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Warm Up Your Brand: Cozy Promotional Products for Cooler Weather

December 17, 2024

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s no better time to connect with your audience through seasonal promotional products that bring warmth and comfort. Fall and winter present unique opportunities to showcase your brand with cozy, practical items that people will use throughout the colder months. From snuggling up at home to braving the crisp air outdoors, here are some standout promotional products that can help warm up your brand during the cooler season.

8008 Faux Fur Throw

8008 Faux Fur Throw

Nothing says comfort like a soft, luxurious throw blanket. The 8008 Faux Fur Throw offers ultimate warmth and relaxation, making it the perfect promotional item for fall and winter. Imagine your brand’s logo prominently displayed on a blanket that your customers use while cozying up on the couch during a chilly evening. This high-quality faux fur throw will keep recipients warm while ensuring your brand is front and center in their homes.

8176 – 12 Oz. Campfire Soup Mug

8176 – 12 Oz. Campfire Soup Mug

Soup season is here! The 8176 – 12 Oz. Campfire Soup Mug is an ideal companion for hot soups, stews, or even a warm cup of cocoa. With a sturdy, rustic design reminiscent of traditional campfire mugs, this item combines nostalgia and functionality. Perfect for homes or offices, this branded mug will keep your logo in constant view as it helps warm up your customers during the colder months.

3747 Northwoods Cooler Bag

3747 Northwoods Cooler Bag

The 3747 Northwoods Cooler Bag offers a perfect blend of style and functionality for cold-weather outdoor adventures. Whether used for fall tailgating or winter picnics, this insulated cooler keeps food and beverages at the desired temperature. Durable and stylish, it also makes for a great reusable item that customers will continue to use long after the colder months are over, giving your brand extended visibility.

15066 Cozy Cable Knit Slipper Socks

15066 Cozy Cable Knit Slipper Socks

Nothing feels better than slipping into a pair of warm, cozy socks after a long day. The 15066 Cozy Cable Knit Slipper Socks are not only stylish but incredibly comfortable. Perfect for lounging around at home, these socks can be branded with your logo, making them a thoughtful and appreciated giveaway during the cooler months. These slipper socks will keep feet warm and cozy, all while keeping your brand top of mind.

15061 Luxe Plush Beanie

15061 Luxe Plush Beanie

For outdoor enthusiasts or simply those facing cold winter winds, the 15061 Luxe Plush Beanie is an essential. This plush, soft beanie provides warmth and comfort while offering a stylish accessory for chilly weather. With your logo embroidered on the front, it’s a practical yet fashionable item that recipients will appreciate and wear throughout the fall and winter seasons, turning them into walking billboards for your brand.

50235 – 35 Oz. BrüMate NAV

50235 – 35 Oz. BrüMate NAV

Stay hydrated, even in the cold, with the 50235 – 35 Oz. BrüMate NAV. This high-capacity, insulated bottle is perfect for keeping beverages hot or cold, no matter the weather. Its sleek design and high functionality make it a great companion for outdoor adventures, morning commutes, or simply staying warm with coffee or tea at home. Branded with your logo, this bottle offers a daily reminder of your company’s commitment to quality and comfort.

As the temperatures dip, these cozy, practical promotional products offer your brand a unique opportunity to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Whether it’s a soft throw blanket, insulated drinkware, or warm accessories, these items are sure to be appreciated, used, and remembered throughout the fall and winter seasons. So, warm up your brand with thoughtful giveaways that embody the comfort and warmth everyone craves during the colder months!

 

Blog,Holiday,Marketing,Promotional Products,Seasonal,Staff Picks,Uncategorized — Molly Beavers @ 8:40 am

New Year’s Revolutions

December 29, 2020


 
Everyone has a horror story about a New Year’s resolution: a diet that was broken before the leftovers were gone; an exercise routine that tanked at the first snow; the novel that languished in the back of your mind for months until the creative impulse faded. And this year, everyone likely has a horror story about 2020 as well. We’ve all felt pressure to learn a language, take up a new hobby, “be productive” with all of our supposed downtime during pandemic lockdowns.
 
