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These are some typical case studies of our products and their uses.
If you would like additional or specific case studies, please contact us.

MUNICIPAL
The state of Ohio purchased a large quantity of our booklets with a red die-cut heart in the cover. The artwork and message pertain to “Keep Ohio Beautiful”. As part of an anti-littering campaign, they are given out at rest stops on the Ohio Turnpike to travelers.

BANKING
A bookmark with a Seeded Pop-Out Dollar Sign was used in a bank mailing aimed at people who currently do not do business with the bank. In the letter that went with the bookmark, the bank offered to “Grow Together” by putting the first $50.00 into any new savings account opened.

A seeded bookmark was used and mailed out to all credit union members.  Along with a list of services they wanted to remind the customer of, they also used the bookmark to invite customers to enroll in online services and promote paperless statements.  This will help the bank save money and help the environment at the same time.

A seeded thank you card was mailed to all customers who opened a new checking account with the tagline “May your finances continue to grow”.

A seeded hangtag was attached to a shovel and handed out at a ground breaking event of a new branch location.  This promotion was aimed at various business owners throughout the community to grow their commercial lending side.

A Mortgage Banking company used the house shaped floral buds as a handout at a home show to promote their various offerings of home mortgage services.

A seeded postcard was mailed to potential bank customers.  Any customer that mentioned the mailing at a bank branch and opened an account bank went into a drawing for various prizes such as gift cards, etc.  The grand prize winner won a free year of landscaping for “growing” with the bank.

A postcard with a Pop-Out Recycle Arrow was mailed to businesses that had been targeted as “green”.  Since the bank was environmentally conscious and had been promoting “Green Loans” for many years, they challenged potential customers to find out if their current banks were green and had similar offerings. The promotion brought many businesses in to find out about the unique loan

NON-PROFITS
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Assoc. used a Floral postcard as part of a mail campaign to increase awareness of their “Light the Night” event for fundraising. Response was very good. The event is held every year. A re-order is in the works for next years event.

ENVIRONMENTAL
A disposal company sent a Floral Seeded Postcard reminding people to recycle unwanted food by creating a compost garden. Compost makes great fertilizer and can be reused to help the environment. A sheet was also attached with other recycling tips that could hang on the refrigerator.

A recycling company sends out mailings at various times of the year promoting recycling.  A seeded paper bookmark with their recycling mascot is printed on it as a reminder.  They mail with the bookmark a sheet that lists current acceptable recycling items and collection days. 
In addition to the mailing, they also distribute the bookmarks at all the local schools so children can bring it home to plant with a family member.  It then becomes an interactive piece to get the kids involved with recycling.

A seeded postcard was handed out to each attendee of a local community Earth Day event. The county wanted to remind people to remind people to recycle and take care of the Earth on this special day.

An energy company used a postcard with a seeded pop-out light bulb to remind people to conserve energy. It also listed their website that lists tips on how to help.  They use this various times of the year by mailing it to customers with invoices and at local community events.

A clean ocean action organization used a bookmark with a seeded pop-out water drop encouraging people to help save the ocean.  The group coordinates beach sweeps and pulls together volunteers to help clear debris off the ocean fronts.  They use the bookmarks at community events and in mailings to promote awareness and gain volunteers.

WEDDINGS AND SHOWERS
Our seeded paper business card was used as a tent card at a wedding reception.  Each card was imprinted with the individual’s name and an area was left for the table number to be filled in when final table assignments were made just before the wedding. After the event, guests could take their tent card home and plant it.

A seeded self mailer envelope was used as an invitation for a bridal shower weekend.  The mailer had all the information on the cocktail party and a separate 100% recycled plain paper insert gave all the information on the shower. The mailer was folded up with the insert inside, sealed with a gold foil label and mailed to each guest.

A seeded bookmark and a seeded pop-out heart bookmark were used at two different weddings as table favors.  Guests could take the favor home and plant afterwards.

An actual photo of the Bride and Groom was printed on a seeded paper card and was used as their “Thank You” card.  The photo was sent in while they were on their honeymoon, so they had their cards all ready to mail upon their return!

A postcard was used to announce the engagement of the happy couple. It was also used as an invitation for the engagement party that was being hosted by the couple’s best friends.

**We also offer variable printing and can imprint individual names and addresses on the actual piece or accompanying envelope depending on the product.  We also have first class and bulk mail indicias to assist in mailing process.  We can make it a one stop shop and best of all; we never mark up the postage!

HEALTHCARE
A postcard with a seeded pop-out apple shape was used as an invitation for an open house.  The healthcare center wanted people to see the completed renovations they had recently made and meet the staff.  The invitation was sent to previous and potential patients and their families.

A medical center used our seeded bookmarks in a marketing effort to recruit employees in various avenues at the hospital.  They were mailed to recent graduates of the affiliated college along with a letter from the human resources dept. encouraging them to call and set up an appointment to meet.  The bookmarks were also used as a tradeshow handout at medical job fairs that the medical center attended.

A seeded postcard was used as a thank you to the families of tissue and organ donors of a passed away loved one. The let life bloom theme was a reminder and a comfort to families reminding them their loved ones live on through the generous donation that allowed many to prosper. 

A seeded holiday ornament was given to all staff members as well as patients to signify the green status the hospital had achieved.  The LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) was a great distinction of their green building status from the US
A seeded thank you card was used to thank donors that had donated blood during the calendar year. In an effort to increase donations the upcoming year, they mailed the cards at the end of the year with offers of special gifts if they donated 3 or more times the next year.  They also included a plastic card insert that had a calendar on one side and a list of the blood drive dates on the other side to help promote the effort.

A seeded thank you card was used to thank donors that had donated blood during the calendar year. In an effort to increase donations the upcoming year, they mailed the cards at the end of the year with offers of special gifts if they donated 3 or more times the next year.  They also included a plastic card insert that had a calendar on one side and a list of the blood drive dates on the other side to help promote the effort.

A bookmark with a seeded pop-out pink ribbon was used in a mailing for “Race for the Cure”.  It was mailed out with a letter which gave information about the race day, sign up options and of course how one could donate. This went out to people & addresses that that previous runners had supplied in the hopes of increasing sign up and donations.