The school year is starting again soon and college students (along with their parents) will be flooding the universities for orientations and move-in. It’s a momentous day filled with a lot of excitement and it’s the perfect time to showcase new branded school swag to welcome freshmen as well as interest former students, like their parents, to purchase new merchandise for themselves.
Promotional products for schools need to be a mix of the classics and trendy new items.
Technology and nostalgia have played a key role in how marketers and organizations plan for brand promotions especially within the past couple of years.
Here are a dozen ideas for your back-to-school campaign that is a mix of all-time classics as well as cool new customizable swag that fulfill the need for fun and functionality.
- 14 Oz. The Pearl Coffee Mug with Deep Etch – Deep etch your school logo on this ceramic diner style mug. College students NEED their coffee and they’ll surely love burning that midnight oil with a trusty coffee mug. The brightly colored interior gives it that nice pop too!
2. Clicker Cube – Flip, Click, Glide, Spin And Roll. Perfect For Reducing Stress And Boredom. Encourages Focus And Self-Soothing For Users With Anxiety, Attention Disorders And More. Wrist Strap.
3. Snazzy Twist Pen – It’s a classic gift that never goes out of style, especially for schools! It’s also a cheap promotional product that’s an ideal leave behind for orientations when they come to tour your school.
4. Lanyard USB Hard Drive – USB Flash Drives make data storage and transfer easier than ever! This specific model, the lanyard USB, offers even more convenience with its included lanyard that can be printed on both sides.
5. Superior 2200 mAh Portable Power Bank – Lightweight, compact and comes with a USB chord. It’s cheap and is an everyday essential for the busy student. Power banks are now staples when in comes to promotional giveaways.
6. Cup Holder Kit with Tissue and Car Coaster – Design a full-color wraparound imprint for the to-go cup that holds the facial tissue. Match it with a logo imprint for the absorbent coaster that fits standard car cup holders.
7. Colorblock Magnetic Journal – The color blocking creates a cool visual impact and the magnetic clamp makes it easy to use. Screen print a one-color logo on the cover.
8. 20 Oz. Aluminum Tundra Bike Bottle – Screw on top, spill resistant, with an optional carabiner for easy carrying. It’s eco-friendly and promotes better health for college students who usually take hydration for granted. Choose from eight cool colors!
9. Port & Company® Essential Fleece Pullover Hoodie – These jackets are college students’ unofficial uniform. They’re super soft and comfortable, easy to wash, just what every student needs to get through the day.
10. Drawstring Backpack – This drawstring backpack is perfect for travel days, family outings, or tradeshows. Made from 210D polyester, this pack features a front zippered pocket, a black drawstring closure that doubles as straps, and two side pouches for easy accessibility.
11. Roll Stickers / Decal for outdoors – These round die-cut stickers last for a long time because it’s made for the outdoors. Stick it on your laptop or on your car. Add this to their welcome kit
12. PMS Matched Athletic Socks – Socks are a big trend for promotional gifts. It combines fashion and brand promotion and these would make awesome promotional gifts for schools. Full color and match it with your school colors.
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