Need some gifting inspiration? Our calendar is packed with creative direct mail and gifting campaign ideas to help you make a splash throughout 2024.
Corporate gifting ideas for 2024
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Are you ready to be number one this Q1? Fortune favors the bold, so encourage your Go-to-market team to have fun, get creative, and try new ways to enrich your entire customer lifecycle with gifting and direct mail. Plus, with our gifting expertise and upgraded platform features, we'll help you hit the ground running and make 2024 a year to remember. Let’s do this! Love, The Reachdesk team
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We’re delighted to partner with Bacardi and offer their world-class portfolio of 200-plus brands and labels, including their famous rum, Grey Goose vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Martini vermouths, Dewar’s Scotch whisky, and Patron tequila. Bottoms up! (Available in th UK)
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Best known for the iconic Swiss Army Knife, Victorinox offers an array of similarly durable and high-quality products that your recipients will treasure – including household and professional knives, watches, travel gear, and fragrances. (Available in the EU)
Victorinox
Sweeten anyone’s day with a deliciously personalized gift. Les Aventuriers du Biscuit offers plenty of ways to make your biscuits extra special – including logos, QR codes, photos, and much more – so you can leave a lasting impression, even when there’s only crumbs left! (Available in France and the EU)
Les Aventuriers du Biscuit
This one’s a keeper. KeepCup is on a mission to kick start the demise of the disposable. You can help by treating clients, prospects and customers to high-quality reusable cups. (Available in the UK – coming soon to the EU, USA & Australia)
KeepCup
When your European gifting campaign calls for luxury food and drink, look no further. From gourmet foods and chocolates to luxurious Champagne or fine wine, Gifts for Europe has you covered for every occasion. (Available in the EU)
Gifts for Europe
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World Religion Day
Christian, Feb 2
Candlemas
Judaism, Jan 24 – 25
Tu Bishvat
Hindu, Mar 8
Maha Shivratri
Christian, Mar 14
Ash Wednesday
Hindu, Mar 25
Holi
Muslim, Mar 10 – Apr 9
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”. It 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.
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’s resolutions (Worldwide)
Don’t get cold feet (Worldwide)
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Happy Mew Year for Cats Day (US)
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Festival of Sleep Day (US)
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National Houseplant Appreciation Day (US)
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Blue Monday (Worldwide)
Martin Luther King Jr Day (US)
21
International Sweatpants Day
After an indulgent festive season, this is a chance to give your mind, body, and wallet a restorative break. January isn’t known for its jubilance, with or without booze, so if you know anyone who’s doing it “dry”, show your support and raise their spirits (no, not that kind!) with tasty alcohol-free drinks, a mocktail-making kit, or even some official Dry January merch.
As one year wraps up and another begins, it’s a time to reflect on what we want the next 12 months to look like. Let clients and customers know you’re poised to help them achieve their goals with a “New Year’s resolutions” campaign. It can be as broad or as personalized as you like – from a stylish productivity planner, to gifts to help recipients reach their fitness goals, such as workout equipment or exercise class passes.
New year’s resolutions (Worldwide)
If you have sales conversations that went cold over the festive season, it’s time to defrost them! Reach out to your prospects with a fun message about how you hope they haven’t gotten cold feet, accompanied by (you guessed it) a pair of warm, cozy socks. A cheeky but very practical gift.
We’re not “kitten” around – this is a real thing. If you have a prospect with a beloved feline friend at home, help them celebrate this adorable holiday with a fur-bulous gift, from gourmet cat food to a shiny new bowl!
Do you know someone who’s been burning the midnight oil lately? Make their day – or should that be night? – with a dreamy gift box featuring sleep aid essentials, such as a soothing pillow spray, bath oils, and an eye mask. Using our Merchandise Builder, you can even send them a comfy blanket branded with your company logo!
Did you know that 66% of US households own at least one houseplant? If you have a prospect or client who happens to be a proud plant parent, help your relationship blossom by surprising them with anything from a watering can to a new potted plant to join their growing family.
The third Monday in January is widely acknowledged as the bleakest day of the year. After the sugar rush of the festive season, the reality of frosty weather and ravaged bank accounts hits hard for many. It’s a good time to surprise and delight someone with anything from wellbeing gifts to a colorful batch of personalized cupcakes.
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 a Udemy course on inequality. Alternatively, consider making a donation to The Martin Luther King Memorial Center.
