2014 Success Stories

2014
SUCCESS
Stories
primeline.com
ASI 79530
UPIC PRIME
SAGE 53170
PPPC 980411
primeline.com
ASI 79530
EMERGENCY MOBILE CHARGER
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CUSTOM COMPUTER MOUSE
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CUSTOM PIGGY BANK
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TUSCANY JOURNAL
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USB CAR CHARGER
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TOOTH STRESS RELIEVER
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WATERPROOF BAG
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YACHTER'S JUTE TOTE
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ALUMINUM CARD CASE
10 CUSTOM VOYAGER
PASSPORT JACKET
BY
BY
11 RUBIK’S ® 9-PANEL FULL
CUSTOM CUBE
12 STYLUS/BALLPOINT PEN FOR
TOUCHSCREEN MOBILE DEVICES
SAGE 53170
PPPC 980411
2014
SUCCESS
Stories
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UPIC PRIME
EMERGENCY MOBILE CHARGER
SUCCESS STORIES CONTEST WINNER – GRAND PRIZE ENTRY (VIDEO)
Emergency Mobile Charger
PL-4438
“We fell in love with Prime’s Emergency Mobile Charger last year and sold thousands of units!
Our biggest sale was to a major hotel chain, which used them as room gifts for their sales team at
internal meetings and conferences. Once they received the chargers, the sales team decided to order
an additional supply for their customers (travel agents and large accounts that book hundreds of
rooms at a time). It was an amazing opportunity for us because the first end-user who received this
gift loved it so much they purchased the charger as a gift for their customers! Prime’s quality control,
speedy delivery and amazing customer service helped us deliver a fantastic product in a timely
fashion, resulting in happy customers throughout the world.”
Nicole McNamee
P.O.P. Solutions Group
SUCCESS STORIES CONTEST WINNER – THIRD PLACE ENTRY
“My client, who is an event planner, came to me requesting chargers as a welcome gift for their
client’s big show. They had anywhere between $20-50 to spend, but wanted to stay closer to $20.
They wanted a charger that has a nice, clean look as well as a great quality charge. I sent my client 5
different chargers from 5 different factories (one of which was $60 retail) and out of all of them they
thought the Emergency Mobile Charger (PL-4438) worked the best. She tested all the chargers over
the course of a week to really find which one had the best charge and actually worked. The client
ended up ordering 600 of these chargers and even ordered 35 for her event company because she
loved them so much. I now show all my clients this charger and tell them about our "test" and how
this item passed with flying colors.
Regina Biggs
Jack Nadel International
SELLING IDEAS:
Ideal for any company with a mobile sales force. Also appropriate for wireless,
technology, real estate and financial companies as well as safety programs.
AS LOW AS $19.95 (c)
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CUSTOM COMPUTER MOUSE
SUCCESS STORIES CONTEST WINNER – SECOND PLACE ENTRY
Custom Computer Mouse
“A tuition-free, all online, web-based school that educates over 10,000 students in grades K-12,
needed to generate new ideas for their advertising campaign. A former client of mine had taken
a job in their human resources department. At her recommendation, they contacted me and invited
us to come on board. Soon, a collaborative relationship was born and we began providing them with
unique trade show items, embroidered apparel and student incentives.
During a meeting, I noted that the front of the client's brochure featured a picture of a computer
mouse 'driving' down the road to education and the phrase "The only bus you'll ever need." The
brochure sparked an idea, and with the help of John Stoltenhoff, Joe Haddox and Prime Line’s
custom manufacturing department, we were able to turn a simple picture into reality: A custom
yellow mouse in the design of a school bus.
Now, over 10,000 students and their parents are learning online using the custom mice –
a physical representation of their virtual community.”
Wes Witt
Leaderpromos.com
SELLING IDEAS:
Target industries are technology, software and education.
CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING
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CUSTOM PIGGY BANK
SUCCESS STORIES CONTEST WINNER – FOURTH PLACE ENTRY
Custom Piggy Bank
“One of my clients is a regional Ohio bank. They have a mascot called Parky The Pig that is
used to promote children’s banking. For a number of years, when a child opened an account
with them, the child would receive a piggy bank in the shape form of Parky. These banks were
about 3” tall and made from a ceramic material (not very kid-friendly), and they were also very
costly. We decided to look into other ways of producing a “Parky” piggy bank that would be more
cost effective, larger in size, and made from a softer material.
