This isn't hyperbole. These are actually some of the most interesting custom swag and promotional items we've found so far. And if you want to stand out at any event or campaign, your business has to personalize, customize, and turn every merch and swag into a unique piece.
While it's challenging to narrow down everything we've seen at industry shows to a top 10 list, these items represent a blend of innovative new products, options that fit various industries and specifications, and things we find just think are fascinating.
So here it is – The top 10 (in no particular order) coolest swag gifts we've discovered.
1. Custom Pool Floaties
Custom pool floats and inflatables – these are adorable and far from your standard wacky waving inflatable tube man. They are an excellent way for businesses to capture attention and generate significant engagement on their social channels because, of course, we want to post a pic when they’re this cool! And it's just s fitting that we're now entering summer.
2. Chocolate Business Cards
Chocolates work like a charm at conferences and trade shows. We highly recommend them for networking. Remember that people receive countless business cards, and rarely does one stand out like this did. Each custom Kosher Belgian chocolate is customized and packaged together with your contact and business info. Realtors, professionals, and hospitality experts will love these. Also, we had a taste and it was delicious.
3. The Soundview Speakers
The first thing we love about this customizable speaker is that it's made from recycled materials. The Soundview Bluetooth speaker combines the power of great packaging with creative tech design. It's a fusion of retro and futuristic aesthetics with all the features of a great audio accessory. It has a built-in LCD to see the title track of what you're listening to. Customize the entire box with full digital printing. You can literally, wrap your branding around the speaker. It's such a unique appreciation gift for employees, clients, and even influencers if you plan on giving these for PR.
4. Versacord 5-in-1 Charging Cable
This travel-friendly compact charging cable set fits in your pocket! Digital nomads and frequent travellers will appreciate this piece of tech accessory. You get two USB-C, one USB-A, one Micro USB, and one iOS-compatible cable, all neatly wrapped in a tube. Your branding may be small, but the impact you leave behind is big.
5. Tastes for Everyone
A crate of carefully selected snacks and dips? Yes! These make fantastic "Thank You" gifts and congratulatory business gifts any day of the year. Indulge in a delightful selection of cheeses, crackers, nuts, salsa, and chocolate treats! This includes tortilla chips, salsa, white chocolate pretzels, mixed nuts, chocolate bark, salami, farmhouse cheese, crisps, toffee popcorn, milk chocolate pretzels, apricot jam, pistachios, shortbread cookies, artichoke lemon pesto, and coconut raspberry cookies. Meltables are replaced during the warmest weather. Arrives gift-wrapped in a wooden crate with a ribbon.
6. Custom Branded Kitting Gift Box
We're a huge fan of kits and kitting projects. We've done plenty of onboarding kits and event kits for clients. This gift box combines Sofia's Treats and your sourced items in a custom-branded gift box. The fully customizable canisters allow you to create a multi-use gift, complete with cookies, snacks, confections and other products.
7. 17 oz. Lucen Bottle
When we see an eco-friendly drinkware, we're all over it. But the Lucen looks incredibly unique and interesting PLUS the packaging turns into a planter for succulents and other desk plants. It's a portable greenhouse! Personalize the top cap, two sides of the bottle, or do a full wrap to really make it an amazing swag item.
8. Venture Laptop/Tablet Power Bank 27,000 mah
This supercharged power bank can fully charge your tablet or laptop! The Venture Power Bank has a built-in spotlight and multiple fast charging ports capable of outputting a total of 130W. When you look at work desk set-up trends, there's a growing demand for high-capacity power banks with more people working remotely. This tech essential answers that need. It's an impressive client gift for VIPs, managers, and executives. Your logo goes right on one side of the item.
9. Carbon Fiber Pickleball Racket & Ball Set w/ Zipper Bag
Is pickleball the new golf? Unless you’ve missed it, pickleball is THE latest sports sensation, and surprisingly, we didn’t see many paddles at the show. These pickleball paddles are crafted from 100% carbon, making them virtually indestructible and incredibly lightweight. This is an excellent way for any company to tap into the trend and gain significant visibility. Customize the paddles and the bag.
10. Phone Sling in Dyed Canvas
Bags topped the most searched (and ordered) swag items in 2023 and during the 1st quarter of 2024. There are hundreds of bags out there and that means to stand out, they have to be (1) interesting to look at, (2) follow fashion and design trends, and (3) useful for every day. The Phone Sling -Colored Canvas checks all three requirements. It's a fun little on-the-go bag you can take with you at work, on errands, and more. You get two compartments for all your essentials like lip balm, earbuds, gloss, and your phone! But what got us excited were the colorways. You get options like "overcast," "keylime", "marshmallow", and more.
That sums up out top 10 list of most interesting custom swag gifts and promotional products, thus far. We hope this inspires your next project. Chat with us or email info@brandspirit.com for custom presentations with personalized pricing.