Choosing a holiday gift for clients or employees comes down to a few things: it should be useful, look good, and come from a name people recognize. In [last week’s post](link to holiday gifting post), we covered what the research says people want from holiday gifts. Here are three ideas that fit, including two that are new to the promotional market this fall.
The Chair Blanket: for clients who love time outdoors
The Chair Blanket is a fleece-lined blanket that stretches across most camping, tailgating, and patio chairs. The other side is made of weather-resistant material that helps keep out cold and damp. It was featured on Shark Tank, comes in four plaid patterns plus black, and joined the promotional lineup this fall.
It also fits the cozy trend we covered last week. People who watch football from a folding chair, sit by a fire pit, or spend weekends at the sidelines of a game will use it again and again, and your logo goes with them.
LifeStraw hydration and drinkware: a recognizable name people keep using
LifeStraw, the water-filtration brand, launched a promotional partnership this fall that brings its hydration products and reusable drinkware to branded merchandise. A bottle is one of the most-used items a person owns, and a recognizable brand name makes it feel like a gift people would choose for themselves.
This one suits clients who travel, hike, or work out regularly, and anyone who tends to carry a water bottle everywhere.
Satechi FindAll Luggage Tag: a practical gift for travelers
The Satechi FindAll Luggage Tag is a vegan-leather tag with Apple’s Find My technology built in. A traveler can ping a lost bag to make it chime and get an alert if they walk away without it. It has a name card slot with a privacy flap, recharges wirelessly, and looks like any premium luggage tag.
Because it relies on Apple’s network, it works with Apple devices, so it’s best for clients you know use an iPhone. For those clients, it solves a real problem during a season when a lot of people are traveling, and it’s a little different from what they usually receive.
Which one fits your list?
- Outdoor and sports-minded clients: The Chair Blanket
- Clients who travel or stay active: LifeStraw hydration and drinkware
- Frequent travelers with an iPhone: The Satechi FindAll Luggage Tag
How to choose well
Last week’s research found that 75% of employees want a say in their holiday gift. For a larger group, a short list of two or three options to choose from often works better than one item for everyone. It also lowers the risk of a gift that misses.
Plan your holiday gifts
Whether you’re buying for a handful of key clients or a larger team, we can pull together options with your logo and help you match the gift to the person. [Contact Sauerbach Branded Solutions](link to contact page) with your quantity and budget to get started.