Creating Capes for TinySuperheroes

TinySuperheroes is a small cape company with a super big mission – to empower extraordinary kids to overcome illness or disability. A cape is a powerful symbol of hope and strength, which is exactly what the kids feel when dawning their capes.

TinySuperheroes chief complaint with their old vendor was lack of transparency and having to work directly with factories. By partnering with Kotis, we took all of the headache out of ordering, shipping, and tracking the production of capes. We also handled all the importing paperwork, material testing, etc.

Each cape has a custom dyed backing with an all over print, a PMS matched material on the front and a sewn on applique. Kotis also helped develop a standard velcro for the neckband.

Most importantly, we are building out a program with them to help scale their shipments. With an anticipated 50,000 shipments per year, we will automate much of their work and let them focus on the most important thing – supporting their community.

How Russell Wilson and Alaska Airlines made a winning road trip even better

For the 2019 season, Alaska Airlines and Seahawks QB Russell Wilson partnered to enhance the away game experience. Lucky fans traveling on Flight 333 received three times the reward miles, enjoyed gate-side entertainment and games, flew on a special 737 wrapped with a Russell Wilson decal, and received a slew of fun swag including an exclusive t-shirt.

As a Seattle-based company. it’s no secret that we are fans of our hometown team (and airline!) What a perfect task for Kotis – printing shirts, making pins and bundling them together for the surprise at Sea-Tac airport prior to a road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Upon boarding the plane, fans were greeted by a shirt on each seat, ready for the four-hour journey into enemy territory.

For years, we’ve been partners with Alaska Airlines, outfitting their company store and employees with dozens of shirts and branded items. When Russell Wilson was named the CFO (that’s Chief Football Officer) of Alaska Airlines, we began creating items for their partnership. Flight 333 was a great extension of this partnership, encouraging diehard fans to get off the couch for away games.

Even though boarding for this flight began at just 6:45 a.m., the energy was high just 24-hours before kickoff. With so many fans relying on Alaska Airlines for rides to and from games, Alaska took the step to make cross country flights a little less boring. Maybe, just maybe, the energy brought on Flight 333 was the difference on gameday, with the hometown heroes cruising back with a win

Creating gifts you can plant with MongoDB

Every year, we make a lot of swag. From shirts, to bottles, and more, we prioritize sustainability above all else. When MongoDB approached us regarding swag for the Grace Hopper conference, we wanted to not only create an item we’d be happy receiving, but one that gave back to the planet.

The Grace Hopper Conference is the world’s largest gathering of women technologists, hosted each year by the AnitaB.org. 2019 was MongoDB’s first year hosting the event, where they held onsite interviews, gave tips on progressing careers, and of course, handed out some great swag.

Grace Hopper Seed Wish Kit

With an emphasis on sustainability and growth. what’s better swag than something you can plant? Each packet was distributed to attendees with a leaf and real seeds that would germinate after several weeks. Recipients were instructed to write their goals on the leaf, plant it, and watch it grows as they worked toward their goal.

Not only was the leaf on brand for MongoDB, but it promoted a similar purpose to MongoDB’s HR efforts. Over the course of the event, the team of 7 women at MongoDB distributed hundreds of seed packets, inspiring personal growth for the attendees of the Grace Hopper conference.

Helping Hire the Best

Kitting and Fulfillment Program for HR

Background
Becton Dickinson is a Fortune 500 medical technology company that’s advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. With over 50,000 employees worldwide, they needed a robust recruiting system complete with promotional marketing, design, inventory management and fulfillment.

Challenge
Hiring the best and most diverse talent in an uber competitive field is crucial to their business ingenuity. When attending campus recruitment events, they faced challenges of lackluster branded items, meeting tight event deadlines, keeping brand consistency, and difficulty monitoring all the items. Kotis was tasked with finding a better way.

Solution
After analyzing how to optimize their current workflow as well as standing out to attract the best talent, Kotis created an end-to-end solution for their teams; everything from product ideation and design, to inventory management & reporting. The crucial role of recruiting, redefined.

If you aren’t lucky enough to snag a shirt in person at these events, fret not. Alaska sent these shirts to hundreds of employees and made them available at their retail store for purchase. Perfect for parades and virtual events alike, these items have sparked joy for over a decade.