Want to stand out and make people smile?
From quirky stress characters to colour-changing mugs, we specialize in branded merchandise that gets noticed.
Skip the ordinary—give your campaign a playful twist with creative, memorable gifts from Steel City Marketing – see our top picks below, or contact us for a brainstorming session.
Merchandise To Make Your Brand Stand Out
1. Bespoke Shape Stress Items
Stress relievers are probably the most versatile and customisable product available; the foam can be formed into the shape of any object you could possibly think of!
Maybe you are promoting an engineering company – a hard hat stress reliever could be a good brand fit, or maybe you want to launch a new delivery service or work in the logistics industry – how about our branded stress van?
The list of stress shapes is almost limitless, from pigs and penguins, to bananas, champagne bottles and even different characters (think doctors, nurses, police, office workers!).
If a stress reliever is not quite enough, how about making it into a keyring or phone holder?! With such a diverse selection of stress relievers, no matter what industry or sector you are promoting, there is most likely a stress reliever item for you!
If you want something completely different and unique, there is the option to create a bespoke stress reliever. All you have to do is design your shape, and we can create a bespoke mould for you. With this custom process, we are even able to offer up to 4-5 Pantone matched colours! This route could work particularly well if you want to replicate a brand mascot.
A perfect way to add a little bit of fun to your next marketing campaign, stress relievers are also a fantastic tool to clearly separate your brand from your competitors.
View our Promotional Stress Items here.
2. Mobile Ring Lights
It is all about video marketing these days if you want any chance of making an impression on your social media channels. A handy promotional device that you could send to your customers are our Genie Selfie Lights. They clip onto a smart phone, iPad, tablet or laptop, and with an adjustable light will enhance the look of any live streams or insta-worthy snaps!
We also have a 1080p HD branded webcam that incorporates a ring light – for all those important Zoom meetings! Both items can be printed with your company logo and will be a daily reminder of your services or goods.
Contact the team to find our more about our Branded Mobile Ring Lights.
3. Colour Changing Products
One way to surprise and wow your customers is with a gift that changes colour! We can add your logo to our full colour printed ceramic mugs that reveal your artwork as hot water is added to them. We can offer you a colour change umbrella where your branding goes from white to a rainbow motif when in wet conditions!
Or how about a printed t-shirt that reveals the colours of your branding when exposed to the sun? For a more budget friendly unusual product, colour change silicone wristbands, stress balls and even rubber ducks are a bit out of the norm and will turn your customers heads!
4. Gifts Made From Unusual Materials
Another way to make your customers both old and new stop in their tracks is with a gift made from an unusual material. We can put your logo on pencils made from recycled CD cases, denim and even money! If you market a car dealership, a branded tyre tread ballpen or coaster made from recycled tyres could align closely to your offering.
We also have eco-friendly promotional products here.
5. Add Novelty To Your Marketing Campaign
A fun way to inject personality to your marketing is with a novelty giveaway.
If you are organising a party or want an ice breaker at your next exhibition, our selfie props, head boppers and card masks are a cheap and cheerful way to spread a smile and make sure your brand is fondly remembered.
A novel idea to bring your Christmas marketing alive is to give out our chocolate sprouts! Yes you did read that right, chocolate sprouts! Sure to make your customers to do a double take and start conversations flowing!
You may have seen us raving about these before, but promotional socks are such a cool idea to promote your marketing message! Fun, quirky and with a massive branding area to get creative. We are sure your brand will be centre stage by gifting socks branded with your logo!
Browse other promotional clothing here.
6. Sweet Surprises
Similar to the chocolate sprouts, a sweet surprise that isn’t quite what it seems, are branded grab bags with chocolates that look like pebbles! And whilst we are on the subject of chocolate, if you are in the engineering or construction industry, how about sending out chocolates in the shape of tools, presented in a branded gift box?!
If you are looking to add a playful, retro twist to your next branded giveaway, a stick of rock, or individual rock sweets with your company name or custom wording running throughout the middle could be just the ticket.
You can browse all branded sweet treats here.
7. Unusual, Innovative Gadgets
If you are want to really dazzle your customers, an innovative gadget could be the perfect choice. Interactive Wifi drones printed with your logo to the central panel would be a real show stopper! Or what about your very own Wireless speaker in the shape of a person, supplied in retail style packaging? It would certainly make for a fun, thoughtful and memorable business gift. In fact, we can supply a number of gadgets where your brand logo will light up when used, including a light up powerbank.
If you want to promote your awareness of personal protection, you could consider branded earbuds which come in a UV-C sterilising charging case or a UV-C sterilising box incorporating a 10,000mAh powerbank.
Another unusual gadget is our electric handwarmer powerbank. Ideal for when you are on the go and need to warm up and charge your devices!
Browse all promotional gadgets here.
8. Engage With Your Customer With Interactive Items
A fun way to engage and interact with your customer, whether it be reveal a new product or service, a special offer or a campaign message is with a promotional puzzle. Our 12 Piece Jigsaw with Bespoke Mailer Carton for example, are small and light and so are an ideal low cost direct mail idea. Promotional games like playing cards, frisbees, and kites could also make for a out of the norm, unusual interactive gift.
If you are wanting to mark a business anniversary, showcase a long standing product/range or even if you are celebrating a company start up, look no further than promotional seeds and plants. They are a fun and creative way to convey a marketing message of growth, not to mention the mental health benefits of caring and growing plants! By sending out to your customers, you can celebrate with them and invite them to ‘grow with you’.
9. Unusual Gifts For The Home
With the shift to many office workers spending more time at home, uncommon logo gifts for the home could strike the right note with your target audience and get you to stick in their minds! Items for the kitchen like Spaghetti measures, serving spoons and spatulas, cutlery, glass sets and even cheese board sets can all be branded with your logo.
Promotional tool sets, tape measurers and radiator fobs are all handy items to have within reach when at home. Home fitness is also an on-trend activity, and products that make it easy and enticing to do a bit of exercise at home – like our resistance sport bands – can make a unique business gift to offer.
10. Budget Friendly Unusual Items
If you are restricted on your budget but still want to create a unique marketing campaign, don’t worry, there are plenty of promotional options which could take the edge over your competitors. Both our promotional stickers and magnets can be completely bespoke and designed to suit your message. So whether you are wanting to have a bit of fun with our vinyl cut stickers or make sure your brand is seen daily, these two ideas would work with a low marketing budget.
Another budget friendly item is perhaps one of the most well-known in our industry – the logo bug! Also, customisable in a huge number of colours and styles, you can make sure your brand brings a smile to your customers face.
When should I use unusual business gifts?
There are many occasions when you may want to incorporate an unusual gift to your marketing campaign:
- Grab the attention of delegates at your next exhibition or event
- Create a fun and playful thank you gift to loyal clients
- Make an impact when launching a new product or service
- Make a business or colleague anniversary truly memorable
- Mark a special occassion
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As marketers, we know it is important to be creative and think outside of the box! If you have an idea for a business gift but can’t see it in our catalogue, please get in touch with us and it is more likely than not that we can source what you are looking for.
With many of our branded gifts coming in an array of colours, sizes and styles, along with the ability to add your own logo and customisation, there is likely to be an item just right for your project.
We have filmed a short video below answering a common question we are asked – “Do we do this product?”
We hope this content has sparked some creative marketing ideas for your next event, exhibition or campaign. If you would like more details on the above products or would like to talk to us about your own idea, please contact us.
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