Sweatpants are the official uniform for a much-needed lazy day. Our Merchandise Builder makes it super easy to customize a comfy pair of sweatpants with your company logo, so even if your prospects don’t leave the coach, your brand won’t leave their mind.
Valentine’s day (Worldwide)
Black history month (US, Canada)
LGBT history month (UK)
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feb
World cancer day
9
National pizza day (UK)
Lunar New Year
11
Super Bowl LVIII (US)
14
International Book Giving Day
Whether you want to show some love to your clients and employees, or encourage prospects to fall head over heels with your brand, our gifts will make them swoon faster than Cupid’s arrow – from a classic box of chocolates, to a grand Valentine’s Day hamper. All accompanied by a loved-up poem, of course.
Black History Month aims to shine a light on the achievements of African Americans and their role in American history. You can contribute to this movement by encouraging people in your network to read landmark books about Black history and perspectives, or making a donation to Black-founded charities on their behalf. We can also help you build gift hampers featuring items from Black-owned businesses.
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 set one up) 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.
Due to climate change and commercial whaling, six out of the 13 great whale species are classified as endangered or vulnerable. If you know a keen animal lover, make sure they have a whale of a time by donating to a marine conservation charity on their behalf.
World Whale Day
For a thoughtful gift that helps raise awareness for World Cancer Day, make a donation on behalf of someone to charities that support patients, caregivers, survivors, and cancer research.
When it comes to brightening up someone’s lunchtime, there’s no topping this! Surprise and delight a prospect, client, or employee with a voucher so they can celebrate this very important day at their favorite pizzeria.
Did you know that 20% of the global population celebrates the Lunar New Year? Help someone welcome the Year of the Dragon with traditional gifts including tea, candy, and chocolate, presented in an auspicious red envelope.
America’s biggest sporting event will have eager viewers tuning in from all over the world. Help your prospects, clients, and employees get in the spirit by sending them the ultimate snack and drinks bundle to enjoy during the game.
If Valentine’s Day isn’t for you, February 14th is also a chance to share the joy of reading. Surprise someone by sending them a page-turner, along with a message explaining why you think they will like it.
Women’s history month (US, UK, Aus)
Spring back to life (Worldwide)
Employee Appreciation Day (US)
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World Compliment Day
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International Women’s Day
National Organize Your Office Day (US)
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St. Patrick’s Day (Worldwide)
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Global Recycling Day
This month is dedicated to the achievements of women throughout history and seeks to inspire today’s women to flourish. You can be part of it by recognizing women in your field – perhaps with a public LinkedIn post, or by reaching out with a personalized message and gift to honor their accomplishments. You can also encourage employees and colleagues to join virtual or in-person events celebrating Women’s History Month, or organize your own!
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring officially begins on March 20th, so why not help prospects, clients, and employees step into the season with some energizing gifts? Treat them to a box full of self-care goodies that will put a spring in their step, including scented candles, healthy snacks, and vitamin shots.
Reachdesk has no shortage of ways to show your people how much you value their hard work. From a personalized box of baked goods, to one of our many virtual experiences such as cocktail-making or pizza-baking classes for some seriously fun team bonding.
What’s better than a compliment? Only one that’s complemented by a delicious treat. Find something you admire about your prospects or clients on LinkedIn (it’s always best to compliment something you know they worked hard on) and send them a short and sweet message with a box of brownies.
Every year, this global celebration shines a light on women’s issues, generates important conversations, and calls for positive change and gender parity. The theme for 2024 is #InspireInclusion, so get involved by running internal events that promote just that! The International Women’s Day website is full of inspiring resources.
94% of workers say they feel more productive in a tidy workspace, so help prospects, clients, or employees kick-start their spring cleaning with some “neat” gifts – such as a stationery organizer, a mini desk vacuum cleaner, or shiny new home office supplies.
Ready to shamrock’n’roll? Share the luck of the Irish with prospects, clients, or employees by treating them to a selection of tasty beers or a bottle of Irish whiskey (perhaps accompanied by personalized whiskey glasses). For an alcohol-free gift option, send out some green swag or baked treats!
As if St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t green enough, along comes Global Recycling Day! It’s a time to reduce, reuse, and reach out to clients or prospects with eco-friendly gifts – or even branded swag made from recycled materials using our Merchandise Builder.
