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How This Top Ad Agency Builds Lasting Client Relationships

Advertising company Casual Precision has seen the value of saying thanks to its clients through thoughtful and impactful gifts. 

Over the past few years, the marketers at Casual Precision have elevated their client appreciation gifts by giving custom-branded premium technology. Some of their most well-received gifts include premium audio and tech accessories, such as Apple AirPods, Apple Watch, Bose Frames, reMarkable tablets and Apple AirPods Max.

Creating Unboxing Experiences to Show Value

Casual Precision goes beyond just purchasing the gift and sending it to the recipient. 

The company takes the extra step to create a memorable unboxing experience that creates a “wow” factor when the gift is opened. This is done through customized packaging and a catchy, personalized message when the package is opened. On the gift itself, Casual Precision works with FUSION OF IDEAS’ creative team to add custom artwork using laser etch or direct print.

“As an advertising agency, we know the importance of branding,” said Brett Charest, founder at Casual Precision. “…Unique personalization for client gifts really showcases our ability to brand well. We want [our clients] to know that not only do we value their company’s brand, but we value them as individuals.”

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Casual Precision prints company artwork to give uniqueness to its client gifts.
A catchy, personalized note adds creativity and thoughtfulness to Casual Precision’s corporate gifts.
A catchy, personalized note adds creativity and thoughtfulness to Casual Precision’s corporate gifts.

Branding Company Devices for Security and Personality

Casual Precision also has recently taken on customizing its company-owned devices to standardize and track its technology. 

“The ability to logo and number our company-owned devices for our employees has really streamlined the tracking and visibility of who has certain devices,” said Brett. “This has been a tremendous help while our company has been working remote over the last few years, easily documenting which items have been issued on a very visible level.”

The company’s mobile devices and laptops are outfitted with the company logo and tracking numbers permanently printed or etched on the devices.

Brett added, “Plus, I love seeing our employees wearing or using our branded devices on client and internal calls. It’s a constant reminder of how far we have come in a short period of time as a company.”

Casual Precision employees are proud to represent the company with their branded technology.
Casual Precision employees are proud to represent the company with their branded technology.

 

Casual Precision is just one example of how a business can shape and enhance its brand recognition by leveraging the use of customization on an everyday product like technology. 

For more information about FUSION OF IDEAS’ brand experiences, visit fusionofideas.com/brand.

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide

This holiday season, let us help you create a memorable unboxing experience for all your corporate gifting needs: 

  • Hardware Customization – Make your gift unique through personalization. Our direct UV color print, laser etching and StealthArmor solutions customize your gift by adding the recipient’s name, your company logo or artwork directly on the device.

  • Digital Personalization – Customize the user’s experience of a new smartwatch or tablet, such as Apple Watch, iPad or iPad mini, with custom wallpaper or other digital content.

  • Custom Packaging & Gift Wrap – Create a memorable gift with custom packaging, device sleeves, insert tags, custom boxes and even gift wrap.

  • Kitting & Shipping – Kit multiple items together in one package and have them shipped to one or multiple locations.

2021 holiday gift guide

Inside, we feature the latest premium technology products that FUSION OF IDEAS can personalize, kit and ship directly to your gift recipients. 

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New Brand Experiences: Sonos Roam & Apple AirTag

Sonos Roam and Apple AirTags. Two completely different products, both completely new and innovative. We took these new hot products through our R&D process and we’re thrilled to show you how we can take them to the next level with our brand experience solutions.

Sonos Roam

The ultra-portable Sonos Roam offers an array of customization options using our proprietary UV direct print technology. 

Brand experience solutions:

  • Full-color direct print on front speaker
  • Full-color direct print on the backside
  • Custom device sleeve
  • Custom gift wrap

Apple AirTag and AirTag Loop

The clean canvas on the revolutionary AirTag offers endless branding opportunities. Securely fasten AirTag to items with AirTag Loop, which can also be branded with custom artwork or a logo. 

