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Corporate Office: 9909 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63124

Visit our online idea generator / product locator at www.uccpromos.com

Tricia Woods ● Regional Manager ● [email protected] ● Direct: 630-728-7778

Capabilities SummaryMeasure Greater ROI with Promotions that Deliver Results

Unique Premium & Promotional Product Solutions


Tricia Woods ● Regional Manager ● [email protected] ● Direct: 630-728-7778Visit our online idea generator / product locator at www.uccpromos.com

Goals and Objectives

Increase yourbrand imagery and

promotion awareness

Simplify acquisition of promotional products

while offering uniqueand creative solutions

Streamline operations

Lower costs andincrease ROI



History of UCC

Family-owned In business since 1925, Universal Creative

Concepts is a full-service advertising specialty company with expertise helping clients customize their premiums and promotional product needs.



Who is Universal Creative Concepts? Universal Creative Concepts is a national

supplier of premiums and promotional products offering nearly 800,000 different products, plus custom and imported products.

UCC is ranked in the top 3% of the 22,000 promotional products distributors in the U.S.



Who is Universal Creative Concepts?

UCC searches the world over to find the “right” items to enhance your promotional plans:

Stock merchandise available with 24-hour production time

Imported and custom merchandise affords greater cost efficiencies



Benefits of Partnering with UCC The benefits of partnering with Universal Creative Concepts and

their strategic partners to support and strengthen your promotional plans are:

Experience Product Knowledge Importing Capabilities Focused Team, domestic and international Quality, Quality, Quality Complete Client Satisfaction



Benefits of Partnering with UCC Our comprehensive Preferred Supplier Program

provides cost efficiencies and maximum levels of customer service.

Diligent quality control review with suppliers.Diligent quality control review with suppliers.

Our supplier relationships allow us to offer you lower prices, expedited production times and even hold inventory when necessary.

Member of the Advertising Specialty Industry (ASI) and Promotional Products Association (PPAI).



Expertise

UCC combines the expertise and knowledge of strategic partners working together to offer the latest products at the most competitive pricing levels.



Expertise

Each partner brings many years of premium marketing experience, with backgrounds in:

product sourcing product production importing packaging and distribution



Advantages of Using Promotional Products

Flexible

Tangible and long-lasting

Impact easily measured Brand interest increased (by 69% of participants - PPAI

study) when a promotional product was distributed.

Higher perceived value

Supplements targeted marketing

Complements other advertising media



A Note About Importing & Cost Efficiencies

Creating product overseas can generally be done at ½ the cost of domestic production and it is completely made to spec. Allows for greatest branding of product.

Lead time on overseas production is approximately 75-90 days depending on the type of product. Textiles have shorter lead time than non-textiles.

Minimum quantities for overseas production are approximately: $6,000 budget for non-apparel Only 48 piece minimum for custom apparel! (Made in

North America!)



Why Universal Creative Concepts? Although each of our clients has different objectives for

their programs, all have chosen UNIVERSAL CREATIVE CONCEPTS because of our dedication to the highest levels of:

Quality Value Service and Creativity



Some Industries UCC Sells

AD AGENCIES ▪ CASINO/GAMING ART FAIRS ▪ CONSTRUCTION AUTO DEALERS ▪ CREDIT CARD PROCESSING BANKING ▪ ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR BEVERAGE ▪ FAST FOOD BUILDING ▪ HOSPITALS & NETWORKS

MATERIALS



Some Industries UCC Sells

HEALTHCARE AGENCIES ▪ NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS

INSURANCE ▪ OIL COMPANIES

▪ LEGAL INDUSTRY ▪ TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING ▪ TELECOMMUNICATIONS

▪ METALS, PAPER, WOOD ▪ UNIVERSITIES ▪ DOG FOOD, RAILROAD CARS

▪ AIRPLANE, AUTOMOBILE



Partial List of Corporate Clients ALTA EQUIPMENT AMERICAN RED CROSS - MIDWEST AMERICA’S BEST CHEERLEADING ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI ANHEUSER BUSCH ARVEST BARNES JEWISH HOSPITALS BESTSTOP BOEING BOISE CASCADE BOYD GAMING



Partial List of Corporate Clients CASSENS TRANSPORT CENTENE CORPORATION CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES CLEMSON UNIVERSITY DALLAS SYMPHONY DELMAR GARDENS ENTERPRISES FORD/UAW CORPORATION HORSESHOE CASINO ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY KRAFT FOODS LOYOLA



Partial List of Corporate Clients McDONALD’S MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY NORFOLK SOUTHERN TENNESEE STEEL HAULERS THE HARTFORD TOYOTA US FINALS CHEERLEADING USNR WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS WEB MD



Next Steps Schedule “Show and Tell” meeting to view examples

of previous successful client projects Schedule appointment at Chicago showroom Call / Email Tricia Woods with project specs (budget,

event / launch date and quantity) for customized solutions presentation

Contact Tricia Woods anytime at 630-728-7778

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