Remote Ready Distributors share their favorite work-fromhome promo ideas, including what to keep in mind when choosing WFH promo. By Audrey Sellers KELLIE AUCOIN Owner Lanier Goods PPAI 800945, Standard-Base Dawsonville, Georgia When it comes to work-from-home promo, Aucoin says you can’t go wrong with tech-driven items like Bluetooth speakers and ergonomic desk accessories. However, even in today’s digital age, Aucoin says she still loves a classic notebook and pen. “I’m a write-things-down kind of girl,” she says. Looking ahead, Aucoin sees more companies prioritizing employee choice. “Instead of offering all 500 employees the same promo item, we’ve been building online company stores that allow our clients’ employees to choose what they want,” she says. “It shows that the company cares and wants to give employees a more personalized experience. Plus, everyone’s WFH environment is a little different.” Aucoin has also noticed a shift toward more eco-friendly WFH items. “As more companies prioritize sustainability, recyclable and reusable products like water bottles will continue to be popular,” she says. As someone who loves to hold and feel a journal and jot things down, Aucoin adores the Neoskin Hardcover Journal. She fell in love with this promo when she got one at the PPAI Women’s Leadership Conference this past summer in Nashville. “It’s an awesome journal,” she raves. “I’ve been recommending it to everyone.” It features an interior pocket for stashing business cards and other documents. A ribbon bookmark makes it easy to find important pages, and an elastic closure marks the next blank page. Spector & Co. / PPAI 168328, Gold / spectorandco.com Aucoin also recommends travel-friendly items like the Asobu Cosmic Bottle. “Quality and functionality are important,” she says. Employees can use this double-walled stainless-steel mug wherever they’re working, from a local co-working space to a nearby park. It’s designed with an easy-open lid, a pop-up straw and a handle for a secure grip. Ad-N-Art / PPAI 236926, Standard-Plus / adnart.com 10 • OCTOBER 2024 • PPAI Essentials | Use Case
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