
Dual-purpose speakers: Promotional tech gifts to amplify your brand
More than 83% of employees opens in new window feel recognition motivates them to succeed in the workplace. Promotional speakers are a fun and functional employee gift to show appreciation and keep spirits high.
83% of people say recognition affects their motivation to succeed in the workplace.
Many outdoor gatherings—from backyard cookouts to pool parties to family reunions—are just better with music. But playing a party-perfect soundtrack is just one of the many things a Bluetooth® speaker can do. Some come equipped with added capabilities, including keeping drinks cool, charging other devices and lighting up the night. Let’s explore dual-duty promotional tech gifts to thrill your team—and amplify your brand.
Bright ideas
Mark employee anniversaries, the completion of projects or other achievements by giving a speaker that double as a lantern. Perfect for outdoor parties and gatherings, this speaker offers 12 hours of playback and your full-color imprint. It’ll carry your brand through all their summer and fall activities. It’s also water resistant, making it great for the beach, lake or pool.
Send employees off for a long weekend with a surprise lantern and speaker duo. The bright COB technology is ideal for lighting up cabins, trails, boats and beyond. When not on an outdoor adventure, employees can use the versatile promotional speaker to set the mood at backyard parties, patios and picnics. The gift could be music to their ears, as 71% of employees say more frequent recognition would make them more likely to stay with their current employer.
Get charged up
Portable speakers used to require bulky batteries and lasted only a few hours. Today’s branded speakers carry a charge for hours, and they provide enough juice to power other devices too. Celebrate a promotion or an employee taking on new responsibilities by giving a speaker that doubles as a wireless charger. Include a card emphasizing their array of skills or showing appreciation for their willingness to take on new challenges. Here’s to multifaceted people and products!
At the end of employee onboarding, gift a speaker that also serves as a phone stand and charger. It works great around the house—including on the desks of employees who work from home—or as a handy travel companion.
Have a volunteer or team member that’s always a ray of sunshine? Show appreciation and give an outdoor speaker with solar charging capabilities. It charges in direct sunlight and provides up to 6 hours of playback—what a bright idea!
More than music
Show appreciation in a big way by assembling a party kit with a speaker that doubles as a karaoke set. It comes with two rechargeable microphones, enabling employees to break out their inner pop star. Or opt for an R&R-themed gift pack. Include a combination branded Bluetooth speaker and soothing sound machine. It features eight relaxing sounds makes a wonderful promotional tech gift for new parents or retiring colleagues.
Keep cool
Add excitement to team-building exercises or workplace competitions by choosing prizes with unexpected features. For instance, team members who travel, camp, tailgate or golf are likely to be wowed by an Arctic Zone® cooler and speaker combo. It holds 24 cans and offers up to 3 hours of playback time.
Or consider a Koozie® cooler with mounted speakers. It has space for 30 cans, plus front and side pockets and a bottle opener. It is a game-changer for warm weather get-togethers. Talk about a party on the go!
Promotional speakers blast expectations
Whether doubling as coolers, chargers or lanterns, these promotional tech gifts can surprise and delight your employees, volunteers or team members. Find a product that fits the occasion and audience to boost morale and turn up the volume on brand visibility.
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Cross, Amanda. “26 Employee Recognition Statistics You Need To Know In 2025.” Nectar, 10 Feb. 2025, nectarhr.com/blog/employee-recognition-statistics? opens in new window