Marketing Ideas

The Holidays are the perfect time to let those close to you know that you care – including your employees. A simple holiday goody is a great way to let them know you appreciate their work. Better still, giving well-made promotional gifts is an excellent way to accent holiday parties and give party-goers something unique and useful for the holiday season.

We like to make sure the holiday season is done right. If you want to treat your hardworking employees to something special for this time of year, we have a few great custom promotional products in mind.

The good news is you don’t need to spend a lot of money to pamper your employees for the holidays. If you are in a pinch or need to keep costs down, think about promotional gifts you’d normally reserve for expos or client care packages. Simple, inexpensive gifts are easy to bundle to give employees a small care package of their own.

The trick is to mix things up with the package. Water bottles, T-shirts, hats, notepads, pens and other small things grouped together can make the perfect care package with the right pairings. If you have many employees, make one or two bundles themed around the holidays or your business. For smaller businesses or holiday parties, personalize the gift package with items you know each employee will enjoy. A little bit of time and thought will produce a care package that lets your employees know you are thinking of them.

Get into the spirit of the season more with promotional gifts that keep the cold at bay. The fall and winter months are the perfect time to give employees something they can use to warm up and get cozy at work or home.

Branded custom blankets and sweatshirts, for example, offer plenty of warmth and make great individualized gifts. In addition to the company logo, you can add some personalized details without spending too much extra.

Spice it up with little things that deliver a lot of warmth. Leather-wrapped candles are great for adding some mood lighting and accent design into a space. The leather sleeve also is a great place for custom branding or additional content to make the employee's gift unique and personal to them. Drinkware is an especially popular choice during the colder months when people reach for their favorite blends of tea, coffee, cider or hot chocolate to warm up.

Do you want to appeal to your employees’ taste buds? Food is always a great way to celebrate the holidays and to offer something people can enjoy right in the moment. For holiday parties, edible gifts also add to the festivities when people are in a sharing mood.

Like care packages, approach food as a bundled or assorted gift. A little bit of variety goes a long way, especially if you don't know the personal tastes of your employees. Assortment boxes full of snacks or desserts, for example, give employees a little taste of many things that may tickle their taste buds. Keep allergies and dietary choices in mind if you decide to go the edible route.

To really jazz up your employees’ holiday experience, add a little electricity into the mix. Employees often find high tech promotional gifts to be more useful and appreciated more than a traditional gift. It's not as expensive as you think - you don't have to get everyone a new smartphone or tablet to give some great tech gifts.

Tech accessories are perfect as gifts for the holidays. Since all fancy devices need power, consider something like a custom wireless charger or power bank binder that's small enough to be used on the go. Bluetooth headphones and USB devices are also perfect to show off your logo and expand the functionality of a laptop or computer.

Want to keep costs low on tech gifts? Computer cases and travel bags are less expensive than smart devices but offer a lot of value to your employees. A good laptop case, for example, adds some personalized style and protection to the device during travel or everyday use.

It doesn't take a lot to spread the caring mood of the holiday season to your employees. Whether you keep it simple or go all out, custom promotional gifts are great for office parties and events during this season. Put a little thought and effort into finding the perfect gifts so everyone will enjoy the experience.

As a marketing professional, it’s imperative that you find effective promotional items that capture your brand’s spirit and do their job. The American Marketing Association (AMA) reports that promotional products can increase brand effectiveness by as much as 44 percent, but some products are more useful than others.

In the hierarchy of promotional giveaways, custom Koozie® can coolers rank high because they tick all the effectiveness boxes—they’re desirable, useful, and easy to hand out to big crowds. Not only are custom can koozies popular for giving out at trade shows, job fairs and special events, they’re also great for rewarding high-performance employees and thanking your customers. Here’s why.

1. They’re major crowd-pleasers—If your business has a fresh, youthful feel—or if it just so happens to make beverages in cans or bottles—then you can bet your target audience will love custom koozies. One of the great things about branded drinkware is that it can be used by anyone. It’s not limited to a certain age group, region, or need. Anyone who spends time in the outdoors during the warmer months knows how valuable a trusty can koozie can be!
2. They get used again and again—Another important metric for measuring a promotional item’s value is how often it will get used. Notably, we rarely choose disposable branded swag because it simply wouldn’t leave enough impressions. The promotional items that get the most use—things like can koozies, phone chargers and pens—are the ones that will make the most and longest-lasting impressions. Koozies get used again and again for years, solidifying your company’s name and purpose into the minds of users.
3. They’re affordable enough for big gives—Marketing pros often seek out promotional goods that are simultaneously small, affordable and big-impact, and custom koozies are all of those things. While they consistently reach the top of the best-sellers list, koozies don’t require you to shell out a huge portion of your branding budget. We offer promotional koozies that start at just $0.41 for large quantity orders, so you can stock up by the case and always have an affordable company giveaway on hand.
4. They can still be premium—Despite the fact that koozies are generally an affordable giveaway choice, they can still be used as premium gifts for important clients, new hires and partners. For a higher-end option, choose Koozie® brand koozies or Kolder Kaddy koozies. If you really want to make your koozies stand out in a crowd, be sure to choose promotional can coolers by YETI® or Thermos®.
5. They suit many company narratives—Another reason why we love branded koozies is because they help you tell your company’s special story. If you sell a product or service that has to do with tailgating, the beach, college life, food and drinks or vacationing, then you know can koozies will quickly get snatched up when you’re out in the field promoting. And because koozies can be customized in many unique colors and themes, you can be sure they will fit your branding goals no matter what they are.
6. They can ship fast for any event—At Pinnacle Promotions, we’re dedicated to helping companies get high-quality promotional items fast. We are happy to offer 24-hour rush service on some promotional koozies so that you can get the perfect promo giveaways for any event, even last-minute ones. Be sure to look for products listed as RocketShip™ if you need rush promotional items for an upcoming event.

