BAMKO Retail & Promotional Merch Inspiration

PROMOTIONAL INSPIRATION MERCH RETAIL &

WHAT ARE THE WHY(S)?

APPAREL / BAGS / ACCESSORIES

DRINKWARE / HOME & PET / STATIONARY

TECHNOLOGY / TECH ACCESSORIES

SUMMER / OUTDOOR

WINTER SEASONAL / HOLIDAY

BIG TICKET BUZZWORTHY PR ITEMS

DOMESTIC VS FULLY CUSTOM OVERSEAS / ON - DEMAND

What Are The Why(s)?

There are a lot of great reasons why brands choose to produce merchandise; employee retention, media buzz, increase brand engagement, event marketing etc.

Identifying the why(s) of the project is crucial to selecting engaging , innovative and buzzworthy solutions that do so much more than just meeting a brief.

MARKETING SWAG

Is this an open giveaway? sized unisex item? yes? no?

Are we creating postworthy items with big logos or subtle branding?

Identified the 4 main reasons why brand choose to utilize consumer products and provided a few questions to keep in mind as we review the product inspiration possibilities.

What is the balance of surprise and delight and utility of the item?

EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER RETENTION

EVENT /OR

SEASONAL GIFTING

B2B / B2C

EXTENSION WEB-STORE

Is this a gifted item , GWP , or purchased with reward points?

What is the theme, purpose and/or season of the event?

Are we looking for a single item or suite of products?

§ Employee Store

§ Pop-up Shop

§ On-boarding Kit

§ New Customer Gift

§ Loyalty Gift

Will the item(s) be given at the event or received as a pre-event teaser or post-event follow-up?

Will the product interact directly with the brand?

Product Drinkware

Will the collection /store be supported with social media marketing? Is there a marketing calendar?

Will the products be used at the event?

Is this a one-time gift or part of a program with multiple touch points ? Monthly, Quarterly, Annually?

Will all the recipients receive the same item or have the ability to choose ?

Will the collection be supported with seasonal graphics for newness or restricted to brand guidelines only?