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A new year brings new ground to break – for you and your entire Go-to-market team. Say farewell to your comfort zone and try fresh tactics with our Q1 2024 corporate gifting guide! We’ve hand-picked Q1’s most exciting moments and events that you can use to create amazing experiences, drive engagement and generate results at every stage of the customer lifecycle. What’s your New Year’s resolution? Whether you’re out to dazzle your prospects, connect with your clients, or reward your employees, you’ll find plenty of ways to start 2024 with a bang! If you’ve thought of a gift idea that you can’t see in this guide, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly Customer Success team so they can help make it a reality!
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Easter
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.
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Enhance your meeting requests Since launching our integration with Chili Piper, which made it easy for our clients to send gift enhanced meeting requests, we’ve expanded this functionality to integrate with a further five meeting scheduling tools: Calendly, Salesloft Meetings, Hubspot Meetings, Outreach Meetings, and Groove Scheduler.
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New swag vendors We’ve partnered with Corporate Merch to greatly increase the swag options in our merchandise catalog to provide you with the best possible choice for your corporate gifting needs. Discover a fresh and impressive selection of premium brands, including Nike, The North Face, Carhartt, Yeti and Bose.
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Gmail integration Picture this: you’re crafting a perfectly personalized email to a top prospect in Gmail, carefully selecting your words to make a lasting impression. Now, with the new Reachdesk button right in your Gmail composition, you can pick and send the perfect gift, making a strong impression without missing a beat.
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Virtual experiences We’re recently expanded our virtual experience marketplace with two fabulous new vendors. Purple Cork offers exclusive guided tasting experiences covering wine, spirits, cocktails and more, while Elevent hosts a diverse range of games, team-building activities, tastings and activities. Filter experiences by type, location, price, duration and number of attendees to find something for any occasion and budget!
Make your gifting campaign, event, or product launch truly pop! The Popcorn Shed is a home-grown, family-owned business specializing in gourmet popcorn in over 27 delicious and whimsical flavors. (Available in the UK)
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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)
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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Cinco de Mayo (Mexico & US)
World Baking Day
International Museum Day
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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
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World Oceans Day
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 down 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. hello@reachdesk.com.
Sun, sea, and unforgettable sends
This vendor crafts freshly handmade cookies that are an absolute treat! Featuring rich vanilla biscuits covered in fondant, Cake Creations’ cookies look as luxurious as they taste. Perfect for any occasion, with options for color and text customization, these cookies are sure to be the icing on the cake for building sweet relationships with your prospects and customers! (Available in Australia)
Cake Creations
Help employees adjust to home office life or show clients you care by gifting them some green. When you want to send a meaningful and lasting gift, choose a plant from Foli. It’s a thoughtful gesture that will leaf a lasting impression, constantly reminding them of your care and consideration. (Available in Canada only)
Foli
Make an impression with Luxury Corporate Gifts. The easiest solution for business gifts with top brands delivered across Europe. Choose from the perfect combination of the best European gourmet foods and chocolates with luxurious Champagne or fine wine. Create the Ultimate Gourmet gift for every occasion to help you grow relationships. (Available EU wide)
Deliver moments that matter with CRUMBS Cookies, your go-to beautifully crafted, brandable cookies that add a touch of sweetness to every occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a team member’s birthday, sending a thank you note to your prospect, or want to delight and impress your customer with a personal touch, CRUMBS Cookies will guarantee to sweeten their day. (Available in the UK)
CRUMBS
Take advantage of personalized biscuits for your events, clients and colleagues! Please and surprise your recipients with a 100% original, gourmet and personalized gift! Get creative with our latest vendor by adding logos, QR codes, clients faces and much more. (Available in France and EU)
Les Aventuriers du biscuit
Gifting is a crucial part of your strategy, but crafting personalized gifts with well-written notes can be time-consuming. Enter Reachdesk AI, a cutting-edge suite of AI-enhanced solutions designed to streamline your gifting process. Our first release, gift note recommendations for physical sends, captures the goal of each send and provides personalized, relevant note suggestions with just one click. Supporting multiple languages for global outreach and using prompt-based context for hyper-personalized notes, Reachdesk AI transforms your gifting into an effortless and impactful experience.
June 29th–July 21st
Cycling, Tour de France
July 1st– 14th
Tennis, Wimbledon
July 7th
Formula 1, British grand Prix
July 14th
Football, UEFA Euro Fina
July 16th
Baseball, MLB All-Star Game
July 18th–21st
Golf, The Open Championship
July 26th–August 11th
Olympics, Summer Olympics
July
Aug 17th– Sept 8th
Cycling, Vuelta a España
Aug 22nd-25th
Golf, Womens British Open
Aug 17th start
Football, Premier League
Aug 30th - Sept 2nd
Tennis, U.S. Open
August
Sept 6th Start
American Football, NFL
Sept 1st
Formula 1, Italian Grand Prix
Sept 17th - 19th 1st match Day
Football, UEFA Champions League
September
Hindu, September 16th
Ganesh Chaturthi
Christianity, September 14th
Holy Cross Day
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), flowers for offerings, and puja kits are popular gifts. Additionally, donations to the poor are a common practice of this celebration.