[[Insert slow clap for those who have actually achieved something like that here.]]
 
For the rest of us, why follow disappointment with disappointment? I say we scrap the New Year’s resolutions this year and go with New Year’s revolutions instead.
 
A resolution is a commitment to maintaining a certain sameness — to persistence, steadiness, and consistency. But a revolution is a commitment to change. You can’t “fail,” because it’s a process, not a presumption. Every step you take is on the path to success, even during the times when you’re simply marking time.
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Marketing,Seasonal — Genevieve Trainor @ 9:43 am

A Few of Our Favorite Things, Part 5

November 13, 2020

Molly’s Top Fall Guide Picks!


 
Our staff is beyond excited about our current fall guide, which is loaded up with the very best in giving. Over the course of several posts, we’ll be sharing their favorites with you. Share your favorites in the comments!
 

VP Marketing
Molly Beavers

 Aeroloft Collection (pg. 14): I really like this bag series. They are made of lightweight, water repellent nylon. I like that they are not bulky and feature many bells and whistles. The biggest BONUS is they both come with a zip organizer. It is unattached, and it is a great item to keep cords, keys, travel documents, personal items, and more. It has four pockets and makes a great accessory piece for the duffel or backpack.
 
Exclusive America Mug (pg. 5): This item is back by popular demand — a mug Made in the USA! It has the America eagle surrounded by “The United States” and “America” deep molded into the base. This is a great item to showcase a patriotic message. (more…)

Advertising,Marketing,Seasonal,Staff Picks — Molly Beavers @ 2:09 pm

A Few of Our Favorite Things, Part 4

November 5, 2020

Brenda’s Top Fall Guide Picks!


 
Our staff is beyond excited about our current fall guide, which is loaded up with the very best in giving. Over the course of several posts, we’ll be sharing their favorites with you. Share your favorites in the comments!
 

Sales Manager
Brenda Thurness

 8-Foot Dual Charging Cable with USB-C (pg. 6): USB-C is an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. This charging cable is compatible with Apple® 8-Pin, Micro-USB, and USB-type-C devices. The braided rope makes it durable. Has a Velcro strap to keep it rolled up, and it’s eight feet long, giving you ample length to stretch to those hard to reach outlets. I like this length because our couches have USB ports on the sides of them — so when I’m sitting on the couch, I can plug them in and still have plenty of cord to work with my phone while it’s charging. Available in black, blue or red. A good gift for companies to send to their employees working at home as a way of keeping in touch. It’s important that companies with employees working from home brand the offices of their employees — and this would fit nicely in a tuck box. You can story it with “Staying Connected” or “Keeping In Touch.”
 
What’s Pop’N Gourmet Popcorn Gift Set (pg. 9): This makes a great gift for about anyone with a microwave. It comes with Pop ’N Wow Carnival Classic Popcorn and two seasonings: white cheddar and kettle corn. My favorite feature is that it folds up flat for easy storage. This is a perfect company employee gift or a special occasion gift. Banks with branches could use as a donation gift. Local businesses are frequently approached for donations. A main office could buy 20 and put three or four in each branch for when someone asks for a donation. (more…)

Advertising,Marketing,Seasonal,Staff Picks — Brenda Thurness @ 8:55 am

A Few of Our Favorite Things, Part 3

October 28, 2020

Kristin’s Top Fall Guide Picks!


 
Our staff is beyond excited about our current fall guide, which is loaded up with the very best in giving. Over the course of several posts, we’ll be sharing their favorites with you. Share your favorites in the comments!
 