Ready to order your promotional beer koozies? All we need is your vector artwork and we will get to work designing your promotional goods right away. While we primarily make koozies for trade shows and business purposes, we are happy to work with you to develop koozies for special events as well. For all of your inquiries, reach out to us and we’ll guide you through the entire process.

If there’s any promotional product that makes your brand the life of the party, it’s got to be coolers and insulated bags. These branded best-sellers pile on the function and longevity, so you know they’ll make plenty of big impressions. Whether you use them as new hire gifts, client incentives, company holiday gifts, or to surprise retirees, you can bet these custom coolers and cooler bags will be received with a smile. The Pinnacle Promotions team is always available to help you order your promotional products, but here are some useful tips to help you get started.

Any company that focuses on fun, recreation, or outdoor living will want to consider choosing coolers as an effective branded product. Bearing in mind color, design, and special features, try to pick an option that celebrates the spirit and vibe of your brand. If your company is all about sports, go with a style that works well for tailgating or outdoor pursuits. If you provide healthy snacks, maybe a promotional lunch bag is a better pick. Brainstorm with customers and employees to see how you can best appeal to your target audience.

Besides the design and style of your cooler, you also need to consider size. We have coolers that range in capacity from six to 48 cans, so make sure you’re aware of the different size options. Naturally, you will want to choose smaller six- or eight-can coolers for personal use and large coolers for applications like parties and entertaining. If you intend to pair your products with beverages or food, make sure the sizing is right.

Custom products take a little bit longer for production, so be sure that you account for the extra time if you’re placing an order for a special event, like a festival or trade show. Remember to look at the standard production time at the bottom of every product for an estimate on how long it will take to make. Need custom coolers fast? We offer various quick-ship coolers and insulated bags that we can process in 24 hours.

As with any custom promotional item, you’ll want to carefully follow our artwork guidelines for the best possible result. We recommend high-quality vector files to ensure that you get the highest quality rendering. Also, be sure to submit a logo or design that works well with the color you’ve chosen for the background.

Our best piece of advice is to get in touch with the experts at Pinnacle Promotions to start your custom cooler order. Our team is always available to help you put together an incredible promotional package that suits all of your specific needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us by phone (877.300.2007) or through our Live Chat if you have questions.

Add fidget spinners to the long list of toys that became crazes, right alongside yo-yos, Furbys and Silly Bandz! Even though these fun little spinners came onto the scene with a vengeance—seemingly taking over aisles at every toy store, supermarket and gas station—they’re still a beloved, welcome accessory that earns major smiles today. If you’re looking for a great way to get trade show attendees talking about your booth, then you can’t go wrong with promotional fidget spinners. These toys hit the mark for a wide variety of reasons, but the main one is this: they’re fun!

New to the world of fidget spinners? Here's a quick rundown so that you know what you’re working with. Fidget spinners are small, handheld toys that feature two or three paddles attached to a central ball bearing, allowing it to spin effortlessly between your thumb and finger. It’s simple but satisfying, so much so that people use them to help calm anxious feelings and even help with symptoms of ADHD. The fidget spinner craze reached a pinnacle in 2017, when it caught on with kids and spurred trading and competitions. The beauty of the fidget spinner is that it’s fun, popular, and—because of its ability to help calm you down—useful.

We know that fidget spinners are popular, but what makes them good promotional giveaways? Your branded items should be things that people enjoy, but also things that actually get used to help improve brand recall and recognition. Here are a few more of the main reasons why people love to hand them out at trade shows, fairs and conventions:

• They’re trendy—Did we mention the word craze? Indeed, these are some of the hottest toys on the market, so you’ll have no trouble getting rid of them. Exhibitors who give away trendy promotional products tend to have more success, leading to more booth visits and leads. After all, attendees tell their friends where to find the best swag!
• They’re fun—Besides the fact that they’re in vogue, another main reason why marketing professionals opt for promotional fidget spinners is because they don’t take themselves too seriously. They give your brand a down-to-earth, laid-back vibe, compared with say, a promotional water bottle or umbrella. The fun feel is ideal for start-ups and disruptors with a sense of humor.
• They get used—Something that’s cool and fun isn’t always enough to earn points in the promo product world. If it just sits there collecting dust, it’s not doing its job, which is to remind people of your product or service. On the other hand, a custom fidget spinner will constantly be in action, offering regular reminders of your business to prospective customers.
• They set you apart—As you know, you’ll be surrounded by a sea of competitors and distractions at your next trade show, so it’s really important that you pick promotional giveaways that generate some buzz and get people talking about your booth. Fidget spinners have a special way of getting attendees excited, leading to more engagement.
• They’re affordable—When you think of affordable promotional giveaways, your mind probably automatically goes to branded pens and stickers. However, promotional fidget spinners can also be an affordable option, especially when you buy in large quantities for big shows.

Pinnacle Promotions is always on hand to help you create personalized promotional products that totally suit your brand, right down to the precise coloring of your logo and the color scheme of the product you order. Branded fidget spinners are typically customized on the circular center portion, which is a great place to put your logo. Be sure to explore all of our fun promotional products so you find something that suits your vision, budget and timeline!

There’s no doubt about it:

Hitting the trade show circuit can attract new and loyal customers to use your product or service. Because of the unique opportunity for prospects to interact face-to-face with you at trade shows, attendees are also likely to recommend your brand to colleagues, friends, and family members.

Getting started with your first convention or trade show can seem a bit overwhelming. You have to figure out a way to effectively represent your business in a sea of like-minded entrepreneurs and stand out in the convention crowd.

Knowing a little bit about how to prepare, set up, and interact at trade shows can mean the difference between money wasted and a fruitful event presence.