Holy Cross Day, also known as the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, is a significant feast in the Christian liturgical calendar. The day commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, in Jerusalem around the year 326 AD. Personalized journals or a subscription to Spotify to listen to hymns are great options for gifts.
Jewish, Aug 12th–13th
Tisha B’Av
Hindu, Aug 19th
Raksha Bandhan
Jainism, August 31st - September 7th
Paryushana
Tisha B’Av marks the end of the three weeks between dire straits and is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. To stay respectful, we don’t suggest you offer any gifts during this time.
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.
Paryushana is an annual holy event for Jains where the level of spirituality is increased often using fasting and prayer meditation. The five main vows are emphasized during this time. To celebrate, consider sending books on spirituality, yoga mats and candles.
Hinduism, July 17th
Chaturmas
Muslim, July 16th–17th
Ashura
Christianity, July 25th
St James The Great Day
Chaturmas, meaning “four months,” is a sacred period in Hinduism dedicated to penance, fasting, rituals, and spiritual rejuvenation. Personalized photo frames, handmade soap, eco-friendly care products or herbal teas all serve as impactful gifts.
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, consider donating food to this cause.
Honoring St James the Great, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles and brother of John the Apostle. Travel guides, Spanish wine or food baskets are meaningful gifts to highlight pilgrimage and travel.
Gifts for the great outdoors
Plastic Free July
Think picnic
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Canada Day
Independence Day (US)
International Chocolate Day
World Emoji Day
30
International Friendship Day
Our Merchandise Builder makes it easy to customize and send a ray-diant array of useful gifts to help the recipients embrace the outdoors, bask in the sun, and enjoy fresh air. From stylish gym bags to portable chargers, windbreakers to water bottles, impress clients and prospects and stay on their mind with branded merch they won’t want to leave behind.
Every year, millions of people worldwide take the Plastic Free July challenge, designed to give everyone the chance to combat single-use plastic waste at home, work, or in their community. If you have an eco-conscious client, prospect, or employee, make them be part of the cause with a reusable tote bag or travel mug. Alternatively, you can make a donation to their favorite environmental cause on their behalf.
July bursts with picnic-perfect days across the globe. Give gifts that inspire al fresco feasts and sun-soaked memories - like a custom picnic basket, cheerful enamel mugs, a vibrant picnic blanket, or a hamper filled with summer snacks to savor under the sun!
Whether they live at home or abroad, Canada Day is a special one for all of your Canadian clients, prospects, or team members. Treat them to gifts that celebrate the true north strong and free spirit. Think flag bunting, iconic Canadian drinks, or classic snacks that shout “O Canada!”.
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.
An indulgent, chocolatey gift is always a crowd-pleaser – from classic candy bars rich in nostalgia, to premium chocolate boxes presented in beautifully custom packaging. We can help you make any chocoholic’s day!
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 them involved, especially at work. Why not order a batch of cupcakes customized with some of your team’s most-used emojis?
Friendship is the golden thread that ties our hearts together, no matter the distance. Celebrate a friend, colleague, mentor, or a new relationship with something creative. How about a personalized bobblehead, friendship bracelet or using the recipients choice to have them pick out the perfect gift themselves?
Happiness Happens Month
Family Fun Month (US)
AUG
International Beer Day
13
International Lefthanders Day
19
World Photography Day
National Dog Day
This awareness month is all about celebrating what brings you joy! It’s the perfect reason to delight a prospect or client with something that lights up their day. Consider surprising them with a spontaneous coffee or lunch outing, tailored to their favorite cafés and cuisines. And when in doubt, chocolate is a guaranteed happiness booster that never fails to bring a smile!
August is Family Fun Month, the perfect time to celebrate the joy and togetherness of family. It’s a month dedicated to creating lasting memories and strengthening the bonds that hold our families together. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a game night, or a weekend getaway, there’s no better time to enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. Why not elevate the month with custom family fun kits? Imagine personalized board games, custom-designed t-shirts, or even travel vouchers to add an extra sparkle to your recipient’s family time.
