Why Recurring Beats One-Off
One-off gifts are easy to forget, and every one needs a fresh decision, design and approval. A recurring program turns the work into a routine: you approve a brand template once, set a schedule, and the gifts arrive when they are needed. People notice consistency, and consistency builds recognition for your brand and your culture.
The Four Occasions Worth Planning For
- Employee onboarding. A welcome gift in the first week sets a warm tone. Quantities depend on your hiring pace, so plan a batch per quarter.
- Work anniversaries. A small, personal keepsake at each milestone, such as one, five or ten years, shows that you notice. A photo from a team event printed as a magnet works especially well.
- Holiday gifts. The largest run of the year. Plan it early, as many suppliers are busy at the same time.
- Client appreciation. A thank-you after a project or at renewal time, ideally with a personal photo or message.
A Sample Yearly Calendar
- January: approve the year's brand template and set quantities. Send a new-year thank-you to key clients.
- March to April: first onboarding batch and spring client appreciation.
- June: summer team event with a live photo magnet package, and a year-end review of anniversaries.
- September: second onboarding batch and a back-to-work welcome.
- October: design and approve holiday gifts.
- November: place the holiday order and confirm delivery dates.
- December: deliver gifts and run the holiday event.
Quantities and Pricing
Bulk branded magnets are $4.50 each for 50 to 99, $3.25 each for 100 to 249 and $2.50 each for 250 to 499, with a custom quote above 500. The minimum order is 50, so most companies combine uses: for example, a single design that serves both onboarding and anniversaries in a batch of 100 or more. For recurring orders with standard branding and scheduled deliveries, ask us for a quote based on quantity and delivery frequency.
Design Once, Reuse All Year
Create a consistent template with your logo, brand colours and one or two layouts. Keep a space for a photo or a name, and the same template works across occasions. For teams in Quebec, consider a bilingual layout; we can set text in English, French and 52+ other languages. As with any commercial communication, check French-language requirements with your advisers.
Add a Live Moment
A recurring program works best with one or two live moments a year. A roaming photographer at your holiday party or summer event produces the photos that go into later gifts. Live packages start at $499, a full Brand Activation from $1,499, and events above 500 guests are quoted custom.
Budget Logic for a Recurring Program
Start with the number of people you expect to recognise in a year: new hires, anniversaries, clients and holiday recipients. Add those up, choose a per-piece cost from the volume tiers and add a small buffer. A program of 150 pieces a year at $3.25 each is under $490 before shipping, which is easy to plan as a fixed line in an annual budget.
Measuring Whether It Works
Keep it simple: note how many gifts were sent, how many replies or thank-yous you received, and whether clients and employees mention them in conversations. Over a year you will see which occasions land best and can shift quantities accordingly.
Logistics
Decide who approves designs, who collects delivery addresses and where gifts are shipped. We can ship directly to employees or clients across Canada, with shipping quoted separately. Keep a simple spreadsheet of recipients and dates so each batch goes out on time. Handle personal data carefully and share only what is needed for delivery.
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What is the minimum order?
50 pieces per design.
Can you ship directly to employees at home?
Yes, we can ship across Canada. Shipping is quoted separately.
Can we get a recurring quote?
Yes. Tell us your quantity and delivery schedule and we will prepare a quote.
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