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.

Creating a Buzz with Customized Corporate Gifts

Through giving gifts of personalization, OpenJar Concepts, a Southern California-based hybrid marketing agency, has created a buzz among its clients and employees. 

It all began when the company one year, received a custom-branded holiday gift. The OpenJar team was inspired to give something customized and personal using its own logo and a catchy slogan. That year, OpenJar sought to give customized Beats Studio3 headphones as gifts to employees, each wrapped with custom gift wrap. 

“We are a full-service advertising agency, passionate about branding,” said OpenJar Concepts CEO Adam Warren. “We have come to enjoy the idea of branding products that live with our clients for long periods of time. It is tough to beat that kind of awareness.”

That same year was also OpenJar’s eighth anniversary. As a token of appreciation to its top clients on the milestone, the company distributed personalized Apple HomePod speakers and Apple AirPods as customer appreciation gifts.

Warren added, “FUSION OF IDEAS is an amazing way to help make our brand personal.  Our clients were so impressed by the customized holiday gifts we mailed out, that we have continued to utilize FUSION OF IDEAS to expand our catalog of gift items.”

The feedback from clients and employees sparked OpenJar’s plan to continue to give personalized, premium technology as part of their corporate gifting program. From smartwatches to even iPads, the company has since made quite a buzz through thoughtful gift-giving.

“I plan on using FUSION OF IDEAS every year to show appreciation to our clients for the business we have done together,” said Warren.

Apple Craze: 2021 Fall Releases

Apple hosted two events this fall, which featured updates on its most popular devices. From the powerful iPad mini to the release of the colorful HomePod mini, Apple has inspired us to maximize the use of our customization solutions to create immersive brand experiences.

Take a peek at what’s coming:

Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
Apple HomePod mini
Apple HomePod mini
Apple iPhone 13 & 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 & 13 Pro 
Apple Watch Series 7
Apple Watch Series 7
14" & 16" MacBook Pro
14″ & 16″ MacBook Pro
Apple iPad
Apple iPad
Apple iPad mini
Apple iPad mini

Contact us today to learn more about these tech products and how we can personalize them for your gifting needs.

Music to Our Ears: Premium Audio Brand Experiences

Voice assistant speakers from big-hitters like Apple, Sonos, JBL and Google have never been so smart. They know today’s headlines and weather and can answer trivia questions with a simple voice command. These speakers also play your chosen music over Bluetooth or wi-fi, and some can access music streaming services.

Because of their practicality, smart speakers are popular gift options for businesses as part of their corporate gifting and employee incentive programs.

We help companies to take their gifting up a notch with branding, packaging and deployment solutions. 

  • Branding: Adding your company logo or design on the product helps with brand recognition and exposure. FUSION OF IDEAS does this through direct color printing, laser etching or StealthArmor, a thin vinyl for a semi-permanent branding solution.
  • Custom Packaging: Packaging solutions such as a customized device sleeve that fits snuggly over the OEM box and custom gift wrap are also ways to make a gift stand out from others. A personalized insert tag with a note from the company leader or sender is another way to customize your gift and add a personal touch.
  • Deployment: Whether you need to send a gift to one or multiple recipients, FUSION OF IDEAS has you covered with our white-glove deployment service. We can ship individually to domestic and international locations without you having to touch a single device. 

And finally, check out our current favorite smart speakers.

Sonos Roam

Sonos Roam with direct UV color print
Sonos Roam with direct UV color print

Apple HomePod mini

Apple HomePod mini with direct UV color print on clear StealthArmor
Apple HomePod mini with direct UV color print on clear StealthArmor

Google Nest Audio

Google Nest Audio with direct UV color print and custom device sleeve
Google Nest Audio with direct UV color print and custom device sleeve

Sonos One

Sonos One with StealthArmor, thin, heat-bonded vinyl for a semi-permanent branding solution
Sonos One with StealthArmor, thin, heat-bonded vinyl for a semi-permanent branding solution

Bose Soundlink Revolve

Bose Soundlink Revolve with StealthArmor
Bose Soundlink Revolve with StealthArmor

SAAC Expo 2021

With the holiday gifting season on the horizon, FUSION OF IDEAS headed back on the road and recently participated in person at SAAC Expo 2021 in Anaheim, Calif. 

SAAC (Speciality Advertising Association of California) holds an annual event that brings together suppliers and distributors in the promotional industry. This year, FUSION OF IDEAS participated as an exhibitor to show the latest and most popular high-tech products that can be customized for the 2021 corporate gifting season.

Attendees were able to see the products up close and speak with our team about their upcoming gifting needs. Check out highlights from the event.

SAAC (Specialty Advertising Association of California) Expo 2021 was held Aug. 5-6 in sunny Southern California
SAAC (Specialty Advertising Association of California) Expo 2021 was held Aug. 5-6 in sunny Southern California
FUSION OF IDEAS featured the latest high-tech products for the 2021 holiday gifting season.
FUSION OF IDEAS featured the latest high-tech products for the 2021 holiday gifting season.
Distributors in the promotional industry get an up-close look at the premium gifting options for their clients.
Distributors in the promotional industry get an up-close look at the premium gifting options for their clients.
The FUSION OF IDEAS team explains our end-to-end solutions for gifting, including decorating, packaging, kitting and shipping.
The FUSION OF IDEAS team explains our end-to-end solutions for gifting, including decorating, packaging, kitting and shipping.
More than 300 promo industry suppliers exhibited in the regional event this year.
More than 300 promo industry suppliers exhibited in the regional event this year.