What to Include in a Teacher Survival Kit

by BRND | May 9, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Team & Culture

If you want to encourage your teachers without spending a fortune, a survival kit is one of the easiest wins you can pull off. It’s simple, personal, and surprisingly effective. Teachers are carrying the emotional weight of dozens of students, navigating chaos,...

Christian School Staff Appreciation Gifts That Actually Feel Thoughtful

by BRND | May 8, 2025 | Christian Schools, Gift & Merch Ideas, Strategy & Inspiration, Team & Culture

Staff appreciation season rolls around, and suddenly everyone’s scrambling to order last-minute mugs and Amazon gift cards. But your staff deserves better than forgettable filler gifts. Want to give something they’ll actually use, remember, and appreciate? 1. Branded...

What to Include in a Retreat or Offsite Swag Pack

by BRND | May 7, 2025 | Strategy & Inspiration, Team & Culture

Surprise, delight, and unify your team—before the first breakout session even starts. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, executive offsite, or all-hands getaway, one of the best ways to set the tone is with a branded swag pack that’s equal parts thoughtful...

Top Swag Items for Summer Intern Welcome Kits

by BRND | May 6, 2025 | Gift & Merch Ideas, Strategy & Inspiration, Team & Culture

Fresh ideas interns will actually use, post, and remember If your intern welcome kits still include the same notebook-pen-tumbler combo from 2016… it’s time for an upgrade. Yes, those items can still work — but only when they feel intentional. A great intern kit...

Branded Swag Ideas for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (That Patients & Staff Actually Love)

by BRND | Apr 15, 2025 | Gift & Merch Ideas, Industries, Medical, Team & Culture

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...

How to Choose the Right Merch for Remote Teams

by BRND | Apr 11, 2025 | Gift & Merch Ideas, Team & Culture

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...