APPAREL / BAGS / ACCESSORIES

CROP TEE

MEN'S / WOMEN'S TANKS

WOMENS LG SLEEVE CROP TEE

WOMEN'S SHORT SLEEVE CROP TEE

UNISEX BRUSHED FLEECE SWEATSHIRT

SWEATSHIRTS

SWEATSHIRTS / FLEECE

UNISEX PULL-OVER HOODIE

UNISEX HOODIE JACKET

WOMEN’S CROP HOODIE JACKET

WOMEN’S CROPPED HOODIE

UNISEX JOGGER

SWEATSHIRTS

KNIT BOTTOMS

WOMEN'S FLEECE SHORTS

MEN’S FLEECE SHORTS

UNISEX ATHLETIC JOGGERS

RIB TOP YOGA PANT

SWEATSHIRTS

JACKETS / OUTTERWEAR

PUFFER JACKET

1/2 ZIPPER ANORAK

COACH/ VARSITY JACKET

DENIM JACKET SHIRT-JACKET

PUFFER VEST

HOODED WINDBREAKER

HEADWEAR

FLAT BRIM DOME TOP CAP

MESH BACK FLAT BRIM CAP

DAD BASEBALL CAP

MESH BACK TRUCKER CAP

CUFF BEANIE CUFF BEANIE WITH POM

PRINTED BUCKET REVERSIBLE BUCKET

NYLON OVERSIZED TOTE CANVAS OVERSIZED TOTE

COSMETIC / UTILITY BAG FANNY PACK

SMALL CROSSBODY ZIPPER POUCH

CINCH SAC WITH OUTSIDE POCKET BACKPACK

MINI CINCH SAC WITH SHOULDER STRAP

PLUSH SOCKS

IRON-ON PATCHES

SCRUNCHIE

SOCKS / SOFT ACCESSORIES

ENAMEL PINS

PADDED EYE MASK

BANDANA

FOOTIE SOCKS

JACQUARD KNIT SOCKS

VULCANIZED SLIP-ON SNEAKER

VULCANIZED LACE-UP SNEAKER

DRINKWARE / STATIONARY / HOME & PET

DOUBLE LAYERED ACTIVE SHORT

¾ LENGTH MENS LEGGING

UNISEX JOGGER

ACRYLIC STAINLESS

DRINKWARE TUMBLERS

DOUBLE LAYERED

DRINKWARE BOTTLES

SWEATSHIRTS

SWEATSHIRTS

LAPTOP CASE

MESH BAGS

DESK ACCESSORIES

TOTE/ NOTBOOK

SHOWER CURTAIN AND MATT COMBO

MATCHING STANDARD PILLOW CASES

INSULATED LUNCH TOTE

CANNABIS SECURE BOX W/ ACCESSORIES PATTERN LANTERN SHADE

LOUNGE PILLOW

PUFFER BLANKET

SCENTED CANDLE

PLUSH CHEW TOY

HARNESS NO SLIP FOOD BOWL

PACKABLE TRAVEL BOWL

LEASH. COLLAR, & BANDANA SET

Scented Candle

HOODI E JACKETS

HYDRATION BOTTLE WITH REMOVABLE SILICONE BOWL

TECNNOLOGY / TECH ACCESSORIES

BLUETOOTH SPEAKER/ BOTTLE OPENER

MINI BLUETOOTH SPEAKER CHARGING BLUETOOTH SPEAKER CHARGING CORD

WIRELESS CHARGER / PHONE STAND

CHARGING MATT

WIRELESS CHARGING JOURNAL

POWERBANK

NEOPRENE LAPTOP CASE

MOUSE SKIN

LAPTOP SKIN

LAPTOP CARRIER

LAPTOP BACKPACK

CORD ROLL

BRANDED MOUSE PAD

MAGNETIC CORD ORGANIZER

SUMMER / OUTDOOR

DRINK KOOZIES

SUMMER SEASONAL ASSORTMENT

TERRY BUCKET

BEACH TOWELS

BATHING SUIT

JERSEY COVER-Up

MEN’S JAMS

FLIP FLOPS

SEE-THROUGH TOTE

DOUBLE LAYERED ACTIVE SHORT

¾ LENGTH MENS LEGGING

UNISEX JOGGER

CORNHOLE

PICKLE BALL SET

POOL FLOAT

HIGH MOQ AND LONG LEAD TIME

DOUBLE LAYERED ACTIVE SHORT

FOLDING CAMP CHAIR

- MESH BACK CAP

- ZIPPER KNIT VEST

- PIQUE POLO

STRETCH BASEBALL CAP

WATER REPELLENT WINDBREAKER ALL WEATHER UMBRELLA

WICKING MEN’S POLO

SOCKS / MISC ACCESSORIES

- LONG SLEEVE STRETCH BASELAYERED

- MICROFIBER TEE

WICKING WOMEN’S POLO DRIVER COVERS BALL SET

- WOMEN’S MICROFIBER SHORTS

WINTER SEASONAL / HOLIDAY

EAR MUFFS

WINTER SEASONAL ASSORTMENT

UGLY SWEATSHIRT SKI SUIT

FRENCH TERRY HOODIE

PATTERNED ROBE ONSIE

WRAPPING PAPER

ORNAMENT

JACQUARD UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER

BIG TICKET BUZZWORTHY PR ITEMS

SNOWBOARD

SWEATSHIRTS

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

SKATEBOARD DECK BICYCLE

CROP TEE

PADDLE BOARD

DOMESTIC CUSTOM VS

CUSTOM PRODUCT

Totally customizable body, fabrication, coloration ,decoration techniques and branding.

High MOQ and longer lead times (4-6 Months) on average from order to in-hands date.

Best cost per item in relation to quality once MOQ is met. Producing below the MOQ is subject to a surcharge per unit.

Best option if the project has the budget and time for a fully customized item.

DOMESTIC PRODUCT

Stock bodies offered in a variety of colors depending on the item ,subject to available stock with a much shorter production lead time.

Decoration techniques limited to standard area, ranging in coverage depending on the item.

Low MOQ per item (will vary for production). mid range in cost per item relative to quality. Best option for quick turn projects due to faster production time, less investment in stock and easier to reorder to meet demand ..

ON - DEMAND/ PERSONALIZED

Smaller curated collection of items that can be personalized and / or offered in the on-demand model.

Decoration techniques limited to one logo and name drop location.

Low MOQ with no risk of owning stock on any item.

Longest lead time from single unit order placed to ship directly to individual end user.

THE WAY FORWARD

AT BAMKO WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE CHOICES IN ALL AREAS OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION.

AS WE PARTNER TO BRING YOU THE BEST PRODUCTS ,OUR OPERATION AND DESIGN TEAMS WILL SUGGEST SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES IN AN EFFORT TO EMPOWER OUR CUSTOMERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE DECISIONS SUPPORTING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

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