Companies Are Spending $21.2 Billion on Corporate Swag — Only For It to End Up in the Donation Pile. Here’s What You Need to Do to Stand Out.

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When Patagonia announced it would no longer put corporate logos on its apparel, it sparked a larger discussion around the sustainability of corporate promotional products (often referred to as “swag”), as well as how much meaning and use these products actually offer. Today, traditional promotional items — frequently dismissed as insignificant and easily forgotten and then quickly trashed — are undergoing a transformation led by forward-thinking entrepreneurs.

The focus is shifting from generic swag to unique, story-driven objects that do more than just promote. The right tchotchke tells a tale, encapsulating a company’s values and triggering meaningful conversations. But, to do

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