The Deal Toys Learning Center

What is the toughest role transition in Investment Banking?

Investment Banking is not an easy career path! Every role transition challenges you […]

Series 1 Recap – The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast

And just like that, it’s a wrap! Series 1 of The Investment Banking Leaders […]

What is Chinese New Year, and how does it affect deal toy manufacturing?

What is Chinese New Year, and how does it affect deal toy manufacturing? Chinese New […]

Episode 8: Peter Shin of Stifel

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

What is an EORI number?

In the world of deal toys, you want things delivered fast. And while we do […]

Episode 7: Sher Hafeez of JLL

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 6: Alessio Pieri of d’Angelin

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

What is the deal toy ordering process like?

If you’re looking to order a deal toy for the first time, you’ve come to the […]

Episode 5: Charles Godbout of PwC

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 4: Rusty Ray of Alantra

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 3: Scott Wieler of DC Advisory

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Episode 2: Noha El Ghazaly of Mediterrania

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast hosted by Altrum’s […]

Comparing Deal Toy Vendor Reviews

Reviews offer valuable insights into a vendor’s reliability, quality, and […]

The Perfect Guide to Ordering a Deal Toy

Completing an M&A (Merger and acquisition), IPO, or any significant financial […]

Episode 1: Gokhan Ozkan of J.P. Morgan

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast, hosted by Altrum’s […]

Key Considerations for Designing Your IPO Tombstone

You’ve done it! Your company is now public, and the IPO is a resounding […]

Crafting the Perfect M&A Tombstone: A Quick Guide to Celebrate Your Monumental Deal

Congratulations on successfully closing your merger or acquisition deal! As you […]

What Materials Are Best For Custom Financial Tombstones?

When it comes to celebrating a successful deal, a merger, or an acquisition, nothing […]

How Deal Tombstones Are Made ?

Deal tombstones are commemorative mementos that mark the closure of a significant […]

Investment Banking Deal Toys: Everything You Need to Know

You have a few questions on investment banking deal toys? Take a look at our guide […]

Deal Toys: The History, Symbolism, and Global Importance

Want to learn everything about deal toys? Their history, significance, and the tales […]

Welcome to The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast

What do you listen to on your commute to the office, on your way to grab a coffee, […]

Lights, Camera, 3D Printed Action!

The key to a successful deal toy is ensuring it builds a personal connection with […]

When should you order a deal toy?

If we honestly had to ask you only one question when opening a new project, it would […]

Building a Culture of Recognition in Investment Banking

The Impact of AI on Investment Banking

How much does a deal toy cost?

Deal toys are special keepsakes given to celebrate the closing of financial […]

Level Up: Design Movements (Part 2)

Welcome back to your crash course on popular design movements! Here, we’ll learn […]

The Best Outdoor Bars for Summer

Summer is approaching, which means it’s time for all the good things. The sun […]

How do I come up with a design idea?

So, you’ve just closed a deal and your MD wants you to spearhead the deal toy […]

Level Up: Design Movements

In today’s world, art can be anything. A mural, a piece of clothing, a building, […]

What is Live Art?

A full inbox, 8 calls scheduled for this afternoon, and no time for lunch. We know […]

A Year in Review: Design Edition

What was your New Year’s Resolution? Here at Altrum, ours was simple; celebrate […]

First Case Study

Chinese New Year’s effect on tombstone industry

The deal gift industry predominately uses production in China, Europe and North […]

How to bring your company’s values to life

If you have a recognition program, you know there are a thousand and one […]

Experience for a better employee experience

If you have a recognition program, you know there are a thousand and one […]

Altrum is Going Sustainable!

As the industry leader of celebration and inspiration, Altrum has taken new strides […]

Altrum’s Deal Toy Project Order Process

Ordering a unique and custom deal toy with Altrum could not be easier! Thanks to […]

A Custom Deal Toy for Every Budget!

Customizing a truly authentic and original deal toy is no easy task. That is why […]

5 Reasons Why Awards Are Essential to Celebrations

Achievement awards and commemorative trophies have the power to shape our behavior. […]

Award Ceremony Planning Must Dos for an Unforgettable Event 

Planning an award ceremony this season? Let Altrum help you prepare and optimize […]

Top 4 places to visit when celebrations are in order!

Altrum asks: Where do you go when you’re celebrating? Earlier this month we […]

Ready to Commemorate Your NFT with an Altrum Deal Toy?

Altrum Joins the World of NFTs with Deal Toys. There is a buzz in the news cycles […]

2022 Resolutions – The Year of Getting it Done!

There is no better way to start a new year than with a list of goals and […]

Altrum’s Workshop – The Holiday Update

The values of a company are present in every aspect of their strategy and execution […]

What does your deal toy say about you?

It may not be talked about often; however it is most certainly recognized and noted. […]

How to survive gifting season this year

Have you been wondering yet what to get everyone on your holiday list this year? […]

Why Order Deal Toys?

