Inflatable Mascot Drums Up Lots of Social Media Exposure

Want to Engage Students? Give Them an Inflatable Mascot to Post on Social Media

If you’ve hung around any college students, you’ve certainly noticed one thing. These young adults spend a lot of time on social media. What are they talking about?

Everything from the state of politics in our country to how extremely cool the new inflatable mascot looked on their parade float.

This is how Brock University garnered “remarkable social media coverage among the student population,” according to Curtis Gadula, Manager of Off-Campus Living & Neighborhood Relations.

The Ontario-based school turned its mascot (Boomer the Badger) into an inflatable that has been used on a community parade float, at open houses, preview days, athletics banquets, sports camps, convocations and just about everywhere else they could think to place it. The goal was to increase marketing exposure, energy, athletic and university pride, and excitement about the school.

Why did they choose Landmark Creations (in the U.S.) as opposed to a Canadian company? “Through research, Landmark had a solid reputation, and from the very start they were excellent to work with and responsive to our requests for change. Fantastic customer service and excellent delivery.”

Now that’s something to get excited about! Gooooo Badgers!

Featured in Landmarketing Issue 49

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What Others Say About Landmark Creations

"Give our races a 'big event' feel. They look cool in photos and videos, and they help us establish the look and feel of our brand."

- Sam Abbitt, Savage Race

“The setup is so easy. We have had event tents and other promotional items in the past that were a nightmare to set up and break down. The inflatable is now the easiest part of the setup, and probably the most identifiable.”

- Vaughan Cutillo, Montauk Brewing Company

“[The inflatable arch] created a wonderful backdrop to brand our events, capture our sponsors in the photos used by the participants, and made it easy to travel down the coast of California without taking up too much space on our trucks.”

- Amy Daugherty, California Coast Classic

"Since they were purchased, these Sonic areas have attracted a great deal of attention when using the cup at the store or at special events in the community. [...] You have been excellent to do business with, always letting us know about any special deals and shipping the items quickly so we can start putting them to work. I appreciate your attention to our group of Sonics and for handling your business in a very professional manner, always delivering any information I need when making a decision. Here is a special thanks, with a "cherry on top."

- Mason-Harrison, Jarrard Enterprises

"We had a very positive experience working with Landmark Creations and were very impressed with their service and how quickly we were able to receive our inflatable. The product is high quality and super easy to use, which makes a huge difference when setting up."

- Missy Keiper, Avera McKennan Foundation

"[There was] fun, excitement, and encouragement for everyone to actually walk under/through [the arch] and it worked. We have cheerleaders and small children at the finish line by the arch handing out stickers, saying ‘I did it.’ Before we had the arch, [people] would straggle in anywhere."

- Jackie Allen, March of Dimes