Case Study: Pillow Box

Oct 26

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 Reading

Case Study: Wave Hello to Promotions

Aug 29

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 Reading

Case Study: Wine for the Win

Aug 22

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 Reading

Case Study: A Cheese-y Promotion

Jul 23

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: R...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Take a Map!

Apr 25

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 Reading

Case Study: Roll Up in Style

Apr 3

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 ...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Mar 27

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 Reading

Case Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business

Mar 4

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 Reading

Case Study: Health & Wellness Spas

Feb 3

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 Reading

Case Study: Let Them Eat Cake!

Jan 27

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. Pro...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Shine Bright

Oct 15, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: Calendar Puns are Week

Sep 15, 2025

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 Reading

Industry Mini Dive: National Parks

Sep 7, 2025

The promotional products industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that plays a crucial role in marketing and advertising for businesses of all sizes. From pens and tote bags to water bottles and...

Continue Reading

Case Study: A Golfer Giveaway

Aug 23, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Aug 9, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: Bake in Business

Jul 18, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things

Jul 11, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: Welcome New Hires!

May 7, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: Financial Industry

Apr 23, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

Apr 16, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: Raise Your Glass

Apr 2, 2025

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 Reading

Industry Deep Dive: Pet Industry

Mar 12, 2025

The pet industry is booming, with more and more people welcoming furry friends into their homes every year. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent a whopping $...

Continue Reading

The Big Three

Jan 28, 2025

For well over two hundred years, promotional products have been a staple in marketing! From yesterday's presidential campaign buttons to today's Popsockets, promo will never go away. And neither wi...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Life of the Mardi

Jan 21, 2025

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 Reading

Case Study: I Was Framed!

Dec 24, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: Snack Pack It!

Nov 18, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: A

Oct 20, 2024

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 Reading

Wooing Discerning Celebs with the CARSON Double Wall Bolero Tumbler

Oct 13, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: Time for a Rebrand

Aug 30, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake

Aug 16, 2024

A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets ...

Continue Reading

A Lunch That Packs a Punch

Aug 2, 2024

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...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Go Green or Go Home

Jul 18, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Jul 11, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: Shop 'til You Drop

Jul 3, 2024

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...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Rock out on the Run

Jun 19, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: You've Got the Power

May 7, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: A Getaway Promotion

Apr 22, 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 Reading

Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Apr 15, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: Write to Paradise!

Mar 10, 2024

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 Reading

Case Study: Create Your Own Reality

Feb 25, 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 Reading

Case Study: Raise Your Glass!

Feb 18, 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 Reading

Case Study: Jamming Out

Jan 5, 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 Reading
Close