{"id":16934,"date":"2023-03-21T12:56:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T17:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/?p=16934"},"modified":"2024-01-25T18:44:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T23:44:49","slug":"the-science-behind-a-promotional-plushie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/resources\/index.php\/2023\/03\/21\/the-science-behind-a-promotional-plushie\/","title":{"rendered":"The Science Behind a Promotional Plushie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I lied. There is no science. Only fuzziness!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is…there is no science behind a perfect promotional plushie, just fuzziness, and love. And as a plushie connoisseur from the day I was born, I can definitely speak to the special connection between a client and a beloved stuffed animal! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what makes a stuffy so unique? Let’s take a look into the world of plush! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History Behind the Stuff(ing)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Who invented the Teddy Bear?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 15, 1903, toy store owner and inventor Morris Michtom places two stuffed bears in his shop window, advertising them as Teddy bears. Michtom had earlier petitioned President Theodore Roosevelt for permission to use his nickname, Teddy. Source: <\/em>History.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, the teddy bear was born. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: <\/em>The Smithsonian<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since then, teddy bears are the most popular stuffed animal on the market, followed by plush dogs and cats. But going into any toy store, you will find everything from a crocodile to a parrot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teddy Bear
Item #CT960
SAGE #57540
Supplier: IMAGEN Brands <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cheetah
Item #VAUR009
SAGE #57540
Supplier: IMAGEN Brands<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why Promotional Plushies?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Promotional plushies are a fun way to remember a brand (I have quite a few from various trade shows and events). <\/em>What is especially great about promotional plushies is the fact that they appeal to a large audience! Also, stuffed animals are versatile and customizable for every industry. Here are just a few examples: <\/p>\n\n\n\n