Need some gifting inspiration? Our calendar is packed with creative direct mail and gifting campaign ideas to help you make a splash throughout 2023.
Corporate gifting ideas for 2023
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Start the year right and pack your Q1 campaign calendar with fun and engaging gifting ideas to help you break into new accounts and keep sales conversations flowing. If you have any questions on how to make Q1 2023 your most successful quarter yet, get in touch with us at hello@reachdesk.com.
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We know, we know, with so many amazing gifts available on the Reachdesk platform, it’s hard to choose. For our top recommended Reachdesk vendors for Q1 2023 look no further:
Fiddle’s roast their delicious snacks in house and draw inspiration from all over the world. Cozy for any occasion and practically packed in portions for when you’re on the run or want to share them with your friends and colleagues. (Available in EU).
Fiddle’s
The Cookie And The Chocolate Factory take pride in creating the best range of luxury personalized chocolates, personalized signature deep dish cookies, and many more delicious products to choose from. Their distinctive range embodies first-hand knowledge and experience in the gift and chocolate industry, using premium imported and local confectionery. (Available in Australia).
Cookie and the Chocolate Factory
Virgin Wines is a great choice if you’re looking for gifts for special moments. This brand is being introduced to take the stress out of gift shopping with their selection of premium wine, beer and spirit gifts. After all, you can’t go wrong with a boozy treat! (Available in UK).
Virgin Wines
This company has served more than 350,000 customers and regularly has been featured as one of the best baked goods shops in Melbourne by publications such as the Herald Sun and Concrete Playground. Their goal is to reach more people and sweeten their lives with joy and happiness that every single sweet brings. (Available in Australia).
Goldelucks
Vineway brings you a by-the-glass format that allows you to taste and discover a number of wines before you make a purchase of full-sized bottles. The technology behind the 100ml glass vial samples secures all the sensory and taste attributes so you can enjoy quality - just like the winemaker intended. (Available in Slovakia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherland, Romania, Slovenia, and Italy).
Vineway
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Multi-gifting works The data shows that sending multiple gifts to a prospect gets a 1.08x increase in win rate.
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Multi-threading works even better Sending gifts to multiple people in an opportunity increases your win rate by 1.29x, making multi-threading a hugely effective strategy in helping you close more deals.
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Gift redemption matters An opportunity is 1.44 times more likely to close if a gift is redeemed than if a gift was offered but not redeemed so it makes business sense to send gifts that the recipient will want to receive.
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Physical gifts are more likely to get redeemed We found that 84% of Reachdesk Marketplace sends are redeemed, compared to 31% of eGift cards, when sends are used for similar purposes.
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Timing is important for redemption rates Midweek is the most popular time to gift with the majority of gifts being sent on Tuesday and Wednesday but gifts sent on Saturday have the highest redemption rate (32%).
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Learn more about the science of gifting If you’re curious about the science behind the sending, read our global state of gifting report to find the answers. You’ll find out the best times and places to send gifts, as well as the most engaging gifts to send to prospects, customers, and employees.
Insights
Jan 13th - 29th
Men’s Hockey World Cup
Jan 16th - 26th
Australian Open
January
Feb 4th - March 18th
Six Nations
Feb 12th
Super Bowl
Feb 6th - 19th
Alpine World Ski Championships
Feb 21st - 27th
Special Olympics World Winter Games
Feb 9th Feb - March 26th
Cricket World Cup Championships
February
Jan 15th
World religion day
Christian, Feb 2nd
Candlemas
Judaism, Feb 5th
Tu Bishvat
Hindu, Feb 18th
Maha Shivratri
Christian, Feb 22nd
Ash Wednesday
Hindu, Mar 8th
Holi
Muslim, 22nd March - 21st April
Ramadan
World Religion day was originally started by the Baha’i faith and highlights the common themes across various faiths and religions worldwide. This is a great occasion to gift educational content such as books and activity packs that encourage exploration of various religions.
The Christian festival of Light takes place 40 days after Christmas and celebrates the birth of light. On this day, all candles used in churches are blessed. A scented candle is a good gift to mark the occasion.
In Judaism, this holiday is an ancient and authentic “Earth Day” and is celebrated as an ecological awareness day. The day is celebrated by the planting of trees so a house plant, a planting kit or sustainable products are all suitable gift options.
Maha Shivratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of the god Shiva. This solemn festival marks the overcoming of darkness and ignorance in life. Sweets, fruits and milk are popular offerings to Shiva, however, a thoughtful handwritten note is a meaningful gift as well.
This day marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter in the Christian Church. Send people their last chocolate treats before lent or a lunch voucher as a special treat.
The globally-loved Hindu Festival of Colors celebrates spring, love, and new life. Gift people a set of Holi color powders to get in the spirit or send them a box of sweets and Gujiyas.
During this time, Muslims observe a holy month of fasting. Suitable gifts are sweet treats such as stuffed dates and halal sweet boxes or useful household items.
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Dry January (UK)
New Year, fitter you (Worldwide)
Don’t get cold feet (Worldwide)
2
jan
World introvert day
6
U.S. National cuddle-up day
13
Friday 13th
Make your dreams come true day
16
Martin Luther King Jr day
22
Lunar New Year
The idea behind Dry January is to givey our liver a chance to recover from thefestive drinking with a whole month free of alcohol. Support people on their quest to resist any alcoholic temptations by gifting them a hamper of delicious alcohol-free drinks or a mocktail making set.
Did you know that the majority of gym membership sign ups happen in January? Sadly new year’s good intentions don’t last long and most people quit only after 24 weeks. Why not give your prospects, customers, and people that little extra push and motivation to keep up the goodwork at the gym with some workout related gifts such as gym equipment or even an exercise class pass.
Do you have a bunch of salesconversations you started before the holidays that you don’t want to put on ice for too long? Make sure your prospects don’t get cold feet about moving forward with your conversation by sending them a pair of warm socks and a fun message.
We all need to recharge our social battery every now and then, especially after a month of social gatherings. Celebrate the introvert way of life and encourage people to say no to that invite and stay in to enjoy a home pampering kit instead.
Every year National Cuddle up day encourages us to snuggle up to someone for the health benefits and more. Make Cuddle up day sweeter by sending people snacks to go with their home movie night.
National cuddle up day
Should we be worried that the dreaded Friday 13th arrives only less than two weeks into 2023? Instead of panicking, send people a bit of good luck in the shape of a box of branded cookies or personalized cupcakes.
Keep it light and fun on this day with gifts that are not necessarily practical. Try gifting experience days rather than physical sends - wine tasting, cooking classes, and the like.
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and ensure it lives on by dedicating time to learning about ways to tackle inequality. Gift educational content such as books or even an Udemy course on inequality.
Martin Luther King Jr Day (US)
Celebrate the start of the Year of the Rabbit. Popular gifts include candy, tea and chocolates. Complement these with good wishes for the new year in a lucky redenvelope.
