Why are Teddy Bears such a popular giveaway to promote your brand? Teddy Bears bring us back to the comfort of childhood with a sense of comfort and peace. So invoke nostalgia with a sentimental value of a teddy bear. People may throw away a giveaway but when it comes to a teddy bear, people just don’t get rid of them.
If you ask anyone what is a memorable gift most people with say their favorite stuffed animal that they had as a kid. There is even a National Teddy Bear Day which is September 9th. Teddy bears are traditional and they are a timeless toy.
You are never too old to own a Teddy Bear
Teddy bears were first produced in the early 1900’s. Some say the name came from Teddy Roosevelt who was hunting and saw a bear and had such affection for the creature it prompted Morris Michtom who was a businessman who manufactured the first Teddy Bear which was called Teddy’s Bear. Later he found a company that would produce them for him.
During the same period one of the largest German companies called Steiff started producing stuffed bears that had movable parts. They were a hit and today they are collector items. Today teddy bears are given as gifts, or to commemorate a special event. You cannot go wrong giving a teddy bear to advertise your logo or brand. Who doesn’t love to hug a bear. In today’s world we all could use some comfort. Teddy bears can make you feel less stressed. They are more than a childhood toy, adults like them also. With all need comforting from time to time no matter what age we are.
The bears make you feel like a kid again. The time when you felt safe. Today banks give them out so you feel safe investing in their institution. They are not threatening. The image of the teddy bear with your logo will improve your attitude and make you feel good.