Case Studies
Case Study: Insuring Happy Employees
4 days ago
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: Too Hot to Jot
Aug 06
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: Time for a Rebrand
Jul 22
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 previou...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Run from this Promo!
Jul 15
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. Th...
Continue ReadingCase Study: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win
Jun 23
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 bea...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Real Modern Recognition
Jun 08
Market: Finance Product Use: Employee Recognition Promotion: A wealth management firm selected the Samsonite Executive Computer Backpack as an employee recognition gift. At the company’s yea...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lunchtime Appreciation
May 10
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 their...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Weather is Snow Joke
Apr 18
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: Financial Industry
Apr 11
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 t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Apr 03
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: It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Jan 15
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: Go Green or Go Home
Dec 24, 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 s...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Dec 16, 2022
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: It Takes a Village
Dec 01, 2022
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 di...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Way
Nov 09, 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: Staying Safe for Back-to-School
Sep 25, 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....
Continue ReadingCase Study: Create Your Own Reality
Sep 18, 2022
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 co...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag
Aug 19, 2022
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 design,...
Continue ReadingCase Study: You Can Count on Us
Jul 20, 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 Coronavirus...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Jul 06, 2022
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Masks and Casks
Jun 21, 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 i...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Put That on Your Calendar!
Apr 30, 2022
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 service...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Promo'd to a Tee
Apr 22, 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. T...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Life of the Mardi
Apr 15, 2022
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 wanted...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Cheese-y Promotion
Mar 23, 2022
Objective: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. Product: Coupon Gatefold Photo Folder Personalization: Rest...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Roaming Free with the YUMA Clear Freedom Bottle
Jan 23, 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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things
Jan 16, 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: When...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Take a Map!
Jan 01, 2022
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 on c...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Dec 03, 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: A Shoe-In
Nov 26, 2021
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 level....
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Big Picture
Oct 28, 2021
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 repeat b...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Custom Caps with a Budget Cap
Oct 21, 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. The...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Practice Putting
Sep 30, 2021
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 a...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Roll Up in Style
Sep 22, 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: A Not-So-Silly Idea
Aug 31, 2021
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-fi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Calendar Puns are Week
Aug 24, 2021
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: Jot It Down
Aug 09, 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 it...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Flavorful Promotion
Aug 02, 2021
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: Thi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Stuff
Jul 11, 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: Adventure Awaits
Jul 03, 2021
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 lifestyl...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep it Sweet
May 22, 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: I've Got You Covered
May 07, 2021
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 could t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Back in Business
Apr 15, 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: Wheelie Important Paperwork
Mar 18, 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. They ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Bottle It Up
Mar 03, 2021
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 wor...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time
Feb 17, 2021
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: Work it Out!
Jan 20, 2021
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 gif...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Shop 'til You Drop
Jan 05, 2021
A shopping mall was holding a late-winter promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex received a "passport" to take to different stores within the mall for st...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Race to Remember
Dec 29, 2020
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 in...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Make a Spectacle
Dec 14, 2020
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: Stick to the Schedule
Dec 07, 2020
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 Distribut...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion
Nov 16, 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: Good Deeds for Kids in Need
Oct 17, 2020
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: Wave Hello to Recognition
Oct 03, 2020
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
Sep 18, 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: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent
Aug 06, 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: Bake in Business
Jul 30, 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 to t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Do a Double Take
Jul 01, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Pillow Box
Jun 09, 2020
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. Prod...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions
May 26, 2020
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 even...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I Was Framed!
May 19, 2020
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: A Hole in One Promotion
Apr 13, 2020
Product: Jumbo Cooler Bag Industry: Agriculture What it was purchased for: These bags were given out to participants in a company golf tournament. How it was distributed: All participants received ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Mar 08, 2020
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 ta...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Jan 17, 2020
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 students ...
Continue ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Nov 27, 2019
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 sales, ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Health & Wellness Spas
Nov 20, 2019
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 f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Employee Appreciation Gift
Oct 15, 2019
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: Attract New Customers
Oct 08, 2019
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: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Aug 18, 2019
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: Raise Your Glass
Aug 11, 2019
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 Jet...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Brighten Their Day
Aug 04, 2019
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 bri...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A
Jul 28, 2019
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: Inking Impressions
Jul 07, 2019
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 on ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Look, Ma, No Hands!
May 18, 2019
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: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
May 11, 2019
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: Sharper Students
Mar 21, 2019
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 advocates n...
Continue ReadingCase Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
Feb 27, 2019
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 in ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Happy to Hang Around
Feb 06, 2019
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 appoint...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Save the Date, Save the Day
Jan 30, 2019
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 value...
Continue ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Jan 08, 2019
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 prod...
Continue ReadingLunchtime Loot
Dec 04, 2018
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 ReadingCelebrate Milestones
Nov 19, 2018
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: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Nov 05, 2018
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: College Fair Giveaway
Oct 07, 2018
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 college ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Sep 16, 2018
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 ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
Sep 09, 2018
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 ReadingResort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Aug 25, 2018
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 guests t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Let the Games Begin!
Aug 11, 2018
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. Ho...
Continue ReadingImprove Sales and Traffic
Jul 20, 2018
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 ReadingSuccess on Campus
Jun 07, 2018
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: It's in the Bag
Apr 26, 2018
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: Fun in the Sun
Apr 26, 2018
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...
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