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We all know the phrase: “It’s the thought that counts.”

But when it comes to branded merchandise, the product matters too.

A useful, high-quality item can stay with someone for years — on their desk, in their bag, at the gym, in the office or on the move. That means repeated visibility for your brand, long after the first moment of giving.

In our latest SeeMyMark article, we look at why some promotional products are kept and used, while others are quickly forgotten.

Read it here: https://www.seemymark.com/2026/06/11/is-it-really-the-thought-that-counts-what-the-data-says-about-branded-merchandise/

What is the best branded item you have ever received?

Is It Really the Thought That Counts? What the Data Says About Branded Merchandise - seemymark.com Branded merchandise works when it is useful, well made and thoughtfully branded. Discover why gifting needs more than just good intentions.

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Over the past few weeks, we had three small moments that stayed with us.

In Sliema, someone wearing a hoodie we had supplied — just as part of their everyday outfit.

At Kraków airport, a branded backpack still in use — clearly not something that had been used once and forgotten.

And in Paris, standing in line near the Eiffel Tower, one of our bottles spotted sticking out of someone’s bag.

None of these were planned. None of them were work-related.

But they all pointed to the same thing: the real test of branded merchandise happens after it’s given.

We wrote a short piece reflecting on this:
https://www.seemymark.com/2026/04/24/branded-merchandise-leaves-the-office/

When Branded Merchandise Leaves the Office - seemymark.com Three real-life moments that show when branded merchandise actually works—when it leaves the office and becomes part of everyday life.

It’s a small moment.

You open a box on your first days at a new job. Inside, there’s a hoodie.

And without really thinking about it, you ask yourself:

Would I actually wear this?

That one decision says more about a company than most onboarding presentations ever could.

We explored this idea in our latest article below 👇

Sarah’s corporate hoodie - seemymark.com Discover how onboarding kits shape employer branding and why what employees actually use matters more than what you give. %

Chargers and power banks are still one of the most popular employee gifts — but they’ve come a long way 👀

🔌 Meet GaN technology (Gallium Nitride) — the next generation of charging:

✔️ More power in smaller, lighter chargers
✔️ Fast charging without overheating
✔️ More efficient and longer-lasting

💡 Why this matters now?

From May 2026:
• All laptops in the EU must support USB-C charging
• Many brands are no longer including chargers

➡️ Which means people increasingly need:
🔹 USB-C chargers
🔹 Higher power (45W+) for laptops
🔹 One charger for everything

👉 GaN chargers are designed exactly for this.

A practical, modern, and genuinely useful gift your team will actually use every day.

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Think back to your first day at a new job.

That welcome kit you received?
It probably said more about the company than any presentation ever could.

We explored this idea in our latest article 👇 Your Onboarding Kit Is Your First Employer Branding Campaign (Most Companies Miss This)

How Onboarding Kits are important for Employer Branding - seemymark.com Discover why your onboarding kit is more than merch. Learn how welcome experiences shape employer branding, perception, and company culture.

⚽🌍 World Cup 2026 is coming — and the smartest brands are already planning.

The difference between
❌ forgettable giveaways
✅ merch people actually keep

…often comes down to timing.

Why early planning makes all the difference — from design to impact 👇
👉 Read the full article: https://www.seemymark.com/2026/01/29/world-cup-2026-promotional-merchandise/