BLOG | GIFTING INSPIRATION

    25 Unique Corporate Gift Ideas

    Get inspired by these unique corporate gift ideas that are perfect for clients, employees and corporate events!


    We've rounded up the best corporate gift ideas for 2023 — complete with real-life examples, ready-to-ship gifts, and creative ideas that will take your corporate gifts to the next level. Because let's be real, who ever said corporate gifts have to be boring?!

    Best Gift Ideas for Clients in 2023

    luxury client gift idea

    Celebration Gifts

    1. CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON!

    Dazzle your clients with a sleek luxury corporate gift to celebrate a big milestone or a special announcement! You can’t go wrong with a monochromatic, all-black gift with a touch of sparkle.

    That’s exactly what we did for these client gifts for The Washington Post. They wanted something ultra-luxurious to thank their clients and help them kick off 2022 in style! With a bottle of sparkling tea by TÖST, champagne-infused white chocolate popcorn by Eatable, a confetti cannon, and a luxe gold foil-covered book featuring a collection of sparkling cocktail recipes, this gift did not disappoint!


    Looking for something similar?

    SHOP THE CHEERS
    experience gift box

    Gifts for the Whole Family

    2. THE GAME NIGHT

    A thoughtful gift that the whole family can enjoy is always a good idea!


    One of our most popular gifts, The Game Night is packed with fun — featuring a game of crazy charades, MadLibs (talk about a throwback!), and treats that take some of our childhood favorites to the next level. Whether you're searching for gifts for employees or client gifts, The Game Night is sure to deliver belly laughs and lasting memories.


    Need a fun gift in a pinch?

    SHOP THE GAME NIGHT
    self care client gift

    Self-Care Gifts 

    3. RELAXATION IN A BOX

    Did you know the search volume for “self care gift boxes” has increased by over 30% in the last year? Of all the popular gift box trends, you can’t go wrong with treating a client to a self-care gift!

    Pictured is a gift we created for Kaedian LLP to send as client thank you gifts! Designed to inspire wellness, it was packed with high-quality products perfect for a little rest & relaxation. 

    Looking for something similar?

    SHOP THE RETREAT
    custom gift boxes for gong

    Playful and Punny Client Gifts 

    4. A DOSE OF REALI-TEA

    Who doesn't love a good pun!? We loved creating these playful "Goodbye Opinions, Hello Reali-tea" gifts for Gong's Customer Advisory Forum! These were all about puns and creating hype — complete with a branded insert that let customers know the gift would make sense “once they attended the forum.” Talk about a great way to boost attendance!

    Gong's newly-revamped logo was tastefully incorporated on the packaging and on a couple of the products inside the gift to emphasize their new look. Complete with purple crinkle paper, these punny gifts were packed to perfection!

    Looking for something similar?

    SHOP THE HOME OFFICE
    pickle theme gift box

    Funny Client Gift

    5. IN A PICKLE

    Embrace your playful side with a cheeky themed gift that your clients are sure to never forget! 

    We love the story behind this gift: A client approached us after a big snafu with one of their recent product launches. They wanted to send a gift to acknowledge the mishap, but also to make light of the whole situation. Our design team created a pickle-themed gift for them! Why? So they could thank their clients for being so patient while their team found themselves “in a pickle.” 

    And guess what? Their clients LOVED it. Nothing like a pickle-themed gift to get people talking!

    pineapple theme welcome onboarding gifts

    On-Brand Gifts for Onboarding

    6. PINEAPPLE PARTY 

    When welcoming new clients, onboarding gifts are a great way to make a lasting impression. This is a time to show off your company culture and lean into your company’s uniqueness!

    For Pineapple Productions, a pineapple-themed gift was a no-brainer! Not only did we find the most on-brand products, we chose them strategically  — something the client could enjoy right away (the gummies), something they would actually use (the candle and matches), and something the client could keep forever (the branded tumbler mug). There's nothing quite as sweet as pineapples mixed with strategy!

    You can bet Pineapple Productions' clients will never forget who got them this gift.

