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Posts Tagged ‘gift boxes’

Just Like Christmas Presents USB Sticks Are Best Given Wrapped Up

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Suggesting that promotional USB sticks are given out in gift boxes is always contentious because everyone these days is very aware of the need to protect the environment and to avoid unnecessary packaging where at all possible.

Custom USB Boxes

Custom USB Boxes

But, if you are giving away your USB flash drives as a gift then there is a judgment to be made about whether the small additional cost of a gift box is a price worth paying – both in cost terms and also in terms of environmental impact.

There is no getting away from the fact that USB sticks make a bigger, better impact when handed out in a printed gift box. It just looks like more thought has gone into the gift and anyone given the gift is going to be more impressed with the gift and they are therefore more likely to remember who gave it to them and think positively about any brand associated with it.

Custom Flash Drive Boxes

Custom Flash Drive Boxes

Very few people would consider handing out their Christmas or Birthday gifts without first wrapping them up so it is surprising how many businesses give out promotional gifts without considering the packaging options.

There are a wide range of standard gift boxes and tins available for custom USB sticks. They can call be overprinted with a brand or message and typically they will come with a custom foam insert to hold the USB sticks firmly in place.

The incremental cost to get your flash drives supplied in a printed gift box is relatively small and it’s a price well worth paying for greater impact you’ll make.

Understandably for some businesses who have an strong environmental message to push, packaging and gift boxes is a going to be a non-starter, but for everyone else they ought to be considered.

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Just Like Christmas Presents USB Sticks Are Best Given Wrapped Up

Printed USB Flash Drives in Shiny Metal Boxes

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

If you’re looking to give away USB flash drives printed with your company logo on at a trade show, an exhibition, a conference or a press launch then you’re not alone because thousands of companies give away millions of promotional USB Flash Drives every year.

Flash Drive Gift Boxes - Tins

Flash Drive Gift Boxes - Tins

With more and more companies using flash drives to promote their brand and products its important if you invest in them that they make an impact when you hand them out. You’ve only got a few seconds to attract and retain people attention so make the most of this time by doing the best job you can with your USB drives.

One option is to consider giving the USB flash drives out in a gift box. Admittedly you’ll have to contend with the anti-packaging lobby that are opposed to all sorts of unnecessary packaging because of the potential damage it does to the environment but arguably if you really want to make an impact packaging will give you the edge.

Tin Gift Boxes

Tin Gift Boxes

There are lots of different packaging solutions for USB flash drives ranging from a basic white (unprinted) cardboard boxes all the way through to an aluminium tins with a custom foam insert for the USB drive and other accessories you are including (lanyards, keyrings etc.). Pretty much all of the boxed can be printed (the tins can be engraved) and they don’t add much to the overall cost albeit there is a bit of a “hit” on the carriage costs because of the increased weight.

If you opt for the presentation tins there are three different options: tin with “see through” window lid, tin with removable lid and finally a tin with a hinged lid.

Printed Tins really are the pinnacle of packaging for promotional flash drives. They might be overkill in some circumstances but if you’re targeting high net worth clients or you want a really nice “thank you” gift for speakers at a conference then its certainly worth going the extra mile and getting some printed tin gift boxes produced.

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Printed USB Flash Drives in Shiny Metal Boxes

Check Out These Printed Gift Boxes For USB Flash Drives

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Whether you’re buying USB flash drives to giveaway as a promotional item or buying them to handout to delegates at a seminar, conference or press event then you’ll need to consider whether you need them boxed or not.

Most USB flash drives are supplied in bulk, which typically means they are supplied in individual polythene bags or bubble bags and bundled into “fives” to make it easier to count them. Occasionally they are supplied in individual polythene bags and a plain white cardboard box – the “poly” bags protect the print on the flash drive and the outer cardboard box helps protect the flash drive itself.

Some companies charge for the plain (unprinted) gift boxes, others include them free of charge. A downside of any packaging around the USB flash drives is the time it takes to unpack them and re-pack them if you are planning on loading data onto them yourself before you hand them out!

So, if you are expecting your flash drives to come in boxes then it’s in your own interests to get any data loaded onto them before you take delivery of them – if not expect to spend a few tedious hours unpacking and packing and sitting in front of a PC and USB hub data-loading….not the best use of your time!

The standard plain white gift boxes most suppliers use can be printed which will lift the overall impact of the flash drives when they’re handed out. Typically this only adds a few pennies to the overall cost so it’s certainly worth considering. The examples shown here illustrate just how good branded USB flash drives look when supplied in printed gift boxes.

Printed USB Flash Drive Boxes

Printed USB Flash Drive Boxes

Understandably some companies are anti-boxes and any unnecessary packaging because they want to push a strong environmental message but the boxes are primarily there to protect the flash drives in transit. Adding a print/logo to the boxes simply makes them look a little more professional. Yes, they’ll end up in a bin but they are made from recycled cardboard and they can be recycled when discarded so any environmental impact is tiny.