Valentine’s day (Worldwide)
Black history month (US, Canada)
LGBT history month (UK)
Super Bowl (US)
4
feb
World cancer day
9
National pizza day (UK)
17
Random acts of kindness day
20
President’s day
23
National chilli day
Ah, the day of love… and the day we love or love to hate. However you feel about Valentine’s day, you have to admit it’s a great occasion to show your prospects, customers, and employees that you’re thinking of them. Surprise them with a box of delicious cupcakes personalized with their name or a Valentine’s day hamperfilled with celebration essentials and accompanied by a handwritten note.
Originally started in the US to recognize the achievements of African Americans and their role in American history, Black history month aims to shine a light on traditionally neglected historic figures and events. Celebrate black heritage by encouraging people to join educational events and by supporting black-owned businesses. Partner with a black-owned business to create a special gift or give people a chance to make charitable donations to organizations working towards supporting black voices.
This annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history aims to promote diversity and equality. Partner with your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group (if you don’t have one now is a good time to start one) to create a meaningful and inclusive educational campaign and, of course, plenty of rainbow-themed fun. Send people rainbow-colored sweets and swag or partner with a queer-owned business.
Join in the excitement of America’s biggest sporting event. Create some hype on social media with a fun competition inviting your network to place their bets on who the winner is going to be for a chance to win a special prize. To help your prospects, customers, and people to celebrate, send them the ultimate snack and drinks bundle to enjoy during the game.
Raise awareness about cancer by donating to a cancer charity and giving people a chance to make charitable donations to causes they care about.
As if we needed an excuse to overdose on pizza! It’s the perfect day to treat people to a lunch voucher from their favorite pizza place.
Spotted on LinkedIn that someone’s not having the best day? Put a smile on their face with a box of personalized cookies or a voucher for a free coffee.
This day marks the birthday of first American president George Washington and nowadays is a celebration of the lives of all US presidents. Gift an appropriate book with a president-inspired message.
President’s day (US)
A day dedicated to this beloved hearty dish couldn’t come at a better time. Warm up the cold days of February with a voucher for a comforting bowl of chili.
National chilli day (UK)
Women’s history month (US, UK, Aus)
Employee appreciation month (Worldwide)
Spring back to life (Worldwide)
World compliment day
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mar
8
International women’s day
National napping day (UK)
14
World organize your home office day
Saint Patrick’s day
International day of happiness
25
Earth hour
Women’s history month is all about celebrating the contributions of women in history and empowering women to make a difference in the world today. Recognize women in your field, support female entrepreneurs and amplify their voices with virtual and in-person events and social media content. Honor and reward the achievements of women in your industry with generous gifts such as a personalized bottle of their favorite drink or a box of chocolates.
Feeling appreciated is one of the main drivers of human motivation. So if you want your people to do their best work you have to show them your appreciation. Dedicate the month to making your employees feel extra special by organizing a fun virtual event such as cocktail-making or pizza-baking class and following up with a personalized bottle of their favorite drink (with alcohol-free options) or sweet treat.
20th March marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere so why not get ready for the season with a fun campaign? Help people get energized with a home spa kit or a wellbeing box packed with reinvigorating self care goodies such as scented candles, healthy snacks, and vitamin shots. Help those trying to spring clean their homes bring spring into their home with a new house plant, planting kit or a bunch of fresh flowers.
Who doesn’t like a good compliment! And all the sweeter if that compliment is complemented with a delicious treat. Find something you admire about your prospects or customers on LinkedIn (it’s always best to compliment on something you know they worked hard on) and send them a short and sweet message with a box of brownies.
This global celebration of women has become a way to bring attention to women’s issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women around the world. Raise awareness of women’s issues and help #BreakTheBias by supporting a charity dedicated to helping women.
It’s time to take a nap, you say? You don’t have to ask us twice! Make the nap, that most luxurious of things as an adult, even more special with a soft blanket from recycled wool.
It’s time to spring clean your home office. Help people declutter with a neat cable management system, a new desk organizer, a desk vacuum cleaner or help them stock up on home office supplies.
All green everything for Saint Patrick’s day! An excellent selection of beers, a good bottle or Irish whiskey or a personalized whiskey glass are good gift ideas for the occasion. For an alcohol-free gift option try a green T-shirt or hoodie and personalized cupcakes.
Hopefully you can find happiness in the little things every day but a whole day dedicated to happiness doesn’t hurt. Encourage people to set aside time for the people and activities that bring them joy by gifting fun experiences to share with loved ones.
Earth hour is all about being kind to our planet and being mindful of its finite resources. This is a good time to encourage people to donate to local environmental causes such as ocean clean up and recycling. Wasteful gifts are not a good look on this day so make sure you choose sustainable and organic options.
March
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There is something special about the start of a new year - resolutions are written down, goals are set and great plans are made. If you’ve resolved to make direct mail and gifting one of your best-performing channels in 2023, then you’re in the right place. Get off to a flying start with some pipeline-boosting direct mail and gifting campaigns to help you break into new accounts and close deals faster. Or show your employees that you care with some great employee appreciation gift and campaign ideas.
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Corporate gifting ideas for Q2 2023
It’s a spring thing!
Spring is all about growth. As we see flowers budding and baby animals frolicking in nature, there’s a sense of opportunity in the air that no other time of year can match. What does growth look like to you in 2023? Whether it’s about nurturing relationships with prospects, securing client renewals, or surprising-and-delighting your employees, our Q2 2023 Corporate Gifting Guide is here to help you plant the seeds for unforgettable campaigns this year. Following a worrying winter for companies worldwide, marketing teams are concentrating their budgets and aiming to do more with less. That’s why we’re focusing on affordable, high-impact gifts that go a long way. A good gift is less about how much it costs and more about how much you care. Delivering moments that matter doesn’t have to cost the earth. After all, a flower needs only water and sunlight to blossom into something beautiful… Read our guide to discover fresh gift ideas from our team of direct mail and gifting experts. If you’ve thought of a gift you haven’t seen here, we can help! Our customer success team is waiting to help you delight your customers, prospects, and employees. Gifting with Reachdesk as a partner means the process is fully automated and scalable, making it easy for you to spring into action.
April
May
June
Earth Month
Spring cleaning
Flower power
April Fools’ Day
National Chocolate Mousse Day (US)
Easter
World creativity and innovation day
World Table Tennis day
International guide dog day
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Kicking off with Earth Day on April 1st, Earth Month aims to celebrate our beautiful planet and raise awareness around the challenges it’s facing. Marking Earth Month with a gifting campaign will reaffirm your company’s ESG agenda and make your employees and prospects feel part of the movement. Why not donate to environmental or climate change charities on their behalf? If you’re looking to send a physical gift, promote sustainability with reusable items such as straws and portable cups.
