Gift Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day (March 4th) is just around the corner. Stopping to recognize the contributions of employees has always been important, but with the combined effects of the ongoing pandemic and millions of workers having left their jobs in the past year, it is now more crucial than ever to show your employees how much you value them in and out of the office. In honor of Employee Appreciation Day 2022, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best gifts you can give to thank your team without breaking the bank.

But first, here’s an idea to truly make your gift stand out with employees - personalize them with their names. To help you do that, one of our product lines, Starline, is offering name personalization on their Bags & Drinkware through 3/31/22 for only $1! Check out a few of our favorite Starline products and then call me to get information on pricing and the personalization offer.

This year, treat your employees to a sleek and functional gift idea they’re sure to love. The Colton Washed Canvas Backpack is slim, durable, and complete with both washed canvas and vegan leather. There’s a large main compartment where you can store laptops and large books, as well as a small front pocket perfect for chargers, pens, and other small essentials. This pack also features padded shoulder straps and a padded back for all-day comfort.

Keep your team hydrated all day long with customized stainless steel tumblers. Boasting vacuum insulation and copper lining, these drink containers keep beverages at just the right temperature all throughout the day.

Are your employees active? Do they love to spend their days out and about? If so, a custom fanny pack just might be the perfect gift to reward them for their hard work on Employee Appreciation Day. These custom JanSport fanny packs have an adjustable waist belt and two convenient spaces for storing your things–one main compartment in the back and one small additional pocket along the front. Thanks to the lifetime warranty, you’ll never have to worry about your packs becoming damaged or broken.

The classic duffel bag is a perfect choice for carrying small to medium amounts of luggage in a compact and ergonomic way. At Newport Promotions, we offer spacious, water-resistant and fully customizable bags that are sure to be a favorite among your team. Featuring padded carry handles, sturdy YKK zippers and a lifetime guarantee, our 100-liter duffel bags were created with your ultimate comfort and satisfaction in mind.

For the active employee, a water bottle is a great and inexpensive option for an Employee Appreciation gift. Not only are our water bottles leak-resistant and insulated, they also come with a wide-angle handle perfect for carrying around on the go.

If you’re okay with splurging a little on a great gift idea that your employees will get a lot of use out of, you’ve found it. This multi-piece gift set contains both the Urban Peak 20 oz and 3-in-1 tumblers, along with a 12-can waterproof hinge cooler large enough for a full day of festivities.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to show your employees some love on Employee Appreciation Day this year. They do a lot for your company, and your business just wouldn’t be the same without them. In addition to rewarding your team for all the hard work they do, a customized gift is also a great and inexpensive way to spread the word about your company to everyone who comes in contact with your promotional items. Remind your employees that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and you’ll reap the benefits in every area of your business.

Give me a call at 847-398-5500 or shoot me an email at salesinfo@newportpros.com for information on these products or other ideas to thank your valued employees.

Washable Paper Products Support The Ocean Cleanup Project

Have you heard of the Ocean Cleanup Project? The goal of this group is to tackle the 1,000 most polluting rivers, responsible for about 80% of ocean plastic pollution, before the end of 2025.

According to The Ocean Cleanup website, "Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter the oceans, of which the majority spills out from rivers. A portion of this plastic travels to ocean garbage patches, getting caught in a vortex of circulating currents. If no action is taken, the plastic will increasingly impact our ecosystems, health, and economies."

To help convert people away from plastic, we found some great promotional products made of washable paper to use instead. These washable kraft paper items provide the look and feel of leather! Signal to your customers and employees that you can about the planet.

As an incentive to try these great promotional products, 10% of every sale of washable paper products will be donated to The Ocean Cleanup project.

STORM - Washable Kraft Paper Padfolio

Our newest addition, the STORM Padfolio is a unique addition to the Washable Paper Product line. This 350 GSM Washable Paper Padfolio measures 6"W x 9"H and features 2 credit card/ID holders, 2 business card slots and interior slip pockets. It closes with a black elastic strap. Get the look and feel of leather but with paper. Your one color logo can be screen printed on the front or back.