If you really want to push the boat out with your packaging then there is a huge range of packaging available including metal tin presentation boxes (with our without a window), plastic gift boxes with magnetic clasps and wooden (bamboo) gift boxes. Again these look fantastic but if you’re pushing an “eco” message its perhaps best to avoid the presentation tins and plastic boxes.

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Check Out These Printed Gift Boxes For USB Flash Drives

Did We Mention We Do Boxes For Flash Drives

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Gift boxes and presentation tins for printed USB flash drives tend to be a bit of an afterthought but undeservedly so because a good quality gift box can really lift the overall look and feel of a branded USB flash drive.

Whilst a gift box will add to the weight and transportation costs of the USB Flash Drives there’s no getting away from the fact that flash drives given out in gift boxes look better than flash drives given out without them.

USB Gift Boxes

USB Gift Boxes

There is a wide range of presentation boxes available and there’s something for every style of USB flash drive, USB pen and USB credit card. Some are manufactured from card; some from plastic and some from tin but they all come with a custom insert that is cut to the shape of the USB stick they are going to hold.

Most gift boxes and presentation tins can be overprinted for a small additional cost, some come with “windows” in the lid so that you can see the branded flash drive though the lid whilst others are made from a translucent plastic so you can see the flash drive without opening the box.

Flash Drive Gift Boxes

Flash Drive Gift Boxes

If you’re planning to give out lanyards, keyring attachments, or other accessories then boxes are a must to keep the drive and accessories all neatly bundled together. Without a box your USB flash drives will just look messy and all the effort you’ve put into choosing the type of drive, getting the print right and getting them on time will potentially be lost or at the very least they just won’t look as professional as they could do.

Branded USB Flash Drive Boxes

Branded USB Flash Drive Boxes

Gift and presentation boxes only add a small amount to the overall cost of printed USB flash drives so if your budget allows and you don’t have to worry about shipping them overseas (when the freight costs will be high) they are definitely worth considering. At the very least ask your supplier to mock up a couple of box options for you so that you can get a feel for how your printed USB sticks might look in a box.

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Did We Mention We Do Boxes For Flash Drives

Full Metal Jacket For Printed USB Flash Drives

Friday, November 19th, 2010

USB Flash drives printed with a company logo on not only look fantastic but, they are typically very well received when given out, they do a great job at promoting the company whose name is printed on them and they build brand affinity and loyalty.

For an item that costs a couple of pounds USB flash drives really do punch above their weight. There are very few other promotional products that have such a wide appeal, are as easy to use and have such a high-perceived value. Load the USB flash drives up with sales brochures or other information that’s relevant to target audience for the USB sticks and you’ll boost their desirability even more.

USB Presentation Tins

USB Presentation Tins

By loading the flash drives with data before they are handed out it’s also possible to offset the cost of buying the flash drives against the saving made by not printing the collateral loaded onto the drives.

If you really want to raise the “desirability bar” even higher then its worth looking at options to supply the flash drives in presentation boxes or tins. There are lots of presentation box options available but some of the more stylish ones are made of tin and come with a foam insert that is custom made to fit snugly around the USB flash drive. These foam inserts, (typically available in white or black) protect the USB flash drive whilst in transit but more fundamentally they help to show off the drive.

USB Tin Boxes

USB Tin Boxes

Presentation tins come in three different styles; removable lid, hinged lid and a lid with a “window” that allows you to see the USB flash drive that’s stored inside the tin. The tins can also be printed to compliment the USB sticks but this will add more cost so its worth checking on the price of printing so that you can see if your budget will stretch to this.

Whichever option you opt for presentation tins add a real “wow” factor and consequently they are ideal if you’re out to impress.

One thing to consider if you do buy presentation tins for your USB sticks is that they add quite significantly to the overall weight of the USB sticks – not a problem individually but just something to bear in mind if you are transporting them to a venue or a show, particularly if you are taking them overseas with you.

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Full Metal Jacket For Printed USB Flash Drives

Packaging Options For Branded USB Flash Drives

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

There are two schools of thought on whether you should put your printed USB flash drives in a gift box or not with the pro-box lobby being keen to ensure that the USB drives not only look the part but have a real impact when handed out. There’s no escaping the fact that branded USB flash drives look better boxed up, they look more like a “proper gift” and the when handed out the they create more of an impact.

USB Gift Boxes

USB Gift Boxes

Whilst most branded USB flash drives are supplied as a minimum in individual “poly” bags these are designed to protect them from bumps and scathes in transit rather than adding anything to the overall aesthetic. If you are simply going to remove the flash drives from these bags and incorporate them into your own presentation pack then any packing over and above the “poly” bags would be a waste.

But, if you are for example handing out the branded USB flash drives to delegates or speakers at a conference, or to prospective customers or high net worth clients then gift boxes or presentation tins really are a good idea. Gift boxes can also accommodate any lanyards, key rings or other marketing material that might be appropriate. Giving these items away in a single gift box simply looks better and is less clumsy than handing them out separately.

