SwagUp | 20 Best Swag Ideas You Didn’t Think of in 2020

Jake Wang
SwagUp
Published in
6 min readOct 28, 2020

Our Swag Experts have compiled a list of the coolest and most unique swag. As you can imagine, after working on over 10,000 client projects, we have seen and done it all. Sure, everyone knows about the usual notebook, water bottle, and sticker swag, but what about the swag ideas with that undeniable cool factor?

Look no further. Our team has curated the list of the coolest swag ideas of 2020 — including the cream of the crop when it comes to the ‘standard’ swag picks we all know and love. Let’s get started!

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1. Desk Plants

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

There is something personal and intimate about sending employees or clients a plant. It creates a sense of emotion that a normal item just doesn’t do. Especially if it’s a low maintenance plant. This succulent plant comes with a custom pot — a perfect place to put your logo and maybe some special messaging. This serves as a subtle way to remind that person of your nice swag gift every day.

BEST SWAG FOR: New Hires, Awards, Sustainable, Office move, Low Minimums

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2. Home Accessories

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

It’s the season to get cozy! Kick back and relax with some high quality scented candles and your new favorite blanket, whether that’s a herringbone wool throw or a plaid fleece sherpa blanket. We love these custom swag items for upping the cozy ambiance at home!

BEST SWAG FOR: Seasonal Swag, Employee Culture, Lifestyle, Team Appreciation, Client Gifts

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3. Eliqs Custom Mineral Water

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Fully customize your own branded mineral water, lemon-infused water, and peach sparkling water. They say water is the elixir of life, and this purified water was produced with that mentality in mind. This high-quality carbon filtered, Two Stage Reverse Osmosis Water, PH balanced H20 with added marine minerals (electrolytes). It’s great tasting and has everything you need to stay hydrated.

BEST SWAG FOR: Celebration, Virtual Events, Custom Swag, Company Culture, Fun Swag

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4. Personalized Airpods

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Personalized Airpods are a great gift for sales teams, executives or clients that are on-the-go and on their phones a lot. Sending a personalized Airpods case with someone’s initials makes for a cool and elevated swag gift. Personalization really creates a special touch that will be appreciated.

BEST SWAG FOR: Personalization, Executive gifts, Anniversary, Sales & Marketing teams

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5. Self-care swag

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Self-care swag wins big points from us especially in 2020. When stress is running high and everyone is juggling too many balls, a thoughtful gift that makes it easier to relax and recuperate is just the thing we need. Check out a variety of handcrafted options like artisanal soap and essential oils as well as fun novelty items like cedar & eucalyptus activated charcoal!

BEST SWAG FOR: Self-Care, Health and Wellness, Team Appreciation, Employee Culture

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6. Waterproof Backpack Cooler

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

These sleek backpack coolers are the gift baskets of the future. Whether it’s used for a hike, the park, or the beach, this backpack cooler makes for a cool and unique gift that your employees or clients will be oohing and aahing over. We love this backpack cooler, and it is available for custom branding with anything from heat transfer to a debossed logo.

BEST SWAG FOR: Client Gifts, Sustainability, Eco-friendly option, Anniversary

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7. After Five Stash

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Whether you’re throwing a virtual happy hour or just helping your team relax after a long day, let’s do it in style. High quality coasters with unique textures like slate, marble, and bamboo elevate any home space while the essential bar tools like a corkscrew and wine stopper allow your team and clients to enjoy their favorite drink without worrying about the details. Or get a little fancy with some fun craft cocktail syrups!

BEST SWAG FOR: After Work, Team Celebration, Virtual Happy Hour, Premium Swag, Home Accessories

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8. Theragun G3 Percussive Therapy Massager

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

This is the ultimate executive or C-level gift. Trust us — this gift does not disappoint. It is on the higher end for cool swag ideas, but it is very well worth it. Recipients will be raving and praising your graces for a long time. So if you are looking to make a cool and impactful gift, the Theragun with custom branding is it!

BEST SWAG FOR: Executive, C-level, ABM, Low Minimums, High-End Gifts, Tech,

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9. Smartphone Projector

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

The Smartphone Projector range by Luckies of London is so popular it just keeps growing. Smartphone Projector 2.0 — Copper is a new addition. No need for glue with this one, it works straight out of the box. Sits nicely alongside any of the other projectors in the Luckies range and fits all phones including the iPhone 6 Plus.

BEST SWAG FOR: Entertainment, Movie Night, Employee Culture, Family Fun

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10. Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

All work and no play is not how we do things. For your high performers, help them enjoy their off hours (and make sure they are taking breaks to avoid burnout) with gifts that speak to their hobbies and interests. Titleist Pro V1® and Pro V1x® golf balls deliver total performance and extreme consistency for every player on every shot. Pro V1 features extraordinary distance, very low long game spin, penetrating flight, Drop-and-Stop™ control and a very soft feel.

BEST SWAG FOR: Leadership, Executives, Golfers, Sports Fans, Client Appreciation, Team Gifts

Want more swag ideas? See the rest of this list on our blog!

Originally published at https://www.swagup.com.

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Jake Wang
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