Stories of success: Customers share promo swag ideas

By Mae Strehlow

When it comes to promo swag ideas, it’s hard to match the creativity of our customers. Each quarter, we gather those ideas to help provide inspiration for your next promotion. These strategies earned others #SwaggingRights^®—let them do the same for you!

Bags that act as brand billboards

Promotional bags have the power to carry your logo near and far. Grab hold of these promo swag ideas and see what’s possible!

• “We ordered these bags in part thanks to the One by One Grant to hand out to golfers at our annual YFC London fundraising golf tournament! Not only are these a great thank you gift but will keep the drinks and snacks provided to each golfer cool and ready to enjoy during the event!” — Dan

• “The [duffel bag] size is perfect! The shoe compartment for storing shoes separately is really convenient, and the additional compartment for organizing belongings is fantastic!” — Deonic

• “The Cooler bags were a hit for our Staff Appreciation Day!” — Andrew

• “We distributed those tote bags to our participants for the RéseauLab scientific congress. They loved it!” — Alex

Writing instruments that make an impression

Promotional pens and pencils are a classic giveaway that help brands make their mark. Draw inspiration from these winning promo product ideas.

• “We are using [carpenter pencils] as giveaways during our recruitment process at our school. Our construction lab will be giving them out to all the prospective students.” — Nicole

• “We use [pens] to put in tour packages and they give a nice premium touch when providing information to leads.” — Vannalin

• “My drivers & clients are using this [pen]. They are very happy with the quality of this product.” — Satwinder

• “The totes and pens have been a huge hit at our conferences! In the past, we’ve ordered pens, USB chargers with faces, and bags from 4imprint, and we’ve been extremely pleased to distribute these items.” — Suvneet

Apparel that elevates

From jackets and vests to polos and T-shirts, branded apparel adds polish and professionalism to any team.

• “Our Parts team was extremely pleased with the quality and comfort of the shirts which they wear as part of their daily uniform.” — Kerrie

• “Safety is #1 for our company so all of our field staff are required to wear reflective vests when on jobsites. 4imprint allowed us to incorporate our company logo on the back of our vests so all staff members can wear our brand proudly as they work.” — Barb

• “We have a new team at the company and wanted to look professional [in polo shirts].” — Jennifer

• “Students wore the shirts at events to be recognized and identified as a peer supporter.” — Chelsey

Fun promo items to make moments memorable

When the right moment meets the right promo product idea, it can be magical. Find inspiration from these customers who did just that.

• “We work with children and youth and we wanted to have [tangle puzzles] that they could use during their time with us as well as a take away.” — Penny

• “Small token of appreciation for the customer’s business. Easy to include [golf balls] with any shipment.” — Hugh

• “We used the products for thank you bags and the clients were very pleased and had fun with the beach balls! It was a good time.” — Rhonda

• “We use these [charging stands] as thoughtful thank-you gifts for visitors, such as teachers involved in the ACED Program or technicians who come for maintenance. Whenever someone comes to our office to provide valuable services, we make sure to show our appreciation by gifting them one of these products.” — Chelsea

Share your creative promo product ideas

Have you turned a promo swag idea into success? We’d love to hear about it. Head to our #SwaggingRights page to share your story.

Mae Strehlow

Mae Strehlow has 23 years of importing and merchandising experience at 4imprint—and 15 years in international and domestic retail before that—bringing nearly four decades of expertise to the promotional products industry. Over the years, she’s worked across a wide range of product categories, but drinkware is where her true passion lies. Mae thrives on product development, whether it’s creating exclusive private label lines or collaborating with suppliers to turn market trends into practical, successful solutions. She loves the challenge of refining shapes and styles to meet the unique demands of the promotional products industry. She believes that transparency, collaboration and a shared commitment to success—both internally and with 4imprint’s vendor partners—are what truly sets 4imprint apart.

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