Prime Line® was able to bring our ideas to life with some basic hand-drawn mock ups on our end.
The pricing was the best I found in all my research. Our overseas rep with Prime Line® was
extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process, answering countless
questions from both myself and my order administrator. This type of custom order was new
for me and she was patient with each step, making it a smooth process. The client is
extremely happy with the final product. The banks are so cute! You know that they’re
a product that will stick around a person’s home for a long time.”
Sally Camella
Artina Promotional Products
SELLING IDEAS:
Banks, credit unions and schools.
CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING
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TUSCANY JOURNAL
Tuscany Journal
LG-9221
“When Prime Line® came out with the Tuscany Journals, I knew that this was going to be a hit,
especially with the pocket in the back of the journal. We began using these journals in different ways.
The first was a final meeting with a client who was new to us, and needed a push to utilize our services.
We co-branded the covers of the journals and inserted a small PowerPoint presentation in the back
pocket. The client was impressed with the retail style box and was enamored with the journal. The WOW
factor came in to play when they found the presentation in the back of the book. We closed the deal
and the client ordered journals for themselves to use in house.
I have ordered these journals for self-promotion and every single client that receives one follows up
with an order for themselves. With the expanded color options, there is something for everyone! Most
recently, we ordered the journals in a variety of colors for a trade show booth for Red Ball. We went
through 100 journals in two hours, and recipients were thrilled to find not only the back pocket, but also
the coupon we enclosed. Prime now has the ability to print inside the cover of the journals, along with
full-color belly bands and a jumbo deboss on the front cover. With these new capabilities, we are closing
in on a very large deal. Prime is our go-to vendor and I hope this story reflects how much Red Ball
Promotions values our relationship with Prime Line.”
Nina Bloomstein Shatz
Red Ball Promotions
SELLING IDEAS:
Ideal for use as a meeting or hospitality gift and for travel-themed promotions.
AS LOW AS $9.98 (c)
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USB CAR CHARGER
USB Car Charger
PL-4429
“A major convention marketing organization was promoting their facilities at a national
trade show earlier this year. There was an emphasis on tech items and themes. They needed
a reasonably priced item that was new to the market and would draw people to their booth. The
PL-4429 USB Car Charger was brand new and was one of the few chargers at that time that had
the proper voltage to handle the latest mobile devices.
Thanks to the recommendation of the Prime sales force, I was able to suggest this item to our
client. They ordered 1,000 units for the event and they were a smash hit. The chargers were one
of the most popular and sought-after items at the trade show. My client was ecstatic!
I couldn't have made this sale without the help of Prime and the knowledge that the order
would be done correctly and delivered on time!”
Lee D. Cohen
Lindon Associates, Inc.
SELLING IDEAS:
Automotive dealers, mobile device manufacturers, wireless service
providers and safety programs.
AS LOW AS $8.39 (c)
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TOOTH STRESS RELIEVER
Tooth Stress Reliever
PL-0230
“I was referred to an Endodontist (Gum and Root Canal Dentist) and sent him a sample tooth-shaped
stress reliever suggesting he might wish to give one to each patient to help relieve their stress during
their dental procedure. He fell in love with it and found it most useful to help patients relieve
their stress while sitting in the chair for root canal treatments. He has reordered and continues
to give these away to each patient.
This practical application of a stress reliever was never more appropriate. Other clients give them
away and they sit on a desk, but this client has found a true therapeutic use for the item.
Any distributor could approach a dentist with this suggestion and make a sale! The advantage to
using a Prime Line® stress reliever versus one from one of many other suppliers is that the
shape of the Prime tooth is longer and the imprint area is larger.”
Frank Hoffman
Total Creative Alliance Inc.
SELLING IDEAS:
Dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, toothbrush and toothpaste
manufacturers.
AS LOW AS $1.47 (c)
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WATERPROOF BAG
Allows you to dial,
talk, text, e-mail and
take photos or video
with your mobile
phone while it is
securely sealed in
a waterproof bag
Waterproof Bag
PL-4365
A utility company was looking for a way to maintain cell phone contact with technicians working in the
field during periods of inclement weather. The distributor recommended our PL-4365 Waterproof Bag,
which provides a waterproof seal for a cell phone, allowing the user to dial, talk, text and e-mail in the
rain. After an initial test order of 500 units, the utility buyer placed an order for 12,000 units for the
entire staff of field technicians. Several re-orders have followed.
