Summer Event

Eyewear brand Warby Parker hosted a summer pool party in June 2012 at the Standard in downtown Los Angeles. Poolside tables displayed the company's glasses alongside buckets of branded towels.

During Thrillist's “Best Day of Your Life” event in June 2014, Stoli handed out branded sunglasses and sweatbands to attendees.

Stoli also hosted a dance party at Brazen Fox as part of the festivities and handed out the ideal summer swag: branded bottles of sunscreen.

Los Angeles-based Gold Ink Tattoo, whose clients include Jamba Juice, Taco Bell, Nike, Zico, and Bebe, creates custom metallic temporary tattoos in either gold or silver foil. Pricing depends on quantity and color, with a minimum order of 500 sheets.

Gifts for the Good Life designed a set of pouches and accessories attached to a large metal ring for easy transport to the beach. Items included a water bottle, a branded sarong, and an SPF lip balm.

For the third annual Thrillist “Best Day of Your Life” event in June, T.G.I. Friday’s traded sunglasses and beer koozies for guests' tweets via vending machine.

For the Engage14 summit in the Cayman Islands, Gifts for the Good Life put together mini manicure sets with nail polishes in beachy hues for guests. Prices range from $25 to $35 per custom set.

In August 2014, Viacom-owned Centric Network launched its re-branded image with a three-day “Island Takeover” tour on Martha’s Vineyard, produced by Events By Fabulous. A custom-wrapped gifting truck distributed branded tote bags and beach towels.

Guests can keep themselves cool with sandalwood fans from Beau-coup. The natural wood hand fans can be personalized with a custom hang tag and are available in white gift boxes. Prices range from $1.18 to $1.80 each, depending on quantity and gift boxes.

A custom cocktail kit by Gifts for the Good Life, featuring images from photographer Jasmine Star, include all the necessary ingredients to mix up a refreshing summer libation. The kits start at $65 each.