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Inflatable Arch Helps Boost Business for Race-Timing Company

Group posing in front of Custom Inflatable SISU ArchInflatable Archway Helps Race-Timing Business Beat the Competition

When you're in the race-timing business, you get to see a lot of finish lines. The good... the bad... and, most of all, the ugly. That's why Sisu Race Timing's Rob Oates wanted something better: a big, bright, colorful inflatable archway that would set his firm apart.

Based in Mississippi, Sisu specializes in running and walking events – 5ks, 10ks, marathons, and half-marathons.

 Rob and business partner David Seago are both avid, veteran runners. In fact, Rob has completed 23 marathons, including four Boston Marathons. Small wonder, then, that he insisted on premium quality, several notches above the competition.

After doing some online research, Rob contacted Landmark Creations. Working closely with Rob and his team, Landmark custom-built the StinkyFeet finish line: a giant inflatable arch, measuring 15 feet high, 26 feet wide, and 3 feet in diameter.

With its vivid colors and inspiring message, the arch makes a striking impression. Better yet, it has already ramped up business for Sisu. Says Rob Oates, "It has certainly increased the number of races we have timed. It has also helped increase our exposure in the race timing community."

In fact, Sisu's custom inflatable has generated so much business that the company recently purchased its second arch.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Talk to Landmark Creations today.


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What Others Say About Landmark Creations


"Our giant peach is brand new to us and will help us gain name recognition in our community at health fairs, county fairs, farm markets, school events and almost any event we take it to."

- Greg Stone, Peach Tree Healthcare

"We usually have to keep the arch up for at least 30 minutes after our races since so many people want to get their photos taken with it!"

- Art Boulet, Muddy Monk

β€œHe’s fantastic! And already promised to four stores... Thank everyone for all their great work.”

- Precision Tune Auto Care

"It was a big success! Customers were stopping to take their pictures with the inflatable pheasant and it helped draw in interstate traffic."

- M. Kettler, Cabela's

"I was especially impressed with your ability to turn around such excellent work on very short notice, and at a fair price."

- R. Stever-Zeitlin, General Mills

"The speed of production was remarkable. We now have eight Hot Stuff balloons that will travel all over the USA to invite people to try our great-tasting pizza."

- B. Eble, Hot Stuff Foods