    FOR MORE CLIENT GIFT IDEAS, CHECK OUT THIS BLOG POST!

    Gifts Your Employees Will Love

    spicy snack gift box

    When Your Team is Killing It…

    7. DANG, YOU'RE ON FIRE! 🔥

    Is your team absolutely killing it this quarter?! Let them know they're ON FIRE with a fun gift filled with everything hot and spicy!

    Your employees will do a double-take when they get a gift filled with spicy snacks like Spicy Buffalo Almonds by Giddy Up Nuts and a bottle of Mike's Hot Honey, plus lip-smacking treats like Pop Rocks and chili-lime and mango by Tamalitoz! Talk about coming in HOT!

    blue wellness gift box chicken of the sea

    Employee Appreciation Day

    8. UNDER THE SEA 

    Chicken of the Sea sure knows how to make a splash with their employees!

    Last year, we curated these beautiful, wellness-themed gifts so they could surprise their team for Employee Appreciation Day. Complete with a sea salt candle and a pair of cozy Chicken of the Sea-branded socks, this gift has feeling zen just looking at it! 

    Looking for something similar?

    SHOP THE WELLNESS GIFT BOX
    new employee welcome gift

    New Employee Welcome Gift

    9. WELCOME TO THE TEAM

    Make a good impression with your newly hired employees with a welcome gift box – include things like a branded tumblr and a QR code that links to a video welcoming them to the team!

    Check out these gifts we designed for The Tattooed Chef's employees. Imagine receiving right before you started at a new company - pretttty cool, right?!

    Looking for something similar?

    SHOP THE NEW HIRE
    employee appreciation day coffee

    Give Employees a Boost

    10. THE ENERGIZE

    It's all about understanding what your employees *actually* want. If there's anything we've learned over the years, it's that coffee is ALWAYS a good idea. Especially for your hardworking team!

    This energizing gift is one of our favorites for employees and teams to kickstart their day! Coffee, cookies, some office essentials — it really has it all!

    Looking for something similar?  

    SHOP THE COFFEE BREAK
    employee gift box

    Raise a Glass to Your Team 

    11. A SPECIAL TOAST

    Did your team just hit a huge milestone?! Sounds like it's time for a special toast! Send a gift full of bubbly themed items to create a super festive mood.

    When System 1 IPO'd, they sent all employees a champagne toast themed gift box with special touches like metallic branded tumblers and sparklers. It's a great example of a luxury corporate gift, plus what a fun way to celebrate this big moment!

    Looking for something similar?

    SHOP THE TOAST
    FOR MORE EMPLOYEE GIFT IDEAS, CHECK OUT THIS BLOG POST!

    Conference and Event Gift Ideas

    miami flamingo conference gift

    Conference Welcome Gift Box

    12. WELCOME TO MIAMI

    Picture this: you're planning a beachside conference in Miami. You've booked an art-deco inspired hotel, arranged for some super exciting guest speakers, and planned some fun parties throughout the conference. Sounds prettttttty awesome, doesn't it!?

    Take it to the next level when you surprise conference-goers with a curated gift box upon arrival. Fill it with swoon-worthy swag to prep them for the best time ever in Miami!

    Don't think a conference in Miami is in your future? Same, but we can dream! No matter where your conference is taking place, consider arranging a fun welcome gift to kick off the event.

    lessonly event coffee gift box

    Gifts to Boost Event Attendance

    13. CREATE A BUZZ

    When it comes to event gifting, understanding your customer is key. Think about your recipients and how you can get them excited about the event. Take Lessonly for example – after their annual Yellowship conference had to go virtual, they came to us for curated gifts to send to invitees to help connect with customers and boost attendance. For Lessonly, this meant designing a gift around coffee so that attendees could enjoy a cup while attending the conference. Talk about creating a buzz! 

    The gifts included a tastefully branded coffee mug, the most delicious coffee from Tinker Coffee Co., a local Indianapolis coffee roaster, and fun stickers featuring the Lessonly llama. Packed to perfection, this gift came wrapped in a branded gift box sleeve with a custom design made specifically for the event!

