We are always searching the globe for the latest and greatest promotional products and merchandise trends Withers & Co. brings our clients new ideas, trend insights, and examples of how other companies use promotional products, branded merchandise, and apparel to build brand loyalty with their audiences. Your merchandise and apparel are tangible extensions of your company’s brand; something they can not only hear, or read but can touch and enjoy, so it needs to be right. 

Our blog is written to be a source for creative and economical ideas in designing branded merch for companies in New Zealand, providing our observations and building inspiration for future projects. Find something that resonates with you and Withers & Co can apply that concept to your merchandise and apparel here in New Zealand.

Find Freedom in Planning Ahead for The Holidays

Although I’m in a hoodie as I type this, my mind is already on the barbecues, parades, and outdoor strolls soon to come. December is a few months away, but when you start your branded gift planning now, you have all the freedom. With more time, your purchase can be

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Source Bobbleheads for New Zealand Sports Teams

Five hours before the first pitch their are queues around the block at Yankee Stadium for the Superman-themed Aaron Judge bobblehead with 18,000 up for grabs. The first Bobblehead night was at Candlestick Park, the Giants produced 20,000 Willie Mays Bobbleheads in May 1999 but the craze really caught fire

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Tiny Treasures, Big Statements: The Allure of Shoe Charms

You know those little customizable charms that pop into the holes of everyone’s favorite comfy shoes? We’re talking about shoe charms, and they’re not just a fun fashion statement – they’re a surprisingly powerful tool for branding and promotional merchandise. We, along with our family and friends, love to wear

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All the Necessities in Winter Merch

As the temperature starts to drop and we think about staying top of mind with customers, consider a timely corporate gift that is useful but also leaves your brand at the tips of their fingers.  We’ve put together the top categories of swag in this winter gift guide to give

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Hottest Branded Merch Categories For 2025

As the seasons change, it presents an opportunity to find economically sourced merch for your business. We put together some of the top products for the season for you to keep in mind when searching for promotional gifts for your clients. Meeting Merch Matters Think about those things you use

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The Rise of Plush Toys in Branded Merch

Picture this: a trending Disney kids movie releases and now the shelves are filled with branded merch. It’s not just any merch though – it’s those same beloved characters from the movie that have been turned into huggable plushies. Disney has a long-standing tradition of this marketing tactic! The magic

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Fall Trends The Rise of Branded Merch Experiences

At the top of the year, we made our way to Vegas and attended the biggest product show in the US. With our pen and paper in hand, we explored the show filled with hundreds of thousands of branded merch products. We were especially drawn to the First-Time Exhibitors area,

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