2022 Promotional Holiday Gift Guide: This Year’s Top 10 Must-Have Items

With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us are trying to come up with fresh gift ideas for our VIP business stakeholders. But when it comes to showing your appreciation to your employees, clients, and customers, it can be especially difficult to find a gift that sufficiently communicates your gratitude. A great gift should be both personal and useful, and should show that you put thought and creativity into the gift choice and messaging. To kick off your journey to finding the perfect gift for your team, here is a list of this year’s most popular choices - all fully customizable so that you can add your own unique flair!

Tech:

Speaker and Wireless Charger

This combination speaker and wireless charger delivers great sound quality while making sure that your device stays charged the whole time. Featuring Bluetooth connection, call answer/hang up technology, and up to 44 hours of play time, this speaker is a fun and reliable addition to any tech lover’s collection. 

Online Meeting Adjustable Ring Light

If your team works from home, this is a must-have item. This adjustable ring light has low, medium, and high settings which provide the perfect lighting for zoom calls, photos, and videos. It’s durable, shock proof, and clips on to most devices. Combine that with its compact size and rechargeable battery, and it’s the perfect travel-friendly gift.

Clothing & Accessories:

Slippers

Give your team the gift of luxury with these comfortable and stylish slippers. With a faux suede outer, faux sherpa fur lining, and 10 mm EVA rubber sole, these slippers are the perfect blend of comfy and sturdy. Add your custom branding to the top for extra flair.

Travel Blanket

If your clients, customers, or team members travel often, this blanket is a must-have accessory. It’s made from ultra-plush sheared microfiber polyester fleece and measures 36” x 58”. But the best thing about this blanket is that it’s designed for travel, packing inside a 13.5” x 10” self-bag that is specifically designed to fit retractable luggage handles.

Home Goods:

Daylight Desk Lamp

Gray winter months and many hours of working indoors can quickly have a negative effect on our mood and energy. Our bodies need sunlight, and this lamp is here to help! It is designed with 3 colors of light (white, natural, and warm), and will provide your team with their daily boost of sunshine to help keep them energetic and focused.

16 Oz. Tumbler with Lid

This classic double wall insulated tumbler is an excellent gift choice for the office and for home. The double wall insulation reduces condensation, and it’s both microwave and dishwasher safe, making it extra convenient for your busy team. Make it your own with plenty of customization options and color combinations.

Bags & Totes:

70L Waterproof Backpack/Duffel Bag

For the ultimate utility gift, look no further than this backpack/duffel bag combo. Constructed from waterproof 55C matte PVC Tarpaulin and 840D PVC Polyester, this bag features 2 adjustable mesh straps that can be used either as a backpack or connected to be used as a duffel bag. Its extra-large zippered main compartment and zippered front pocket make it the perfect grab bag for travel, the gym, work, and everything in between.

Daytripper Dual Compartment Tote Cooler

This is the ultimate carryall cooler. Its dual compartment functionality includes both insulated and dry storage, and it features a bottle opener conveniently attached for on-the-go use. For effortless transportation, it has adjustable front straps to secure a blanket or towel, and a trolley strap that slips easily over luggage handles. This tote cooler is the perfect combination of strength, space, and transportability.

Food Gifts:

6 Piece Popcorn Gift Set

This 6-piece popcorn gift set is a delicious choice for the holidays. Flavors include caramel, butter, cheddar cheese, cookies & cream, peanut butter cup, and white & dark chocolate swirl. Add your unique design to both the tins and the ribbon to create a gift that is appealing to the eyes and the tastebuds.

Crate Full of Snacks

Why choose just one gourmet treat when you can have an entire crate full of different flavors? This large crate includes bite-sized cookies, caramel corn, chocolate dipped pretzels, and much more! And after everything has been enjoyed, the sturdy basswood crate can be used to hold any number of items including magazines, catalogs, or papers.

Top Ten Promo Products for a Covid-19 Lifestyle

During the current Covid-19 era, there are several trends in promotional products including outdoor essentials, technology items, and seasonal specials. Select one of these top ten promotional products for the Covid-19 lifestyle and you are sure to not only find the perfect gift, but you will also make a lasting impression.

