Canary has been my go-to swag partner for years -- and for one simple reason: Gracie and Kat make the impossible happen. They've saved me at zero lead time more times than I can count and executed what can only be described as true miracles.
At one event our booth pulled in 600 lead scans on day one -- versus just 20 the year before. Then, when I suddenly needed local, sustainable beanies in our brand colors, Gracie and Kat found a supplier within two hours and overnighted the additional quantities so we were ready for the morning rush. We finished the show with over 1,500 lead scans. The swag wasn't an afterthought -- it was a major part of our brand-awareness success, and we never had to turn anyone away.
I use Canary for everything: customer gifts, event swag, and themed items. Sustainability is non-negotiable for me -- this industry can be wasteful, and Canary shares my values. Their recommendations are always subtle, useful, and designed to be used every day rather than tossed aside. Every deck they've sent nails that balance of creativity and practicality. And on the rare occasion (one time in ten years) when something missed the mark, they handled it with utmost professionalism in a way I'll never forget.
My process is simple: I email them quantities, budget, and the event theme, and they bring the ideas to life. I consider Canary an extension of my team -- I genuinely don't know what I'd do without them as a partner. read more