It’s not just an urban myth. Did you know that 78% of Americans partake in spring cleaning every year? As the old saying goes, a tidy home equals a tidy mind, so treating your clients or prospects to a spring cleaning care package can be a very thoughtful gesture. Keep it simple with office essentials such as desktop and laptop wipes, a keyboard cleaner, hand sanitizer, or a refreshing candle or reed diffuser. Who knows, you might just sweep to victory…
Think spring, think florals, right? Studies show that seeing and being around plants brings mental health benefits, helping us feel more calm and relaxed. So if you’ve got a budding relationship with a client or prospect, bring some spring magic to their desk with a miniature potted plant or seed sowing kit. Not everyone has easy access to a garden or park, so a beautiful bouquet of flowers can really brighten up an abode.
We’re not suggesting that you mark this day with elaborate pranks on your employees, clients, or prospects. But it’s a chance to be creative and bring a smile to their faces with memorable gifts. Think a red clown nose, mini magic trick set, or a comedy book. Perhaps a personalized card with a knock-knock joke inside?
This day is celebrated primarily in the US, but we don’t think anyone would mind indulging in this classic French dessert. Surprise your employees or prospects with a delicious bakery delivery or give them vouchers so they can treat themselves.
National Chocolate Mousse Day US
Want to make an egg-cellent impression? Spare clients and prospects the hassle of the Easter egg hunt with a direct mail delivery of personalized chocolates. Better hop to it…
Teams that feel encouraged to explore their creativity at work are generally more innovative, productive, and engaged. This day is a chance to promote creative thinking among your team with thoughtful gifts, from a new notebook, to a mini watercolor palette and art pad, to a game of Scrabble. Even better, give your employees a couple of hours to focus on a passion project that they think could be a game changer.
World Creativity and Innovation Day
Everyone’s favorite office diversion offers a range of benefits, including better hand-eye coordination, improved mental acuity, and faster reflexes. Send clients and prospects a table tennis racket or encourage your employees to have a little championship in the workplace.
World Table Tennis Day
For some of us, every day is International Dog Day. But the dogs that support people who are blind or visually impaired absolutely deserve their own celebration. Give clients and prospects that warm, fuzzy feeling by donating to a guide dog charity or by sponsoring a guide dog puppy.
International Guide Dog Day
Maternal Mental Health Month
Screen-Free Week
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may
Cinco de Mayo (Mexico & US)
World Baking Day
18
International Museum Day
World Bee Day
International Tea Day
This month aims to raise awareness for every mother’s mental health during and after pregnancy so more mothers can feel comfortable accessing the information and help they require to enable recovery. If you have a client, prospect, or employee who has recently welcomed a little one, sending them a mental health care package could be a wonderful gesture. Think a scented candle, bath salts or bombs, an adult coloring book, coloring pencils, herbal tea, big fluffy socks, a journal and/or a happiness planner.
During the first week of May, thousands of people around the world will switch off their screens for seven days. Unless your clients, prospects, or employees have access to a cabin in the woods they can retreat to for a week, the odds of them completely disengaging from their devices are low. But it’s still a great time to launch a fun, creative campaign centered around screen-free activities. Encourage them to enjoy some “me time” with an engrossing book – whether that’s fiction, non-fiction, or of the sudoku or crossword puzzle variety is entirely up to you.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s unexpected victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It’s largely celebrated in parts of Mexico and by Mexican Americans in the US. Popular dishes for this day include mole poblano, a chocolatey version of mole that originated in Puebla, and chapulas, small fried tortillas enjoyed with a variety of fillings. If you have a hardworking employee who is celebrating Cinco de Mayo, why not send them a voucher to contribute towards their feast?
Cinco de Mayo
Enjoying a delicious treat that you’ve baked yourself is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Gift a client, prospect, or employee with a home baking kit and let them eat cake! Then again, after their 12th attempt at banana bread during lockdown, some people would rather not bake again. In which case, a delivery of personalized cupcakes is sure to do the trick.
Strolling around a museum is often a serene and enlightening experience, so why not share it with your employees? Support your local museum by taking your team on an educational trip. Alternatively, encourage your employees to dedicate an hour to exploring virtual online tours of The British Museum, Guggenheim, Musée d’Orsay, and many more.
What better time to create some buzz among your clients and prospects with some amazing bee products, such as gourmet honey or skincare? Or better yet, consider making a donation to one of the many charities striving to preserve bee habitats so they can continue playing an invaluable role in our ecosystem.
Did you know that humans worldwide consume more than two billion cups of tea per day? That number is sure to spike on International Tea Day as we celebrate the world’s most popular drink. Encourage clients and prospects to unwind with a refreshing tea gift set. Perhaps accompanied by a personalized mug?
Pride month
Festival season
jun
World Oceans Day
15
World Tapas Day
World Martini Day
International Yoga Day
Pride Month is a time for celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its valued allies. It’s also one of the first signs that summer is just around the corner! A Pride gifting campaign could include anything from Pride swag like socks, mugs, or tote bags, to a delivery of rainbow cupcakes, to a donation LGBTQ+ charities like Stonewall or Mermaids. To promote Pride internally, consider giving employees access to an informative online course on queer history and identities from Udemy.
June is when festival season truly takes shape with some of the world’s most venerated music events sprinkled throughout the month, including Primavera Sound, Bonnaroo, and Glastonbury. Give clients or prospects that festival feeling with camping and outdoor lifesavers, including hand sanitizer, rainproof ponchos, a water bottle, a flashlight, or all that all-important portable phone charger.
Want to make a big impression without breaking a sweat? Outrun the competition with a healthy gifting campaign that celebrates one of the most effective cardio exercises out there. Think sweatbands, towels or collapsible bottles.
Global Running Day
Eco-conscious clients and prospects will love a gift that helps protect our oceans and the beautiful creatures that dwell inside them. Consider donating to marine conservation charities or adopting a whale, dolphin, or even a great white shark on their behalf.
Typically enjoyed with drinks, the small Spanish tapa dish has become a global phenomenon, and it’s not hard to see why. In addition to the limitless flavor combinations and possibilities, it’s also a highly sociable dining experience. Why not take your team out for tapas and share some delicious food and sparkling conversation?
Prospects and clients will be neither shaken nor stirred with a slick and thoughtful cocktail kit for World Martini Day! If you’re looking for a team-bonding activity with a bit of kick to it, try a virtual cocktail-making session.
Teams that “namaste” together, stay together. Invite your employees to a yoga session, either virtually or in-person, and enjoy some peace and tranquility as a team.
National Take Your Dog to Work Day (UK)
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Assuming that all your employees are happy to work alongside dogs, celebrating this day is a fantastic way to raise morale in the workplace (and take some really, really cute photos). Plus, if you know a client with a canine or prospect with a pooch, this is a great chance to deliver a thoughtful gift – from gourmet doggie treats and toys, to a brand-new water bowl.
