Case study: 350 branded stress balls for an AI company
12 November 2026 · 2 min read
When a fast-growing UK artificial intelligence company was preparing for an upcoming event, they wanted a giveaway that would get people smiling, start conversations at their stand and keep their brand in front of visitors long after the day was over.
The brief
The team asked us to quote for 350 red stress balls, branded on both the front and the back. They needed:
- a product that matched their brand colour
- a crisp, clear print on two sides, so the branding is visible however the ball is picked up
- delivery in good time before their event
Why stress balls?
Stress balls are one of the most popular event giveaways for good reason. They’re light and easy to hand out, people instinctively pick them up and squeeze them, and they tend to end up on desks, where they’re seen every day. For a technology company working on something as complex as AI, a fun, tactile giveaway is also a nice way to make a stand feel friendly and approachable.
We recommended our 70mm promotional stress ball: a classic size that fits comfortably in the hand and gives plenty of room for a logo on each side.
Printing front and back
Printing on two positions doubles the impact of a giveaway. Whether the ball is sitting on a desk or being passed around a meeting room, the branding is always on show. As with every order, the team received a free visual proof showing exactly how their artwork would look on the ball before anything went into production, so there were no surprises.
The result
The stress balls were delivered on time, ready for the event, and the team were very happy with the quality of the product and the print.
We’re delighted to have supported them, and we look forward to helping with their future merchandise.
Planning an event?
Whether it’s a conference, trade show or team day, the right giveaway makes your stand memorable. Take a look at our Giveaways range, see our guide on when to order event merchandise, or add products to your quote basket for an all-in price with print, setup and UK delivery included.
