Our success stories – promotional products that leave a lasting impression
Small products, big impact: this is how companies make a lasting impression.
Our promotional products tell stories – of successful customer loyalty, creative campaigns and emotional moments. Whether it’s cuddly MiniFeet® animals, eye-catching squeaky ducks or charming anti-stress figures like Mr Bert® – every product becomes a unique brand ambassador with real lasting appeal.
The following real-life examples show just how versatile and effective our products are in practice: as conversation starters at trade fairs, as a thank-you gift for loyal customers, or as a thoughtful gesture in everyday life.
Be inspired and discover how our products can strengthen your brand too.
How a small gift became part of the crew
As a sign of appreciation, the city handed out a small teddy bear to the road maintenance team – a simple gesture, just meant to say: thank you for everything you do.
What started as a nice idea quickly turned into something more. “The city gave it to us at some point. Now nobody heads out without it,” say Udo and Olaf. The teddy is always there – in the vehicle, on the job, just part of the routine.
And new colleagues pick it up right away: “When someone new joins, the first thing they hear is: the teddy comes with you.”
Somewhere along the way, a small gift quietly became part of the team.
A small gesture that made day one easier
On her first day, Anja was nervous. A new job always is – new place, new faces, everything unfamiliar. “You don’t know anyone yet,” she says.
So she didn’t expect much when she arrived at her desk. “But there was this little teddy bear. With my name on it.”
A simple gesture from her new employer – but it landed. “I just thought that was really kind.”
And it stayed with her.
“It’s still sitting right next to my screen.”
A small Give-away that stayed
The excitement was real. A cruise had been a shared dream for a long time. “At some point we just said: let’s do it,” the Michalkes recall. They booked it the classic way – at a local travel agency.
When they finalized the trip, they were given a small captain duck. “We thought it was funny right away – it made us even more excited for the trip.” So it came along.
And after the journey, it stayed.“It always brings us back.”
Today, the little duck sits on the shelf, right between their travel photos. “That’s exactly where it belongs.”
How a giveaway turned into a career
It was just a visit to an apprenticeship fair. “I was really just looking around, didn’t know what I wanted to do yet,” Maik says.
He walked past stand after stand without thinking too much – until someone handed him a small carpenter figure. “I took it home with me back then.”
A few weeks later, he applied to that exact company. “Something about it just stuck with me.”
Today, he works there as a qualified carpenter. And the figure?
“It’s sitting right next to my certificate.”
“That made me really proud.”
Zum Firmenjubiläum hat der Baubetrieb Martensen seine Mitarbeiter eingeladen – mit Partnern und Familien. Und auch viele langjährige Kunden und Lieferanten waren dabei.
Auf den Tischen standen kleine Maurer-Enten mit dem Firmenlogo. Als kleine Aufmerksamkeit.
„Die Idee war einfach, dass jeder etwas kleines mit nach Hause nimmt“, sagt Geschäftsführer Andreas. „Und die sind super angekommen!"
Ein paar Wochen später sind die Enten wieder aufgetaucht. Im Büro, im Lager, bei Kunden auf dem Schreibtisch.
„Und dann siehst du die plötzlich überall wieder“, sagt Andreas. „Das hat mich richtig stolz gemacht.“
What customers pick up without thinking twice
Reiner Thordsen runs a local supermarket in Wanderup. “I’ve known mbw for years. In a small place like this, you just know each other.”
When he first saw the BBQ ducks, he immediately had an idea: “They’re a perfect fit for the meat counter.”
He ordered the matching display right away. And especially in summer, it really shows.
“During grilling season, they sell really well – and they’re gone pretty quickly.”
And the reason is simple: “It’s just a nice little gift when you’re invited to a barbecue.”
Making a new place feel a little less unfamiliar
At the nursing home “Residenz am Stadtpark,” every new resident receives a small teddy when they move in. “In those first few days, many feel unsure – everything is new and unfamiliar,” says head nurse Sonja. “A small companion like this really helps. It makes the transition easier.”
The teddy sits on the bed, or on the bedside table – it’s simply there. “We see it again and again, how much it helps people.”
To keep it personal, the teddies come in different shirt colors. “People love it when they get their favorite color.”
A small gesture. But one that truly makes a difference.