April 6th – 9th
This day celebrates the birthday of Jainism founder Lord Mahavira. Foods such as dry fruits potli and sweets are fitting gifts, but a thoughtful card can go a long way.
Mahavir Jayanti
This holiday spans 7-days and commemorates the Israelites being freed from slavery in Egypt. It begins with the Passover Seder, a ritual feast encompassing a selection of traditional foods that could make great gift ideas: consider gifting people Seder essentials, such as red wine, Parve gummies, matzo snacks, kosher macaroons and halva cake.
Passover
Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Make it special with a delivery of scrumptious chocolate, beautifully presented in a personalized box.
This ancient festival celebrates both the Solar New Year and springtime harvest. Popular gifts include fresh floral bouquets, sweets, dry fruits, and chocolates. Accessories for Puja – a Hindu worship ritual – are also highly appreciated. These include diyas (a type of oil lamp), diya stands, candle holders, or packs of incense sticks.
Vaisakhi
The holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. The fast concludes with a big feast, so consider gifting traditional sweet treats such as dates, fruit cakes, halva, honey, pistachios and almonds, and dried fruits.
Eid al-Fitr
Golf Masters
April 15th – May 1st
World Snooker Championship
May 5th – May 17th
Multi-sports, South-East Asian Games
May 15th – 21st
Golf, US PGA
May 6th
Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby
May 20th – 28th
Table Tennis, World Championship
April 29th – May 5th
Ice Hockey, IIHF World Championship
Buddhism, May 5th
Vesak
Judaism, May 25th to May 27th
Shavuot
Christianity, May 18th
Ascension Day
Buddhism, May 26th
Buddha’s Birthday
Sikhism, June 16th
Martyrdom of Guru ArjanDev Sahib
Jainism, April 4th
Judaism, April 5th to April 13th
The best things in life are free The most compelling reasons to work with your company should already be on your website in the form of insightful content. 90% of B2B buyers say that online content has a moderate to significant effect on their purchasing decisions, so get in touch with prospects via email or LinkedIn with ungated content that they might find thought-provoking. It’s a free but effective form of gifting that could help make all the difference.
Make it personal Did you know that 80% of consumers are more likely to buy from a company that provides a tailored experience? It’s always worth going the extra mile to personalize your outreach and add a human touch.
Boost moods on a budget Small incentives can make a big impression. Keep it simple and thoughtful with an eGift card for clients, prospects, or employees to pick up a coffee, perhaps to enjoy during your scheduled meeting. These also work well as a surprise reward for on-site employees as you can encourage them to take a coffee trip together as a mini team-bonding session.
Eco-friendly is favored Globally, Google searches relating to sustainable goods have increased by 71% since 2016. It’s safe to assume this high demand can be applied to the gifts people would like to receive, too. Prioritize eco-friendly products and brands wherever possible.
Be considerate of different cultures When sending direct mail on a global scale, it’s important to pay attention to the different cultural nuances, values, customs, and beliefs of the place that your giftee calls home. Read our blog to understand these differences, region by region.
Gift with compliance in mind If you’re concerned that gifting might be seen as ethically dubious or is banned outright in your industry, you can always offer the gift of giving by allowing your recipients to donate to a charity instead of accepting a gift.
Choosing favorites from our amazing selection of vendors wasn’t easy, but we’re proud to present our top recommendations for Q2 2023:
zChocolat has been delivering scrumptious and memorable gifts for nearly 25 years. Each chocolate is handmade by Pascal Caffet, a world-champion chocolatier, while the packaging can be customized with your company logo to ensure your gift makes a lasting impression. (Available worldwide).
zChocolat
As the largest online beverage alcohol store in Canada, this brand celebrates the country’s finest wine and spirits. Their website promises to have something for every sipper, featuring over 1,500 products ranging from wine and whisky to cider and mead. (Available in Canada).
My Wine Canada
Zotter isn’t just one of the best chocolate producers in the world – it’s also one of the most sustainable businesses in Austria. Wow recipients with more than 500 different flavors of chocolate, hand-scooped chocolates with seductive fillings, pure single origin Labooko chocolates, beautiful decorations, and much more. (Available in Austria and the EU).
Zotter Chocolate
Whether you're congratulating the team, welcoming a new member, celebrating a product launch, supporting valued clients, or just want to say thank you, Browniegod is here to help. All of their products are 100% natural and baked in small batches using the finest Belgian chocolate. Add a logo or message to the brownies to really make a lasting impression. (Available in the UK).
Browniegod
This vendor believes that healthy also means tasty. Their snack boxes are tailored to your tastes, needs, and lifestyle. Simply take the Oh!My quiz to discover a world of personalized snacks that are both delicious and nutritious. (Available in Portugal and the EU).
Oh!My Snacks
Ready to seize the spring? We hope our guide has given you some unique and inspiring direct mail and corporate gifting ideas for your Q2 campaign calendar. If you have any questions on how to make Q2 2023 your most successful quarter yet, get in touch with us at hello@reachdesk.com.
April 15th
Horse Racing, Grand National
May 28th
Auto Racing, Indianapolis 500
May 22nd – June 11th
Tennis, French Open
June 10th
Football (Soccer), UEFA Champions League Final
Ice Hockey, Stanley Cup finals
June 21st – July 2nd
Multi-sports, European Games
Basketball, NBA Finals
June 16th – July 16th
Football, AFC Asian Cup
June 15th – 18th
Golf, US Open
June 17th – 25th
Multi-sports, Special Olympics World Summer Games
Christianity, April 9th
Sikhism and Hinduism, April 14th
Islam, April 21st to April 22nd
Christianity, June 4th
Trinity Sunday
Baháʼí Faith, June 11th
Race Unity Day
Christianity, June 8th
Feast of Corpus Christi
Christianity, June 16th
Feast of the Sacred Heart
Paganism, June 24th
Litha
Islam, June 28th to June 29th
Eid al-Adha
Islam, June 26th to July 1st
The Hajj
A celebration of the Buddha’s birthday, and for some Buddhists, a day that also marks his enlightenment.
A Theravada Buddhist festival that observes the birth, death, and enlightenment of the Buddha.
This day is 40 days following Easter when Christians believe that Jesus ascended to Heaven.
A day observed by Sikhs to celebrate the first martyr in their faith.
Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
This holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai and a grain harvest.
A Sunday that centers on the doctrine in theChristian church that God is three in one — theFather, Son, and Holy Spirit.
A holiday in the Baha’i faith that promotes racialharmony and understanding.
A Roman Catholic feast day marking the realpresence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
A Roman Catholic feast day commemoratingJesus’ heart and his love for all of humanity.
A Pagan and Wiccan festival that starts on thesummer solstice and celebrates midsummer.
