Staples

Client: Microsoft Corp., Seattle, WA
Product(s) Promoted: MS Office 2007 Software and other products
Distribution: Office Depot and Staples Stores nationwide
Number of Stores: 2,000
Production Run Quantity: 2,000
Introduction: January 2007
Intended Duration: 3 years
Dimensions (H x W x D): 852" x 600" x 26"
Weight: 40 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $601 - $650

Client: Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA
Product(s) Promoted: Zune MP3 Player
Distribution: OfficeMax, Office Depot, CompUSA, Toys "R" Us, Staples, Meijer, Fred Meyer
Number of Stores: 3,860
Production Run Quantity: 4,300
Introduction: November 2006
Intended Duration: 1 year
Dimensions (H x W x D): 60" x 48" x 24"
Weight: 75 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $251 - $300

Client: Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA
Product(s) Promoted: Zune MP3 Player
Distribution: Target, Circuit City, Virgin, Fry's, Nebraska Furniture Mart
Number of Stores: 3,000
Production Run Quantity: 3,030
Introduction: November 2006
Intended Duration: One year
Dimensions (H x W x D): 84" x 48" x 24"
Weight: 75 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $701 - $750

Client: H&R Block Digital Tax Solutions, Kansas City, MO
Product(s) Promoted: H&R Block TaxCut Premium
Distribution: Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot, Staples, Wal-Mart, Target, CompUSA
Number of Stores: 12,700
Production Run Quantity: 500,000
Introduction: November 2006
Intended Duration: 5 months
Dimensions (H x W x D): 8" x 6" x 2"
Weight: 2 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): Less than $5

Client: Sanford Brands, Oak Brook, IL
Product(s) Promoted: Sharpie, Expo, Papermate and Sharpie Accent Brands
Distribution: Staples
Number of Stores: 1,444
Production Run Quantity: 1,444
Introduction: February 2007
Intended Duration: 3 months
Dimensions (H x W x D): 68" x 48" x 40"
Weight: 110 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $151 - $200

Client: Microsoft Corp., Seattle, WA
Product(s) Promoted: MS Windows Vista Software
Distribution: Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax
Number of Stores: 6,000
Production Run Quantity: 35,000 trays
Introduction: January 2007
Intended Duration: 3 years
Dimensions (H x W x D): 67" x 96" x 9"
Weight: 20 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $351 - $400

Client: Staples, Framingham, MA
Product(s) Promoted: Assorted Chair Mats
Distribution: Staples
Number of Stores: 1,500
Production Run Quantity: 1,500
Introduction: March 2007
Intended Duration: Ongoing
Dimensions (H x W x D): 77" x 41" x 39"
Weight: 75 lbs.
Budget Category (U.S.): $201 - $250
Producer: E S Robbins Corp., Muscle Shoals, AL

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