Holiday promotional gifts

Every season holidays seem to get closer together. Extended holiday advertising causes them to overlap, creating confusion for the already befuddled gift giver. Holiday promotional gifts fall into that category, as well. Choosing the proper item as a gift for staff, customers and business associates can be difficult, particularly if one waits until the last minute.

Promotional items are designed to capture the attention of the recipient. The gift can be funny, outrageous, classy or practical. The only real criterion for a holiday promotional gift is that it should be on time.

Many promotional items take 3 weeks or more to be prepared, printed and shipped. Some items can be had within a week or less, but waiting until the last minute narrows your scope of choices and may cost you more money. Be sure to plan ahead.

There are many holidays throughout the year which can be utilised as prime gift giving opportunities. Traditional holidays may include St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day. Others you may want to think about are patriotic themed holidays, national history month, and monthly awareness campaigns such as health or industry related subjects.

Personalised items you may want to consider:
Cards, gift baskets, ornaments, food, beverages, clocks, mugs, electronic gadgets, writing/desk sets, calendars, bags, apparel, decorations, key rings, travel accessories, motivational items, candies, gift of the month, frames, and digital cameras.

The only things you want to steer clear of are gifts that have specific religious connotations as they may offend your clients.