Corporate Gift Ideas 2019 & Buying Tips
Corporate Gift Ideas 2019 – How To Choose The Right Corporate Gift & Supplier
Choosing The Right Corporate Gift Vendor / Supplier
Engaging a corporate gift vendor / supplier is just like engaging a working partner.
The selected custom gift vendor will play a very important role in that particular corporate / private event or project.
Therefore, you will have to choose wisely.
Even if this is not your first time engaging a vendor to do your premiums, here are some useful tips that you can use as reference to have a smooth procurement process.
Should you already have the items in mind:
- Advice supplier on your Budget
- Provide product Name and Picture
- Quantity
- Packaging requirements
- Date of Delivery
Should you Do Not have any specific items in mind:
- Advice supplier the target audience that will be receiving the items
- What were the premiums that you have given out before (should there be any)
- It will be good if you could advice supplier on the product category you want
- Quantity
- Budget
- Packaging requirements
- Date of Delivery
By providing the above information’s to the suppliers, it will definitely speed up the whole quotation process.
Important Tips On Common Corporate Gift Items & Premiums:
Non woven bag / Eco friendly bag (Ranging from 70gsm to 120gsm)
The minimum acceptable grammage for non woven bags is 70gsm — anything below this grammage will be too thin and not practical for use.
Because you will not want the bag with your logo / branding on it to tear apart or give way when someone is carrying it in public.
If you wish to uphold your image and impress your recipients with quality, go for 120gsm.
Types of printing methods for non woven bag
- Silkscreen print is recommended for 1 to 3 colors logo prints on the bag as it is the most common and cost effective printing method.
- Heat Transfer prints are for logos with multiple colors or logos with gradient colors. The printing cost will be based on the size of the print.
- Full Lamination will be required should you need the whole bag area to be printed. Non woven bags with lamination will have the most premium look and feel compared to the 2 types of prints above. Even if your logo has only 3 or less colors to print, you can still opt for full lamination. Full lamination non woven bags will also have an additional waterproof effect as the whole bag is laminated with a layer of plastic. Full lamination bags will be the most costly and requires a MOQ of 3,000 to 5,000 for production.
*Non woven bag can be produced according to your desired color with a MOQ of 5k and above.
| Heat Transfer print | Silkscreen Print | Full Lamination Print |
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Drinkwares / Mugs / Vacuum Flasks / Water Bottles
Types of Material for Mugs: Ceramic Mugs / Stainless Steel Mugs / Wheat Bamboo Fibre Mug / Enamel Mug
Ceramic mugs are most commonly used in the market. They are also very cost effective, and are normally produced in white or black.
Stainless steel mugs are lighter in weight — low cost stainless steel mugs are not recommended because of their durability. The inside of the mugs gets very obvious stains after sometimes, nobody would want to use a mug that looks dirty.
Wheat bamboo fibre mug is eco-friendly — for people who are concerned about global warming, this will definitely be the choice. They are also very light and easy to clean.
Enamel Mugs gives you the old school look and feel. If you like the vintage feel, this is the perfect option for you. Enamel mugs will make you think of the good old days.
| Ceramic mug | Stainless Steel Mug | Bamboo Fibre Mug | Enamel Mug |
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Printing Method: Silkscreen / Heat Transfer Print
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Vacuum Thermal Flask
Vacuum flasks are mainly made of stainless steel on the inside. They come with a tight seal lid or cover, so you can bring them to work or while traveling. Vacuum flasks also come with a temperature preservation function. A good quality vacuum flask can preserve the temperature of the beverage for a good 2 to 4 hours.
| Thermal flask with Screw Cap | Thermal Flask with Flip Cap |
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Printing Method: Silkscreen / Heat Transfer Print
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Types of Water Bottle
Most water bottles are made of plastic as they weigh less compared to other materials. Plastic bottles today are mainly made of Tritan material and BPA free. Tritan material is also impact resistant, so no worries about dropping and shattering a Tritan material water bottle.
Aluminium water bottles are also very light weight but will get very obvious dents and scratches once you knock over or drop it.
The newest type of water bottle is made of Silicone. They are collapsible and is good for travelling. Food grade silicone are non-toxic and can withstand heating and freezing.
| Fruit Juice Infuser Bottle | Flip Cap Water Bottle |
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| Stainless Steel Water Bottle | Silicon Water Bottle |
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Printing Method: Silkscreen / Heat Transfer Print
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Umbrellas: Straight umbrella / Foldable umbrella / Golf umbrella
Straight Umbrellas
Straight umbrella is a very popular promotional gift because of their large printing area which can give your branding a very good exposure in the open public. There are 6 – 8 panels that you can print on.
Foldable Umbrellas
Foldable umbrellas are more popular among ladies as they can easily fit in a handbag because of the size when folded. There are 6 – 8 panels that you can print on. They also come with auto open and close function, thus costing quite a bit more than manual models.
Golf Umbrellas
Golf umbrellas are the biggest among all. Golf umbrellas are big enough to shelter 2 people. They are of course the more premium umbrellas to give away. Everyone loves to have more coverage especially during heavy rain seasons.
Printing Method: Silkscreen / Heat Transfer Print
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Leather Gifts: Passport holders / Name card holders / ID holder
Passport Holder
Leather passport holder / cover gives a much higher perceived value to end consumers as we all have the impression that leather goods are not cheap. They are also a very practical gift, easy to give out and receive because of the size.
Name Card Holder
Name card holder is definitely a nice gift if you are targeting executives. They actually cost much lesser than you think. Small in size but very useful.
ID Card Holder
ID card holder is a typical corporate giveaway. As offices nowadays have very tight security, most people need to carry their ID / access pass with them at work. And the leather ID holder surely looks more premium than the normal transparent PVC ID holder and polyester lanyards.
Gift with Purchase Premiums
Looking for the perfect gift to bundle with your products and entice buyers to choose your product over your competitor’s?
Here are some ideas for your reference ~
Festive Seasons Premiums: Lou Hei Plate ~ Great gift for Chinese New Year
This super-size plate is very practical for “lao yu sheng” during CNY. This plate is a lot bigger than the normal plates. In fact most families do not have plate this size as it is not practical at all for our daily meals
Champagne wine stopper ~ Great gift for Christmas
Champagne wine is a must-have beverage during Christmas celebrations. This wine stopper really comes in handy to keep the wine fresh till the last drop. The golden organza bag used to hold the wine stopper simply brings out the spirits of Christmas.
Enamel Mug ~ Unique gift for consumers
Old school vintage enamel mug simply brings back a lot of good old memories. Forget about the usual boring glasses and ceramic mugs, Enamel mug just stands out among the other drinkware. Your regular coffee or tea will simply release more aroma in an enamel mug.
Eco-Friendly Jute Bag ~ Durable and Classy shopping bag
The much more premium looking and durable Eco-Friendly shopping bag compared to non-woven bag and cotton canvas tote bag. This bag has its unique classy look that even executives would carry them to work or shopping.
Customized Corporate Gifts (Singapore) Info & Quotation
The corporate gift ideas and tips here are not exhaustive. For more detailed information and custom gift quotations for your upcoming event or project, feel free to contact us at +65 6293 3128 or sales@giftempire.com.sg today. Cheers!