Case Study: Lunchtime Appreciation
Oct 15
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...
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Jul 7
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...
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Jun 22
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: Zip It Up
May 10
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: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Apr 12
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: Do a Double Take
Mar 29
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 ReadingCase Study: Don't Run from this Promo!
Feb 28
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: Adventure Awaits
Jan 31
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: Sharper Students
Jan 16
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: College Fair Giveaway
Dec 19, 2025
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: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Dec 5, 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: Jot It Down
Nov 6, 2025
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: The Techno Pup!
Oct 23, 2025
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: Yes, We Can!
Oct 9, 2025
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 Flavorful Promotion
Sep 25, 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: Custom Caps with a Budget Cap
Aug 28, 2025
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 ReadingIndustry Mini Dive: Bars & Restaurants
May 19, 2025
The bar and restaurant industry is a thriving and competitive field that caters to a wide range of customers looking for delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy a mea...
Continue ReadingPromotional Power: Engaging Visitors at Zoos and Aquariums
Mar 23, 2025
When it comes to spreading awareness and engaging visitors, zoos and aquariums have a wild advantage: their loveable animal ambassadors and awe-inspiring exhibits. But there's another secret weapon...
Continue ReadingIndustry Mini Drive: Doggy Daycare
Dec 15, 2024
The doggy daycare industry is booming, and for good reason. With more and more people owning pets and treating them as members of the family, the demand for quality pet care services has never been...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Comforting Friend
Dec 1, 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: Make a Spectacle
Oct 19, 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: Travel Industry
Oct 4, 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: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Sep 5, 2024
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 ReadingCase Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork
Jul 24, 2024
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: Health & Wellness Spas
May 28, 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: Put That on Your Calendar!
May 13, 2024
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: Let the Games Begin!
Apr 14, 2024
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: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard
Feb 17, 2024
Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Cas...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Thank You for Spooning
Jan 4, 2024
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 advertisers...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Calendar Puns are Week
Oct 26, 2023
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: A StuPENdous Promotion
Oct 11, 2023
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 ReadingWooing Discerning Celebs with the CARSON Double Wall Bolero Tumbler
Sep 27, 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: Wave Hello to Promotions
Sep 13, 2023
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: Too Hot to Jot
Aug 1, 2023
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: It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Apr 23, 2023
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 p...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Mar 25, 2023
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: Financial Industry
Jan 27, 2023
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: A Race to Remember
Jan 12, 2023
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: A Cheese-y Promotion
Dec 14, 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: R...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Recognition
Sep 4, 2022
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: Raise Your Glass
Aug 7, 2022
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: Safety First
Jul 23, 2022
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: Shop 'til You Drop
Apr 28, 2022
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 ReadingCase Study: Masks and Casks
Feb 1, 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: Raise Your Glass!
Sep 26, 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: Piece of Cake
Sep 12, 2021
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: Keep it Cooler
Jul 2, 2021
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: Life of the Mardi
Jun 18, 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: Back in Business
Jun 4, 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: Inking Impressions
May 6, 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: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things
Apr 22, 2021
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: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent
Mar 24, 2021
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: The Write Way
Mar 10, 2021
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: Good Deeds for Kids in Need
Feb 24, 2021
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: These Calendars Aren't Week
Jan 12, 2021
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: Roll Up in Style
Nov 30, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Oct 18, 2020
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: Charity Fundraiser
Jul 25, 2020
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: The Write Stuff
Jul 11, 2020
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: Save the Date, Save the Day
May 29, 2020
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: Celebrate Milestones
Mar 5, 2020
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: The Big Picture
Jan 22, 2020
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: Rock out on the Run
Dec 10, 2019
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: A Hole in One Promotion
Jul 7, 2019
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 receiv...
Continue ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
May 25, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Attract New Customers
Apr 27, 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 clu...
Continue ReadingCase Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
Mar 15, 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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
Mar 1, 2019
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: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Jan 4, 2019
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: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Nov 8, 2018
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 ReadingAppreciation Gift
Oct 25, 2018
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: Fun in the Sun
Aug 2, 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 d...
Continue ReadingSuccess on Campus
Jun 20, 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 stud...
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