6 unbeatable benefits of ceramic giveaways

By Carrie Kramer

More durable, easier to clean and lovely to look at, ceramic is a winning choice for gifts and giveaways. Pure ceramic is chemical-free with no heavy metals opens in new window, which helps keep people safe from sneaky toxins. Ceramic is also solid, durable and cost-effective opens in new window. Whether you’re looking for a useful raffle prize, a memorable leave-behind or the perfect client or employee gift, there are endless options made with ceramic.

1. Plant your promo message with ceramic flowerpots

Ceramic is a porous material. When you use it for planting, it allows air and moisture to travel to the plant’s roots more easily. Show employee appreciation with a Ceramic Planter Set that instantly brightens up any room. With a bamboo stand, seeds and peat pellet, it has everything they need to grow a little green.

Ceramic flowerpots are also durable. Even if they fall, they’re less likely to break than clay pots. And they won’t crack over time like plastic. For team members who say they don’t have a green thumb, the hands-off Self Watering Planter Set is the perfect way to say thank you for their hard work.

Plant your promo message by using a Flowerpot Mug as a leave-behind gift after a sales meeting. It features a unique design that’s sure to keep your organization top of mind. Welcome new clients with a Ceramic Grow Guy or Dino Grow Set. Both come pre-loaded with grass seed and will sport your logo as a cute desk accessory.

2. Hang around with ceramic household items

Ceramic is aesthetically pleasing, so prospects, clients and staff are sure to appreciate a nice-looking, useful ceramic item. Welcome new employees with a Ceramic Kitchen Spoon Rest as an on-boarding gift. With rimmed edges to help prevent spills, their new workplace logo will decorate their kitchen while helping them out during mealtimes.

A Ceramic Container with Bamboo Lid is a beautiful addition to any home or office. Available in matte black or white, it’s a great social media prize to encourage participation in a contest. Sure to get a permanent place on a nightstand or desk, the Catchall Eyewear Tray is a handy thank-you gift for hardworking staff or volunteers.

3. Brew up brand memories with ceramic coffee mugs

Ceramic mugs are ideal because they don’t retain smells or flavors from other drinks. Help your brand shine bright at tradeshows and events with shimmering metallic ceramic mug giveaways. Or choose Iridescent Ceramic Mugs, which feature a metallic-colored exterior and white interior.

Ceramic can also be heated in the microwave for those busy mornings when your coffee needs a warm-up. The Palermo Marble Ceramic Mug and Allure Coffee Mug feature unique designs that make for memorable leave-behinds. Recipients will be excited to use their new mug.

Before staff members head out on vacation, gift them a Campfire Ceramic Mug. Whether camping or just staying home and enjoying the peace and quiet, this is the perfect summer and fall giveaway to show employee appreciation.

4. Make travel better with odorless to-go cups

From commuting to traveling to vacationing, to-go cups are used everywhere. Give employees a one-year anniversary gift with the Grotto Ceramic Travel Mug. An unexpected natural wood handle contrasts with black-coated stainless steel for a beautiful look they’ll always associate with your appreciation of their work.

New clients will appreciate the Brea Cork Base Ceramic Tumbler. It provides an eye-catching contrast for a unique, stylish look. The cork bottom helps protect their desk from heat. When they need to hop in the car, they just pop the lid on and take your logo to-go. The Arlo Ceramic Tumbler with Bamboo Lid is a sleek, modern, no-handle tumbler. Supervisors will love this gift as a thank-you for their dedication.

5. Slice through the noise with sharp ceramic knives

More hygienic than stainless steel, ceramic knives are ideal for a variety of cooking tasks. Hold a team-building cook-off to bond your team closer than ever. Winners get a 3" Ceramic Paring Knife, the perfect size for slicing.

If you have a client who works in the food industry or is a self-proclaimed home chef, send them a Top Choice Ceramic Set on their birthday or anniversary. With two ceramic knives and one ceramic peeler, they’ll be reminded of your brand during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ceramic blades never rust, staying smooth and sharp for years. They make great raffle prize for fundraisers or contests when you’re trying to expand your reach.

6. Dish out impressions with ceramic lunch containers

Ceramic lunch containers keep food fresh longer than plastic or glass because they prevent light from leaching in through the sides. Help your team feel good by lessening their environmental footprint with Portable Ceramic Lunch Bowls. Staff will appreciate your sustainability initiatives—especially since their new bowl is microwave safe and has a matching lid with a snap-tight silicone strap.

If your organization hosts a luncheon for prospects and clients, set every place with a Stainless and Ceramic Cutlery Set. People can take them home to reuse many times and be reminded of your brand. Give clients and employees a Ceramic Soup Mug with Spoon as a holiday, birthday or work anniversary gift. They’ll think of your organization warmly every time they heat up some delicious soup.

Stand out with ceramic

With these unbeatable benefits of ceramic giveaways—from brewing up brand memories to slicing through the noise—your business can grow and be fondly remembered.

Carrie Kramer

Carrie Kramer is a merchandising category manager with more than 20 years of experience in the promotional products industry and has been part of 4imprint’s merchandising team for nearly two years. She brings extensive expertise in merchandising, product sourcing, and building strong vendor relationships. Working closely with product development partners—and always thinking creatively—Carrie continually seeks out the best promotional products to strengthen her category offerings. Her expertise and creative approach help ensure 4imprint remains at the forefront of wellness-related promotional trends.

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