Switch Back Headphone Speakers

These wireless over-ear headphones convert to loud speakers for 2-in-1 functionality. The features include an adjustable head strap that folds for compact storage, SD card slot and an FM radio. Headphones come in white or black and feature the ability to add your one color logo on the earpiece. This is a really impactful gift.

Branded Tabletop Mini Cornhole Game

Sized just right to be played on tabletop's, desktops or any place that's short on space but big on fun. Includes four bean bags in your choice of white, black, red or blue. Your one color logo will be seen front and center on each board. This is a really unique gift for clients or employees.

Coleman Cushioned Cooler Quad Chair

Perfect for all of those outdoor activities, the Coleman® oversized cooler quad chair features a poly-oxford seat with comfortable padding, soft PEVA-lined cooler that holds up to 4 cans plus ice, a mesh cup holder and program pocket, hardened steel legs and frame. It features a 1 year warranty. Your one color logo will be printed on the front side of the back support.

Coleman 9-Can Soft-Sided Cooler

This Coleman cooler has a polyester exterior and PEVA liner and features a removable hard plastic liner with antimicrobial protection. With an adjustable shoulder strap,  bungee cords for extra gear, and lots of pockets, this item is a must-have! Your one color logo can be printed on the front pocket for maximum visibility. 

Purity Wireless Charger with UV-C Chamber

Nothing is more essential for a COVID and post-COVID lifestayle than this wireless charger/ sanitizer. With a nontoxic chemical approach, this sanitizer case kills up to 99.9% of germs found on daily use items. Choose between 2 sanitizing modes for a quick clean or deep cleanse. Best of all, the Purity has a built-in 5W wireless charging pad in the lid! Your one color logo can be printed on the top of the case so it's clearly visible.

 

Light Up Ice Scraper

This durable plastic ice removal tool comes with a compact design and it event lights up! Handy! Useful and fun, it provides a memorable and lasting impression as a promotional idea. Your one color logo can be added to the handle. 

Color Flip Inverted Folding Umbrella

The Color Flip Umbrella closes in reverse fashion, keeping the wet side of the umbrella contained and away from you, making it easy to open and close anywhere, and keeping you dry from start to finish. The auto-open/auto-close umbrella features an eye-catching 46" two-tone arc (black upper canopy/boldly colorful under), sturdy construction and a compact folded size of just 13 inches. Your one color logo can be printed on the canopy with the option to print a second logo on the inside. This is a really cool promotional item that will make your customers say "Wow!"

Studio Cuisine Prep Utensils Gift Set

We are all cooking more in quarantine so this gift will be much appreciated. This boxed set includes a whisk, y-peeler, and coarse grater, all packaged in a stylish box that is perfect for gift giving. When a highly used promotional product looks this good, the impression lasts even longer. Your logo can be printed on front side of the utensils and for an additional fee, add your brand to the box as well. 

Urban Peak Blue Ridge Trail 20oz Water Bottle

With stainless steel dual wall construction, this copper lined water bottle maintains optimal drinking temperatures. The bottle includes a sweat free design, wide angle handle, and a leak-proof screw on lid. Add your logo to the front of the bottle for a nice shout out.

Movie Night Gourmet Popcorn Gift Set

Nothing beats popcorn to keep your "pop"-ularity at an all-time high! Designed to be a favorite amongst movie lovers, this tote bag is packed with fun and flavor, including non-GMO project verified kernels with multiple seasonings, sure to please any craving. A W&P popcorn popper is also included. Add your logo to the gift bag and optionally to the bowl so your customers remember who brought the fun.  

Contact me today at dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500 to discuss any of these top ten promotional products or any of our other popular items for the gift-giving season. 

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Clients and Employees

The holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to let your customers know you care. Brand these items as gifts or giveaways, or use as appreciation gifts for your employees.

