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.

There is Still Time to Get That Perfect Gift!

Can you believe the Holidays are well and truly here? It can be the most magical season...and yet the most stressful. In all of the chaos that comes at the end of the fiscal and calendar year - booking those last minute sales, meeting client's end of year financial requests, or annual strategic reviews and planning sessions - buying gifts for clients and team members may have been neglected. It happens. 

But you still have options. Newport Promotions wants to help take some of that stress away and be your one stop shop for all of your corporate gifting needs (last minute or not)!

When it comes to last minute gifts, food items are always a good bet. They are sourced here in the U.S. for the most part and can be turned around fairly quickly.

If you are still searching for a year end gift for clients or employees, this Shelf-Stable, Taste of Wisconsin Sausage Board is perfect! The heavy-duty Bamboo chopping board, fire-branded with your logo will leave an impressive lasting impression! Who doesn't love a great charcuterie board? They are so popular these days. Board comes in a variety of food options to meet your price point. Order yours while supplies last. (Call me for info on delivery options and pricing.)

We have other food gifts if you are looking for something different. Call me for more information on what is available. 

For more information or to order your specialty food items contact me today! dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500 

Happy Holidays, 

Dona Blunt, MAS
Newport Promotions

Leave a Lasting Impression with your Clients and Team

It's the Holiday Season! While there aren't many days left to grab gifts for your clients or your team members, there are still some items with deep inventory that we could potentially still get to you in time for the Holiday or as a New Years gift. Best yet, these items are all under $25.

Take this Radiant Light Up Logo Wireless Charging Pad. It allows you to charge your smartphone without all those messy cords. Your logo or marketing message can be screen printed on the charger in one color or upcharge to multicolor printing. 

Or the Hugo Copper Vacuum Insulted 20 oz. Tumbler. The tumbler keeps beverages cold for at least 24 hours and 8 hours for hot beverages. Tumbler comes in a variety of colors to showcase your one color or upcharge to a multicolor logo. Clients and team members will think of you every time they sip their favorite drinks! That's brand goodwill!

The Hive 15" Computer Backpack features a zippered main compartment that holds your laptop and includes a padded compartment for your iPad® or tablet. Large front zippered pocket has organization and earbud access. There's plenty of space for your color logo or marketing message to be screen printed to the front pocket. 

The Oppo Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone feature extra soft ear cups for all day comfort. With built in music controls and a microphone you can answer/reject calls control the volume and music with a push of a button. The built in microphone also make the Oppo Bluetooth Headphones a great option for any webinar or virtual meeting.

You can't go wrong with a super soft blanket. This extra plush soft micro coral plush blanket is perfect to cuddle up with. Free run charges for embroidery up to 7,500 stitches. The open dimensions are 50" x 60" and the folded dimensions are 12.5" x 12".

Finally, the sporty M-Vega Tech quarter zip pullover for men and half zip for women is a versatile pullover designed for wash and wear convenience. This EZ Care tech top is made with a breathable, moisture wicking fabric, it also offers UV protection and resists snagging. It's available in five sporty colors. 

For these and more visit https://www.newportpros.com/ or contact me dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500. 

Happy Holidays, 

Dona Blunt, MAS
Newport Promotions

Don't Miss Out on Holiday Gift Orders! (Count Down to 2022)

With 2022 just a few months away and supply shortages occurring on so many products from overseas, you need to place your Holiday gift orders for clients and employees now. Don't wait until the last minute to order your favorite items or you may miss out.

Newport Promotions has always been your no-hassle way of getting you all the best products to customize and to gift for any event. However, overcoming the pandemic has left us with challenges out of our control. More specifically, these challenges include inventory shortages in several product categories that will limit what's available to sell, and labor shortages that impact production time. 

Best New Promotional Items (What You Could Be Missing Out On)

The best new promotional items are out! The cat is out of the bag with this one and Newport Promotions has what you need for your next big event, or marketing promotion. Whether it be from office supplies for a hard days work or all the way to the evening "wine" down, there's something perfect to help you promote your brand to customers, prospect, and employees.

