A pet food manufacturer partnered with a nationwide pet...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Stuff
Mar 22, 2021
Description: Rumba Pen Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: An automotive supplier wanted to make their name visible in automotive stores around the country. How it was distributed: Pens...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Yes, We Can!
Mar 15, 2021
Description: Kan-Tastic Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: Fast-food chain giveaway for college football night. How it was distributed: The vendor handed the Kan-Tastic out at t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A
Mar 07, 2021
Organization Tanning Salon Product Featured Polyester Lanyard Goal of Promotion To create new clients for salon Description of Case History A tanning salon wanted a creative way to give out a...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Roll Up in Style
Feb 21, 2021
Description: Roll-Up Blanket Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A reward to employees for good service. How it was distributed: These blankets were mailed to locations aro...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Weather is Snow Joke
Feb 14, 2021
Description: Keep Warm Buddy Set Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A local school was looking for a fundraiser item to help older kids raise money for an overnight camping trip. The...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Feb 07, 2021
A hotel wanted to promote its amenities to guests in a personable, yet non-intrusive manner. The goal was to encourage guests to utilize hotel amenities instead of going off-site to fulfill their need...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I Was Framed!
Jan 31, 2021
Objective: The city was celebrating National Public Works Week with a community event. The event provided education for community members, as well as games for entertainment. Event planners wanted a...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jamming Out
Jan 24, 2021
A shopping mall was holding a summer promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex were given a “passport” to take to different stores within the ma...
Continue ReadingCase Study: These Calendars Aren't Week
Jan 17, 2021
Objective: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high-perceived value. Product: Beach Trifold Calendar Personalization: The bank inc...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Jan 02, 2021
A computer repair store attended a local home show and wanted something useful but unique to attract attendees to their booth. They also wanted something that would keep their name top of mind when th...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Success on Campus
Dec 26, 2020
A large university needed a useful tool to promote its school app to students and faculty because it wanted to use the app to communicate important college news and upcoming events. Since most student...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Promotions
Dec 04, 2020
Description: Custom Wave Cap Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: The client was looking for a signature cap that would be unique, high-quality, and something that the recipient would...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion
Nov 27, 2020
Description: Spoon Mug Industry: Advertising What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. How it was distributed: The spoon mugs w...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Nov 19, 2020
Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforcement with sales reps De...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It's in the Bag
Sep 29, 2020
Description Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry Bookstore What it was purchased for A large Metropolitan Community College Bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag to the students who ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Sep 22, 2020
Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has your pen been?” ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Look, Ma, No Hands!
Sep 15, 2020
Description: Auto Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A technology business was looking for a giveaway item that was unique but also fit within their budget...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Calendar Puns are Week
Sep 08, 2020
Objective: A real estate agent wanted a useful promotional item to boost her personal branding and promote her services while staying top of mind all year round. Product: Desk Calendar with 4-Color...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Aug 31, 2020
The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traffic ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent
Jul 26, 2020
Description: Auto Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A technology business was looking for a giveaway item that was unique but also fit within their budg...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Jul 11, 2020
Description: Foldable Chair Industry: Education/Sports What it was purchased for: A high school wanted to purchase an item they could resell to the parents in the spirit shop for fundraising dollars...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Charity Fundraiser
May 22, 2020
The organizer of a charity fundraiser wanted to add an element of fun and excitement to their door prize giveaways. As each guest arrived, they were given a Mardi Gras Jubilee pen and instructions to ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
May 15, 2020
Description: Oasis Recycled Bottle Pen Industry: Chemicals What it was purchased for: Trade Show Giveaways How it was distributed: A chemical company needed something to give away at a tradeshow. T...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Employee Appreciation Gift
May 01, 2020
A company with many sales representatives needed an item for their top sales performers. Since their sales staff has both men and women, they needed an item that could be used by either gender. They c...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Apr 24, 2020
Product: Gel Stress Toy Client: Health Food Store What it was purchased for: As a gift to reward customers for spending over a certain amount. Why it worked: The gel stress toy which, unlike the fo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time
Mar 25, 2020
Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time Organization High School Product Featured Spray Hand Sanitizer Goal of Promotion To promote good health for the winter season Description of Case H...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lunchtime Loot
Mar 11, 2020
A restaurant supply company was planning its annual company picnic for employees and their families. Every year, the company gives employees a nice gift in the $10 range. This year, the company chose ...
Continue ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
Mar 04, 2020
Description: 3 Section Lunch Container Industry: Healthcare What it was purchased for: A hospital was looking for a unique lunch packet for nurses, doctors, and anyone else employed at any of the ho...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Feb 04, 2020
Description: Earbuds With a Wristband Industry: Marathon What it was purchased for: A sponsor was looking for an item or items that runners/walkers could be given at the race that they could use dur...
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