You don’t have to spend a fortune on USB gift boxes either. In some cases suppliers of branded USB sticks will offer a plain white gift box free of charge. Other options include plastic “snap” boxes with magnetic clasps and metal tins (with our without a cut-away window). If you really want to go the extra mile you can also get the boxes or tins printed to compliment your USB sticks and your advertising campaign or event.

USB Printed Gift Boxes

USB Printed Gift Boxes

The anti-box lobby typically cite the waste associated with the supply of boxes and tins, which will, in most cases, just end up in the bin. It’s not just the waste of the boxes and tins but the additional air miles the additional energy that is used in manufacturing them and transporting them around the world – 99% of all gift boxes supplied to house branded USB flash drives are imported from China. So, if you have a company that is in any way involved in environmental or green issues or is sympathetic to them then it might be best to avoid what some might consider as “unnecessary packaging”.

If you would prefer to see your branded USB flash drives in a box then at USB2U we offer a wide choice ranging from free plain white gift boxes to custom blister packs and metal tins. Just give our team a call and chat through the options – we’ll even pay for the cost of the call.

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Packaging Options For Branded USB Flash Drives

Branded USB Flash Drives – To Box or Not to Box That is the Question

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

If you’re ordering USB flash drives printed with a logo on for a forthcoming event, show, press conference or exhibition then one of the questions you’ll need to ask yourself is do you need to supply the USB flash drives in a gift box or would you be better off handing them out without any packaging?

USB Gift Boxes

USB Gift Boxes

There are two clear schools of thought on this with the “pro box” camp arguing that if you’re going to give someone a “gift” then you should package and present it just as you would any other gift. Consider if you’d be just as happy if your partner gave you a gift on your birthday but failed to put any thought into the way the gift was presented and given to you. It would look like he or she simply couldn’t be bothered or didn’t have the time to wrap up the gift and present it properly.

Part of the enjoyment of being given a gift is seeing how much thought has gone into it, how its been personalised for you and unwrapping or opening the gift to reveal the surprise. If the same gift were simply handed over in a plastic bag it wouldn’t have the same impact and would “lose” something in the giving. For the “pro-box” camp the argument is clear cut and they’ll always supply any branded USB flash drives they give out in presentation boxes and in some cases they might even go the extra mile and get the presentation cases printed as well!

USB Presentation Tin

USB Presentation Tin

The “anti-box” camp will conversely argue that there is already too much packaging in the world today and this packaging is just adding to the world’s growing waste problem. So for them irrespective of the benefits of supplying their USB flash drives in a simple cardboard gift box it’s simply a non-starter and metal tins or wooden boxes (even those from sustainable sources) are just a complete “no, no”.

So the arguments are clear and come down to a trade off between how environmentally friendly and eco-conscious you want to be versus a weaker impact when the USB flash drives are handed out.

The images here illustrate just how good branded USB flash drives can look when presented in a gift box. Whether to order a gift box with your drives is a judgement call you’ll have to make!

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Branded USB Flash Drives – To Box or Not to Box That is the Question

July Offer – Free Gift Boxes With All Branded USB Memory Sticks

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Branded USB Memory Sticks look fantastic and make absolutely brilliant promotional gifts but in our opinion they look so much better when handed out in their own little gift boxes

Yes, the purist might argue that they look best in their naked state where the brand can immediately be seen and the environmentalists might argue that the gift boxes are just superfluous “fluff” that will just get thrown away so why bother. After all there is enough waste packaging around at the moment so why add to it!

USB Gift Box

USB Gift Box

But think about it. If you’re spending a small fortune sourcing good quality branded USB memory sticks to give away as a gift or as part of a promotional campaign then it makes sense to “dress” them in a gift box. Not only will a gift box protect the branded USB memory stick but they just look better when handed out in their own boxes and the printed logo on the stick won’t be in danger of getting scuffed or scratched. The alternative to “no gift box” is either a polythene bag or “bubble bag” both of which are “ok” but they don’t exactly do much for the brand printed on the memory stick!

What other “gift” or “thank you” do you get given where no thought has been given to how its wrapped, boxed or presented? The answer is likely to be none and for this reason we think gift boxes are a bit of a must when it come to giving away branded sticks.

There are lots of Gift Box options to choose from starting from basic white or silver cardboard boxes through to classy looking tins with foam inserts specifically cut in the shape of the USB flash drive. If you want to go that one step further you could also print the outside of the gift box to further push your brand or product.

If you are planning to include items like lanyards, key rings, small extension leads then a gift box is handy because if

USB Flash Drive Gift Box

USB Flash Drive Gift Box

you choose the right one then these “extras” can be neatly bundled into the gift box with the memory stick.

During July we’re offering FREE gift boxes with all orders of branded USB memory sticks. The free offer is limited to our “standard” boxes but if these are not what you wanted we’ll offer all of our other gift boxes at discounted prices for the duration of the offer.

Interested? Just give us a call to chat through your requirements or fill in our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you with a free no obligation quote.

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July Offer – Free Gift Boxes With All Branded USB Memory Sticks
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