Promotional Products for People Who Love to Pamper Their Pets

Did you know that U.S. consumers spent nearly $73 billion on their pets in 2018? People absolutely love their "fur babies" and treat them well. Make sure you are hitting this lucrative market by sharing something for the Fidos and Kitties in your sphere!

Stainless Steel Pet Bowl

This bowl has a long shelf life - showing your brand over and over again - with up to four imprint areas available! It's constructed from galvanized stainless steel with a powder coated finish and features a non-skid ring on the base. The four possible one color imprint areas include three on the side and one in the center. Holds approximately 24 ounces of pet food. Available in multiple fun colors.

Catnip Kite Toy

This catnip cat toy is made of durable poly-cotton fabric featuring a pouch with catnip embedded in the center. A colorful ribbon is attached as a "kite" tail to entice feline friends. Price includes a one color screen print on the front of the toy. Available in red or blue.

Pet Food Can Lid

These colorful, rubber lids fit most standard sized pet food cans. They help keep food fresh and reduce odor while sharing your brand message to your audience every time they go to the fridge. Available in six colors with a one color imprint. Best yet, this is a valued item for under $1.

Flat Polyester Dog Leash

Dress up your pup with this durable polyester dog leash. It's perfect for veterinary offices, kennels, grooming services, humane societies and specialty breed associations as a valued gift or promotional item. This versatile leash comes in a variety of colors and features a repeated one color imprint for your logo. Get your paws on this great promotional product!

Dog Pickup Bag Dispenser

Be a good neighbor! This cute bone-shaped dispenser holds 15 waste bags and comes with a carabiner for attachment to a leash, tote bag, backpack or purse. Your one color logo will appear on the front of the dispenser for maximum visibility. Available in four colors.

Big Doggy Bandana

This 100% cotton Triangle Bandana has a large imprint area that will become a billboard for your brand on dogs all over town! This is a great giveaway for outdoor events, dog grooming salons, kennels, and veterinarians. Appreciated by all dog lovers!

Buddy's Pet Gear Bag

Taking your dog to the beach, on a hike, or to the dog park? Pack all you need for your pet in this functional travel tote. This bag includes a zippered main compartment, expandable front pockets with additional elastic strap to secure contents, and a rear flap that unzips into a placemat for placing food and water bowl on a clean surface. The removable shoulder strap is even designed for use as a pet leash! Includes a one color, screen print of your logo on the front of the bag.

Remember to reach out to pet owners to make sure you are hitting all demographics with your messaging!

If you'd like to place an order or discuss other options for your business, contact me today at dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500.

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Event Essentials to Ensure Success!

Proper event planning takes a lot of hard work. Make sure your brand is front and center at your event with memorable table cloths, tents, and giveaways. Your attendees are sure to notice your brand and attention to detail when you plan ahead and order these promotional event essentials.

Laminated Tote Bag

Encourage brand awareness with this eye-catching promotional tote. This reusable, recyclable, degradable, and lead free bag is great for shopping, giveaways at trade shows, fundraising, and other promotional events. And the full color, full bleed imprint is sure to make an impact!

Head to the Game in Style with these Spirited Promotional Items

From the top of their heads to the tips of their fingers, your clients, customers, and prospects will look like winners with these branded promotional items that are perfect for the next big game.

Most importantly, these items are useful and of high quality to ensure that they will be used again and again, providing multiple impressions for your brand message. 

 

Clear Tote with Zipper

This clear tote bag is a clear winner. Most stadiums are requiring fans to use clear bags when entering the stadium so this promotional item will be much appreciated. With a large area for your logo and branding message, this bag meets NFL sizing guidelines, and is roomy enough to carry all of your game day necessities. Bags are available in five accent colors.

