Case Study: Pillow Box
Oct 8
Objective A children's hospital wanted to send a thank you gift package to donors. They wanted patients to be able to add a personalized touch to the gift to connect donors better to the cause. P...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Put That on Your Calendar!
Sep 23
Objective: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with her customers and capture new leads with a useful promotional item that would also boost her personal branding and promote her serv...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?
Sep 9
Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Attract New Customers
Aug 25
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 clu...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Jul 26
Clever Meets Subtle: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions Organization: Department Store Product Featured: Lanyard with Vinyl Pouch Goal of Promotion: Promoting Store Sales Description of Case ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Run from this Promo!
May 29
Description: Running Belt Fanny Pack Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: A nationwide gym chain was looking for an item to give away with the purchase of yearly memberships....
Continue ReadingCase Study: Safety First
May 6
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 bra...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Financial Industry
Mar 23
Products Javalina® Classic Pen Industry Financial Application Direct Mail A local bank wanted to increase awareness of its low mortgage rates and decided to do a direct mailing to...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Do the Wave
Mar 15
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 schoo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Feb 6
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Promotions
Jan 30
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 wo...
Continue ReadingWooing Discerning Celebs with the CARSON Double Wall Bolero Tumbler
Dec 17, 2025
What do you get the celebrity-chef-turned-travel-show-host who has everything? How about the VP of Paid Media at a premier hotel chain you'd love to snag an advertising deal with? Brands like Tra...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sign the Deal
Nov 17, 2025
In the fall, a car dealership introduced a new model and promoted it to potential customers. The car dealer purchased a mailing list and merged it with its own database. The Ranger Stylus Sati...
Continue ReadingWhat's The Deal With These Products?!
Oct 25, 2025
The tradition of using promotional products dates back to the 1700s, when campaign buttons were first created for President George Washington. These pins were a groundbreaking success-they were aff...
Continue ReadingA Case Study in Promo: A Medieval Dinner Theater Chain
Oct 18, 2025
Romanticizing medieval European life, particularly medieval fantasy life, has a distinctly modern allure. Americans especially have a deep affinity for medieval culture, evident not only in our med...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Make a Spectacle
Sep 11, 2025
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Aug 27, 2025
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wine for the Win
Aug 5, 2025
A local winery at their annual fall festival was looking for a way to boost their sales on take-home bottles of wine. So, they gave away the imprinted Winged Corkscrew to anyone who purchased three...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Thank You for Spooning
Mar 15, 2025
Description: 12 Oz. Spooner Mug Industry: Advertising / Marketing / Publishing What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. How...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A
Feb 7, 2025
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 ou...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Jan 24, 2025
The "Golden Lanyard" to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traffic to Trade ...
Continue ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Jan 10, 2025
Description: Custom Wave Table Tent Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sale...
Continue ReadingIndustry Deep Dive: Salons & Spas
Dec 27, 2024
Salons and spas are part of a booming industry that continues to grow yearly as the demand for beauty and wellness services is at an all-time high. From haircuts and manicures to massages and facia...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bear With Us
Nov 7, 2024
Description: Plush Big Paw Bear with Shirt Industry: Financial Services / Banking What it was purchased for: A bank chain needed a product for tellers to hand out to new account members. How it ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Oct 23, 2024
Objective A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sales and highlight their weekly specials while encouraging enrollment for their...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass
Oct 2, 2024
The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter's accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jeter'...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jamming Out
Jul 29, 2024
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 mall for st...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell
Jul 14, 2024
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 runner...
Continue ReadingCase Study: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win
May 3, 2024
Surf-inspired activewear brands like ROXY® are stoked with our YUKON design-fondly known as The Party Cup™. It's double-wall insulated, so it keeps refreshments cool on the beach while the talent...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Save the Date, Save the Day
Apr 4, 2024
Description: Trifold Calendars Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high perceived va...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Promo'd to a Tee
Mar 21, 2024
As part of a newly developed corporate social responsibility initiative, an insurance company instituted an annual "give back" day where employee groups volunteered in their communities. The compan...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Comforting Friend
Mar 13, 2024
This ambulance service is very active in its local community. They use this plush Saint Bernard for children faced with the trauma of when an ambulance is needed. They consider their Saint Bernard ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Zip It Up
Feb 20, 2024
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag
Dec 9, 2023
Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock desi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Piece of Cake
Dec 1, 2023
Objective: A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry, but they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lunchtime Appreciation
Nov 24, 2023
Description: ID Lunch Bag Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A hospital wanted a unisex item to give out for Nurses Week. Since most of the nursing staff brought th...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I Was Framed!
Nov 17, 2023
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 wante...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Bottle It Up
Nov 9, 2023
An oil gas company was building employee gift packages that would appeal to their entire workforce during the COVID-19 public health crisis. With employees working both at home and continuing to w...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake
Oct 18, 2023
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Jul 29, 2023
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keeping it All Together
Jun 15, 2023
Objective: An insurance company wanted to send new customers home with a special gift and a way to keep their new insurance policy documentation organized. Product: Insurance Document Pouch Ful...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Happy to Hang Around
May 31, 2023
Description: Standard Door Hangers Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: A collision center wanted to increase the number of customer satisfaction survey responses and boost online appo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need
May 16, 2023
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 eve...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Apr 17, 2023
Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The w...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Mar 26, 2023
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 doll...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Write to Paradise!