Kristin Nalan
Sales Development

 
Bamboo Soy Candle (pg. 3): I love candles in the winter. They add a soft touch of festivity to the atmosphere. Also, when the house has been closed up tight staving off the winter chill, I find it refreshing to light a scented candle. This candle has a bamboo lid — and the candle can be screened on the glass or lasered on the lid; there is also a laser personalization option. This soy candle comes with a vanilla scent. As certain scents can appeal to some and not others, I suggest getting a sample.
 
Custom Back Playing Cards with Custom Box (pg. 3): Playing cards can be used as a game or as a keepsake. I am a game player, and I especially like to use playing cards that come from an event that has special meaning to me. Playing cards are timeless and appeal to all ages. These cards are available with a custom box as shown in our fall gift guide; a plain tuck box with a clear window is also an option. (more…)

Advertising,Marketing,Seasonal,Staff Picks — Kristin Nalan @ 9:48 am

A Few of Our Favorite Things, Part 2

October 21, 2020

Erica’s Top Fall Guide Picks!


 
Our staff is beyond excited about our current fall guide, which is loaded up with the very best in giving. Over the course of several posts, we’ll be sharing their favorites with you. Share your favorites in the comments!
 

VP Sales Erica Kelley-Gogel

 I’ll start with the Bamboo Wireless Light Up Speaker (pg. 6) and the Crumbee™ Desktop Vacuum (pg. 7). I chose both of these items because people’s desks look a lot different today than they did six months ago. Whether people are working from home (at the kitchen table) or in the office (with a web camera and mic), people’s desks just look different. Not only that, they’re being utilized differently as well — and at different times throughout the day. The speaker is nice to have, as hearing out of a laptop or computer speaker can be harder to do — the sound just isn’t as good. The speaker helps with that and brightens up the space. If one is working later in the day, it provides just a bit of light. And the bamboo makes it eco-friendly.
 
Working at home or even in the office (with communal break room use discouraged), I would guess that many people, like me, are eating lunch or having snacks at their desk. I normally eat at my desk, so the Crumbee™ vacuum is just perfect! Helps to keep the desk area clean. Both are perfect gifts for employees still working from home and those who go into the office. It comes with a little brush for your keyboard or calculator. The speaker has a nice-sized imprint area, but the Crumbee™ provides for a full-color imprint on the full top of the item. (more…)

Advertising,Marketing,Seasonal,Staff Picks — Erica Kelley-Gogel, CAS @ 3:08 pm

A Few of Our Favorite Things, Part 1

October 19, 2020

Mel’s Top Fall Guide Picks!


 
Our staff is beyond excited about our current fall guide, which is loaded up with the very best in giving. Over the course of several posts, we’ll be sharing their favorites with you. Share your favorites in the comments!
 

Sales Manager Melanie Lamb


 Urban Peak® Trek Vacuum Camp Mug (pg. 5): This 14-ounce, double-walled, vacuum-insulated, stainless steel mug is perfect for your Keurig coffee maker. The lid features a push-on sip-through lid. The mug is available in white, navy, black, and grey, with a 2” x 2” imprint area that can be pad printed or laser engraved. Full-color printing available for an extra $1.00 each! This would make a great gift for employees working from home.
 
Drip Truly Wireless Earbuds and Charging Case (pg. 6): I use wireless ear buds all the time for meetings, to talk on the phone, or to listen to music. This is the style that I like the best. They don’t tend to fall out of your ears as other styles tend to do. I’ve tested these out and they are good. They work well doing Zoom meetings as well as listening to music from my phone or computer. I even placed and received calls. Again, these would be good for any company that has employees who are working from home or spend a lot of time in their car talking. (more…)

Advertising,Marketing,Seasonal,Staff Picks — Melanie Lamb @ 9:21 am

Give the gift of YUM with Food Gifts!

October 9, 2020

The holidays are a time to celebrate your customers, associates, and employees who have contributed to your success. Food gifts draw attention, are affordable, and appeal to all people.

Food gifts are the #1 holiday business gift.