5 Products That Will Keep Your Brand Moving With People On The Go

With people constantly on the go in today's busy world, they need tools and products to make their mobile life a little easier. These five promotional products are so handy that your customers and clients will carry them everywhere! From walking in the city to hiking in the country, these promotional products will travel well, displaying your brand message all over town.

Solar Power Bank

No need to search for a power outlet with the SolarBar - charge your phone battery while having fun in the sun. Ideal for everyday use, this power bank will keep you going whether you're in between meetings or need a battery back-up while hiking in the mountains. What really makes this power bank stand out from a promotional perspective is the imprint area for your brand or marketing message. The new Color Expressions 4 color process is designed to make your message stand out from the crowd!

6 Promotional Items that are Trending Now as Hot Corporate Holiday Gifts

My clients have been calling and asking for tips on the hottest corporate Holiday gifts to give clients this year. So I thought I would share that same information with everyone.

From cool tech items to practical umbrellas, these 6 items are some of the hottest on the market as Holiday gifts. Take advantage of these trends to help share your message and thank everyone for their business or support in a cool new way.

Perfect Seal Vacuum Insulated Bottle

This 17 oz. double wall stainless vacuum bottle features BUILT®'s exclusive "perfect seal" technology avoiding leaks with a spill proof lid. Keeps drinks cold or warm longer than a traditional tumbler, and looks great too! Available in a rose gold, silver, or gunmetal gray color. There is a large space to screen print your logo on the bottle.

3 Promotional Product Case Studies You Tote-ally Need to Read

How effective are bags for displaying your logo and brand information? Very!

The infographic below provided by Advertising Specialty Institute based on its research shows several positives about using bags for promotional purposes. First notice the low cost per impression of bags. Second and even more powerfully, bags generate more impressions than any other promotional item. People use them and people notice them. On your next visit to the grocery store, observe the variety of bags with company logos. At trade shows, take a look at exhibitor tote bags that end up circulating the show floor and calling attention to their brand.

To inspire you to use bags as promotional products, check out these three case histories of how different companies used tote bags with great effectiveness. How could one of these ideas work for your company?

Synergy All-Purpose Tote

A resort chain selected the Synergy All-Purpose Tote as an incentive gift to visitors who attended their timeshare presentations. The resort chain filled the tote with sunscreen, lip balm, a towel and a packet of timeshare information in return for 90 minutes of the visitors' time. Visitors used the totes while on vacation, creating a buzz about the timeshares and enticed other visitors to attend the presentations.

Uptown Convertible Diaper Bag Kit

In an effort to increase enrollment in its prenatal & birthing classes, an urban hospital provided the Uptown Convertible Diaper Bag Kit as an incentive gift. After attending all 4 classes, the expectant mothers received the bag filled with informational flyers and gift certificates provided by local businesses.

Economy Tote

A community event was held to celebrate spring as well as promote local vendors. The Economy Tote was decorated with the logos of local businesses participating in the event, and packed with information sheets on each vendor. Participants used the tote to carry around items purchased at the event and even “pinned” pictures of their tote to share on social media.

These are just three examples of how to use tote bags. Each of them can help your logo and brand remain on display for many years of impressions.

TO INSPIRE YOU EVEN MORE to use bags to promote your organization or event, please mention this blog post and you'll receive special pricing!

Need other ideas? Simply email me at Dona.Blunt@newportpros.com or phone me at 847-398-5500.


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Bags have a longevity that few other promotional products offer. A bag that resonates with your client base will make a lasting impression, use after use. With bags from simple totes to sleek backpacks perfect for laptops, you are sure to find the perfect bag to make a connection with your target audience.

Here are some of our favorite promotional product bags or totes. 

Stylistique Laminated Non-Woven Bag

The Stylistique promotional bag is a stylish option. With its oval shape, reinforced die-cut handles, and non-woven piping this bag has many uses and looks great. Your logo and marketing message will be shared using full-color process, full bleed, eco-friendly printing. This bag is reusable, recyclable, and lead-free and is great for shopping, fundraising and any promotional use. Complete customization is available.