Depending on your business, there’s always some sort of “trend” to follow. Some businesses stay on top of the fashion trends. Some want to be on top of the latest technology trends. But all businesses need to stay on top of swag trends if you want to make sure you’re picking out the best items to market your business!
Choose poorly and no one will want your item. That’s not going to help your marketing dollars at all.
Want to know what’s hot this year? Let’s take out our crystal ball and get a sneak peek of swag trends that will really take off in 2019.
2019 Trends in Swag
Anything Bluetooth. Yes, Bluetooth has been around for a while, but now that nearly all of your customers have smartphones it’s a great time to start really utilizing Bluetooth in your products. From speakers to wireless earbuds, Bluetooth is a trend that is only going to continue to grow in 2019 and 2020 with the roll-out of 5G making WiFi and other connections 100x faster.
Fitness swag. You don’t have to be a gym or a health food business to support a healthy lifestyle. Not only are fitness items very on trend, but they also show that your business supports healthy living. There are fitness items to choose from in every price range. Hot branded items include: step trackers, yoga mats, resistance bands, phone armbands, blender bottles, and jump ropes.
Sets of Items. It’s great getting a pen, but what about getting a pen and a notepad combo? Or, a mug with hot chocolate? Combos take your giveaways to the next level. You can also consider doing kits, such as a spa in a bag or kitchen essentials. As swag continues to grow as a marketing tool, you have to find ways to make your items stand out. With sets and kits, your customers receive several branded items instead of just one, which improves utility and is better marketing for you in the long run.
Going Retro. Go back in time in 2019 with retro swag. Or, if you’re a business that’s been around for a while, you can always think about updating your promotional items with one of your retro logos. People of all ages love retro items. Younger people think it’s cool while older adults love the nostalgia of the past. And you have several options to choose from to make your swag items retro. When you search our catalog, type in “retro.” There are sunglasses, t-shirts, water bottles, and all sorts of items that fit that theme.
Swag Made in the U.S.A. As shoppers become more conscious about the goods they buy and where they come from, buying promotional items made here will go a long way with your customers. Just as the buy local movement continues to grow each year, people like supporting hometown companies that buy swag made here and support other U.S. businesses. It creates jobs as well as boosts our economy and that may be very important to your audience. We have a wide selection of items made in the US to suit your needs.
This is only a small list of 2019 trends, but they’re the hottest we’ve seen. Of course, some items are always going to be classic crowd pleasers and will never go out of style. Pens, phone accessories, and water bottles and mugs, just to name a few, will always be valued by your audience. You can’t go wrong with the classics. But if you really want to impress your customers, try one of these 2019 trends for your next event.
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