Holiday gifting is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation while keeping your brand top of mind. This year, our promo team rounded up their must-have picks across some of our favorite merch categories—from tech and drinkware to apparel, home goods, and more.
Whether you’re thanking employees, celebrating clients, or looking for something a little unexpected, consider this your starting point for gifts they’ll be excited to receive.
Russell Sordelet
My favorite household gift for this Holiday season is this 24 Piece BBQ Set. This is my favorite piece because the branding is subtle yet dynamic, it’s a functional “everyday” piece, and it’s something people may not necessarily be shopping for. It has every gadget you’d need to host a successful BBQ!
Jamie Nicholson
This TechRISER Stand elevates your devices to the perfect viewing angle, combining modern design with practical functionality for desks, tables, and workspaces. Ideal for laptops and tablets; it provides a comfortable, convenient setup for work, streaming, video calls, and everyday use. Love the full color decoration!
Steve Kruze
I LOVE a good s’more. My cardiologist doesn’t like how much, but they don’t run my life. I found a great product bundle to help people meet their s’more quota!
It’s a great solution for everyone, whether you’re a little space-constrained or not, because there's no need for a fire pit or open flame! This bundle brings the s'mores experience to apartments, kitchens, balconies, or whatever dessert is calling.
It has everything you need, so no extra dishes to clean! With a roasting bowl, fuel, skewers, and serving tray all in one bundle, this kit makes setup (and cleanup) a breeze.
So, get to perfecting your marshmallow-to-melt ratio over a clean-flame, soot-free, tabletop stove!
Miranda Haney
Why a pop-up shop is a must-have for holiday gifting:
There's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to employee holiday gifting. That's exactly why a pop-up shop is the perfect choice! Employees can choose an item they'll love from a thoughtfully curated collection of company-branded gifts, all while staying within your budget. Best of all, we'll handle the order management and fulfillment, making holiday gifting simple, stress-free, and a breeze this season.
Sarah Englert
Give them merch they’ll be excited to unwrap—and reach for all year long. With access to popular brands like Nike, Carhartt, The North Face, Peter Millar, TravisMathew, OGIO, Johnnie-O, and more, branded apparel delivers the quality and style they already know and love. Ready to upgrade your holiday merch? Let our team help you choose the right styles, decoration, and brands to create apparel your team will be proud to wear.
Luke Hilty
Custom hats are a holiday must-have because they’re useful, stylish, and easy to make your own. I choose hats because they give you the opportunity to create something your clients, employees, or partners will actually want to wear—not just another promotional item. With the right hat and decoration, you can create a premium holiday gift that represents your brand and stays in rotation long after the season is over.
Darren Lichtsinn
This is my holiday go-to tech product because it’s the only charger I need to pack. Plug it directly into the wall at the hotel, use the built-in battery on the go, and charge multiple devices at once. It packs enough power to keep my phone, tablet, and computer charged without carrying multiple cords and chargers. One device, less clutter, and something I actually use every time I travel.
Conner Bayne
I chose this specific tumbler because the color offerings are different than your basic colors. I also think it's cool you can fill this bottle as well as drink from it without taking the lid off at all. Fantastic bottle that will never spill with the lid on.
Jim Coughlin
Holiday gifts are always better when you know they’ll actually get used, and this RTIC cooler is an easy choice. It’s a name people know, it’s practical, and it’s something they can enjoy all year long—from ballgames and vacations to weekends at the lake. Put your logo on it, fill it with a few goodies, and you’ve got a holiday gift anyone would be happy to take home.
Tyler Bearman
This holiday season, give a gift people will use every day. The Hudson Leatherette Laptop Backpack and rPET Leatherette Computer Tote combine a polished leatherette look with recycled materials, plenty of organized storage, and padded laptop pockets. They come in black, navy, olive, and beige, and will showcase your logo with crisp detail through embroidery, silk-screen, or full-color transfer. Whether you're thanking employees, clients, or donors, these bags keep your brand visible long after the holidays are over, so start planning now to beat the deadlines.
Great holiday merch doesn’t just check a box—it’s something people are genuinely excited to unwrap. Whether you’re gifting employees, thanking clients, or celebrating the people who made your year great, we’re here to help you find something that feels just right. See something you love? Let’s put your brand on it and make some holiday magic.
