If swag requests feel constant—but somehow always urgent—you’re not imagining it.
They tend to spike around:
Hiring pushes
Events and conferences
End-of-quarter initiatives
Seasonal appreciation moments
When swag isn’t centralized, each request becomes a mini project.
It’s not that teams ask too often—it’s that there’s no clear system for requesting swag. Without guidelines, requests come late, incomplete, or outside budget.
Clear frameworks help:
Pre-approved collections
Self-service ordering
Built-in spending limits
That way, swag is accessible without becoming disruptive.