    Best of all? The gifts did exactly what Lessonly hoped they would do: their attendance was through the roof with over 1,000 people joining virtually! 

    conference gift idea

    Stay Top of Mind after the Event

    14. DOWN IN NAWLINS

    Maintain connection with prospects after a conference by sending a creative gift! Make it extra thoughtful by including items from local businesses where the conference took place.

    Take it from Paycor — that's exactly what they did after the 2022 SHRM conference in New Orleans! What better way to stay top of mind with potential new customers than by following up with a thoughtful gift box inspired by the bold flavors of the French Quarter!? ⚜️

    FOR MORE CONFERENCE AND EVENT GIFT IDEAS, CHECK OUT THIS BLOG POST!

    Company Party Gift Ideas

    custom cocktail gift for wordpress

    For Your Company Happy Hour

    15. JUST ADD BOOZE 

    Can't go wrong with a cocktail kit for your company happy hour!

    These custom cocktail gifts for Wordpress VIP’s client happy hour event are one of our all-time favorites! Bright and cheery, this refreshing gift is packed with (almost) everything you need to make the ultimate Moscow Mule (just add booze!) 

    Looking for something similar?

    SHOP THE COCKTAIL GIFT BOX
    ice cream gift idea

    Have an Ice Cream Social

    16. WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM

    Sprinkle in some fun around the office by hosting an ice cream social! Surprise them with a fun, ice-creamed theme gift that they will have so much fun indulging in!

    It also makes for the perfect birthday gift, which is why we named it The Birthday. You can shop it here!

    SHOP THE BIRTHDAY GIFT BOX
    cooking themed gift with cookbook

    Host a Cooking Class

    17. THE SPICE OF LIFE

    As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life. So why not switch it up for your next company party?

    Surprise and delight your clients or team members with a bright and color gift like The Spice of Life alongside an interactive cooking class!

    Imagine how much fun they’ll have whipping up a fresh farm-to-table meal with this gift that is perfect for seasoned chefs and new foodies alike! 

    Need this gift in a pinch?

    SHOP THE SPICE OF LIFE
    three premium corporate gift boxes
    Fore more corporate gift ideas

    Check Out All Our Brand New Designs

    View The Corporate Catalog

    Seasonal Gifts

    baseball red gift box

    Fresh Corporate Gift Ideas for Spring

    18. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! 

    Supporting local sports teams or other important groups and events in the community are a great way to engage with your recipients in a genuine, thoughtful way.

    We helped the team over at Legal & General hit a home run with their Boston-based clients when they surprised them with these fun Redsox-themed gifts! 

    Did you know sending corporate gifts outside of the traditional holiday season can leave a more lasting impact? After all, sending a gift when they’re least expecting it is a sure way to break through the noise and really stand out. 

    Love this idea? There’s plenty more where that came from — check out other fun spring corporate gift ideas to think about!

    watermelon summer gift idea

    Perfect Summer Gifts 

    19. WATERMELON SUGAR HIGH

    When was the last time you received a corporate gift during the summer? If we had to guess, we’d say never. This means it's the PERFECT time to create a super-memorable gifting experience for your recipients!

    Since summer is all about having a good time, why not send a gift for a fun occasion like National Watermelon Day?! Your recipients may be expecting to receive a gift from you during November or December, but you’re sure to knock their (watermelon) socks off with such a novel surprise in August.

    We have a lot of fun summer corporate gift ideas to help inspire your next summer gifting campaign!

    Cozy Gifts for Fall 

    20. SWEATER WEATHER

    Just looking at this gift has us ready for cool autumn days, comfy sweaters and trips to the pumpkin patch!

    We've got tons of fun gift ideas for fall corporate gifts — like this custom gift design we made for a tech conference last September! With a warm color palette, tasty treats and an autumn-scented candle, this gift was the perfect gift to help recipients embrace the cooler days of autumn ahead.