RFID Key Fob Pouch

Do you need to keep your belongings safe while you're on the go? Our RFID Key Fob Pouch will block key fob signals and help maintain the integrity of your vehicle security system. The copper lined pouch is designed to prevent anyone from using skimming tools that copy or mimic your key fob's unique signal and wireless code used to gain access to your vehicle or keyless entry system. Once a device is properly enclosed in the pouch, no signal can penetrate or be hacked. Your one color logo can be printed on the front of the pouch.

Adjustable Desktop Cellphone Stand

These days, everyone has gone virtual- virtual meetings, conferences, and social gatherings. Sometimes we're using every device possible to get our work done and that includes our cellphones. This adjustable desktop cellphone stand is just what you need to get the angle you need for all those extra meetings. It will allow you to perfectly position the angle and height of your phone on your home or office desk. There is a fairly large area for you to imprint your logo on the base. 

Cointainer™  Promotional Disk

These best new promotional items are what you need to commemorate those special moments you want to keep with you forever. Cointainer™ allows you to embed almost anything into a unique promotional item. It has a 7/8" 2-part insert that holds everything from powders, coins, confetti, material samples, microchips...the list goes on! Ideal for promoting materials, commemorating events (think ground-breaking ceremony), and loyalty programs. Personalize the coin with full color print on one or both sides.

Customized Word Coaster

We all need a little motivation now and then and we all have our favorite phrase. Now you can turn that phrase into a permanent piece for any table. We'll take your words & turn them into a coaster! Item is 3 ¼" x 3 ¼" x 3/16" thick, oak wood, finished black. Your custom phrase will be formatted in a square, balanced within the square.

Personalized Mailing Boxes

We can all do a little good by sending out gifts as a thank you or even to brand or launch your own product. There’s just something about having your own brand out there and showing it off to the world. Mailer Style boxes are the box of choice for eCommerce order fulfillment and subscription box brands. This style is quick to assemble and easy to pack. We can also design custom inserts for the boxes that allow you to display and hold items in place as they are shipped and get show-cased when the package is opened.

Promotional Bamboo Wine Set

One of the classiest of the best new promotional items that also doubles as a great holiday gift, is the Bamboo Wine Set. It includes a corkscrew, seal cutter, pourer, stopper, thermometer, and a drip ring all stylishly held in an engraved bamboo block. Customize this gift right on the block, have it branded with your logo or personally labeled with your client's logo, and anyone would be impressed by this gift.

Auden Bamboo Lap Desk

Many people are still working from home but no one likes to be tied to a desk all day. It's just plain uncomfortable! The problem? Taking all of your stuff with you and finding a place to put it. The Auden Bamboo Lap Desk is your work from anywhere solution. Bamboo work surface with vented tray allows proper laptop ventilation (sized to hold a 15" laptop). Device ledge to secure your laptop in place. Integrated simulated leather mouse pad (mouse pad dimensions: 5.875L 8.5H). Built in phone dock enables you to watch videos, participate in virtual meetings, or FaceTime friends hands-free while you work on your laptop. Your brand can be printed on the upper left corner of the lap desk or on the mousepad. 

Garden Tool Set

One of the best ways to unwind after a long day is to spend it in the garden. Gifting this 6-piece Garden Tool Set to a VIP customer or employee will help them get the job done. This set will delight any gardener. It includes a well-designed apron with plenty trowel, a rake and a pruner. Your logo can be embroidered on the front of the apron. 

With all of these new items I’m sure you will find the best thing for your company's marketing or employee appreciation efforts. As the holidays draw nearer, you find these items will fly out fast so be sure to get yours while supplies last. Don’t forget, each item is available for customization and engraving! Contact me today at dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500 should you have any questions regarding your purchases.

