PROMOTE YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THE STUDENT SURVIVAL KIT.
University students spend six billion dollars annually on food, apartments and housing, services, products and stuff.
Attract a greater share of this lucrative market by offering customer visit incentives, coupons or an ad in The Student Survival Kit Coupon Book.
For 25+ years, the Giesa family (Rick Giesa, WWU & WSU alumnus and Melissa Giesa, UW alumnus) has produced and distributed The Student Survival Kit Coupon Book at PNW universities and colleges. In 2024, son Ross Giesa (MSU and WCC alumnus) joined the publishing and marketing team.
Our family-owned team of sales promotion professionals is committed to helping your businesses become a rock star in your college community. Partner with us, our rates are affordable for any size of business.
• US MAIL DISTRIBUTION
• CAMPUS DISTRIBUTION
• 5,000+ CLIENTS
• 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
• 12 COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
• WA, OR, ID & MT
• A+ RATING, BBB
Our superpower is integrity and experience. Additionally, we're a good neighbor. In 2024, we donated over $10,000 to local not-for-profit student groups. It's a strategic partnership that enables Giesa Communications to distribute your coupons and incentives directly in the residence halls.
Participating in The Student Survival Kit will help you cast a wider net in your college community. Increased profits naturally follow.
CONTACT YOUR school's REPRESENTATIVE TODAY.
Email us now, or schedule an appointment to have us meet with you in person at your location.
Rick Giesa, sales manager:
• Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)
• University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)
• Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR)
Cell 425-868-2698
Melissa Giesa, sales manager:
• University of Idaho/Washington State University & Palouse Community (Pullman, WA & Moscow, ID)
• University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
• Montana State University (Bozeman, MT)
Cell 425-503-3015
Ross Giesa, sales manager:
• Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA)
Cell 425-283-8291
12 universities in four states in the pacific Northwest.
WWU/WCC/BTC Edition • BELLINGHAM, WA • (coming fall '25): 18,000 copies/quarter. The new print edition will be in the Western Washington University Associated Students Bookstore 5 days before the beginning of the quarter. Students living off campus receive a copy by mail two days before the start of classes. Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College students receive a copy when they purchase textbooks at the beginning of the term.
UW Edition • SEATTLE, WA: 20,000 copies/quarter. The new print edition hits student mailboxes 2 days before the beginning of the quarter at The University of Washington. Students living on campus at UW receive a copy in their residence halls. Several thousand additional copies are mailed into apartments and homes near the university each quarter. University Bookstore employees place a copy in pre-order bookbags, and have copies available at the check stands during book rush.
WSU/UI Edition • PULLMAN, WA & MOSCOW, ID: 25,000 copies/semester. The new print edition hits student mailboxes 2 days before the beginning of the semester at Washington State University and The University of Idaho. Students living on campus at WSU get a copy in their residence hall mailbox. UI students who live off campus receive a copy by US Mail. Tens of thousands of copies are distributed by targeted USPS mailings the first week of classes at WSU and UI. Bookie employees also place a copy in pre-order book bags each term, and have copies available at the checkstands during book rush. UI faculty and staff receive a copy each semester in their mailbox.
OSU/LBCC Edition • CORVALLIS, OR: 20,000 copies/quarter. The new print edition hits student mailboxes at Oregon State University 2 days before the beginning of the quarter. Students living on campus at OSU get a copy in their residence hall mailbox. Students living off campus get a copy by US Mail. Linn Benton Community College students receive a free copy when they purchase textbooks at the LBCC Store during book rush (ID required).
UO/LCC/BU Edition • EUGENE, OR: 20,000 copies/quarter. The new print edition hits student mailboxes 2 days before the beginning of the quarter at The University of Oregon. Students living on campus at UO and nearby Bushnell University get a copy in their residence hall mailbox. Lane Community College students receive a free copy when they purchase textbooks at the Titan Store during book rush (ID required).
MSU Edition • BOZEMAN, MT: 16,000 copies/semester. The new print edition hits the Montana State University Bookstore 5 days before the beginning of the semester. Bookstore employees place a copy in pre-order bookbags, and distribute several thousand copies during book rush. Students living off campus receive a copy by US Mail two days before the start of classes.
There is a powerful insertion option for any budget!
There's a place for your business in our next edition. Take the next step and contact us today for important dates and rates.
Coming to WWU in bellingham, washington this fall!
We're excited to announce the addition of Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College this fall. Reserve space now.