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Out in the wild

A little piece of a big day.Guests keep bringing it back.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay wanted giveaways its community would keep and use. Guests started bringing them back to the park.

Two Busch Gardens event cups, one printed Summer Nights and one Red White & Brews, raised in a toast at the park with a roller coaster behind them
Customer
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The need
Giveaways the local community would keep and use
What we made
Event cups, wine glasses, sunglasses, can coolers, tote bags, and more
The result
Over 85% of survey respondents mentioned the quality of the items

The project

Giveaways that came back to the park.

Two people in branded sunglasses toasting with Busch Gardens event cups at the park
The event cups and sunglasses, at the park.
  1. The situation

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay wanted to reach further into its own community and be seen there more often.

    That meant giveaways. A giveaway only works when people like it enough to keep it, so the quality had to be there.

  2. What we made

    We started with who the items were for and what the park wanted them to do. Then we recommended products to match: event cups, wine glasses, sunglasses, can coolers, tote bags, shirts, and reusable silverware.

    Each piece carries the park's own event branding, like the Summer Nights and Red, White & Brews cups and the Food & Wine Festival glasses.

    On this project, quotes and proofs went back the same day, so each order kept moving and arrived on time.

  3. The result

    People kept the items and used them, and guests often brought them along to the park. Over 85% of survey respondents mentioned the quality and usefulness of the giveaways.

    The park saw more foot traffic and a stronger presence in its community. For its marketing team, it was an easy way to get good products out there.

  • Two stemless wine glasses printed Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival, raised in a toast
    Wine glasses for the Food & Wine Festival
  • A blue Adventure Island can cooler and a green Busch Gardens Tampa Bay can cooler held up in front of a roller coaster
    Can coolers
  • A guest carrying a white and green Busch Gardens tote bag past a roller coaster
    Tote bags
  • A guest putting on branded sunglasses with red arms at the park
    Sunglasses

In their words

Thank you so much for all your flexibility and efficiency! Working with the Proforma team has been so easy. They are always fast and friendly and allow us to get the best products out in the community!”

Kory S.Marketing Coordinator, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
How do we choose the right giveaway?

Start with who it's for and where they'll use it. Tell us about your audience, the occasion, and your budget, and we'll suggest a few products that fit. That's how the list for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay came together.

Can each item have its own design?

Yes. The park's cups carry a different design for each event, and the wine glasses have their own.

Is there a minimum order?

No. There are no minimums.

Will we see our logo on it before it's made?

Yes. You'll get a proof of your artwork on the product you picked, and nothing is made until you approve it.

We're not in Ohio. Can you still work with us?

Yes. We're in Lima, Ohio, and orders ship wherever you are. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is in Florida.

Can you rush an order?

Yes. Rush options are available. Tell us the date you need it in hand and we'll tell you what it takes to make it.

How much do giveaways cost?

It depends on the product, the quantity, how your artwork goes on it, and how soon you need it, which is why there's no price list on the site. Send the details and you'll get a price for your exact order before anything is made.

What else can you make for an event?

Banners, signs, printed programs, and staff apparel can come from the same team, on the same timeline as the giveaways.

Tradeshow and event essentials

Planning a giveaway?

Tell us who it's for and when you need it. You'll get a price for your exact order before anything is made.