A holiday in the Islamic faith that ends the Hajjpilgrimage.
The annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Meccathat’s required for all Muslims during theirlifetime.
We hope our Q3 corporate gifting guide has inspired you to deliver scorching-hot campaigns and surprises this summer! As we’ve seen, there are plenty of opportunities to reach out, through both automated and spontaneous sends, so you’ll never have to let connections cool off again – unless you’re treating them to ice cream, of course. If you want to learn more about how you can make this the sunniest Q3 yet, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at hello@reachdesk.com.
Sun, sea, and unforgettable sends
Every quarter, we task our passionate gifting experts with identifying the crème de la crème among our fantastic selection of vendors. It’s a tough, almost impossible job – but here’s what they chose…
Looking for a novel way to say happy birthday? Piece of cake! Make someone’s day with an InstaCake card, complete with everything they need to make a delicious celebration cake in minutes. Made in peanut-free facilities from the highest quality ingredients. (Available in Canada and USA)
InstaCakes
Boxtails is the UK’s favorite single-serve cocktail company. Their bar-quality drinks are carefully crafted to be served and enjoyed at home – perfect for anyone who appreciates a great cocktail, but not the cleanup afterwards. Why not surprise someone special with a Boxtail gift box? (Available in the UK only)
Boxtails
On top of their outstanding selection of wines and spirits, Perso Wine makes it easy to personalize your gift – from a custom label to laser-engraved bottles and presentation boxes. Wine simply tastes better when your name is on the bottle. We don’t make the rules. (Available in France and the EU)
Perso Wine
This is a surefire way to make your prospect, client, or employee feel like a kid in a candy store. Treat them to a selection Sugarjoy’s gourmet twists on classic sweets, including vegan, gluten-free, and gelatin-free options. (Available in Canada and USA)
Sugarjoy
Got something to say? Say it with chocolate! Tasty Present is another vendor that offers excellent opportunities for personalization – whether you need bonbons featuring the logo of your organization, or a “chocotelegram” with custom text. (Available in The Netherlands, Belgium, France & Germany)
Tasty Present
Gift cards reign supreme These have long been a firm favorite among Reachdesk customers and recipients. But a 2023 UK survey revealed just how strong the emotional response to receiving a gift card can be – 71% of customers said that it would “positively impact” their opinion of the company that gifted them, while 63% agreed that this would feel more like a “treat” than receiving cash or a discount code.
The sky’s the limit Have you ever thought of an exciting campaign idea, only to discard it because it seemed too “out there”? You might be surprised by what you can achieve with Reachdesk. Read this case study to discover how our Customer Success team helped SentinelOne bring their most creative ideas to life, and ultimately generate 38.7X ROI!
Enrich your outreach with AI Whether you’re gifting something big or small, a witty accompanying message is always the cherry on top. Including a bespoke limerick or poem in your card can help you stand out, but who has time to rhyme these days? This blog explains the chatter around ChatGPT and the limitless possibilities it holds for creating memorable outreach.
Empower your browser Have you downloaded our Chrome extension yet? It’s the easiest way to enjoy everything Reachdesk has to offer. Send gift cards, custom packages, handwritten letters, and more directly from your browser!
Gift at the right time Is it better to gift during the first stage or the preproposal stage of the sales process? Featuring expert insights from top sales professionals, our “Sales under pressure” guide explores this question and many, many more!
Take the guesswork out of gifting Reachdesk Insights puts ROI and campaign influence data at your fingertips – making it easy to understand what’s working, optimize your strategies, and benchmark your performance against the Reachdesk client average across a range of metrics.
Gifting tips and trends
July 1 – 23
Cycling, Tour de France
July 3 – 16
Tennis, Wimbledon
July 10 – Aug 20
Football (Soccer), Women’s World Cup
Aug 28 – Sep 10
Commonwealth Games
July 14 – 30
Swimming, World Aquatics Championships
July 20 – 23
Golf, The Open Championship
July 28 – Aug 6
Multi-sports, World Police and Fire Games
Netball, Netball World Cup
July 23 – 30
Cycling, Tour de France Femmes
July 28 – Aug 8
Multi-sports, Summer World University Games
July
Aug 3 – 13
Cycling, UCI Cycling World Championships
Aug 5 – 12
Multi-sports, World Beach Games
Aug 10 – 20
Sailing, World Championships
Aug 19 – 27
Athletics, IAAF World Championships
Aug 25 – Sept 10
Basketball, FIBA Basketball World Cup
Aug 28 – Sept 10
August
Sept 3 – 10
Rowing, World Rowing Championships
Sept 8 – Oct 28
Rugby World Cup (men)
Sept 22 – 24
Golf, Solheim Cup
Sep 23 – Oct 8
Multi-sports, Asian Games
Sept 29 – Oct 1
Golf, Ryder Cup
Sept 30
Football, AFL Grand Final
September
Hindu, September 6 – 7
Krishna Janmashtami
Jewish, Sept 15 – 17
Rosh HaShanah
Hindu, Sept 19
Ganesh Chaturthi
This is one of the most important and auspicious Hindu festivals, celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Gifts are a welcome way to mark the occasion – including Vishnu idols, puja hampers, or sweets and dried fruits.
Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year. It’s a two-day observance and celebration that begins on the first day of Tishrei. Apples and honey are traditionally eaten together to symbolize a sweet new year, so try supporting your local bees by sending a sweet hamper of honey.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaviti, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat. Kuranji (a type of sweet), f lowers for offerings, and puja kits are popular gifts. Additionally, donations to the poor are a common part of this celebration.
Christian, Aug 15
Assumption of Mary
Jewish, Aug 26 – 27
Tisha B’Av
Hindu, Aug 30
Raksha Bandhan
This observance commemorates the taking up to Heaven of Mary, Mother of God. It’s typically observed by attendance of mass or service. Due to its summertime date, it’s commonly part of an extended holiday for those who observe. A nice food hamper will be much appreciated, especially for those returning from holidays.
Tisha B’Av marks the end of the three weeks between dire straits and is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. We don’t suggest gifts for this observance.
This Hindu festival celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister. Consider marking this day with traditional Indian sweets, such as ladoos, jalebis, gulab jamun, rasmalai, or kaju katli.
Muslim, June 28 – 29
Muslim, July 18 – 19
Islamic/Hijiri New Year
Musim, July 27 – 28
Ashura
Eid al-Adha is the latter of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command. Ma’amoul and samosas are traditional things to make and eat.
This day marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, by which the rest of the year’s dates are set. Try a box of assorted dates and dried fruits, or a luxury bath time pampering set.
Ashura marks the day in which the Islamic prophet Musa was saved by Allah, and the day on which the Battle of Karbala took place. It is customary for mosques and some people to provide free meals (Nazri or Votive Food) on certain nights of the month to all people. Instead of a traditional gift, donate food to this cause instead.