Jan 14, 2023
A 5 Star Resort wanted to ensure its guests received the best experience. To encourage feedback on services provided, guests were offered a coupon for use at their next visit in return for com...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Stuff
Dec 30, 2022
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: P...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Masks and Casks
Dec 23, 2022
When a distillery was launching a new line of spirits, they collaborated with a large chain of liquor stores to promote their new products. The stores gave all employees PrevaGuard™ Face Masks impr...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions
Dec 8, 2022
Description: CUSTOM Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Food Beverage What it was purchased for: The end user wanted to give something away at this year's Spring Break in Jamaica for an MTV event th...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Adventure Awaits
Nov 15, 2022
An event promoter was compiling a gift box for top-tier ticket holders for a large-scale national summer concert tour. The Koozie® Adventure Dry Sack 10L was a natural fit for the outdoor lifestyle...
Continue ReadingCase Study: College Fair Giveaway
Oct 24, 2022
Description: 4" Mini Plush Buddies Frog with Shirt Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A community college was looking for a giveaway item to have at their booth for the upcoming colle...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Flavorful Promotion
Oct 2, 2022
A Flavorful Promotion Boosts This Credit Union's Popularity Organization: Credit Union Product Featured: Lip Balm Goal of Promotion: Generate New Loans Description of Case History: This c...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Sep 24, 2022
Portability and permanence are among the desirable traits sought in an effective promotional product. A company was looking for a unique self-promotion that incorporated these elements and decided ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Not-So-Silly Idea
Sep 17, 2022
An insurance company signed up to be the "hydration" sponsor for a fun and colorful 5K run/walk for charity. The race was popular in the community because it was known as a vibrant, fun-filled even...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Techno Pup!
Sep 10, 2022
A software company creates attention at tradeshow events with custom plush animal mascot giveaways. This plush Leonberger Dog Mascot for the company as giveaways at trade shows and other marketing ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Sep 2, 2022
Product: Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry: Bookstore What it was purchased for: A large college bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag for students. The goal was to get the studen...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Welcome New Hires!
Aug 26, 2022
Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill p...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Jul 19, 2022
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 n...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Jul 12, 2022
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 d...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Shine Bright
Jul 5, 2022
Description: Sunglasses and Sunglass Case Industry: Food Beverage What it was purchased for: Summer is a big opportunity for coffee chains to sell frozen drinks. Part of an employee reward durin...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Insuring Happy Employees
Jun 27, 2022
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 Wedded Keepsake
Jun 13, 2022
Item: JAFFA® Scalloped Edge Vase Purpose: Gift vase for use during wedding ceremonies Audience: Engaged couples A church wanted an elegant and useful gift for couples who chose their venue for t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
Jun 6, 2022
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time
May 14, 2022
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 Cas...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Roaming Free with the YUMA Clear Freedom Bottle
May 7, 2022
What do outdoor gear brands like Marmot® and Teva® have in common? Their target customers, high-value brand partners, and pretty much all of their employees are thirsty for adventure in the mount...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Celebrate Milestones
Apr 29, 2022
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep it Cooler
Apr 22, 2022
Description: Dual Compartment Cooler Bag Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: An annual company picnic for employees and their families. Each year they give thei...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lunchtime Loot
Apr 14, 2022
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 cho...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Mar 31, 2022
A five-star resort that frequently hosts corporate events for Fortune 500 companies wanted to reach out to corporate guests to entice them to return for family vacations. The goal was for the guest...
Continue ReadingCase Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19
Mar 24, 2022
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 spre...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Race to Remember
Mar 16, 2022
Item: Sport Bottle with Metallic Ring - 28 oz. Purpose: Race day giveaway Audience: Breast cancer survivors and race participants A regional race supporting breast cancer research added an initi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Weather is Snow Joke
Mar 1, 2022
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. ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: You Can Count on Us
Feb 15, 2022
The marketing department for a regional credit union was considering a custom writing instrument from overseas as part of a re-branding campaign. However, supply chain disruptions due to Coronavi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Golfer Giveaway
Jan 17, 2022
Objective An event organizer wanted consistent branding for everything from their tournament save the dates to golfer giveaways. Products Custom Tri-Fold Calendar, A2 (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Folded Pr...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Life of the Mardi
Nov 26, 2021
Market: Hospitality Objective: With their event scheduled close to Mardi Gras, event planners wanted to provide a themed goodie package for attendees with giveaways from event sponsors. They wan...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
Nov 12, 2021
Industry: Hospitality Personalization: A small sandwich shop wanted to increase their business during lunch hour. Their target market was people who worked near their restaurant. Method of Distri...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion
Sep 23, 2021
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 mug...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Custom Caps with a Budget Cap
Sep 16, 2021
Description: Custom Cap Industry: Trade Show/Convention/Events What it was purchased for: A major national racing event was looking for giveaways to hand out to folks in suites and VIP sponsors. ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep it Sweet
Aug 11, 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 Appreci...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Yes, We Can!
Jul 27, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A StuPENdous Promotion
Jul 20, 2021
Description: Dart Pen Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A data storage company wanted an item they could put on their company store website in which branches or divisions could purc...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Recognition
Jun 28, 2021
Item: JAFFA® Wave Award Purpose: Welcome gift for incentive winners Audience: Software company sales representatives A software company held a sales incentive contest for reps to win a trip t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork
Jun 13, 2021
Market: Automotive Objective: A motorcycle dealership wanted professional, branded document pouches to hold important paperwork for new customers to take home after their motorcycle purchase. Th...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Success on Campus
May 23, 2021
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 stud...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jot It Down
Apr 16, 2021
Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sharper Students
Apr 2, 2021
Description: Pencil Sharpener Industry: Construction What it was purchased for: A shipyard in a major city harbor has advocates who go out to local schools to promote shipbuilding. These advocate...
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