While it may seem like summer just started, before you know it, the next school year will be here. For the education industry, don't wait to do your homework! Create a plan NOW for incorporating useful promo at school this fall.
Below are some recommendations to cultivate school spirit with branded swag and collateral!
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Tie Promotional Products into Scheduled Events
Scheduled yearly events are the perfect opportunity for some branded swag - whether it’s freebies or purchasable items or apparel. Below are some ideas you can use for common events.
Orientation/First Day:
Sports Games:
Spirit Week:
Homecoming Parties:
No matter the event, a simple table that offers school spirit items is a great way to get parents, students, and the community connected.
Use Promotional Products in Fundraising
Higher-value items can be a great fundraising tool. Offer products for direct purchase and use the proceeds as fundraising or offer quality pieces for free to donors who reach a certain tier.
Explore some of our recommendations for higher-value items that you can use for either type of fundraising initiative:
Phantom Lite 2 BackpackVelocity 17" Computer Briefcase
Kanata Blanket Stadium Cushion And Blanket
GCI Outdoor® BleacherBack™ Stadium Seat
Insulated Vacuum Tumbler - 30 oz.
Host a (Better) Online Store
Give parents, teachers, students, and alumni the ability to order branded merch online with a company store. Even if you already have a store in place, it might not be optimized for easy ordering and customization.
QRG’s online stores allow you to segment and control purchasing options for different audiences while offering a user-friendly shopping experience.
QRG Online Store Benefits:
- User-friendly storefront experience
- Quick implementation
- Manage budgets and spending accounts
- Reduce inventory
- Limit availability by user or location
- Flexible payment options
- Control costs
- Eliminate errors
- Improve communication
- Control brand and quality
- Aggregate purchasing power
- Empower decentralized ordering and fulfillment
QRG is a customer-driven, single-source commercial printer, branded merchandise agency, and direct marketing firm tailored to meet your business goals. Our corporate identity solutions create deep connections with a lasting impact on your audience. Learn more about how it works and check out our website for more information.
