High-end summer promo items for sizzling outdoor events

By Mae Strehlow

It comes as no surprise that over the past year people have been searching for ways to get out of the house. In fact, one study found that 66% of respondents were participating in more outdoor activities close to home opens in new window.

If you’re looking for giveaways to help put your brand front and center as people flock to the outdoors—we’ve got some crowd-pleasing, high-end summer promotional items your customers and team will love.

Life’s a picnic

Few things say “summer” more than a barbeque. And it’s estimated that in 2020, gas grills made up more than $1.4 billion in sales opens in new window. Get in on the food and fun with a cookout. With a few Stainless BBQ Grills, you can grill up lunch for your team. Whether they spread out in the open air or take food back to their desks, everyone’s sure to appreciate the taste of summer.

Don’t forget some individually wrapped sides and cold drinks. The Coleman^® 54-Quart Classic Steel Belted Cooler is large enough to hold drinks for the team, and it makes a great raffle prize to show staff appreciation. For those who work remotely, offer a cool beverage paired with a favorite summer playlist by sending them the Arctic Zone^®> Titan Deep Freeze Bluetooth^® Speaker Cooler.

If a team lunch isn’t in the cards, send the fun home by offering a Coleman^® Roadtrip Instastart Propane Party Grill, BBQ Now Apron and BBQ Set or Igloo^® Seadrift Switch Backpack Cooler filled with tasty items for the grill.

It’s game day

Offer customers a day of fun in the sun with outdoor family games. Give away fun classics, like the Bean Bag Toss Game or Oversize Wooden Yard Dice Game, as a customer appreciation gift. Or hold a fun social media contest that rewards likes and shares with an entry into a drawing for a Giant Tumble Tower Game or Molkky Throwing Game Set—perfect for family fun or a backyard tournament. Encourage even more sharing when you ask winners to post photos of their game time on social platforms using a company hashtag.

Let’s go to the movies

With many movie theaters closed or offering limited capacity, it’s been a long time since people have taken in a film together at the theater. Treat staff to a night at the movies in their own backyard when you host your very own company watch party. Many streaming platforms use their own watch-party platforms. Find out which are most common among your team, save the date and roll that footage. Send each team member a High Sierra Oversize Picnic Blanket—they can either cozy up with it on the couch or spread it out on the ground if they’re watching from their laptop under the stars. Boost the fun with a few snacks. Send Colorful Popcorn Gift Bags or get thematic when you offer Nostalgic Candy Mix from the same decade as the film you’re watching.

Create happy campers

Camping got a huge boost last summer. Almost half of those trekking off to the woods were either new to camping or had not done it in years opens in new window. Whether they head to the hills or their own backyard, these outdoor accessories are sure to make for happy campers.

Items like the High Sierra^® Deluxe Camping Chair, Oversized Camping Blanket with Carrying Pouch or Koozie^® Kamp Hammock are useful for a weekend in the woods or a relaxing Saturday in the backyard.

And whether they’re camping afficionados (or just camping curious), they’ll appreciate having a Coleman^® Bryce Sleeping Bag or a Camping Table & Chairs to Go to take on their next wooded adventure. These items make great customer thank-you gifts after receiving a big contract or to welcome new customers. Or offer a chance to win them as prizes when people give you their contact info or sign up for your email list.

Making the great outdoors even greater

As summer approaches, people will once again look forward to being outdoors where they can enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and time with family and friends. With high-end summer promo items, you can help make their time more enjoyable and memorable for years to come.

Mae Strehlow

Mae Strehlow has 23 years of importing and merchandising experience at 4imprint—and 15 years in international and domestic retail before that—bringing nearly four decades of expertise to the promotional products industry. Over the years, she’s worked across a wide range of product categories, but drinkware is where her true passion lies. Mae thrives on product development, whether it’s creating exclusive private label lines or collaborating with suppliers to turn market trends into practical, successful solutions. She loves the challenge of refining shapes and styles to meet the unique demands of the promotional products industry. She believes that transparency, collaboration and a shared commitment to success—both internally and with 4imprint’s vendor partners—are what truly sets 4imprint apart.

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