Case Study: It Takes a Village
Jan 30
Objective: A village needed an easy way to let residents know when there were issues with their water meters. They wanted a faster method of communication than mailing letters, and something more...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Financial Industry
Dec 11, 2024
Products Javalina(r) 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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Employee Appreciation Gift
Oct 14, 2024
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. The...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things
Sep 22, 2024
Description: Big Paw Bear Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A senior living community was looking for holiday gifts for their residents. How it was distributed: W...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Getaway Promotion
Sep 15, 2024
A resort wanted to make sure guests felt safe as they reopened after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders were lifted. At check-in, they chose to provide each guest with a Fold-Up Cinch Corner Tote to ke...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Aug 24, 2024
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: Travel Industry
Jul 27, 2024
The travel industry is packed full of niche places to introduce promotional products. From places to stay to things to do, if you're part of this industry, there are so many opportunities for brand...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Yes, We Can!
Jul 12, 2024
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 a...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent
Jun 20, 2024
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 b...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Celebrate Milestones
Jun 13, 2024
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 23, 2024
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: Create Your Own Reality
Apr 9, 2024
Description: Custom Cardboard Virtual Reality v2 Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A leave behind for Field Marketing Account Managers to help convert business from the...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Calendar Puns are Week
Mar 26, 2024
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-Co...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Snap a Pic!
Feb 26, 2024
Objective: A large photography studio wanted a better welcome kit for their wedding clients than just a few loose flyers. Product: Mini Horizontal Pocket Folder Personalization: The photography s...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Jan 28, 2024
The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traff...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keeping it All Together
Oct 8, 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 & Fu...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Welcome New Hires!
Oct 1, 2023
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: Piece of Cake
Sep 2, 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: Put That on Your Calendar!
Aug 18, 2023
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 ReadingWooing Discerning Celebs with the CARSON Double Wall Bolero Tumbler
Jul 19, 2023
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: This Event Needs More Cowbell
Jul 12, 2023
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: Work it Out!
Jun 5, 2023
A nationwide insurance company shifted their employees out of their field offices to at-home workspaces due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Their HR team was tasked with providing a team appreciation ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Take a Map!
May 14, 2023
Objective: A university wanted a practical handout to give to prospective students, alumni, and other campus visitors. The handout was intended for first-time visitors and those who hadn't been o...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I Was Framed!
Apr 29, 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: Safety First
Feb 24, 2023
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: Sign the Deal
Feb 2, 2023
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 ReadingCase Study: Do the Wave
Dec 28, 2022
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: It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Dec 5, 2022
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Charity Fundraiser
Oct 21, 2022
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
Sep 21, 2022
Product: Phone Stand Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A local financial institution needed a giveaway item for current and potential clients. It had to be useful to keep their name ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Aug 23, 2022
A company was looking for unique items to commemorate the celebration of its 45th year in business. They wanted to incorporate a new logo that communicated the anniversary as well as the range of p...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bear With Us
Aug 15, 2022
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: Staying Safe for Back-to-School
Aug 8, 2022
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. Ea...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Jul 24, 2022
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Go Green or Go Home
Jul 10, 2022
Item: goingreen(tm) Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company's service...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Promotions
Jun 25, 2022
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 ReadingCase Study: You Can Count on Us
Jun 3, 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: The Techno Pup!
May 27, 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: A Shoe-In
Mar 28, 2022
Golf Mesh Shoe Bag for Association Tournaments A national golf association wanted a giveaway item for golfers in weekend tournaments and high school students considering golf at the collegiate lev...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep it Sweet
Mar 21, 2022
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: Masks and Casks
Mar 5, 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(tm) Face Masks i...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A
Feb 4, 2022
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: Let the Games Begin!
Dec 7, 2021
Product: Custom Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Automotive/Banking What it was purchased for: A car company wanted to find a product that would promote their brand at a local college BCS Bowl Games. ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Adventure Awaits
Nov 16, 2021
An event promoter was compiling a gift box for top-tier ticket holders for a large-scale national summer concert tour. The Koozie(r) Adventure Dry Sack 10L was a natural fit for the outdoor lifesty...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jot It Down
Nov 2, 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: Success on Campus
Oct 11, 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: Back in Business
Sep 6, 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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Aug 30, 2021
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: Don't Run from this Promo!
Aug 22, 2021
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: Make a Spectacle
Jul 31, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Wedded Keepsake
Jul 2, 2021
Item: JAFFA(r) 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass
Jun 24, 2021
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: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?
Jun 10, 2021
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: Save the Date, Save the Day
May 26, 2021
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: Health & Wellness Spas
May 19, 2021
Products Javalina Jewel(r) Pen Industry Health & Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Brighten Their Day
Apr 20, 2021
A realtor wanted to give a thank-you gift to those who purchased a new home with them. They chose the LED Carbon Fiber Aluminum Flashlight. They printed their logo along with the tagline, "We will ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: You've Got the Power
Apr 13, 2021
A gym wanted to promote their additional personal training services. The client gave the Compact Aluminum Power Bank 4000 mAh away to new clients who booked an initial consultation with a trainer. ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jamming Out
Apr 5, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Mar 15, 2021
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: Inking Impressions
Mar 8, 2021
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: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Jan 17, 2021
Products Javalina Splash(r) Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has your pen been?”...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Jan 3, 2021
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: Lunchtime Loot
Dec 20, 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 cho...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A StuPENdous Promotion
Dec 12, 2020
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: A Spoon-taneous Promotion
Dec 5, 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 mug...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bake in Business
Nov 5, 2020
Description: Set of 4 Measuring Cups Industry: Hospitality / Tourism What it was purchased for: A casino in the Milwaukee area wanted to spice up a "normal giveaway" with a theme. They had come t...
Continue ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Oct 7, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Sep 1, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Aug 25, 2020
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: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Aug 10, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Jul 26, 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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: These Calendars Aren't Week
Jun 6, 2020
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
May 30, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Thank You for Spooning
Apr 17, 2020
Description: 10 Oz. Aztec 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 adverti...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
Feb 27, 2020
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 present...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Feb 12, 2020
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 ...
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