Family Fun Month (USA)
For drinkers and connoisseurs across the world, beer is a universal language. There are many ways to raise the glass with your prospects and clients to this beloved alcoholic beverage – from a pack of craft beers, to a personalized pint glass. For a lively team bonding experience, consider organizing a virtual beer tasting session that promises fun and camaraderie!
In our right-handed world, lefties quietly navigate daily obstacles - 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 ring-free notepad!
A picture is worth a thousand words and with prospects receiving over 120 emails a day why not mix it up and send them something physical? How about a Polaroid camera to capture their favorite moments with colleagues or family?
Dog owners treasure – and often live in service to – their furry friends. If your prospect has one, you’d be barking mad not to grab their attention with a dog dog-themed treat. A new dog toy, branded collar, lead, or even a hamper with all the gifts a dog and their owner could ever want.
National Yoga Awareness Month
Back to school
National Honey Month
World Beard Day
SEP
World Peace Day
27
World Tourism Day
29
World Heart 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. Whether it’s a rejuvenating yoga mat, soothing essential oils, or a mindfulness journal, share their passion for wellness and inner balance.
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, fresh set of pens and markers, or a new succulent for their office.
Want to create some buzz among your clients or prospects? Sweeten your deals with high-quality bee products, such as gourmet honey or skincare. Even better, send out some bee-friendly flower 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.
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 celebrate the scruff with a luxurious beard care gift set.
A day dedicated to promoting peace and harmony across the globe. A time to reflect on the importance of non-violence, understanding and unity in our communities. Planting trees, charity gift cards or sending flowers can celebrate this day with your prospects and clients. Pay it forward campaigns often work well around this time too - so why not start one?
Lots of people love to travel for work or pleasure and this creates a good opportunity to help them with any future travel plans. Branded travel kits, custom wash bags, and comfortable travel pillows make great gifts for any any traveler seeking their next adventure!
A day to create awareness of the importance of our health and hearts. Sending fitness bundles containing skipping ropes, yoga mats, and healthy food cookbooks, all make a wonderful gift to commemorate this occasion and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
The best gifts create unforgettable memories between you and your recipient. Our Q3 2024 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. One thing everyone looks forward to in the summer, is enjoying more of (hopefully 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! The best part? You don’t 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 strategies to the next level Otherwise, grab a piña colada, sit back in your deck chair, and soak in this summery of gifting milestones and ideas.
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Reachdesk AI: Gift Note Recommendations
You already know how time-consuming crafting emails can be; creating unique messages for individual recipients and campaigns is hard work. That’s where the new email recommendation feature within Reachdesk AI comes in. With just one click, you can generate tailored emails for all gift types and campaigns, each designed to achieve specific objectives, like booking a meeting with a recipient. Supporting multiple languages and offering hyper-personalization by incorporating context such as the reason behind the send (e.g., “Thanks for connecting on LinkedIn”), Reachdesk AI ensures your emails are relevant, impactful, and maximize your communications and outreach efforts.
Reachdesk AI: Email Recommendations
Imagine finding the perfect gift in seconds by browsing options tailored to your preferences. If your first choice is unavailable, you’ll quickly see alternatives, ensuring you always have a great option at hand. Plus, effortlessly resend gifts by sorting them based on the most recently sent items. You no longer have to imagine with Reachdesk’s exciting updates within our gift-sending experience. These features will help you streamline your gifting journey, allowing you to delight recipients with ease and precision.
New Sending Experience
Stay ahead by boosting your pipeline and revenue with seamless automation. Our new Salesloft Native App, combined with Salesloft Rhythm’s Gifting Plays, revolutionizes how sellers engage with leads, prospects, and customers. Now, sellers can effortlessly send gifts directly from Salesloft emails and native Reachdesk cadence steps, automate follow-ups, and ensure timely responses after recipient engagement. This powerful integration streamlines your sales process, driving efficiency and empowering your team to meet their targets with ease.
Salesloft Native App & Salesloft Rhythm Gifting Plays
Sweeter Cards is the first-ever greeting card and gourmet chocolate all in ONE. The idea is simple combine your recipients favorite things – a personalized message and chocolate. The Sweeter Cards are a unique, meaningful and delicious way to share a moment with your prospect, team or client with custom illustrations that will have them indulge with a smile. (Available in the USA only)
Sweeter Cards
Gifting tips and trends
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
6
National Noodle Day (US)
International Beer and Pizza Day
World Mental Health Day
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)
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!
