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Blog | Back to School Swag

Written by QRG Staff | Jul 30, 2024 6:00:00 PM

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 Backpack

Velocity 17" Computer Briefcase

Championship Jacket

Kanata Blanket Stadium Cushion And Blanket

GCI Outdoor® BleacherBack™ Stadium Seat

Prime Line Stripe Knit Scarf

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.