Promotional gifts your clients and employees will love this holiday season

Fatina Malik • November 23, 2022

The holiday season is the season of giving—the perfect time to show your clients and/or your employees how much you appreciate their support. At the end of the day, both groups of people make significant contributions to your business all year round. Your clients support your business by bringing in revenue and your employees are the heart of your business—they go hand in hand.

A great way to show them both that you appreciate them is with branded promotional products you know they'll appreciate. There are many benefits to giving promotional items as holiday gifts to both your clients and your employees.

For your clients, it helps to build strong relationships with them and promote your brand. For employees, it gives them a sense of belonging and appreciation for all their hard work. Plus, your employees are, in a sense, your brand ambassadors, so you'll want them to promote your business positively.

You've got a ton of great options to choose from, so it can be tough to know where to start. But don't worry—I've got you covered.

Client gift ideas

The holiday season is a great time to show your clients how much you appreciate their business. What better way to do that than some thoughtful, branded gifts?

Here are some great ideas for branded merchandise that will make your clients happy this holiday season:

Customized coffee mugs

Whether your clients are at their office or at home, they'll always appreciate a nice mug to sip their warm beverages from. And when they see your brand name on the mug, they'll be reminded of your business every time they use it. It's a win-win situation.

Plus, coffee mugs are relatively inexpensive, so you can get a bunch of them without breaking the bank. At LGP Promo, we've got a great selection of coffee mugs that can be printed with your branding, so feel free to upload your logo and create some virtual samples.

If you really want to go the extra mile and personalize things, you can get mugs that are customized with your client's names or initials.

You can even kick things up a notch and stuff the mugs with your clients' favorite goodies, like these hot chocolate bombs filled with marshmallows from LGP Promo. I think a warm cup of hot chocolate in a nice mug is a suitable gift for the holiday season, but if you're not a fan of the hot chocolate bombs, we have other treats that you can choose from.

Power Banks

Some of the best-branded gift ideas for your clients include power banks and these are great for any time of the year. Power banks are useful and well-priced devices that will provide your client with peace of mind when they travel or use their devices in an area where electricity is not readily available.

Plus, people love to take family trips for the holidays, and power banks are always useful when you're on the road. They typically come in a vast array of colors and you can customize each power bank with a nice, "happy holidays" message so that they fit the festive theme of the season.

Plus, these power banks will have your brand's logo on them, and in an age where technology is more important than ever before, you'll want your logo attached to handy gadgets like these that are constantly being used.

Blankets

Blankets aren't a common choice for promotional gifts, but if you think about it, they're a suitable present for this season. Think about it—they are functional, comfortable, and provide warmth.

We all know that the weather gets colder as the months fly by, so it's pretty much the perfect gift for this occasion. On LGP Promo, you can choose from a variety of barrel fleece blankets to suit your brand.

Plus, like other promotional products, blankets are an excellent way to promote your business or organization because the logo placement isn't too difficult, as opposed to smaller items with limited space.

Employee gift ideas

The holidays are the perfect time to reward your hard-working employees with gifts that will show your appreciation whilst also encouraging them to keep up the good work.

Gifts that both help your employees do their jobs more effectively and build team morale are sure to score major points with them in the office and make you look good in front of your colleagues. Here are some ideas for employee gifts that will knock their socks off this holiday season:

Customized pens

Nothing says, "Thank you for all of your hard work" quite like a customized pen that comes with a personalized message. You can create a neat swag package by pairing them with other helpful items that your teammates can use for work, such as notebooks, earbuds, or lunch sets. Branded pens are good for any occasion and you can find a vast assortment of pens on LGP Promo.

Branded sweatshirts and hoodies

Sweatshirts and hoodies are warm, comfortable, and perfect for layering—especially since the holiday season is usually chilly. They're a practical option for promotional gifts in general because they're useful to the receiver and they're great for showcasing your logo.

On LGP Apparel, you get the option to have your brand's information printed or embroidered on our apparel items, so head over to the website and create some virtual samples.

Holiday treats package

You can't go wrong with gifting treats—they're a crowd favorite! Plus, people love baked goods during the holidays, so a holiday treats package definitely fits the festive theme of the season.

You can have them packaged in these nice, eurotote bags, or you could get creative with these customizable Christmas stockings from LGP Promo and fill them with different treats.

We've got favorites like personalized chocolate bars, chocolate-dipped pretzels and even sugar cookies—all of which are customizable with the option to add your logo!

Premium branded gifts

Sometimes you may want to go the extra mile for your employees and get them gifts that are more "high-tier" than the common promotional favorites. Don't worry—we see you!

Premium promotional gifts are particularly good for smaller teams where you have close, personal connections with everyone because you'll be able to get to know them and show you care by giving them each a unique, authentic gift which suits that specific individual.

Here are some premium promotional products for you to consider:

Charcuterie favorites board

Your teammates are going to love this custom, bamboo, charcuterie board, complete with dry-cured salami, assorted cheeses, crackers, and gourmet mustard. And to top it off, you can have your logo beautifully engraved on the board.

Just imagine having your branding attached to such an authentic gift—it's a gift your employees won't forget!

Stemless wine glass (set of 4)

These 15 oz. glasses are a perfect gift for just about any occasion, but they're even more so suitable for the festive season. It's the holidays—people are going to be popping bottles and making toasts, so a set of stylish, branded wine glasses are a great idea. Here's an additional idea: You can pair it with this Cabernet Sauvignon wine and really knock their socks off!

Fall favorites bath bomb gift set

This fun gift is complete with the scents of the holiday season: Pumpkin Spice, Apple Harvest, and Cinna Bun. It's perfect for the folks on your team who value self-care and relaxation. Besides, it's the chilly season! A nice, warm bath with these pleasant, festive scents? Don't mind if I do!

Electric Wine Set

This one is for the wine connoisseurs of the team! It's a 6-in-1 electric wine set that includes 1 electric corkscrew wine opener, 1 wine aerator pourer, 1 seal cutter, 2 vacuum stoppers, and a base for storage.

A stunning gift like this may turn heads at house parties and small gatherings, so having your logo on it will do your brand some good. Remember—a major benefit of branded gifts is that they garner attention for your business and having your logo on a unique gift like this one is a great way to do it.

Choose the right branded gifts for your clients and employees to make your brand memorable. Study them, ask yourself what you value about your business's relationships with these people, and think about how a gift would serve to strengthen those relationships.

The more time you spend understanding your choices and vetting the best products for these individuals, the more impact your gifts will have when they are finally received by their recipients.

Both groups of people contribute to your business in different ways and this is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation. You'll keep your employees and clients happy and feel confident knowing that your business relationships will be nurtured by these meaningful gestures.

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