How do you show your employees, teams and associates your appreciation for their hardwork, without them having to Marie Kondo their house, after every festival or event?
That’s where purposeful, yet pretty corporate gifting comes into play.
Over the years, whether it was securing a new client, announcing a merger, or celebrating Diwali, corporate gifting should have done better. Since it’s often acts as the first impression a company makes, to a new employee, or boss, or client, it must encompass all that the company stands for, as well as indicate the value the corporate name holds.
At Myfandom, we are all about elevating the fan experience. When it comes to brands, our approach is no different. A job is well done when we are able to convert an employee or a client into a fan of your brand. Ultimately, it is that sentiment that fosters a sense of connection and goodwill that is able to last a lifetime.
In our experience of making merch for all kinds of brands, we have formulated a list of our most-requested products that usually always make the cut.
TYPES OF CORPORATE MERCH
If you’re an HR executive, running low on inspiration and creativity, then you’ve just stumbled on to the right page! Creative Ideas has you covered, from start to finish. By the end of this blog, you’ll be ready to make the most perfect corporate gifting hamper for your employees and clients. And we’ll even let you take all the credit for it.
Buckle in! This is going to be an exhaustive list. You can thank us later.
TUMBLERS
The OGs of corporate gifting. Tumblers and mugs are the best kind of corporate gifts because, not only are they functional, but also offer sufficient surface area to incorporate company logos and messaging. With a good-quality tumbler or mug that your employees will use, you can aim to achieve a cohesion of look within company premises, if everyone uses it. You shouldn’t underestimate the power of one’s morning coffee or tea. Whether hot or cold, a good vessel will ensure it remains that way.
BAGS - tote bags/duffle bags/backpacks/FANNY BAGS
Bags are yet another tried-and-true item of corporate gifting and offers the same benefits that a tumbler does. Additionally, with bags you have the opportunity to make a statement – of style, of sustainability, of value-addition. How? How about a tote bag made of sustainable materials? Perhaps stylish duffle bags over the company off-site? Or a branded backpack to show your employees just how much they mean to you.
NOTEBOOKS/ PENS
We’re about to drop some knowledge. So you might want to take notes.
You see what we did there?!
With a stylish, handy notepad, notebook and pen, your team will always be somewhere to note their brilliant ideas and yours. Is cool company merch directly related to increased productivity? You let us know.
TEES/HOODIES/SWEATSHIRTS/CAPS
No swag bag is complete without fun tees, hoodies and/or sweatshirts. The apparel section of company merch should not be ignored, because it’s an opportunity to infuse team spirit, company pride and camraderie among employees. While as a company, you get to showcase your brand, tagline and creativity.
MAGNETS/LAPTOP STICKERS/LUGGAGE TAGS
The tiny but might section of company merch. These types of pieces serve as marketing possibilities, even outside the company premises – in clients’ homes, at travel destinations, or even employee work trips.
MOBILE PHONE ACCESSORIES
Another branding-on-the-go option. Keeping functionality a core requirement for all the merch you select forces you and us to think outside-the-box, and that’s when tid-bits like these come into being.
DESK-TOP ACCESSORIES
Keeping the theme of functionality going and creativity, how about some desk-top accessories.
GAMES
If the idea is to be fun and unserious with the merch, or perhaps you’re building a swag bag for a specific event or client, then games are a great option to explore.