Custom Acrylic Ornaments

Have your logo or artwork laser etched on to these amazing Custom Acrylic Ornaments! This product can be die cut into any custom shape and comes with a 3/8" ribbon. This promotional product is perfect for any occasion and includes custom laser engraving, blank ribbon, and custom shape. It's a great way to highlight a marketing message or promote a unique logo. Optional: Imprint a your logo or message again on the ribbon for an additional fee. This is a high impact product with a minimal cost.

Show Your Gratitude With These 7 Business Gifts

The holidays are almost here, but it isn't too late to pick the perfect present. Print your logo one of these seven keepsake gifts as a token of your appreciation to your employees or customers to show them how much they are valued.

Wireless Speaker

Give the gift of music with this wireless speaker that connects to your phone and flashes festively to the rhythm of the music!

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Promotional Product Holiday Gifts

Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. Start planning now to be prepared to show appreciation for your staff members, clients, and prospective customers with these five easy holiday gift buying tips.


1. Order Early

The holiday season sneaks up on people—the warm fall weather lulls people into forgetting that winter, and the holiday season, will soon be here. Don’t wait until it's too late, or you'll run the risk of having your favorite holiday gift selling out. Hot sellers seem to run out of stock each season, so order now to avoid out of stocks and rush charges.

2. Be Inspired by Retail
Your gift recipients enjoy holiday gifts that are similar to what they see as hot sellers in the stores. Think brand names (like Cutter & Buck for garments, Godiva chocolates, or Cross pens) and keep an eye on popular trends such as fitness bands for gift inspirations. Another retail trend to emulate in your Holiday plans is gift packaging, such as taking a stainless steel tumbler and packaging it in a custom gift box that will enhance the gift experience.

Customer Holiday Gift Sets that Impress on a Budget

We’ve rounded the corner to the last quarter of the year, so it’s time to start thinking about customer and employee Holiday gifts ideas. We know this is the perfect time to give a little something to say thank you to your clients, employees, or corporate partners but we also know you have a budget you need to stick to. So how do you choose a gift that truly expresses your gratitude but doesn't break the bank?

Think Gift Sets! Thankfully there are plenty of options of great gift sets with useful items that are sure to impress and yet still keep you within budget. Best yet, gift sets are easy. They have already chosen great items to pair together. To help you choose a fantastic customer or employee Holiday gift, here are a few of my favorites:


Mobile Charging Kit

If your clients or employees are always on the go, they’ll be sure to appreciate this gift! This set comes with a car charger and a USB power bank so that users don’t even need an outlet or car to charge any and every gadget.

Pen and LED Flashlight

Everyone can use an LED flashlight and pen, so this is the best gift for those hard-to-buy-for names on your list. And don’t let the low cost make you think this is a throwaway gift. Between the materials and the nice gift box it comes in, this is a great gift to keep on hand for any occasion.

Roadside Gift Set

Are your employees or clients always on the road for work? This roadside gift set is ideal for keeping in the glove box and is sure to come in handy to make sure everything is in tip-top shape for those longer trips to meetings or trade shows. The set includes a digital tire gauge, car rechargeable LED flashlight and brass ballpoint pen in a gift box.

Thermos and Tumbler Set

Coffee, coffee, coffee! Need we say more? This is the perfect gift for any go-getter who has to have their cup, or cups, of java at hand at anytime. This gift set comes with a 16 oz. double walled stainless steel tumbler and a 16.5 oz. double walled stainless steel thermos.

Wine Lovers Gift Set

A bottle of wine is certainly a great gift for any corporate dinner or as a thank you, but why not pair that bottle with an extra something special? Our wine lovers gift set comes with a waiter's friend wine opener and reusable pump-action wine vacuum stopper, it’s the gift that keeps on giving joy even after polishing off that first bottle of wine.

Pen and Leather Keychain Set

This pen and keychain set leaves a true impression of elegance with smooth leather on the key chain and a sleek ballpoint pen. If you want to give your brand a luxury feel without the luxury cost, this gift set is the ideal fit.

If you need more help in choosing a gift set or several items to create your own custom gift set, give me a call at 847-398-5500 or shoot me an email at dona.blunt@newportpros.com. I’d be happy to guide you to a Holiday gift set that’s sure to impress!


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