Walk the walk, talk the talk

KK visited the PPAI (Promotional Products Association International) Expo this January in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the largest trade show in our industry and something KK looks forward to attending every year. KK loved three trends in particular: branded shoes, charitable swag, and stand out tech-related corporate gifts. 

Shoes: Branding from Head to Toe

The advent of branded shoes lets you “walk the walk” like never before. We can customize shoes in a variety of styles using your brand story. These make great gifts for employees and customers alike - we can see our clients running errands, hitting the gym, and more in unique, branded sneakers. Shop here.

Charitable Swag: Gifts that Give Back 

These branded items have a positive impact and a cool factor, making them perfect for gifts or promotional items because they are chic and practical. We love that these companies’ give back messaging makes corporate gifts more meaningful.

PathWater

PathWater sells sustainable, reusable aluminum water bottles that we can customize with your logo. This brand, popular among young people on the West Coast, has also been named by SEAL as one of the most sustainable companies in the world. 

MiiR bottles and gear

Miir’s goal of “Refill not landfill” means that each product is sustainable, reusable, and useful. Every item comes with a code that the consumer may use to choose a non-profit project to which MiiR will donate a portion of its revenue. Shop here.

The Ocean Cleanup paper tote bag

This start-up has created the first products made of verified plastic from the ocean, with 100% of proceeds going back into the company to clean up more ocean plastic. KK has early access to their washable paper tote bags. Shop here.

Tech: The Future is Here

KK loved exploring the innovations in promotional tech as these products represent the future of our industry.

MediaTree

This digital rewards program provides a great alternative to traditional swag. Media Tree allows you to create a branded card with a Reward Code on the back that recipients enter online and can use to choose a gift, donate to a charity, etc. 

Wireless Charging Pads

These stylish Illume Wireless Charging Pads not only charge multiple devices but also illuminate your logo while doing so. A fantastic addition to any workspace. Shop here.

Near-field communication (NFC)

NFC lets anyone with a smartphone scan a logo and get routed to an affiliate site. This tech engages customers with your brand online in an easy and discreet way.

(NFC tech embedded in Twitter logo)

Shop all of KK’s Las Vegas favorites at this link, and get creative and charitable with your promotional giving. Get out there and walk your talk! #swagwag