Case Study: It Takes a Village
Sep 26
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: Do the Wave
Aug 6
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: Practice Putting
Jun 30
2 Ball Pillow Pack - Titleist® TruFeel for Non-Profit Event When a non-profit had to cancel their annual fundraising dinner due to Coronavirus, a golf course donated their clubhouse patio and prac...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Take a Map!
Jun 23
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: Wave Hello to Promotions
Jun 15
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: This Promotional Product is in the Bag
Jun 8
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: The Big Picture
Apr 25
Description: Coupon Photo Folder Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repea...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass
Apr 10
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: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
Mar 26
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: Celebrate Milestones
Feb 2
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: Time for a Rebrand
Dec 20, 2025
Objective: A university had just completed a major rebrand complete with a new logo and wanted to make sure they had all the necessary branded items for functions throughout the year. They had prev...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Flavorful Promotion
Nov 20, 2025
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: Lunchtime Appreciation
Sep 29, 2025
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: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Aug 23, 2025
Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called "Where has your pen been?" and selected ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Jul 10, 2025
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: Safety First
Jun 4, 2025
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: Put That on Your Calendar!
Apr 23, 2025
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: This Event Needs More Cowbell
Apr 9, 2025
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: Too Hot to Jot
Jan 20, 2025
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 consiste...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pillow Box
Dec 16, 2024
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: Health & Wellness Spas
Nov 9, 2024
Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage fee...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Nov 2, 2024
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: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19
Sep 27, 2024
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: Sharper Students
Sep 20, 2024
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Sep 5, 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: Make a Spectacle
Aug 29, 2024
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: Good Deeds for Kids in Need
Aug 1, 2024
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: Staying Safe for Back-to-School
Apr 14, 2024
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: Bear With Us
Mar 31, 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: A Not-So-Silly Idea
Mar 16, 2024
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 ReadingBraving Campground Antics with the SAHARA Sports Bottle
Mar 9, 2024
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 RV hookup...AN...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Life of the Mardi
Feb 24, 2024
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: The Techno Pup!
Feb 17, 2024
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 Getaway Promotion
Feb 1, 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: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Jan 18, 2024
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: Wave Hello to Recognition
Jan 10, 2024
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: A Wedded Keepsake
Nov 4, 2023
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: Do a Double Take
Sep 28, 2023
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 F...
Continue ReadingWooing Discerning Celebs with the CARSON Double Wall Bolero Tumbler
Aug 30, 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: Jot It Down
Aug 7, 2023
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: Plastics Make it Possible
Jul 24, 2023
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: A Comforting Friend
Jul 17, 2023
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: Keep it Cooler
Jul 2, 2023
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: It's in the Bag
Jun 24, 2023
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 w...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Jun 17, 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: The Write Stuff
Mar 29, 2023
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: Employee Appreciation Gift
Mar 14, 2023
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: Roaming Free with the YUMA Clear Freedom Bottle
Feb 7, 2023
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: Piece of Cake
Jan 17, 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: Have a Seat
Jan 9, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, a non-profit healthcare provider needed additional waiting room seating for their clinics and health centers across the state. As a non-profit, they needed an affor...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Nov 25, 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: The Write Way
Nov 10, 2022
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: Let the Games Begin!
Aug 28, 2022
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: Go Green or Go Home
Aug 14, 2022
Item: goingreen™ Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company's service ar...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Welcome New Hires!
Jul 30, 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: Success on Campus
Jul 22, 2022
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: Promo'd to a Tee
Jul 15, 2022
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 Prom Ticket Keepsake
Jun 30, 2022
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Save the Date, Save the Day
Jun 23, 2022
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: I've Got You Covered
Jun 15, 2022
Description: Chenille Blanket Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A local hospital needed blankets to hand out to children who were currently patients that they coul...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?
Jun 8, 2022
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: Snack Pack It!
Jun 1, 2022
Vertical Market: Hospitality Product Use: Gift with Enrollment Promotion: An ocean excursion company chose the Igloo® Marine Backpack Cooler as a gift with enrollment for customers participating ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
May 24, 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: Fresh Mesh Promotions
Apr 17, 2022
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 presentatio...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things
Apr 10, 2022
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: Bake in Business
Mar 19, 2022
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 ReadingCase Study: Snap a Pic!
Feb 25, 2022
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: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win
Feb 10, 2022
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: Spec-Tacular Promotions
Feb 3, 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: Sign the Deal
Jan 20, 2022
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: Attract New Customers
Dec 28, 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 clu...
Continue ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Nov 29, 2021
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...
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