Product Number: #1200

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 was distributed: These teddy-bears were given to new accounts specifically targeting college loans.

Result or ROI: This is still an active program. It’s a small bank with several branches. It’s been a great ice breaker to get people to sign up. These banks are typically in grocery stores and people stop for a bear promotion.

Product Number: #137

Description: Phone Stand

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

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 front of the clients and also lasting.

How it was distributed: The phone stands were taken to industry trade shows and handed out.

Result or ROI: Many compliments were given after receipt of the phone stands, and the booth made some buzz around the show floor. Booth attendance was higher than previous years.

Product Number: #3070

Description: Laundry Bag

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

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, “Laundry Method for College Students” that gave basic tips and instructions for washing clothes, along with their logo.

How it was distributed: It was given out at the time of opening a new account.

Result or ROI: The concept was so creative and successful that the word spread on campus and increase of new accounts were up 20%.

Product Number: #34

Description: Kan-Tastic

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

What it was purchased for: A regional credit union was hosting a series of local sponsorship events—community picnics, youth sports games, and summer festivals. They needed an inexpensive, high-visibility giveaway to hand out at their booth that would also be useful to attendees. They chose the #34 Kan-Tastic due to its large imprint area, low cost, and practical appeal during warm-weather events.

How it was distributed: The Kan-Tastics were handed out at community events, included in event swag bags, and stocked in branch locations for walk-in customers during a summer promotion. Each item was printed with the credit union’s logo, website, and a QR code linking to a new checking account offer.

Result or ROI: The credit union saw a 17% increase in mobile traffic to their promotional landing page during the campaign. Staff also reported more booth interactions and longer engagement times at events. The giveaway helped position the credit union as approachable and community-focused, and the success prompted them to plan a fall campaign with branded fleece blankets.

Product Number: #3722

Description: Capetown Heathered Duffel Bag AND 42” Arc Budget Telescopic Umbrella

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

What it was purchased for: A welcome back to the office gift

How it was distributed: Paired with an umbrella distributed inside of the bag

Result or ROI: “The bags are being used daily for carrying of laptops, lunches and daily necessities!” “Umbrellas are also around the office around desks and used as needed”. “They were a huge hit!”

Product Number: #4130

Description: Capetown Heathered Duffel Bag AND 42” Arc Budget Telescopic Umbrella

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

What it was purchased for: A welcome back to the office gift

How it was distributed: Paired with an umbrella distributed inside of the bag

Result or ROI: “The bags are being used daily for carrying of laptops, lunches and daily necessities!” “Umbrellas are also around the office around desks and used as needed”. “They were a huge hit!”

Product Number: #6223

Description: Malibu Sunglasses

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

What it was purchased for: A bank in a community of about 25,000 people wanted to do a product that would give them good exposure, and have some good shelf-life and be distributed in a very efficient way throughout the community.

How it was distributed: The bank had bought things in the past and found that "over-the-counter" distribution was slow and not very efficient. Distributor rep went to the bank with a great idea. He showed them the 6223, Malibu sunglasses. He said that if the bank would put their name on one arm of the glasses and the school name and mascot on the other, he would meet with the high school's booster club, and since the club has a merchandise table at all the high school football games, the club could give these glasses to every attendee at the game. Of course the glasses would be in the school color. Since this was a large class school, the attendance at games was 4,000 - 5,000 people, with the students comprising at least 1,000 of the attendees.

Result or ROI: Bank loved the idea of providing the high school's fans with a product they could wear, and the idea that over 2,000 people would be wearing an item that had the bank's name on it. Distribution could be handled at one game. Result was that the bank purchased the glasses and the booster club was all for doing a give-away that would draw people to their merchandise table. Everybody involved won! Fans got a free product that they could wear. Booster club got a product to give away that would draw clients to their merchandise table. Bank got their name and goodwill out into the community at a single game.

Product Number: #6242

Description: Microfiber Cleaning Cloth In Case

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

What it was purchased for: A financial institute needed giveaways for employees during Security Awareness Week.

How it was distributed: They inserted an informational card into the case. It contained the following info: Spam – just delete it Always lock up Know Fraud Calls Help Client Confidence Abound

Result or ROI: The microfiber cloths were well received by the 33,000 employees. Each time they clean their device screens, they are reminded of these important procedures.

Product Number: #7039

Description: Auto Safety Kit

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

What it was purchased for: A gift that was not gender specific and was useful and could be branded and had a high-perception of value.

How it was distributed: A Distributor was working with a bank who asked them to bring to them ideas for an incentive gift. The bank wanted to set-up an incentive gift to give to new depositors who opened a new account at the bank for over $1,000.00. They were looking for an item that would be useful and a gift that would have a high perceived value. The gift had to be one that would work for both men and women. The bank had established a budget of $20.00 per item. The bank projected that over a 2 month period they would set a goal of 200 new accounts. Obviously, this item would need to have the bank logo on it, so it would need to be branded. The distributor came to HIT Promotional Products for ideas and they decided on HIT Item no. 7039, Auto Safety Kit. This product addressed all the parameters that had been set-forth by the bank. A gift that was not gender specific and was useful and could be branded and had a high-perception of value.

Result or ROI: The bank was able to achieve their goal of 200 new depositors in less than the 2 month time period they had targeted.

Product Number: #800

Description: Sleek Write Rubberized Pen

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

What it was purchased for: A national financial services firm was seeking a cost-effective, professional-looking giveaway for client meetings, onboarding packets, and trade events. They selected the #800 Sleek Write Rubberized Pen for its smooth writing performance and modern, upscale appearance that aligned with their brand. The pens were customized with the company’s logo and contact information.

How it was distributed: Pens were distributed across regional offices for use in client-facing settings, including consultations, community seminars, and branch lobby counters. They were also included in mailers and welcome kits sent to new account holders and policyholders.

Result or ROI: The client reported increased engagement during consultations and follow-ups, noting that recipients often held onto the pens due to their quality feel and smooth rubberized finish. Several branches reordered within three months, and the pen has since become a standard part of their branded materials program. The success has led to consideration of additional branded office essentials for broader marketing campaigns.