Gifts for the great outdoors
Plastic Free July
Think picnic
jul
Canada Day
Independence Day (US)
Workaholics Day
Virtually Hug A Virtual Assistant Day
National Ice Cream Day
World Emoji Day
Our Merchandise Builder makes it easy to customize and send an array of useful gifts to help recipients get out and about. From gym bags to gilets, windbreakers to water bottles, impress clients and prospects and stay on their mind with branded merch they’ll actually use.
Every year, millions of people worldwide take the Plastic Free July challenge, designed to give everyone the chance to combat singleuse plastic waste at home, work, or in their community. If you have an eco-conscious client, prospect, or employee, make them feel part of the cause with a reusable tote bag or travel mug. Alternatively, you can make a donation on their behalf.
Early July is peak picnic season in many countries. Choose gifts that encourage recipients to enjoy some splendor in the grass and make memories – such as a personalized lunch box, branded enamel mugs, a picnic blanket, or a hamper of picnic-friendly snacks.
For Canadians at home and all over the world, this is a big one. If you’ve got a Canadian client, prospect, or employee, help them celebrate being true, north, strong, and free with thoughtful gifts, such as flag bunting or quintessential Canadian drinks and snacks.
It’s a party in the U.S.A (and beyond)! If you know a client, prospect, or employee who’ll be celebrating, make their festivities extra special with star-spangled decorations, party-ready tumblers or wine glasses, or even a pair of personalized tongs for the BBQ.
Employee burnout is at an all-time high, so this is a good opportunity to remind your teams to reflect on their own wellbeing and check in with those around them. It can also be a good time to try one of Reachdesk’s virtual experiences and give your team some time off to bond and unwind together. Think wine tastings, cooking classes, virtual escape games, and much more.
No, this isn’t about celebrating AI chatbots – although that day is bound to come eventually. This is for the executive, administrative, and personal assistants keeping organizations afloat while working remotely. Be sure to send your VA a thank-you message with a “hug” in .gif form, or treat them to something from our Marketplace!
Is there a better time of year to cool down with a scoop or three? Treat clients, prospects, or employees to a sweet summer surprise by sending them a voucher to enjoy some refreshing ice cream.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the humble emoji isn’t too far behind. Sending a message is always more fun with these guys involved, especially at work. Why not order a batch of cupcakes customized with some of your team’s most-used emoji?
Happiness Happens Month
International Clown Week (August 1st–7th)
AUG
National Planner Day
International Beer Day
National Cat Day
Book Lovers Day
International Lefthanders Day
Be An Angel Day
This awareness month is dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy, so it’s a good excuse to surprise a prospect or client with anything you think will spark joy. A spontaneous voucher for coffee or lunch is always appreciated, especially if you can tailor it to their favorite cafés or cuisine. If in doubt, chocolate is a pretty safe bet for sparking joy.
This week serves as an important reminder to not take life too seriously. Encourage your prospects to cut loose and get creative with DIY craft kits, or lean into the silliness with a clown nose, joke book, or magic trick set. If you’re really down to clown, consider treating them to a nice hamper – accompanied by a card with a bad dad joke – so they can eat, drink, and be silly.
International Clown Week
Even in the digital era, real-life journals and planners remain incredibly popular. If you know someone who loves that pen-to-paper feeling, this is a great time to gift them a planner and stay on their mind throughout the year. The question is, would they prefer a classic diary, or one of the newfangled happiness and productivity planners?
For drinkers and connoisseurs across the world, beer is a universal language. There are many ways to help prospects and clients raise a glass to this beloved alcoholic beverage – from a pack of craft beers, to a personalized pint glass. For a fun team activity, try a virtual beer tasting session.
Cat owners treasure – and often live in service to – their feline friends. If your prospect has one, this day is the purr-fect chance to grab their attention. Treat their fur baby to a gourmet cat food hamper or a new toy, or donate to a cat charity on your prospect’s behalf.
Whether you’re commuting to work or relaxing on the beach, a good book makes every situation better. Inspire your prospects or clients with a page-turner you think they’ll love, or send them a voucher so they can choose their own title.
In our right-handed world, a lefty quietly encounters obstacles each day – even if it’s just the discomfort of using a spiral-bound notepad. Celebrate the lefties in your life with left-handed or ambidextrous gifts, including pens, scissors, can openers, or the game-changing a ring-free notepad!
Ready to earn your wings? This is a day for performing random acts of kindness, and what could be more angelic than a surprise delivery of delicious cupcakes or brownies? Simply heavenly!
National Yoga Awareness Month
Back to school
National Honey Month
National Food Bank Day
SEP
World Beard Day
National Doodle Day
International Chocolate Day
Make A Hat Day
Miniature Golf Day
In this fast-paced world, more and more people are turning to yoga as a relaxing hobby with countless health benefits. 10% of the US population practices yoga, and if you have a prospect among them, you might want to mark this awareness month by surprising them with yoga gifts – such as frankincense oil, a branded yoga mat, or even a Tibetan singing bowl set.
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been out of school. September will always evoke memories of shiny new stationery and that distinctive “new book” scent. Nostalgia’s a powerful thing, so why not reach out to a client or prospect with some desk-enhancing, “back to school” goodies. Whether that’s a branded notebook, a fresh set of pens and markers, or a new succulent for their office is up to you!
Want to create some buzz among your clients or prospects? Sweeten your deals with highquality bee products, such as gourmet honey or skincare. Even better, send out some bee-friendly f lower seeds, or make a donation to one of the many charities striving to preserve bee habitats so they can continue playing an invaluable role in our ecosystem.
More than 46 million Americans rely on food banks, so making a donation to a hunger relief charity on behalf of a client or prospect is a simple way to improve countless lives and give the gift of doing good.
Whether it’s a tidy mustache or a full-blown beard that would make Gandalf jealous, facial hair always requires a degree of upkeep. Help a client, prospect, or employee to celebrate the scruff with a luxurious beard care gift set.
Did you know that drawing a quick, 30-second doodle is scientifically proven to help us retain information and focus on the task at hand? Encourage clients, prospects, and employees to crank out oodles of doodles with a nice drawing pad and pencil set.
An indulgent, chocolatey gift is always a crowd-pleaser – from classic candy bars rich in nostalgia, to premium chocolate boxes presented in beautiful custom packaging. We can help you make any chocoholic’s day!
If this sounds like a day worth marking with a memorable gift, then hats off to you! Delight your prospects with a branded “make a hat” kit, or skip the hard part and send them a branded hat using our Merchandise Builder.
Perhaps the most whimsical of all sports, mini golf brings out everyone’s inner child. Treat your team or customers to a day on a mini golf course or encourage a friendly tournament in the office with a fun play set.
