Sampling

Client: Innovative Marketing Solutions Inc., Schaumburg, IL
Product(s) Promoted: Olympic Interior Stains
Distribution: Lowe's Stores
Number of Stores: 1,150
Production Run Quantity: 1,200
Introduction: March 2006
Intended Duration: 5 years
Dimensions (H x W x D): 44" x 48" x 22"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): Greater than $1,001

Client: Sony Corp., San Diego, CA
Product(s) Promoted: Sony HD televisions
Distribution: Retailers in 33 markets including Circuit City, CompUSA, Sears, Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, BrandsMart
Number of Stores: Not reported by Sony
Production Run Quantity: Depended on demand in the field
Introduction: September 2006
Intended Duration: Several weekends
Dimensions (H x W x D): 106" x 190" x 65"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): Greater than $1,001

Client: GlaxoSmithKline, Pittsburgh, PA
Product(s) Promoted: GlaxoSmithKline Aquafresh White Trays
Distribution: Wal-Mart Stores
Number of Stores: 3,000
Production Run Quantity: 3,100
Introduction: March 2007
Intended Duration: One week
Dimensions (H x W x D): 54" x 32" x 20"
Weight: 7 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $26 - $50

Client: Wal-Mart Corp., Bentonville, AR
Product(s) Promoted: Participating produce manufacturers
Distribution: Wal-Mart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets
Number of Stores: 1,340
Production Run Quantity: 587,680
Introduction: October 2006
Intended Duration: 1-Day Event
Dimensions (H x W x D): 72" x 72" x 36"
Weight: 10 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $11 - $15

Client: Noah's Naturals, Los Angeles
Product(s) Promoted: Noah's Naturals Heal Thyself personal care products
Distribution: Wal-Mart
Number of Stores: 350
Production Run Quantity: 350
Introduction: September 2006
Intended Duration: Six months
Dimensions (H x W x D): 12" x 12" x 12"
Weight: 10 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $51 - $100

Client: Professional Paint Inc., Denver, CO
Product(s) Promoted: Paint
Distribution: Frazee - California, General Paint - Canada, Kwal - Colorado, Stellar-Kwal - Texas, Color Wheel - Florida, Parker - Washington State
Number of Stores: 600
Production Run Quantity: 1,800
Introduction: November 2006
Intended Duration: 5-7 years
Dimensions (H x W x D): 96" x 96" x 24"
Weight: 800 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): Greater than $1,001

Client: Monster Cable, Brisbane, CA
Product(s) Promoted: Home Theater Power Center
Distribution: RadioShack
Number of Stores: 200
Production Run Quantity: 200
Introduction: March 2007
Intended Duration: 6 months
Dimensions (H x W x D): 12" x 18" x 9"
Weight: 14 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $201 - $250
Producer: Rapid Displays, Union City, CA

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Client: Audiovox, Carmel, IN
Product(s) Promoted: Cables
Distribution: HH Gregg
Number of Stores: 250
Production Run Quantity: 250
Introduction: January 2007
Intended Duration: 3 years
Dimensions (H x W x D): 15" x 12" x 6"
Weight: 5 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $101 - $150
Producer: United Displaycraft, Des Plaines, IL

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Client: Wal-Mart Corp., Bentonville, AR
Product(s) Promoted: Produce
Distribution: Wal-Mart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets
Number of Stores: 1,330
Production Run Quantity: Activity Book: 250,000; Recipe Book: 244,440; Demo Table Sign: 1,630; Standee: 1,630
Introduction: December 2006
Intended Duration: 1 month
Dimensions (H x W x D): 72" x 72" x 36"
Weight: 5 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $11 - $15

Client: Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL
Product(s) Promoted: Planters Nutrition, Triscuit, Crystal Light On-The-Go, Breakstone Cottage Cheese for Digestive Health, Post Healthy Classics
Distribution: Wal-Mart Supercenters
Number of Stores: 1,800
Production Run Quantity: 1,800
Introduction: March 2007
Intended Duration: TV: Four weeks; Sampling Event: One day; HomeMade Print Ad: One month
Dimensions (H x W x D): 72" x 60" x 24"
Weight: 50 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $251 - $300