Displays & Signs

Product: Zircon electronic hand tools
Number of displays: 5,000 plus
Distribution: Hardware stores
Introduction: August 1991
Duration: Permanent
Construction: Convertible corrugated shipping cartons, plus a modular interactive wall display of entire product line
Zircon's electronic tool display is designed to "generate excitement."

Advertiser: Hallmark Cards Inc., Kansas City, Mo.
Producer: Rock Island Displays, Milan, Ill.
Objective: To drive traffic to Hallmark during the Easter season, capitalizing on the popularity of the Crayola Bunny. The merchandiser is a replica of the figurine, which was sold at a special value. It offered consumers an additional reason to visit participating stores.

Advertiser: Cardinal Products Inc., Santa Ana, Calif.
Producer: Acclaim Display and Design, Fountain Valley, Calif.
Objective: To sell brightly colored sport sunglasses using as little space in stores as possible, and to appeal to a beach- and snow-going customer. This was achieved by creating a counter fixture made of fluorescent acrylic.

Advertiser: Wisconsin Lottery, Madison, Wis.
Producer: Process Displays, Milwaukee, Wis.
Objective: To provide educational brochures and play slips for Lotto games, as well as information for instant-win scratch games.

Advertiser: Magic Chef, Cleveland, Tenn.
Producer: Keller-Crescent Co., Evansville, Ind.
Objective: To renew trade interest in an ongoing cash rebate program and gain new participation. The temporary display involves motion-activated audio response.

Advertiser: Nike Inc., Beaverton, Ore.
Producer: The United Group, South Gate, Calif.
Objective: To display a widely-varying mix of product in all types of retail environments. In addition to allowing virtually every retailer to create its own product mix, the display had to project Nike's image as a world leader in design and quality.

Advertiser: Nintendo of America, Redmond, Wash.
Producer: Frank Mayer & Associates Inc., Grafton, Wis.