Merch built around a campaign, not bolted onto it
Built around the campaign, not bolted on
About Campaign and Activation Merch
Merch that is bolted onto a campaign looks like it: a logo slapped on whatever was in stock. Merch that is built around a campaign carries the idea. JIMBU Studio sits inside the same business as our sourcing, branding and manufacturing teams, so the creative concept, the product choice, the packaging and the production are handled together. We have produced activation kits and campaign merch for brands like Pringles, San Miguel and Hollywoodbets, from festival moon bags and console activation bags to custom-manufactured bucket hats in an exact brand colour. Tight timelines are normal in this category, and in-house branding gives us control over them. Bring us the campaign idea and the launch date and we will come back with product concepts, mockups and a production plan.
Featured
Featured products
Bags
Altitude Symphony 210D Drawstring Bag
From R 20,63 excl. branding
Bags
Altitude Activity Waist Bag
From R 56,52 excl. branding
Bags
Montreal Sports Bag
From R 75,80 excl. branding
Giveaways
Altitude Seaview Sunglasses
From R 22,11 excl. branding
Giveaways
Altitude Bubble Poncho
From R 22,11 excl. branding
Giveaways
Altitude Chill-Out Stress Ball
From R 17,20 excl. branding
Giveaways
Altitude Digit Ring Grip & Phone Stand
From R 9,82 excl. branding
Drinkware
Altitude Slam Plastic Water Bottle - 500ml
From R 24,56 excl. branding
Drinkware
Kooshty Cuba Plastic Double-Wall Tumbler - 500ml
From R 70,04 excl. branding
Outdoor
Altitude Ballito Beach Bat & Ball Set
From R 122,31 excl. branding
Outdoor
Kooshty Kokomo Microfibre Beach Towel
From R 312,63 excl. branding
Tech
Swiss Cougar San Francisco Bluetooth Speaker
From R 214,16 excl. branding
What's in the kit
- Altitude Activity Waist Bag + Seaview sunglasses + Kooshty Cuba tumbler + Clic-Clac mintsR150-R300
- Nevada Backpack + Whirly bottle opener + Clic-Clac mintsR150-R300
- Okiyo Shinrin Jute Tote + Kooshty Kokomo microfibre beach towelR300-R600
- Montreal Sports Bag + Altitude Powerhouse shaker + Altitude Core Power Bank + Seaview sunglassesR300-R600
- Serendipio Tanereef beach umbrella + Altitude Shoreline folding chair + Altitude Ballito beach bat setR600+
- Swiss Cougar San Francisco speaker + Altitude Miavana earbuds + Altitude Maine Double-Decker BagR600+
How we brand it
Embroidery
Stitched in-house for a durable, premium finish on apparel, headwear and bags.
Screen print
Bold, cost-effective colour for larger runs on textiles and hard goods.
Laser engraving
A permanent, precise mark on metal, wood, glass and drinkware.
Custom packaging
Boxes, sleeves and inserts designed and produced to match your brand.
Case study
San Miguel
San Miguel needed a wearable giveaway for a festival crowd. We produced green branded moon bags: hands-free, on-brand and visible in every crowd photo for the rest of the day. The product was chosen for the setting rather than pulled from a catalogue of pens, which is the difference between merch that gets worn and merch that gets left on a table.
A festival giveaway that got worn, not binned.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help with the concept, not just the product?
Yes. JIMBU Studio develops the product concept, mockups and packaging alongside the campaign creative.
Can you make fully custom items?
Yes. From custom bags and headwear manufactured by JIMBU CMT to bespoke packaging and display pieces.
How do you handle tight deadlines?
In-house branding means we control the timeline. Give us the launch date first and we plan backwards from it.
What are the minimums for campaign merch?
Depends on the item. Giveaways from 100 to 250 units, custom manufacture from around 200.