The best gifts allow recipients to create unforgettable memories. Our Q3 2023 corporate gifting guide is filled with scorching-hot campaign ideas and surprises to make this a summer to remember – for clients, prospects, and employees alike. If there’s one thing people expect from a good summer, it’s enjoying more of the great (ideally sunny) outdoors. In this guide, we’ve honed in on genuinely useful gifts and merchandise that encourage your recipients to explore the world and stay active – all while keeping your brand top of mind! There’s no need to fret about prospects taking summer PTO, either. Our automated campaigns empower you to reach out with the right gift at the right time. As always, if you have any questions or campaign ideas that you’d like to explore, our Customer Success team is on hand to take your gifting and direct mail to the next level. Otherwise, grab yourself a piña colada, sit back in your deck chair, and soak up this summery summary of the gifting milestones ahead…
We hope our guide has shown you that gifting in Q4 doesn’t have to be a chore! There are so many opportunities to have fun and use your creativity with gifting and direct mail – whether you’re hoping to build pipeline, surprise and delight your customers, or show your employees some appreciation. Plus, with our gifting knowhow and upgraded platform features, we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you get more from Q4. Happy holidays and see you in 2024! Love, The Reachdesk team
This boutique floral and gifting brand aims to make every purchase a unique and luxurious experience. Their team of expert florists choose only the freshest in-season stems to create unique, stylish bouquets. (Available in the UK only)
Appleyard Flowers
Looking to branch out with your gifting? This family-run company creates extraordinary chocolate trees, handmade from delicious, meltin-the-mouth Belgian chocolate and covered in your favorite sweet treats. (Available in the UK only)
Sweet Tree By Brown
Discover a grab bag of original food and drinks made by independent producers, all based in the Netherlands. The bag itself is made by the Dutch fashion brand Fraenck, who create their entire range from recycled materials. (Available in the EU only)
Smaak Pakket
For a gift that says “top o’ the morning to ya”, look no further. Celebrate special occasions and make everlasting memories with Carrolls’ stunning collection of quality Irish craft gifts. (Available in the EU only)
Carrolls Irish Gifts
Delight your clients, prospects, and employees with Taste Buds’ incredible range of chocolate bouquets and edible gift hampers, crafted with a range of quality, hand-picked items. (Available in Australia only)
Taste Buds
Foodie Pages specialize in modern, eco-friendly gift baskets that showcase the most exciting finds from small brands. Plus, your gift note can be customized with logos and QR Codes onto the gift note to enhance your gifting experience. (Available in Canada and USA)
Foodie Pages
Mission accomplished When CoachHub partnered with Reachdesk, their main goal with gifting was to improve their MQL-to-SQL conversion rate. This previously sat between 10–13% – now it’s in the 25%-plus range! Read our case study to find out how we did it.
The gift of giving Our clients have long been able to add charity options to their eGift campaigns, but we’re delighted to announce that you can now also offer charity alternatives for Marketplace items, allowing your recipients to choose to donate the value of their gift to one of a selection of charities. This is ideal when reaching out to buyers working in a role, company or industry where they are unable to accept gifts. Find out more.
Data to power every team Ready to combine powerful data with highly personalized direct mail? Our new guide looks at how to merge 6sense and Reachdesk’s lifecycles together, so you can light up the Dark Funnel with remarkable insights, triggered engagement, and pitch-perfect gifting.
The attribution revolution Our major new upgrade to Reachdesk IQ shines a light on the relationship between attribution and ROI when gifting. Customers can now set their own attribution percentages within their platform settings, which we will use to evolve our models, and ensure they are kept up-to-date with new market trends. Join the revolution.
A red-hot integration We’ve made it easier than ever to send gifts while scheduling meetings with a prospect. Our new integration with Chili Piper is designed to help your sales team stand out from the crowd, book more meetings, and identify legitimate interest in your products. Find out more.
Campaigns with a point of view You can now designate a “headline” brand for your eGift cards, making it easy to tie your gift into your overall campaign messaging. Perfect for quirky awareness days – National Sandwich Day, anyone? Your recipient will still be able to spend their voucher at a wide selection of vendors, but your main offer will pull focus. Find out more.
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Oct 1
Rugby League, NRL Grand Final
Oct 5 – Nov 19
Cricket, ODI World Cup
Oct 21 – 30
Multi-sports, World Combat Games
Oct 20 – Nov 5
Multi-sports, Pan American Games
October
Nov 3-11 (postponed from 2022)
Multi-sports, Gay Games
Nov 7
Horse Racing, Melbourne Cup
Nov 19 - Dec 1
Multi-sports, Pacific Games
Nov 30 - Dec 17
Handball, World Championships (women)
November
Hindu, October 24
Dashain
Hindu, November 12
Diwali
Jewish, 7 – 15 Dec
Hanukkah
Buddhist, December 8
Bodhi Day
Christian, December 25
Christmas
Christmas Day is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Gifts are exchanged and family gatherings are commonplace. Send recipients personalized baubles to decorate their Christmas tree, cookies to snack on, or make a charitable donation to those most in need at this time of year.
Bodhi Day celebrates the moment that Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha or ‘awakened one’. To wish your recipient a blessed Bodhi Day, send a thoughtful handwritten note and a meditation journal.
For Hanukkah, sending gifts like olive oils, fried foods, or a personalized candle to your intended recipient would be a great way to show them you care.
Diwali festival celebrates light triumphing over darkness. Help your recipient observe this ‘Festival of Lights’ by sending Indian sweets and Diyas.
Dashain symbolizes the victory of good over evil. During this time Hindus celebrate with family reunions and the exchanging of gifts and blessings. To honor this occasion, send your intended recipient a personalized kite as a gift, as they are traditionally flown during the festival.
Spooky season
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
LGBTQ+ History Month
OCT
International Coffee Day
National Noodle Day (US)
International Beer and Pizza Day
10
World Mental Health Day
27
Global Champagne Day
31
National Knock Knock Joke Day (US)
This timeless joke format has lost none of its power. Give a prospect or client a chuckle by sending them a joke book and a handwritten note (ChatGPT can help you write some rib-ticklers.) In the workplace, why not offer a prize from our Marketplace for whoever comes up with the best knock knock joke?
National Knock Knock Joke Day
The go-to refreshment for lavish celebrations is worth celebrating in and of itself. Add some sparkle to a client’s or prospect’s day with a bubbly delivery of champagne or champagne-scented gifts. You can make it extra special by including a personalized flute (a glass one – not the wind instrument Lizzo plays).
Globally, 15% of working-age adults live with a mental disorder. For employers, this day is a chance to support their workforce by hosting mental health events and webinars, and outlining the resources that are available as part of the company's Employee Assistance Program.
Looking for an excuse to have a team social? Here it is! Take your employees out for dinner and drinks after work, and let the bonding commence.
From ramen to spaghetti, “noodle” has become an umbrella term for an array of slippery, dangling carbs – so there’s no shortage of ways to mark this day. If you’ve got a client or prospect who’s fond of a particular noodle dish, why not reach out with a lunch voucher?
