Branded swag ideas straight from our customers

By Melanie VandenBoogaard

When searching for inspiration for your next promotion, look no further than our customers. From businesses of all sizes to schools, nonprofits and beyond, this crowd brings endless creativity. Check out the latest roundup of success stories—they just might spark your next bright branded swag idea.

Drinkware that catches the eye

Mugs, water bottles and other drinkware fit with nearly any promotion. No matter your organization or strategy, you’re likely headed in the right direction when following the lead of these customers.

• “We hosted a family Apple Cider Day. After pressing apples into cider, we enjoyed a potluck. We splurged and got everyone a souvenir mug to enjoy their cider at home and also used them as table decor filled with snack mix. Everyone LOVED them!!!” — Kerry
• “We handed out hot chocolate at a local Pumpkin Festival and included a goodie bag with the mugs. They were a huge hit!” — Mackenzie
• “These mugs have been great for teacher retention and recruitment! I've heard ‘Oooo these are nice!’ SO many times!” — Lindsey

Bags to take your brand anywhere

Countless customers have earned #SwaggingRights^® by coming up with smart backpack, slingpack or tote bag strategies. Explore the promotional item ideas these customers put into play.

• “This (slingpack) was an annual conference giveaway to over 450 attendees. It is the most useful swag we have used in recent history and was well received by all. Saw lots of people using it already during the conference.” — Cathy
• “We used the backpacks as a welcome back to a new school year for staff at the Middle School/High School. Teachers like how roomy and functional the backpacks are. They look good and really pop out in the community.” — Todd
• “Our cooler bags turned out great. The imprint area is large, so our logo really stands out. The quality of the cooler bags seems durable.” — Renee
• “Purchased these bags to take to conferences to pass out with little gifts inside. Passing them out with Stress balls, pens, and note pads.” — Kobe

Apparel that makes a statement

Almost any promotion can benefit from adding branded apparel. From event fundraisers to construction teams, these customers found products that earned rave reviews.

• “Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, our local country club sponsored a women’s golf tournament for this special occasion. Being that I am a breast cancer survivor and this event was near and dear to my heart, we decided to provide each participant playing in the tournament with a vest, embroidered with our own special designed logo supporting breast cancer awareness. The vests turned out beautifully and it was absolutely the hit of our event. Thank you 4imprint!!” — Kim
• “Every year we try to find ways to provide year end gifts for our employees. We like giving something everyone can use. For 2024 we gave embroidered sweatshirts and imprinted cooler bags. They were a hit!” — Donna
• “We are using our shirts to promote our Polaris Gives program that is run by our Polaris Foundation that matches money that our employees donate to 501c3’s.” — Brandi
• “Our team loves wearing our branded shirts. These are a good thickness and durability for our construction workers!” — Shelby

Surprising gifts and giveaways that grab attention

Sometimes the best business swag ideas come from thinking outside the box. These customers chose unconventional products to successfully capture attention.

• “We used these fans to promote our plumbing business at our local fair and EVERYONE wanted one.” — Bryan
• “We are using this cool owl to promote National GEAR-UP Week. It's already a big hit and we haven't given any way yet. The buzz started as soon as one was removed from the box! Thank you, 4imprint! The quality of the item and the customer service we experienced are unmatched!” — Destenie
• “These little mints are the perfect size to carry in your pocket. We've used them at a fall festival, in our new hire bags, at a job fair, and in our ‘logo drawer' for employees to grab when they're looking for something to hand to a vendor as a thank you!” — Tabitha
• “These little tape measures are the perfect complement to our swag items! We use them for recruiting candidates to come and work for our industrial construction company. Thank you so much!” — Jim

These promotional item ideas are tried and true

From staff backpacks to mugs for hot chocolate to emoji hand fans, the branded swag ideas from our customers just keep inspiring. Do you have your own success story to share? Head to our #SwaggingRights page and let us know.