How to Build a Branded Unboxing Experience That Feels Premium
Creating a premium unboxing experience isn’t about spending more. It’s about intentionality—every detail working together to tell your story, spark delight, and deepen loyalty. Here’s how to get it right. 📦 1. Start With the Packaging (It’s Part of the Product) Forget...
How to Plan Your Swag Budget for Q3 Events (Without Wasting a Dime)
Q3 can make or break your brand momentum. Between summer events, fall launches, and donor or client campaigns, your merch isn’t just a giveaway—it’s a growth tool. Here’s how to treat it that way. 🗺️ 1. Map Out Your Q3 Events Start by identifying every touchpoint...
Branded Merch Ideas for Private Schools & Education Staff
Private schools rely on more than just academics—they thrive on identity, community, and shared values. The right branded merch can reinforce that culture across faculty, students, parents, and donors. And here’s the hard truth: most private schools operate with...
Branded Swag Ideas for Summer Charity Golf Outings
When summer hits, so do charity golf outings—and your brand deserves more than a logo on a hole sign. Whether you're sponsoring, hosting, or just showing up in support, branded swag at charity golf outings gives you staying power long after the 18th hole. Here’s how...
Branded Swag Ideas for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (That Patients & Staff Actually Love)
With years of experience working in and consulting for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), we know what matters most in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. The right branded swag can reinforce professionalism, trust, and care—without adding clutter or...
Your Swag is Crap (and Here’s How to Fix It)
Back in 2008, a designer made waves with a brutal, hilarious takedown called “Your Business Card Is Crap.” It’s hilarious - this guy goes on this epic rant about how most business cards are printed on cheap, thin paper with forgettable design. It went viral because...
How to Choose the Right Merch for Remote Teams
When your team is spread across time zones, remote employee swag becomes more than just a box of stuff—it’s a way to say, “you belong here.” Great merch can connect people who’ve never stepped foot in HQ. But bad swag? It just collects dust. Here’s how to get it...
Beyond the Basics: Elevating Your New Hire Onboarding with Branded Welcome Kits
That first day. The nervous excitement, the eager anticipation. As a new hire walks through your doors (or logs into their virtual workspace), the initial impression you make is crucial. A warm welcome can set the stage for a successful and engaged employee journey....
Best Corporate Swag Ideas for 2025 That People Actually Want
If you’re searching for corporate swag ideas for 2025, here’s the truth: most of it still sucks. The good news? It doesn’t have to. At BRND, we help teams and brands create merch that’s actually worn, used, and remembered—not tossed at the bottom of a drawer. Here are...
Don’t Just Slap a Logo On It: How to Create Branded Merch People Actually Want
Most swag ends up in the trash. You know the kind: cheap pens, awkward-sized shirts, mugs that never leave the cabinet. At some point, someone signed off on that stuff thinking it would “build brand awareness.” It didn’t. It annoyed people. Branded merch doesn’t work...