Custom Promotional Boxes

Updated 2026-10-06

Custom promotional boxes are branded boxes that companies use to hand out samples, merchandise and corporate gifts at events, in campaigns and to clients. Popular styles include printed mailers, rigid gift boxes, pillow boxes and small tuck boxes with inserts. Share what goes inside, your quantity and event date, and a specialist replies with pricing.

Turns swag into a gift
Inserts for merch and samples
Event and mail-ready styles
Logo on every surface

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How promotional packaging makes a giveaway memorable

A pen in a plastic bag is forgotten; the same pen in a printed box with a short message feels like a gift. Custom promotional boxes package samples, merchandise and corporate gifts so they reflect the brand that gave them, whether they are handed out at a trade show booth, left on conference seats or mailed to prospects and clients.

For mailed campaigns, printed corrugated mailers carry several items with an insert and survive shipping alone. Custom promotional gift boxes in rigid board suit client gifts and executive kits. Pillow boxes, small tuck end boxes and sleeves work well for samples and handouts because they are light, stack flat and are quick to fill. Custom marketing boxes for direct mail often include a pocket for a letter or brochure.

Treat the box as part of the campaign: a headline inside the lid, a QR code to a landing page and colors that match the event or launch. Keep the logo prominent but let the message carry the box. For mixed swag like bottles, notebooks and tech accessories, a die-cut insert gives each item a home and makes the kit look curated.

Popular uses

Trade show and conference giveaways
Corporate client gifts
Direct mail campaigns to prospects
Product sampling programs
Employee onboarding swag kits
Retail in-store promotions
Event and sponsorship gift bags

Specifications

Size	Made to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H)
Materials	Paperboard (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B or double wall), rigid chipboard
Printing	Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colours, inside and outside printing
Finishes	Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing
Add-ons	Window cut-outs, inserts, handles, custom tissue paper and stickers
Proof	Digital proof on your dieline before production

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Options for custom promotional boxes

Printed mailers

Corrugated mailers printed inside and out that hold several promotional items and ship directly to recipients without an outer carton.

Rigid gift boxes

Two-piece or magnetic rigid boxes for executive gifts and client kits, wrapped in printed paper with foil or embossed logos.

Pillow and tuck boxes

Light, quick-to-fill pillow boxes and small tuck end boxes suit samples, handouts and small merchandise at events, booths and store counters.

Swag inserts

Die-cut inserts hold bottles, notebooks, pens and tech accessories in place so a mixed kit looks organized and arrives intact.

Campaign messaging

Inside lid headlines, QR codes and brochure pockets connect the box to a landing page, offer or follow-up conversation with your sales team.

Kraft options

Kraft board with a single ink color offers a natural look for promotional packaging and keeps a giveaway feeling simple and practical.

How it works

Ordering custom promotional boxes

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Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Promotional Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

What are promotional boxes used for?

Promotional boxes package samples, merchandise and gifts for marketing purposes, such as trade show giveaways, corporate gifts, direct mail and product sampling. They carry the company's branding so the item inside is remembered alongside the brand that sent it.

What goes in a corporate promotional gift box?

Common items include branded drinkware, notebooks, pens, tech accessories, snacks and a personal note. A die-cut insert holds each item in place. Tell us the items and their dimensions and we design the box and insert around them.

Can promotional boxes be mailed?

Yes. Printed corrugated mailer boxes are designed to ship without an outer carton. Rigid gift boxes usually need a plain outer shipper. Tell us how the boxes will be delivered and we recommend a suitable build.

How much do custom promotional boxes cost?

Pricing depends on style, size, materials, printing, inserts and quantity, so every quote is prepared for the project. Send your details and a specialist replies with pricing and options that fit your budget and timeline.

Can you help design a promotional box?

Yes. Our design team can adapt your logo and campaign artwork to the box dieline, suggest finishes and inserts and prepare a digital proof for your approval before production starts, so you see the finished look first.

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