Happy days ahead: The time is right for seasonal promotional items

By Stephanie Lamie

Fall is fast approaching. That’s exciting news for many. In fact, 41% of U.S. adults opens in new window say fall is their favorite season. With cooler weather and festive occasions approaching, now is the perfect time to use seasonal promotional items to help your brand connect with customers, employees, prospects and more.

Embrace the spooky season

October will be here before you can say “Boo!” If your organization gets into the Halloween spirit, use seasonal promotional products to scare up brand awareness. A retailer can swap traditional bags for jack-o’-lantern bags—or use them as gift or goodie bags for customers who unlock bonus rewards. The bags include Halloween safety tips printed on the back. Speaking of safety, reflective wristlets make a fun trick-or-treat giveaway for organizations looking to send a positive message.

Does your business sponsor a family-friendly event? Halloween promo items can add to the fun. Imprint your logo on jack-o’-lantern sportpacks for a spook-tacular giveaway or as part of a raffle prize. Thrill adult attendees by giving Halloween-themed tumblers with a hot cocoa or apple cider purchase.

Make a point to give thanks

As the year winds down, it’s good to show gratitude for the people who make a difference in your organization. Provide employees or volunteers with Life is Good^® journals. Imprint a thankful message to encourage reflection on positive moments from the year. If the journal is part of a gift basket, a tumbler with a thank-you note design can show your appreciation.

Send loyal customers or clients a thoughtful gift ahead of Thanksgiving or another special occasion. A colorful M&M^® gift box, complete with a “Thanks for all you do” message, is a sweet and memorable gesture. Send a friendly note and chocolate business card to clients you haven’t heard from in a while. The combination of a sweet treat with your contact information will put your brand—and your relationship—front of mind.

Warm hearts during cozy season

It might seem far off, but chillier weather is on its way. Seasonal promotional items can help your brand provide warmth just in time for cozy season. Give team members Columbia^® fleece vests at a fall festival or all-staff meeting. Celebrate autumn or the first snowfall by gifting employees branded scarves. Everyone wears them for a team picture to use in your company holiday card!

If you’re on the hunt for fall giveaway ideas, campfire mugs make a festive and crowd-pleasing gift for just about anyone. When you really want to wrap your audience in your message, give promotional plush blankets—a perfect incentive for early registration to an event or a donation over a certain amount. They can snuggle your brand and have warm, fuzzy feelings all winter long!

Spread joy during the holidays

There’s a huge variety of company-branded holiday promo items that will bring cheer to customers, vendors and prospects. Send a classic ornament along with the season’s greetings. Match to your brand colors to make an impact year after year. Or imprint your logo on wood ornaments—in the shape of a tree, snowflake, snowman or bulb—and attach to a seasonal arrangement.

Hosting a holiday get-together? A custom holiday-themed can cooler is a cheerful party favor. Hand them to guests as they enter your event or add to a gift bag along with a favorite beverage and snack. Make a holiday cookie recipe swap part of the festivities. Give a company-branded cookie cutter set to each participant to set them up for baking season success.

Seasonal promotional products for any occasion

No matter the occasion, event or theme, an array of seasonal promotional items awaits. You can offer tricks and treats, say thanks, share warmth or spread cheer—all while making your brand part of the celebration.

Stephanie Lamie

Stephanie Lamie is a senior merchandising category manager who has been with 4imprint for 28 years, including 21 years in her current role. She oversees several product categories, with her largest areas of focus being writing instruments and tradeshow displays. Stephanie enjoys discovering new products, tracking industry and retail trends, partnering with suppliers and learning more about sustainability. She began her 4imprint career as an expediter before moving into sales, claims and corporate programs—experience that gives her a broad understanding of the business. As an expert in all things pens, she uses her deep knowledge of 4imprint’s departments and customer needs to bring the very best writing utensils and tradeshow products to the market.

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