Most of all I hope you stay healthy and hopeful.

Dona Blunt, MAS
Newport Promotions

Spring Forward, Fall Back! (The Perfect Promo Products for that Extra Hour of Sleep)

It’s almost time to Fall back again and in a few short months we all get one extra hour of sleep! (Or so they say!) Sleep is one of the most important factors in physical health, productivity, and mental and emotional health. Without it, we become unstable creatures.

No matter what you need to get the best sleep ever, I’m sure we all have that certain thing we can’t go without. Whether it be a pillow, eye mask, weighted blanked or stuffed animal, there’s no shame in using it. 

In fact, falling back and sleep can be used as a great promotion to draw more awareness to health, sleep deprivation issues, and mental health. As an example, PromoCares, a non-profit that supports social and environmental responsibility in the promotional products industry, has launching a fundraising campaign to support mental health organizations. Donors at certain levels will receive sleep-themed merchandise to thank them for their support. Inspired?

Newport Promotions has promotional items that are perfect to help you promote employee wellness, tie into a sleep and health promotional campaign, support a fundraising campaign, or just use as a sought-after giveaway items. I want to share with you a few new items you can brand with your logo this month as we prep to Fall back.

Branded Eye Mask

These eye masks are a fan favorite! The eye mask will help block out light for undisturbed rest. Adjustable velcro straps make for easy wearing comfort. The outside of the mask is made of spandex, whereas the inside is made of soft fleece to ensure this mask feels nice and comfortable against your face. Available in three different color combos, masks can also be personalized with a one color screen print.

Poplin Pillowcase

We also have pillowcases available for customization! Do you have a favorite design for your room theme, or want to show off your favorite sports team? These are a great platform for a message or branding for the target audience at corporate events. They are great promotional items for teens and college kids. They’re cool and comfortable, made of 100% Polyester. These pillowcases are also compliant with regulations for use by children. Price includes full color sublimation.

Aero-Snooze Travel Kit

While you're getting ready to Fall back, you'll probably also be getting ready to travel. You must love those long flights or road trips, right? I know I'm not the only one to grab some shut eye on the way. These TSA-compliant 3-piece eye masks, ear plugs and carrying case are just what you need to get through the red tape at the airport! One or multicolor screen print options available to showcase your brand or marketing message.

Sleeping Tips Pocket Sliders

Looking for some really good educational content to round out your sleeping & health campaign or promotion? Look no further than this pocket slider with information on various sleep disorders. It is a great attention grabber and conversation starter for your target audience. A good night's sleep is a dream away as well as understanding how proper sleep impacts your health. There are helpful tips on improving your sleeping habits, sleep apnea, insomnia, sleep deprivation and narcolepsy. Your logo can be imprinted on the front of the pocket sleeve. 

If sleep, health, and wellbeing are key components of your brand messaging for marketing campaign, I know there’s something here to help you stand out and provide value to your customers or employees. Promote, style, network, and converse with these items and you’ll be sure to make a lasting sleep impression. Contact me today at dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500 should you have any questions regarding your purchases.

Most of all I hope you stay healthy and hopeful. 

Dona Blunt, MAS
Newport Promotions

Sustainable Water Bottles - The Perfect Promotional Product

Drinking water is great for your health! It keeps you hydrated, flushes out toxins and regulates your body temperature, but did you also know that unless you're using sustainable water bottles, that bottle can take a toll on the environment around you?

If you’re like me, you might find that you have more than a few half empty bottles just lying around the house or in the car just taking up space. Did you know that 90% of the cost of bottled water is for the bottle alone and that 80% of those bottles never get recycled? On average, Americans consume 167 bottles of water per year, that's over 38 million water bottles in a landfill each year!

It takes 7 years for those bottles to dissolve in the landfill, can you imagine having that many half empty water bottles on a piece of land for 7 years?! What’s also insane is to think about how much money we’re spending on things we throw away every day.