  • Make your holiday food gift-giving convenient.  Instead of sending an employee to a retail store or spending time on the internet trying to find the right gifts, you can purchase your business gifts from Bankers.
  • Keep it fresh! Fresher gifts taste better (and say something nice about the sender). Our gifts are packed to order just before the order is shipped, not made up many months in advance like so many gifts from mail-order and retail giants.
  • Promote your company’s brand on your gift! When your recipient opens their gift, the first thing they’ll see is your logo. Your logo or message is included on every gift.

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Holiday,Marketing,Promotional Products,Seasonal,Uncategorized — Molly Beavers @ 9:30 am

There is no hiding!

September 29, 2020

’Tis the season! Camouflage style products are all the rage every fall, and camo has continued to prove itself to be a timeless classic.

Originally known as hunter’s apparel, it’s now very popular in the fashion world as well as trendy in the retail world. We’re consistently offering and expanding our camo line of products. We are bringing continuity throughout these items so their styles have the same pattern, look and feel.

There are a lot of variations of camouflage patterns from the ever-popular Mossy Oak® & Realtree to military camo and digital camo. Now trending is the CamoHex pattern. Camouflage is not just for men, it’s for ladies too. We even offer pink camo and camo with neon accents!

The most popular items that we continue to see as top sellers are: caps, T-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets, drinkware, coolers, bags, and now masks.

Check out some of our camo items here! Ask your Bankers consultant to help you stand out from the crowd.

 

Advertising,Apparel,Promotional Products,Seasonal,Trends — Molly Beavers @ 8:29 pm

‘Tis the Season!

October 21, 2019

Explore our seasonal Gift Guide!

As we roll into fall, there’s a better than average chance that you’re starting to make a list of your top clients or donors and checking your budgets twice! That’s right, it’s time for everyone to start thinking about gift giving, large and small.

We want you to be fully prepped and ready for the season of giving! One great place to start is our Gift Guide, which is filled to the brim with products and ideas for all your giving needs. From travel and party supplies to the best in wearables and electronics, the guide has a myriad of options.

However, we also like to pass along some insight into some of the industry’s hottest trends for the cold weather holidays. We’ve pulled together ideas from our top suppliers, who know which way the (chilly) wind is blowing! These ideas and products will be well-received by everyone from clients to donors to staff.


COOL COLORS
Expect the unexpected this fall! There’s a particularly strong leaning toward pastels, but the key takeaway is that your customers should NOT be afraid to experiment. And they’ll have plenty of support from suppliers and even name brand collaborators for whatever they’re seeking.

What we’re reading: “There are plenty of opportunities to experiment with new colors this season—whether it’s a pastel tote or an umbrella in a soft heathered gray. Even legendary workwear brand Carhartt has broken away from traditional brown with new colors and styles that people are going crazy for.”
 

 
 
 
PLANET-FRIENDLY PICKS
The current state of the earth’s environment — from fires in the Amazon to an ever-increasing number of jurisdictions banning single-use plastic to weather patterns hammering already hard-hit areas — is a huge concern for a lot of people. Even if you aren’t an adamant environmentalist yourself, many of your clients may be; it’s a win-win scenario to seek out promo that protects the planet, like this bamboo cutlery. Clients can certainly feel good about a renewable resource that can be harvested repeatedly, especially when it looks this good! Many suppliers have whole lines dedicated to this trend.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SHIMMERING SELECTIONS
One of the most popular ways that designers are pulling in those pastel colors we mentioned earlier is through iridescent and holographic products. A recent industry article on this trend noted its ubiquity in the retail sphere, the creative freedom it offers the end user, and the influence of the rising younger generations. It also pointed out that the icy look of it is perfect for winter holidays. Gift season is the perfect time to have some fun with a little shimmer and shine!

 
 
Be sure you as your representative about these ideas this fall. They’ll be happy to show you samples and more generally keep you informed on all of the hottest trends of the season and all year long!

Eco-friendly,Holiday,Promotional Products,Seasonal — Genevieve Trainor @ 5:31 pm

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