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.

10 promotional products that actually work in New Zealand

Somewhere in a storeroom near you, there’s probably a box of branded stress balls that never quite found their audience. Maybe it was fidget spinners. Maybe it was branded coasters that went home with no one. If you’ve been in business in New Zealand for any length of time, you’ve

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In-House Merch Sourcing vs Outsourcing to an Agency

At some point almost every business ends up with someone, usually whoever has the most spare capacity that week, trying to sort branded merchandise. It seems like a simple task until it is not. Here is what actually changes when you keep it in-house versus handing it to an agency.

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What’s Included in a Promotional Products Quote

A promotional products quote can look straightforward at first glance, but there are a few line items that often raise questions, particularly setup fees, logo digitising, and freight. Understanding what each of these covers makes it much easier to compare quotes and plan a budget accurately. Setup Costs Setup costs

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How Long Does Custom Branded Merch Take to Produce and Ship in NZ

One of the first questions we get from anyone planning a branded merchandise order is how long it will actually take from placing the order to having boxes on the ground. Timelines matter for event deadlines, staff onboarding, conference giveaways, and Christmas gifting, so it pays to plan with realistic

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