It may have been a long winter (especially here in Ohio), but summer will be here before we know it! And when summer finally does roll around, companies have an excellent opportunity to thank clients and employees with branded gifts. 

While we truly believe that you never need a reason for branded gifting, here are a few examples of appropriate times to hand out promotional items this summer: 

  • A new season calls for new gear! You can help your team celebrate the start of summer with new branded apparel 
  • Summer picnics and parties can be popular at many companies. Employers should come prepared with branded products to thank their team.
  • Work-life balance can be difficult in the summer months! Help employees and clients to create a healthy work-life balance with branded gifts that can go from home to the office and back. 
  • It’s summer vacation time. Provide travel essentials for your team as they embark on their getaways. 

We have a large selection of branded gifts for summer, and have listed a few of our favorites below. 

Backpack Cooler

We love a backpack cooler because they are designed to be taken on the go with ease. Bike ride? No problem! Heading to the beach? Easy! Need it for a road trip? Works perfectly. 

This specific branded backpack cooler fits up to 20 cans and features lightweight polyester construction, a soft padded back panel, comfortable backpack straps, and an adjustable, removable padded shoulder strap. 

Beach or Picnic Blanket

Perfect for any occasion, a blanket that folds back into its carrying case is a must have. Use at the beach, on the soccer fields or for a picnic in the park – you will want to have a blanket like this on hand all summer long. 

We love this fleece blanket because while it is full size, it can be folded down to a compact 10.24″ x 11.6″ tote with a carrying handle.

Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Enjoy your favorite music from anywhere with a clip on waterproof speaker, perfect for the golf course, beach, pool, park or your own backyard. It’s rugged and surprisingly crisp for a speaker of its size. The clip-on design makes it perfect for adventuring all summer long!

This product pairs really well with a picnic blanket or backpack cooler because you can just clip it on before delivering to your clients and employees. 

Power Bank

Keep the party going all summer long with a power bank for your favorite electronics. This is the perfect custom gift to encourage people to make the most of summer weather.

Drinkware

We love branded drinkware because it is classic, durable, affordable and an all around homerun for summer fun. We have options with big brand names available like Hydroflask, YETI and MiiR. 

Whether you’re drinking iced coffee, seltzer with lime or anything else, a solid tumbler is the best choice for companies looking to deliver summer fun in bulk. 

Branded Apparel

From comfy soft t-shirts to baseball hats and everything in between, we truly believe that apparel is always the best option when it comes to branded gifts. 

Want more ideas? Just let us know! There is not enough room in this blog post to detail out some of our other favorite ideas: branded sunscreen, golf accessories, dopp kits and more. And remember, we can help you store and distribute your promotional products. 

If you want to offer more options to your employees or want to open a “summer store” to allow your team to select their branded products, we can do that too. 

Send us a message to chat with an expert about what makes sense for you and your business this summer.