The short answer is "no."
But the COVID-19 pandemic, the elections, and WFH and homeschooling distractions may have dropped holiday gifting down to the bottom of your priorities list this season.
For the widest choice of holiday gifts (especially personalized options), you should have your order in by early November. But that doesn't mean you're Scrooged if you haven't made decisions by then.
Remember that gratitude is timeless and many successful marketers choose to gift their contacts with New Years' surprises, Valentine's Day treats, and year-long tokens of appreciation.
In fact, many of the Forefront Group's larger clients use Sendoso, a sending platform, to enable their sales reps and other customer-facing professionals to give just-in-time gifts year-round.
But for now, let's return to the season of tinsel and lights...
We've removed some of the stresses of holiday gifting by coming up with a curated shortlist of cool and useful items that require shorter lead times and can create that "customer or prospect wow" we've talked about.
Blue light glasses. Your giftees will see a brighter future and avoid those ZOOM screen headaches.
Candles. Who doesn't love their space to be calm and fragrant -- especially this year? They burn on and on -- your brand can be a holiday miracle! Plus, they come in an elegant box -- ideal for your logo!
Photo frames. Despite our digital proclivities, many people like to see their loved ones -- human or fur baby varieties -- in their homes or offices. Put your greeting inside the frame and then encourage your customers/prospects to personalize it with someone or something they want to look at all year round.
Sterilizer kit. Masks and hand sanitizer as promotional items may be overdone at this point. But this unique little gadget (a sterilizer box for keys and other often-handled items) helps people "keep it clean" year-round. Customized computer screen cleaners are also a simple and fun way to make the holidays sparkle.
Boxes...boxes...boxes....When you wrap your holiday gift in a container that's fun and keepable, you create an extra moment of delight and stand out from all the other packages beneath the tree or menorah. And don't forget the celebratory message that you add to your holiday packages!
We would love to be your "elves" this season and all year round.
Whether you're one of those rare people who plan your gratitude and swag inventory months in advance or you're a last-minute Louie or Louise, we will come up with ideas that dazzle and delight.
