The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll show appreciation to your clients and employees. Finding the perfect corporate Christmas gift isn’t just a nice gesture; It's a token of appreciation, either to customers or to clients, it's a way to strengthen relationships and establish your brand values.

Why Corporate Gifting Matters More Than Ever

You’ve worked hard all year building relationships with clients and nurturing your team. Now it’s time to cement those connections with thoughtful gifts that speak volumes about how much you value these partnerships. Corporate gifting isn’t just about checking a box on your end-of-year to-do list, it’s about creating a lasting impression that resonates long after the decorations come down.

Each time a client uses your gift, they’re reminded of your business and the relationship you’ve built together.

Festive Items

At Totally Branded we have already launched our 2025 Christmas collection! We have everything from the decorative, like baubles and stocking charms, to the novelty and classy, like wine coolers and candles. A festive item is always well received, they help get people ready for festivities, whilst feeling appreciated from receiving a gift.

Browser our full Christmas gifting range here

Trending Corporate Gift Ideas for 2025

At Totally Branded, we have hundreds of options for corporate Christmas gifts, from fun and simple to useful tech. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite gift ideas below!

Customised Premium Drinkware

We all know those mornings when you need that perfect cup of coffee to kickstart your day, and your staff and your clients feel the same way. A high-quality custom travel mug or insulated bottle with your subtle but stylish logo is an item that the recipient will actually use in their daily lives. It also provides subliminal advertising for your business as people carry the mugs or bottles about with them.

Stylish Branded Tote Bags

The trusty branded tote bag is always well received. These versatile bags serve multiple purposes; from grocery shopping to carrying gym essentials or work documents. With a tasteful placement of your logo, these bags transform into walking billboards that showcase your brand everywhere your clients go.

The canvas and non-woven options have been particularly popular for corporate gifting this season, offering that perfect blend of durability and style that recipients love.

Executive Writing Sets & Quality Pens

There’s something undeniably impressive about pulling out a premium personalised pen during an important meeting. Our range of executive writing instruments, from sleek metal pens to luxurious writing sets, provides the perfect canvas for your branding while giving recipients something they’ll genuinely value and use daily.

Consider our engraved metal pen sets for your VIP clients; they communicate sophistication and attention to detail that won’t go unnoticed.

Tech Accessories with a Touch of Class

Your clients are constantly connected, so why not help them do it in style? Custom tech accessories like wireless chargers, phone stands, or premium earbuds with your logo subtly incorporated show that you understand their daily needs. Power banks have become one of our most requested items this year as they are practical, repeatedly used, and always appreciated.

As a business, you have likely already catered to your staff's tech needs, but take a look here at our full range to get inspired

Cosy Branded Apparel

When the weather turns cold, nothing says “we care” quite like custom clothing that keeps your staff warm. From branded beanies to luxurious scarves and premium sweatshirts, these items blend comfort with brand visibility. A company that cares about its staff and their well-being is a company that is respected. At Totally Branded, we have plenty of warm-weather options that are perfect for Christmas gifting!

Stress-Relieving Desktop Items

The end of the year often brings deadlines and pressure. Help your staff and clients decompress with some fun and functional gifts, such as custom stress balls or desktop fidget items branded with your logo. These playful yet practical gifts acknowledge the challenges of modern work life while providing a tactile reminder of your brand during high-pressure moments.

Making Your Branded Merchandise Stand Out

The secret lies in quality and thoughtfulness. When you select premium items that people actually want to use and add personalised touches that show genuine consideration, you transform ordinary promotional products into meaningful gifts.

Consider these approaches:

Elevate the Unboxing Experience

You know that feeling of excitement when you open a beautifully wrapped package? Create that same experience for your clients with premium packaging that reflects your brand aesthetic. Custom packaging with quality tissue paper and personalised notes transforms a simple gift into an experience that recipients will remember.

Bundle Complementary Items

Instead of sending a single branded item, consider creating thoughtful bundles that serve a purpose. For example, for those remote employees, consider a work-from-home kit with a branded mug, notebook, and tech accessories, which shows you acknowledge and appreciate them. 

You could also consider bundling up items for wintry weather, such as thermal mugs and woolly hats, or some fun, simple bundles, like sweets and fidgets. 

Timing Your Corporate Gift Strategy for Maximum Impact

You’ve put thought into selecting the perfect branded merchandise, now to make sure it arrives at the optimal time. The sweet spot for corporate holiday gifting is early December, when the festive spirit is in full swing but before people are overwhelmed with holiday chaos.

Send your gifts too early, and they might get lost in the pre-holiday shuffle. Too late, and they could arrive after people have left for holiday breaks. Planning your corporate gift strategy now ensures you’ll hit that perfect timing window.

Beyond the Gift: Creating Meaningful Connections

While the branded merchandise you select matters, remember that the most important aspect of corporate gifting is the relationship you’re nurturing. Include a personalised note that references specific interactions or achievements from the past year. When you show clients you see them as individuals, not just business contacts, the impact of your gift multiplies.

Our custom keychains and small desktop items can be personalised with names or short messages, creating that extra touch that transforms a promotional product into a thoughtful gift.

Ready to Make This Holiday Season Unforgettable?

The holiday season offers a unique opportunity to strengthen business relationships through thoughtful gifting. When you select quality branded items that recipients will genuinely appreciate, you create positive associations with your brand that last long after the holidays end.

Start planning your corporate gift strategy today to ensure you have time to select, personalise, and deliver gifts that will delight your clients and your staff that will keep your brand front and centre in the coming year. After all, in the world of business relationships, it’s often the thoughtful touches that make all the difference.