As we round out 2023, it’s time to look ahead to the next year. Below are five promotional product trends that we’re seeing emerge and expect to increase in popularity in 2024.
Name Brands
Big name retail brands carry clout with employees and customers alike. As these brands continue to grow, they remain in the collective consciousness by trending on social media sites like TikTok and X. This inspires an increased desire that extends to promotional swag, allowing you to incorporate what’s already popular into your own brand strategy.
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Lifestyle Products
When selecting products for your team, consider lifestyle brands and pieces that will be used away from work. In 2024, items in categories like beauty, entertainment, fitness, hobbies, and housewares make a better impression with recipients versus traditional office-themed supplies.
Sustainable Products
Sustainability continues to be top-of-mind for brands, businesses, and buyers and we anticipate additional trend growth in 2024. With more and more eco-friendly options available in every industry, it’s a high likelihood that these products will soon be required, or at least preferred, for many consumers.
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Smart Products
Technology continues to advance at a rapid rate, and your promotional swag needs to keep pace with the times. Smart products have grown into non-traditional tech areas like water bottles, notebooks, backpacks, and home goods. These cutting-edge items all make for attractive promotional products that help bring about the future.
Fewer Gifts, Higher-Value
When creating a kit or gift box, aim for higher-value products - even if that means offering fewer overall items. Both clients and employees are more receptive to promotional swag that provides value to them – whether it’s the perceived value of a name brand, the practical value of everyday use, or both. Cheaper bulk items like pens and keychains don’t carry as much emotional weight and, often, are quickly discarded as junk.
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