Want the scoop on the products and promotional items that really stood out last year? Check out these top promotional item ideas from 2024 and what we can learn from them.
Winter 2024: Wellness in the Workplace
In January of last year, focusing on health and wellness was a priority for many companies. Promotional item ideas designed around this theme were popular as a result, including items that fostered a positive work culture. Items that helped employees stay hydrated were trending, such as:
Spring 2024: Essential Products for Farmers Markets and Pop-Up Shops
During the spring months, farmers markets were the place to be – which means companies and organizations needed to be there, too. Popular promotional item ideas included tote bags, cups and mugs, display products and more, including:
- 6′ Standard Table Throw (Full-Color Full Bleed): Before you think about your table set up and what you’ll be displaying, it’s a good idea to get a custom tablecloth. Add your logo or branding and you’ll instantly add a level of professionalism to your table.
- Ideal Retractor Kit (Single-Banner): A retractable banner can highlight your brand and any services/products you offer.
- Table Topper Tent: Looking for a smaller option to highlight your product choices? These table toppers are small but make a big impact.
- Menu Board: Vendors can easily update this menu style board based on rotating products or specials.
Summer 2024: Customized Travel Gifts
Over the summer, it was all about the season’s trending travel gifts for customers and employees heading out on vacation. Popular promotional item ideas included helpful tech, comfort items and TSA-friendly accessories, including:
- Carry-On Kit: This clear bag stores toiletries in translucent, refillable containers, which are TSA-approved sizes.
- Silicone Collapsible Water Bottle: Recipients can stay hydrated when traveling without sacrificing valuable bag space. This silicone bottle collapses to half its size.
- Leather Cord Cable Organizer: Made of high-quality leather, this durable case will keep up to seven cords from becoming a tangled mess.
- Travel Neck Pouch Wallet: Keep identification and travel documents nearby, allowing for quick and easy identification checks. Great for cruises!
- Basecamp® Concourse Laptop Backpack: This durable bag has ample padding and too many pockets to count. With a TSA-friendly laptop pocket, travelers can breeze through security.
Fall 2024: School Spirit Items for Back to School
In the fall of 2024, all eyes were on fun and practical merchandise to embrace the cooler temps and boost school pride, including gameday items, homecoming merch and appreciation gifts. These promotional school spirit items and accessories are just a few that can prominently showcase your school or team’s name and/or logo:
Stay on Trend with Full Press Apparel
Want to stay up to date with the newest and best trends in promotional items? Our team at Full Press Apparel can help guide you through popular items and how to incorporate them into your budget. From small projects to big orders, we’re backed by decades of experience and commitment to getting it just right. Call or send us a message today to discuss your big dreams for 2025.
