The Real Problem with Company Swag

Your Team Works Everywhere Now

Maria runs marketing for a tech startup. Half her team works from home. The other half splits time between the office and home. Some live in different countries.

She ordered 200 T-shirts last month. Now what? Ship them to 15 different addresses? Guess everyone's size? Pay crazy international shipping fees?

"I just wanted to do something nice for my team," Maria said. "Instead, I created a logistics nightmare."

People Hate Cheap Stuff

Your employees know the difference between good and bad quality. That $3 water bottle feels cheap. The logo peels off after one wash.

Bad swag makes your company look cheap, too. It's worse than no swag at all.

Nobody Knows What Actually Works

How do you measure swag success? Do people use the items? Do they remember your brand? Most companies have no idea.

Without clear results, bosses cut swag budgets. They'd rather spend money on ads that people actually click.

1. Solve Real Problems

Give people stuff they actually need. Remote workers need good lighting for video calls. Office workers need phone chargers that don't break.

2. Wireless Chargers That Work Everywhere

Monday Merch makes wireless chargers that look professional. Put them on any desk. They charge phones, earbuds, and smartwatches.

People use these daily. Every time their phone charges, they see your logo.

3. Water Bottles People Actually Like

Everyone drinks water. But most company water bottles suck. They leak, break, or taste weird.

Monday Merch bottles keep drinks cold for 24 hours. They don't leak. People choose them over bottles they bought themselves.

Focus on Quality Over Quantity

Don't buy 500 cheap items. Buy 100 good ones instead. People keep quality stuff for years. Cheap stuff gets thrown away in weeks.

The Math That Matters

- Cheap pen costs $1, gets used once = $1 per use

- Good water bottle costs $25, gets used 1000 times = 2 cents per use

Quality wins every time.

Make It Easy to Get

The biggest swag problem? Getting items to people. Traditional companies make you handle all the shipping. You collect addresses. You pack boxes. You deal with customs forms.

Monday Merch ships directly to your team. No spreadsheets. No packing. No customs paperwork. They handle everything.

Swag Ideas That Actually Work

A. For Remote Workers

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Company Swag That Employees Actually Want in 2025-2026