    Fall is the perfect time to send a thoughtful, seasonal gift to clients or employees as summer fades away and they’re back to work, busy preparing for Q4. If you send them a gift as good as this, they’ll totally fall in love with it! See what we did there?

    corporate holiday gift

    Corporate Holiday Gifts

    21. THE SILVER FROST

    When it comes to holiday gifting, the possibilities are truly endless! Which can be overwhelming — especially for corporate holiday gifts, which are often for large groups of people who have different beliefs and might not celebrate Christmas. 

    When in doubt, go monochromatic with a gift like The Silver Frost. This is by far our most popular gift design for 2022. With a sleek gray and blue color palette, this gift feels so festive yet also inclusive. It's a win-win!

    SHOP THE SILVER FROST
    FOR MORE CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS, CHECK OUT THIS BLOG POST!

    Experience Gift Ideas

    movie night gift box

    Think Outside of the Box

    22. THE MOVIE NIGHT

    Looking for a gift that goes a little *outside of the box*? A gift designed for a cozy movie night is always a good idea! 

    We created these gifts for Evernote’s employees to be able to enjoy a classic movie night at home, with high-quality products that will last a lifetime. The gifts included things like Table Topics, a popcorn kit, Yatzy, and a lush herringbone blanket featuring the Evernote logo. Complete with a branded insert including warm wishes from the CEO, this was the *perfect* holiday gift for the Evernote team!

    spotify playlist gift box

    A Curated Gift… with A Playlist

    23. THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY

    This one goes out to all our sales peeps! Have you ever tried to win back a prospect who got away? It can be brutal. 

    But… have you ever tried swooning them with a thoughtfully curated mix tape? Hear us out: try sending a thoughtful gift curated JUST for them. We’ll include an old-school version of a cassette tape with a QR code linking to a Spotify playlist titled “Never Gonna Give You Up.” That’s right - add in classics like “I Want You Back” by Jackson 5 and “Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple Minds. 

    It’s SURE to catch their attention and at the very least, make them laugh! After all, if there’s anything we’ve learned from rom-coms over the years, it’s that the best ones are worth fighting for - especially in sales!

    outdoor gift ideas

    Skip the Email — Send a Gift Instead! 

    24. AN AFTERNOON OUTDOORS

    Next time you’re releasing a new report, skip the (boring) email and try sending a gift instead!

    Take Zendesk for example — to debut their 2022 CX and EX Trend Reports, they used a custom Portal (our corporate gifting platform) where they offered a selection of gifts designed for their recipients to enjoy outdoors (a reminder that Zendesk does all the heavy lifting so that they can enjoy an afternoon outside!) They offered both a picnic-themed gift and a golf-themed gift box. Once the recipient chose their favorite, they were then directed to the next page that invites them to review the Reports! 

    Sounds like WAY more fun than just getting *another* email. And guess what? Zendesk’s click rate was up 40% from the previous time they sent out a report! 

    experience gift idea

    Add a QR Code for Interactive Fun! 

    25. JUGGLING IT ALL

    There is so much more to gifting than just a box full of products. There are tons of ways you can connect and engage with your recipients in a meaningful way — one of our favorites is by including a custom card insert with a QR code. 

    Take one of our favorite projects as an example: this custom gift for World Juggling Day! 

    When an online learning company approached us for an interactive client gift that would showcase how to use their online learning lessons, our team dreamed up the perfect gift: a juggling-themed gift that included a branded card insert with a thoughtful message from the CEO and a QR code that linked to a video of him learning how to… juggle!

    Designed to inspire childlike fun and laughter, the gift was a total hit — plus, it was super effective at showing off their learning software! We just wonder who enjoyed this gifting experience the most, the CEO or their clients? It’s a toss-up! 

    You May Also Be Interested In...

    All Corporate Gifting Options


    Learn about our corporate gifting options. We have 8+ years of experience working with companies like Google, The New York Times, and Zillow and are able to send from 1 -10,000 gifts per corporate order. Find the right solutions for your gifting needs!

    Corporate Gifting Options

    Get Started, Contact the Team!


    Whether you have an idea in mind or don't know where to start, we've got you! We'll connect you with a dedicated Account Manager to help with all your gifting questions.

    Get in touch