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Posted on June 22, 2017June 21, 2017

Top 5 Most Popular Summer Swag Ideas

Hot weather seems to slow us all down.  Thinking is a chore on hot days when I would rather be outside hiking or in a pool somewhere.  However, the need to market your business, products or services never stops so we put together a list of top summer ideas to help you out. So you can think less and enjoy summer more.  From community events, staff uniforms, concerts, product launches and more, we will help you find the perfect swag ideas to show off your logo.

  1. Summer festivals, fairs, outdoor concerts can get steamy.  And all those people just add to the heat.  Fans are top items for outdoor events.  You can go “old school” with card stock hand fans with a wooden stick.  Add a coupon or special offer to increase the ROI and get people into your store or buying your products.  Battery powered fans are reusable and have a longer staying power.  Add lights or a light up message for night time events for even more fun.  An new spin on portable fans is one that plugs into a mini usb or regular usb- fun and functional.

paper fan         fan      usb fan

2. Sunglasses range from inexpensive name brand and make useful giveaways during summer months.  Retro styles with neon frames or Blues Brothers style are the most popular choices, but we also carry Maui Jim, Bolle and more.  You can get really custom and creative by adding a logo to the lenses as well.  This option is really popular with colleges and universities.

sunglasses with lens imprint

3. A good quality lip balm.  That is on my list for every season, but in the summer it’s an easy item to give away, easy to transport, carry and useful.  Make sure you choose one with an SPF and a fun summer flavor and it is sure to be a hit.

lip balm with spf

4. Nothing goes with summer like Sunscreen.  It’s a no-brainer for outdoor events, dermatologist offices, product launch parties, colleges and universities.  With some creative thought or a corny tag line (Don’t get burned- come to XYZ Auto for hot deals) and a variety of scents, sunscreen appeals to a wide audience.  And if you want to really go the extra mile, we can create a custom scent to tie into your product.  We have a client that wanted to match the scent of the sunscreen to the key ingredient in their liquor and we then matched the imprint to the label on the bottle for a completely custom sunscreen they will give out at events.  There are so many options for packaging and sizes that it’s a swag item that fits any budget- packets,  bottles, spray tubes, sticks- the possibilities seem endless.

spf30 sunscreen with carabiner

5. Moisture wicking shirts.  Camp counselors, amusement park uniforms, golf events, company outings, construction workers, event staff & volunteers- anyone outside for long stretches of time that needs to be identified as an employee or staff member in the summer needs a moisture wicking shirt.  Add to the function with one made from a fabric with an SPF factor for even  more bang for your buck.  Moisture wicking t shirts, polo shirts, long sleeve or short sleeve- with a wide range of styles, price ranges and colors (even ANSI certified safety colors), we can find the perfect shirt to show off your logo for uniforms, giveaways, golf outings or any other need you have.

gildan dry fit moisture wicking t shirt

Need more ideas on promotional items for your summer events?  Give us a call, email us or chat with us via the chat feature on our website!

http://www.barefootswag.com         866-247-4320

sales@barefootswag.com 

Posted on October 6, 2016October 6, 2016

Get your Swag on in Portland (Oregon)

 

 

With three offices spread out across the US, we all have different favorites when it comes to swag.  Each region has promo items that fit the demographics better or are more appropriate than in other areas.  You can take a look at items we find to be popular in Western North Carolina here (many of which would also be perfect for Oregon) and picks from our Grand Rapids, Michigan office here.  Below we have put together some ideas perfect for Oregon and the entire Pacific Northwest.

According to research done by our industry association ASI, headwear is one of the Top 5 promotional items in Oregon.  Whether you want a traditional 6 panel golf cap with embroidery on the front, or you want to get creative with a fully custom hat in corporate or team colors decorated in unusual locations, we can take care of that for you.  Your imagination really is the limit when it comes to headwear.

Jersey Cap with embroidery
Jersey Cap with embroidery
Custom Overseas Cap
Custom Overseas Cap

Another of our newer favorites is the beanie with built in Bluetooth headphones and microphone.  Knock off the Oregon chill but still be able to listen to music or make phone calls- right from your warm knit hat!

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Beanie with built in Bluetooth headphones

 

Biking is a popular mode of transportation in many cities and that definitely holds true in Portland.  Items that help bikers make the commute easier and make them more visible to drivers are always appreciated.  Reflective items- like the pant strap below, bike lights, bicycle bells, safety lights, helmet covers and even cooling towels for those hot days.  Check out a few bike related items here or let us know what you are looking for and we will do the research for you.

rf426-pant-strap
Reflective Pant Strap

With breweries popping up everywhere (or so it seems) the craft beer craze is not slowing down.  We have a variety of items what work perfectly for breweries, beer tastings or other beer related events.  This beer flight set is perfect for gift shops, swag bags or giveaways at events. Pulpboard coasters are a staple in every bar and can advertise your craft beer brand at local events as well.  Decals & stickers decorate many garage refrigerators, car windows, coolers, and more. Promote your craft brew and keep front of mind presence with fun and creative stickers- these also make great additions to swag bags. Growlers?  Yep, we have a slew of options from glass to stainless steel.  And of course we can’t forget the beer glasses.  Choose from pint glasses, Pilsners, pub glasses, mugs and more!

 

16 oz tankard stein
16 oz tankard stein
16 oz Pilsner
16 oz Pilsner
16 oz Pint Glass
16 oz Pint Glass
16 oz Pub Glass
16 oz Pub Glass

Cross body bags, contigo bottles, and texting gloves are also popular and useful items in the PACNW.  Need more ideas or have a specific item you want- not a problem.  Just give our offices a call and we will be happy to find the perfect item to meet all your swag needs.

866-247-4320

sales@barefootswag.com  or chat with us online at www.barefootswag.com

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