The thing about a mug is it doesn't know it's a mug! You can make it whatever you want it to be with the addition of a creative imprint and/or insert!
Call it whatever you like. Put whatever you want into it. The mug won't mind.
Have some leftover mugs from your last order? Find some interesting ways to repurpose them below.
A mug can be a(n):
1. source of information (imprint with important dates, announcements, etc.).
2. shirt box (stuff with an imprinted T-shirt).
3. planter (put a layer of small rock or gravel in the bottom first for drainage).
4. candle holder.
5. calendar (imprint a calendar on one side, company message on the other).
6. desk caddy (fill with pens, pencils, small ruler, letter opener, etc.).
7. candy dish.
8. unique invitation (imprint invitation on side - another twist: require that they bring the invitation with them to the event).
9. presentation container (insert sample product).
10. fun award (imprint with achievement - consider gold imprint).
11. thank-you gift (wrap in cellophane and clinch with a ribbon at the top).
12. tool box (insert mini-screwdrivers, mini-flashlight, tape measure, etc.).
13. first-aid kit (insert bandages, headache medicine, etc.).
14. hangover kit (insert headache medicine, ear plugs, phone number for AA, etc.).
15. cold-recovery kit, AKA "get better and get back to work" kit (imprint with good wishes, fill with chicken soup mix, a thermometer, cold medicine, etc.).
16. wedding favor (fill with birdseed or a bottle of bubbles to send off the bridal couple).
17. business card (imprint with a business card on side -- sure to be remembered).
18. sewing kit (insert sewing supplies). 19. coin catcher (insert coin rollers -- great alternative to the old piggy bank). 20. holiday greeting card (imprint with sentiment of choice). 21. frequent diner card (imprint with offer on side, bring it back to redeem with for a free or discounted beverage).
22. commemorative souvenir (imprint with event info or picture).
23. fundraiser (imprint with local sponsor ads and discount offers -- then sell it).
24. premium (insert product or attach to product as an added premium with purchase).
25. hardware storage container (nuts/bolts).
26. sugar packet dispenser.
27. soup bowl (insert instant soup packet and spoon).
28. political statement (imprint with candidate photo and info).
29. history lesson (imprint with historical dates/info).
30. recipe card (imprint with recipe).
31. paper clip dispenser (fill with unique paper clips).
32. reminder (e.g. "Change the batteries in your smoke detectors when Daylight Savings Time changes.").
33. company brochure (imprint with company info, mission statement, etc.).
34. map (imprint a map to your office of an event on it).
35. mini-blueprint (imprint with floor plan - what a great idea for a commercial builder!).
36. written guarantee (no fine print here - "We're proud to display our guarantee.").
37. safety program reinforcer (imprint with safety protocols).
38. instruction manual (no excuse for not following instructions).
39. scavenger hunt game (imprint with list of items to find).
40. operation manual (can be fun or serious).
41. company policy reminders (excellent reinforcement). 42. clue to a contest/game (imprint on bottom of mug). 43. token ("Bring with you for __________").
66. play book (imprint with football plays) Perfect for those who "eat, sleep and live football!" 67. feng shui garden (fill with sand, add pebbles, tiny rake).
68. computer aid (imprint with list of computer shortcuts for a particular app).
69. fire safety map (imprint with floor plan showing fire exits).
70. in/out sign for the desk (imprint with "I'll be back in a moment" on one side, and "Out to lunch" on the other).
71. weight-loss aid (imprint with calorie info and/or how many minutes of exercise it takes to burn off a Twinkie, etc.).
72. awareness tool (imprint with important statistics, etc.).
73. work of art (the imprint area is your canvas, let your creativity soar!).
74. schedule (sport games, etc.).
75. menu (imprint with restaurant menu, kid's menu, senior's menu, breakfast menu, etc.).
76. container to bake "mug recipes" in. (Find a recipe you like and include the ingredients and directions. You can Google "mug recipes" to get many recipes.)
77. tiddlywinks game. (Use the mug as "the pot" - go to www.etwa.org for the rules of tiddlywinks - simplified version)
78. brush holder (for make-up brushes or paint brushes for crafters).
79. appointment getter. (Send to a prospect filled with something and include a letter to pique interest to hear more.
80. stress kit (insert a stress ball or aroma therapy oils)
81. toothbrush holder (and a tube of toothpaste).
82. seedling starter (reusable).
83. scoop for bulk foods such as grain (leave in bucket).
84. traveler's refresher kit (filled with refresher towels and small soaps).
85. relaxation pack (insert coffee and sugar sachets, a variety of teas and a teaspoon
You know what else?
Your T-shirts don't know they're T-shirts!
Your cooler bags don't know they're cooler bags!
Your pens don't know they're pens!
In fact, none of your promotional gear knows what it is...so what can you call them or do to them that puts a spin on the mundane?
Not sure?
Lev Promotions can help!