Do you ever long for the good old days? When times were simpler. Sweeter. Better. Just thinking about days past can boost our mood and flood us with feelings of optimism. And surprisingly, it can even make us a little more generous with our pocketbooks. Perhaps that’s why brands from all sorts of industries are leveraging the power of nostalgia marketing. If your brand wants to jump on the nostalgia bandwagon (or vintage red truck), we’ve got retro giveaway ideas that will bring out all those good old-fashioned feelings.
Vintage hats and apparel
Some things are forever fashionable. And if you’ve shopped popular retailers lately, you already know that what’s old is new again. Case in point: T-shirts imprinted with all your favorite bands, shows and sayings from the past are everywhere. Create your own retro T-shirt when you imprint throwback versions of your logo on an Alternative® Vintage Jersey Slapshot Tee or LAT Vintage Fine Jersey Baseball Tee. These are great gifts for commemorating company anniversaries. Another fun way to get people reminiscing about your brand is to share company photos and memorabilia from days past. Increase engagement by asking friends and followers to share their own memories or photographs. Enter participants in a prize drawing for a retro promotional item, like the Yupoong® Retro Trucker Cap or New Era® Scrimmage Beanie.
Retro calendars
Paper calendars never go out of style. And nothing says “good ol’ days” like Norman Rockwell images from “The Saturday Evening Post.” People will think of your brand (and all the good nostalgic feels) every time they look at The Saturday Evening Post Calendar. Send these calendars to customers and vendors to help them welcome the new year. Or delight shoppers when you give out The Saturday Evening Post Tent-Style Desk Calendars with every purchase. If iconic American culture isn’t their thing, a Muscle Cars Calendar can also transport them back in time.
Blasts from the past
When you think retro, what springs to mind? The classic tin lunch box? An iconic lava lamp? Even if these items weren’t part of your good old days, they’re still cool. Remember those amazing, trend-setting shades Tom Cruise wore in “Risky Business”? Just imagine your entire staff rocking them around town—imprinted with your brand. The Risky Business Sunglasses are a great addition to a new employee welcome basket. Speaking of welcoming new employees, consider wowing them on their first day by sending them lunch packed in a fun Throwback Lunch Box. This retro giveaway is also a terrific way to say “thanks for your hard work” during annual reviews. Are you looking for something a little different to give the client who has everything? Check out the Groovy Glitter Lamp. It makes an excellent gift when you need something that will shine.
Oldies but goodies
From vinyl records and 8-tracks to cassette tapes and CDs—music has taken many different forms over the years. No matter their favorite genre, these oldies but goodies are sure to please. Although it looks like an old-fashioned stereo, this speaker is anything but old—the Vintage Wood Grain Bluetooth® Speaker is an ideal retro promotional item for music enthusiasts and gadget lovers alike. And the Armin Retro Bluetooth® Speaker, with its old-school turntable design, is sure to put a smile on their face and a song in their heart. Download your favorite retro mix and send it to your long-time customers—along with one of these fun vintage gifts—to say “thanks for standing the test of time.”
Add some nostalgia to your promotions to get customers reminiscing about good times—and your brand. With retro giveaways, the good old days just keep getting better.
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