There is something rewarding about saying thank you (and especially gratifying when you are receiving a thank you). Thank-you gifts are an essential part of any growing relationship. Acknowledging and reciprocating the help you have received is an important step to inspire, encourage motivation, or simply pay that good karma forward. Whether you are gifting to your employees, suppliers or customers, now is the time to express your gratitude and spread the love. After another year of working hard and adapting to every change in the ever-changing circumstances we find ourselves in, encouragement goes very far.
We are currently in the build-up to the gifting season, and now is the best time to make a lasting impression.
Customisable corporate thank you gifts are an excellent way to place your brand at the forefront of your recipients' minds. With so much competition, it can feel like a constant battle to keep your brand ‘out there’ and in people's minds. Think back to the last time you were at an event or conference. There are hundreds of brands begging for your attention, but who do you remember?
I bet it was the brand with cool or quality gifts. Pens and highlighters are nice and useful, but a personalised luxury gift is far more memorable (and cooler). When it comes to standing out, we take the approach of appealing to your recipient's human nature.
When we think of above and beyond, we think of easy luxury. But don’t panic, easy luxury doesn’t have to break the bank.
When thinking of premium gifts, images of overpriced champagne coated in gold with extra sparkles might come to mind. Despite the connotation surrounding luxury, it doesn’t have to be extreme. To us, easy luxury represents something of quality that is ‘more than’. ‘More than’ something you would buy every day.
With that in mind, here are our 4 top corporate thank you gift ideas that will make your recipient smile.
1) Hampers
This may be an obvious start, but bear with us. One of the best things about receiving a hamper is diving in and discovering all the treats hidden within. Hampers are diverse, adaptable to your budget and easily personalised. Above all else, there is something for everyone.
We understand that gifting wine and food might not be appropriate for every gift. A traditional hamper might not fit with allergies, religious beliefs and personal journeys. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of hamper themes available. Some of our favourite alternative hamper ideas are spa-themed, sweets and treats, gardening and eco. Hampers fit any occasion and are easily customisable to suit the recipient.
2) Board Games
The board game industry has exploded over the past couple of years. It turns out the ever-popular board game is more than just fun; it can have amazing health benefits.
Mental health and how to provide daily mental health support for employees is a growing concern. Whether it is promoting switching off your office phone once the workday has finished or actually taking lunch and moving away from computers and desks. Board games promote ‘switching off. They boost critical thinking and skills in teamwork and communication. If mental health is part of your or your recipient's ethos, board games are an excellent promotion of all-round well-being.
Promotional board games are very different from traditional corporate thank you gifts. Your clients will have plenty of promotional pens rolling around their desks, but they won’t have a promotional board game on their shelves. Traditional promotional products are often generic and destined to be thrown away after use. A promotional board game is a unique quality gift that, at the very minimum, is a conversation starter.
3) Notebooks
Notebooks are universal and are always in constant use. Used for note-taking, brainstorming, plotting, and general musings. Many traditional corporate gifts have a short life span. Notebooks are not only used regularly, but they are constantly with their owner. Help your brand stay on your customer’s minds by having them carry your branding around with them. (Just remember to add your contact details to the cover!).
Although notebooks may appear anonymous at first glance but in reality, they can be easy luxury. There is something about holding a sturdy hardback notebook coated with a customisable soft-touch cover with crisp, thick paper that just screams luxury.
4) Drink and Glassware
Drinkware is often high on everyone's corporate gifting ideas, and for good reason! It’s easy to customise and adaptable to your budget with many eco options. From coffee mugs to water bottles and thermal options, every occasion is covered.
Reusable containers have proven a popular eco alternative. So popular that some coffee shops will only serve takeaway coffee in a reusable container. Much like notebooks, your recipients will be carrying your branded drinkware around with them.
We offer customisable corporate drinks and glassware in a wide variety of materials. Anything from copper insulation, glass, stainless steel, and multiple eco materials options.
Image your branded drinkware as being a little billboard. Get your message out there!
For more information on corporate promotional products, contact one of the Acrobat team today. To receive delivery before Christmas, you’ll need to place your order soon. We can advise you of lead times when you submit your enquiry.