National Noodle Day
Our coffee vouchers are a popular gift all year round – whether you want to start a conversation with a buyer or treat your employees. If java sparks joy for your prospect, perk them up with some gourmet beans and a personalized mug.
At a time when anti-LGBTQ+ laws and sentiments are gaining momentum internationally, it’s imperative that companies reaffirm their commitment to inclusion. Why not run educational workshops for your teams centered on the LGBTQ+ community and its history, complemented by Pride-themed treats? You can also engage clients and prospects by donating to an LGBTQ+ charity on their behalf, such as Stonewall, The Trevor Project, or The Marsha P Johnson Institute.
Breast cancer is among the four most common cancers affecting people worldwide. October is an important opportunity to raise awareness, as well as funds to support vital research. Consider making a donation to charities such as the Pink Ribbon Foundation or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation on behalf of a client or prospect, or surprise them with a box of pink ribbon cupcakes.
If Christmas fanatics can start blasting Mariah Carey from November 1st, then you can celebrate Halloween all month long. Is your product the answer to a nightmarish pain point? Spooky season is the perfect time to let clients and prospects know with a spellbinding gift. A candy box featuring trick ’r treat favorites is always a crowd pleaser, but you could also surprise them with a miniature pumpkin and carving set – just in time for National Pumpkin Day on October 26th!
No-Shave November
Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month
National Gratitude Month
NOV
National Advent Calendar Day (US)
World Vegan Day
National Sandwich Day (US)
Bonfire Night
National Recycling Day (US)
Thanksgiving (US)
Keep clients and prospects as sweet as pumpkin pie with a nice bottle of wine or a personalized apron. For a Thanksgiving gift with all the trimmings, treat them to a luxury food and drink hamper.
It’s a day to reduce, reuse, and reach out to clients or prospects with eco-friendly gifts! From a tote bag branded with your company logo, to a handy umbrella made from recycled materials, there are many ways to share your passion for the planet.
Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, this fiery autumnal festival is celebrated across the UK and a clutch of commonwealth countries. Surprise customers or prospects by gifting them a marshmallow toasting kit – and let the sparks fly!
This lunchtime staple is so universally beloved that reaching out to a prospect with a “Happy National Sandwich Day” message and a sandwich shop voucher is sure to elevate your brand to the upper crust.
A plant-based lifestyle requires dedication, so take this day to celebrate the vegans in your life by sending them a snack box, recipe book, baked treats, or even a new wallet made from vegan and sustainable materials.
Who doesn’t love counting down to Christmas by wolfing down a chocolate first thing in the morning? A classic advent calendar is an easy and cost-effective way to give clients, prospects, or employees a month of nostalgic fun!
Research shows that practicing gratitude has powerful effects on our physical and emotional health. Let your customers know how much you appreciate them with a delightful delivery. Think customized baked goods, a wellness hamper, or even a gratitude journal to promote personal growth. Whatever you send, make sure to include a handwritten note expressing your gratitude for their continued support.
An estimated 1% of the US population has celiac disease, but there are many other reasons why someone might be bootin’ gluten from their diet. If you know a client, prospect, or employee who avoids it, make sure to reach out this month with a thoughtful delivery of sweet or savory gluten-free snacks, or perhaps a recipe book to help them create delicious meals at home.
Also known as Movember, this month raises awareness for various men’s health issues by challenging individuals to drop the razor and grow out their facial hair, beard, mustache, leg hair, or whatever they can! Any money you would typically spend on upkeep can be donated to charity. A participating client, prospect, or employee will already be feeling pretty warm and fuzzy, but you can spur them on even more by donating to their fundraiser or sending them a luxury beard care kit.
Keep your leads warm
National Write A Business Plan Month
DEC
Make A Gift Day (US)
Lost and Found Day (US)
11
International Mountain Day
National Ugly Sweater Day (US)
National Maple Syrup Day (US)
New Year’s Eve
End 2023 on a high note by reaching out to customers as they prepare to ring in the new year. This doesn’t have to be a huge gesture – anything from a pack of sparklers to a hamper of party snacks will do the trick, while a handwritten message thanking them for their support will have them looking forward to another year with your company.
If you’ve signed a new client just in time for National Maple Syrup Day, send them a maple syrup-tasting basket or a pancake-making kit, complete with a bottle of the sweet stuff – you’ll live sappily ever after!
When we say “ugly”, we really mean “eye-catching”. Bring some friendly and festive competition to the workplace by challenging employees to rock the most shocking sweater they can, and offer a prize from our Marketplace for whoever turns the most heads!
Does your prospect like to hike? Then this is a peak gifting opportunity! Let them know you’re ready to reach the summit together with outdoorsy gifts, such as a collapsible water bottle, sports bag, or even a compass engraved with their name.
Marking an opportunity as closed lost after working hard to engage a prospect can be disheartening. Why not use this day to check whether your prospect is still happy with their choice? Gifting them an Apple AirTag to make sure they don’t lose their keys or wallet could be a clever way to grab their attention.
As the festive season approaches, making a unique gift by hand can be a fun activity for people of all ages. Whether you want to treat your clients, prospects, or employees, you’ll have a wide range of crafting kits to choose from – including pottery, watercolor, and candle-making sets.
As Q4 draws to a close, it’s the optimal time to start thinking about what the next business year will hold. Help your customers map out their strategies by sending them relevant eBooks, whitepapers, and blogs, or even a personalized planner for 2024. Why not sweeten the deal with a branded chocolate advent calendar to motivate them further?
Since winter in the Northern Hemisphere only truly starts in December, the coldest weather is yet to come. For a gift that gives “warm regards” a whole new meaning, encourage prospects to wrap up and stay cozy by sending them a hoodie, scarf, and or blanket. You can even get them branded with your company logo.
It’s the one we’ve been waiting for all year! The possibilities for spreading festive cheer to clients, prospects, and employees are endless. Wish your valued customers a happy holiday season with a mulled wine or cocktail kit. Stay on your buyer’s mind throughout the Christmas period with a luxury food and drink hamper. Thank your employees for a year of hard work with a personalized gingerbread man, or a fun virtual team activity!
Much like buses, you can wait ages for the perfect gifting opportunity, only for Q4 to come along and drop half a dozen at once! Typical. From Halloween to Christmas, and all the unmissable celebrations inbetween, Q4 is truly an A-list affair. Come prepared by exploring our guide and selecting which holidays you want to mark with outstanding gifting and direct mail campaigns. Whether you want to push those lingering deals over the line before the year’s end, thank customers for their continued support, or show employees how much you value them, let us be your go-to source for gifting inspiration. Have you thought of something that you can’t see in this guide? Don’t hesitate to contact our friendly Customer Success team so they can help bring your ideas to life!