SELLING IDEAS:
Hotels & resorts, cruise lines, outdoor lifestyle marketers, wireless carriers,
insurance companies, companies with an outdoor workforce and agricultural.
AS LOW AS $1.98 (c)
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YACHTER'S JUTE TOTE
Yachter's Jute Tote
LT-3079
A seaside municipality wanted to promote its newly refurbished "Harbor Side" marina shopping complex
as a new tourist attraction. They were specifically interested in attracting not just tourists, but boaters as
well. They chose the LT-3079 Yachter's Jute Tote for its versatility and maritime-themed style. Imprinted
with the complex's name, slogan and "Harbor Side" graphic, these bags were stuffed with a brochure
about the complex and distributed to travel companies, boards of tourism and at boat shows. Visitation
to the complex increased 35% over the previous year, while there was a 23% increase in boating traffic.
This success resulted in the distributor receiving numerous re-orders for the bags.
SELLING IDEAS:
Hotels & resorts, tourism boards, boat manufacturers, marine shows,
marinas, boat charter companies.
AS LOW AS $4.98 (c)
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ALUMINUM CARD CASE
Aluminum Card Case
PL-2035
A large bank wanted to promote a new identity-theft protection service to existing and potential
credit card customers. The distributor sold them on the Aluminum Card Case (PL-2035) imprinted
with their logo as a symbol of their commitment to protect their customers’ credit and assets.
An initial order of 1,000 pieces led to a 53% increase in enrollment for the new service. This
resulted in several re-orders and an extension of the promotional campaign.
SELLING IDEAS:
Airlines, financial institutions, security companies, technology companies,
credit card companies, companies promoting identity-theft protection.
AS LOW AS $2.98 (c)
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CUSTOM VOYAGER PASSPORT JACKET
Custom Voyager Passport Jacket
An international tour company wanted to offer their clients a special gift for booking luxury tours.
They chose the design of the LG-9127 Voyager Passport Jacket and had a custom version made in
a soft, supple faux leather to reduce the cost. For as few as 1,000 pieces, they were able to reduce
the price by $2 per piece. Handsomely debossed with their company logo, they were sent with the
travel documents inserted after reservations were confirmed. After an initial order of 1,000 pieces,
bookings increased 24% and an additional 3,000 pieces were ordered.
SELLING IDEAS:
Resorts and hotels, travel and tour operators, airlines and tourism boards.
AS LOW AS $12.50 (c)
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RUBIK’S ® 9-PANEL FULL CUSTOM CUBE
Rubik’s® 9-Panel Full Custom Cube
PL-4690
Gorton’s Fish Sticks wanted to promote their products with the slogan “Trust Gorton’s To Solve
Dinner!” After consulting with Prime’s inside sales department, the distributor sold them the
PL-4690 Custom Rubik’s® 9-Panel Full Cube. With 6 different full-color custom designs imprinted
on each side of the cube, they sent the message that their products are the solution to dinner.
Each cube was individually shrink-wrapped, inserted into a custom-printed gift box, and mailed in
a custom-printed and fitted mailing box. The cubes were sent to consumers who sent in 5 proofs
of purchase of Gorton's products. After an initial order of 25,000 cubes, the promotion was
deemed so successful an additional 29,000 cubes were ordered.
SELLING IDEAS:
Promotions that tell a story, financial institutions (mergers and acquisitions),
health care and themes such as problem solving and nostalgia.
AS LOW AS $5.05 (c)
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STYLUS/BALLPOINT PEN
FOR TOUCHSCREEN MOBILE DEVICES
Stylus/Ballpoint Pen for Touchscreen Mobile Devices
PL-4255
With most of its students using mobile devices, a large university developed a special app that would
deliver college news and events to students and faculty. They wanted a useful way of promoting the
use of this app imprinted with the slogan “Stay Connected” along with the web address for downloading the app. The Stylus/Ballpoint Pen for Touchscreen Mobile Devices was chosen for its’ sleek
look and functionality. It was handed out at class registrations and at the bookstore. By the end of
the first month of the new school year, 98% of students had downloaded the app. The following year
the university doubled their order for the pens.
SELLING IDEAS:
Technology companies, mobile device companies, wireless carriers,
education companies that rely on touch-screen devices and promotions
targeting women.
AS LOW AS $3.99 (c)
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2014
SUCCESS
Stories
primeline.com