Brand experience solutions:

  • Full-color direct print on the blank side of AirTag
  • Direct print on AirTag Loop
  • Custom device sleeve
  • Custom gift wrap

To see what your company brand or logo looks like on these devices, request a complimentary digital rending on www.fusionofideas.com/getstarted. 

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The HomePod mini and AirPods Max Brand Experience

Two new Apple products have taken the music listening experience by a storm: HomePod mini and AirPods Max. These devices feature room- and ear-filling sounds, and are the latest technology in the Apple product lineup. 

Doing what they do best, our production and design teams used our laser and direct printing process to create brand experiences for the devices.

HomePod mini

HomePod mini is the latest smart speaker that packs a punch with its unique design and powerful sound. The device can be personalized on the display top using direct color print on clear StealthArmor, a fitted protective film that offers a semi-permanent branding solution. 

AirPods Max

We use laser etch for permanent branding of artwork or your company logo directly on the aluminum cups on the over-ear headphones. For gifting, we offer a custom device sleeve that fits snugly over the original device box, personalized insert cards and custom gift wrap.

Check out the AirPods Max unboxing experience:

For more gifting ideas, visit www.fusionofideas.com/gifting.

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7 Habits of a Thoughtful Gift-Giver

If you’re wondering whether or not a corporate gifting program is appropriate for this odd year, the answer is yes! 

In today’s times of working from home and virtual conferences, it’s more important than ever to create personal connections and engage your clients and employees. They want to know they are being thought of and that they are appreciated. 

For many businesses, planning the annual corporate gifting program can be stressful. There are many things to consider such as budget, the gift itself, and even the logistics of how gifts will be delivered, particularly since the workforce may be remote this year.

But it’s important to remember that in corporate gifting, the gift itself is never the principal message. Rather the gift is a tangible asset that helps communicate the message of appreciation, thoughtfulness and connection. It’s not surprising to hear that when recipients note a business gift as memorable, the gift’s return on investment increases by 40 percent! 

As we enter this gift-giving season, we want to share 7 habits of thoughtful gift-givers to help your company stand out from the crowd:

Plan ahead.

Simply put, don’t wait until the last minute to plan and execute your corporate gifting program. There are two main benefits to planning ahead: you have more gift options to choose from and you save on budget by not having to utilize rush shipping. If you haven’t gotten started on your gifting program this year, begin now.

Don’t focus on the cost.

Consider how much you routinely spend taking a client out for a nice meal or entertainment. Yet, when it comes to gifts, businesses tend to figure out how little they can spend. Particularly since many companies are forgoing large holiday gatherings this year, use that budget toward “first-class” gifts for your employees and VIP clients.

Consider the usefulness of the gift.

A practical gift is one that shows thoughtfulness because it can be used year-round. Our best advice: Avoid poor-quality items that can easily break or one-time use products and your gift will be repurposed throughout the year! 

Make it personal.

If you prefer not to put your company logo front and center on a product, you can still offer a gentle reminder of who the gift came from by adding your logo on a subtle location on the gift. Another way to personalize and make the recipient feel special is by printing the recipient’s name or family name on the product. Personalization shows that you took time to personally think of the recipient and that gift is not part of mass distribution.

Think about the presentation.

Creating a memorable unboxing experience shows that you put thought into the gift from beginning to end. How the gift is presented to your recipient is just as important as the gift itself. Many components go into the presentation of a gift, from the packaging to gift wrap and even a personal greeting or tag.

Make it easy to receive.

Because many in the workforce are still working from home, getting a pleasant surprise in the mailbox or on the doorstep can make a person’s day. Using a shipping partner to deliver your gift directly to the recipient pays off as it shows consideration and thoughtfulness. 

Enjoy the gift of gift-giving.

A thoughtful gift giver does not think about what he or she will get in return. Gift-giving is about showing that you thought about them enough to take time and money to purchase a gift. You do it because you want to show your gratitude and not because you expect something in return.

For ideas on our highly-rated business gifts for 2020, visit our Corporate Gifting site at www.fusionofideas.com/gifting.