Wondering Why You Should Order Deal Toys? To understand the importance of deal toys […]

Deal Toys – A Long-Standing Tradition and Ritual

Deal toys are more relevant than ever! Altrum is longest standing company in the […]

How to Create Custom Acrylic Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones to Impress Everyone

How to Create Custom Acrylic Deal Toys and Financial Tombstones to Impress Everyone

Investment Banking Tombstone: Understand Their Value

An investment banking tombstone is one of the oldest traditions in the finance […]

What I Wish They Had Told Me

What I Wish I Was Told Before Becoming an Analyst. Currently, you’re thinking […]

What Your Coffee Says About You – Banker Edition

Have you ever wondered what your deal toy provider thinks of your coffee order? No, […]

2021 New Years Resolutions

The New Year is upon us (finally). Feels like we’ve been waiting for this one for […]

Movies Every Investment Banker Should Watch

Our team sat down and picked out the TOP movies for investment bankers and we just […]

The Ultimate Holiday List : Gifts for Investment Bankers

Welcome to our first annual Gifts for Investment Bankers list! You’ve gone this […]

Which Banking Hub Should You Move To?

Are you an investment banking analyst wondering if you’re in the right city? […]

5 Books Every Banker Should Own

You’re in the office after a long day of work: you glance over to your bookshelf. […]

Turning Deal Toy Fails Into Deal Toy Art

We’ve had plenty of deal toy requests in our sixty-plus years in this business. In […]

Pandemic Deal Toys

We discovered that the pandemic has brought some interesting trends. Why not create […]

Acrylic Trophy Made For You – Business Card Embedment

Take a deep dive into one of our most iconic creations: a business card embedment. […]

12 Most Extravagant Custom Deal Toys

Whenever we start chatting with those in the investment banking world, the question […]

Financial Tombstone Materials 101

Creating your financial tombstone is an exciting journey. Let us take you through a […]

How to Choose a 5-Star Deal Toy Company: 4 Key Things to Remember

You’re in the market for a unique financial tombstone design. Your hard work has […]

8 Popular Deal Code Names & The Deal Toys They Inspired

There are many factors that go into picking out your deal code, which will influence […]

How To Make Your Own Trophy

Customize your own financial tombstone to make sure that it reflects the size of […]

Create a Custom Deal Toy: 10 Things to Know Before You Start

Coming up with deal toy lucite ideas after closing a deal should be the fun part, […]

How to Celebrate from A Distance

As many of us know, more and more jobs and teams have been making the switch over to […]

Four Ways to Celebrate a Major Transaction

When deciding how you want to celebrate, your mind can go a number of ways. While […]

3D Laser Etching: our New 3d Printed Deal Toy Technology

There are many ways of creating deal toys with 3D detail. You can physically get […]

10 Unusual Holiday Destinations to Get Away from Banking

Whether you’re making last minute plans for New Year’s Eve or need some […]

How to Plan a Great Closing Dinner

What better way to celebrate your closing than getting everyone together for […]

Top 10 Most Extravagant Deal Toy Designs

Votes were tallied, verdict was reached – we’ve selected the top 10 most […]

5 Key Points to Consider when Choosing a Deal Toy Vendor

Beyond a simple thank you, deal toys remain a powerful tool for recognizing your […]

How to Celebrate a Transaction

After many months of arduous work, you’re proud to learn that the deal that held […]

Top 10 Extravagant Real Estate Deal Gifts

Here is our countdown of the most extravagant deal gifts for the Real Estate […]

Which material is right for your deal toy

Everything you need to know from the moment you design your deal toy to when you […]

How to make your deal toy fit your budget

We’ll help you find the perfect impact/budget ratio.

How to make your deal toy stand out

Some tips to help you take your deal toy from good to exceptional.

8 Most Extravagant Deal Toys

Whether it’s the MD’s most prideful achievement, the size of the transaction, or […]

6 Creative Ways to Incorporate a Client’s Product in a Deal Toy

If your client’s product is small enough, it is possible to incorporate it to the […]

Home Run

Gilead Sciences is an international biopharmaceutical company that discovers, […]

Groundhog Day

American Natural is a Pennsylvania-based firm focusing on the local communities it […]

Value Added

AmeriPride is a uniform rental and linen supply company operating across the United […]

Winter Wonderland

Our client was looking to celebrate a deal for a Utah-based ranch and distillery. […]

Checkmate

The client came to Altrum looking for a deal gift to celebrate a Real Estate […]

Altrum Cup

Since 2017, Altrum host the yearly Altrum Cup charity football (soccer) tournament. […]

Branded

Pioneer Natural Resources is a publicly-traded, Texas-based independent exploration […]

Treasure Hunt

Ovintiv Corporation is a Canadian natural gas company that produces, transports and […]

McDonalds

A client came to us to celebrate a debt transaction for the famous fast-food chain, […]

Game On!

On July first, the United Soccer League formally welcomed its new Nashville […]

Tropical Oasis

Lakeside village is a trendy residential complex located in Central Florida. To […]

Project Scrabble

Our client came to us seeking a deal toy to celebrate Alphabet’s recent […]

Put Into Motion

A client came to us seeking a unique deal toy concept for the acquisition of Fox-IT, […]

Toying With an Idea

ThreeSixty Group ideates, designs, sources and distributes consumer products to the […]

Top Flight

Aer Lingus is the national flag carrier airline of Ireland. It operates an all […]

Royal Delivery Mail

Our client from London was looking to create a deal toy to commemorate the IPO of […]

Fitting all the Elements

One of our clients was looking to create a deal toy to commemorate a recent […]