Take a closer look at the performance marketing industry and you’ll notice everyone trying to catch the next consumer headwind and ride every percentage uptick as long as possible. We’re constantly riding a wave of data—response rates, conversion rates, abandon rates—all in the name of better ROI. Lately, we’ve seen a shift away from paid digital ads toward a new direction: direct mail.
“It’s better to give than to receive.” While this may come across as a cliché, there is real truth behind it – and the old adage applies to more than just your personal life. Corporate gifting can reap benefits whether it’s from an employee or client standpoint.
Retail brands are bigger than ever in the promo space, and they’re changing the way people approach corporate gifting. Along with premium quality, style and performance, brands have a distinct identity people know and trust – which makes them a great way to create meaningful connections with clients, employees and more.
Wanting to make a difference for the greater good is a universal desire but, for many consumers, it’s hard to know where to start. They feel like they need to identify something to give up in order to have the means to give back. But what if customers didn’t have to choose? What if they could still get the things they want and need while paying it forward?
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about year-end employee gifts. Branded drinkware is a popular choice for lots of reasons: It’s a versatile gift that comes in handy in the office, at home or on the go – not to mention it’s a great way to show off a customer’s logo. And with hundreds of bottles, mugs and tumblers – from eco-friendly styles to popular retail brands – we’ve got the right style at the right price!
Check out some of our top picks for employee gifts:
With summer in full swing, more and more people are embracing the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. In fact, one in five Americans went camping in 2021, with 8.3 million people doing so for the first time (The Dyrt). As camping trips, hikes and picnics continue to increase in popularity, gifts designed for the outdoors are a great way to promote your customers’ brands.
We have seven products that are perfect for any outdoor activity.
The price of paper is on the rise. In 2021, we saw paper demand grow and supply sink, and although experts predict a return to pre-pandemic rates in late 2022, new supply problems are adding to the uncertainty. Let’s break down the latest updates and discuss what’s on the horizon for American companies needing printing papers and paper packaging materials.
Print marketing continues to be an extremely effective way to market a business. Brands can choose from a wide array of printed communication products, from brochures and mailers to signs to product packaging. Printed products are designed to inform and attract new customers and retain existing ones, but completing important print projects can be difficult when providers encounter supply chain disruptions, transit delays, supplier labor shortages, and other complications.
Gift season may be months away, but it’ll be here before you know it. And while the holidays are a busy time of year, they don’t have to be stressful. Getting an early start on your gifting can save you a ton of hassle. Beat the rush while selection and inventory for our most popular gifts is strongest.
Whether you’re buying for employees, clients or anyone else, here are some of our most on-trend ideas for gift season 2022.
The supply chain issues that the COVID pandemic ignited continues. We had hoped to see improvement by now, unfortunately the problem has grown. We would like to be upfront and share with you the current state of the industry: