How far ahead should we order trade show merchandise?

Six to ten weeks gives the most product options. Shorter timelines are often possible with rush on select items.

Can you ship to the convention center?

Yes. We ship to the advance warehouse or directly to the venue, labeled with your booth details.

How many giveaways should we order?

Estimate from expected booth traffic and order a separate premium item for qualified leads.

Solutions

Event programs

Booth apparel, giveaways, speaker and VIP kits and attendee merchandise, planned backward from your show date and delivered to the venue, the hotel or your office anywhere in the United States.

Folded t-shirts, canvas tote bags and tumblers on a navy tablecloth in an empty expo hall.

What we plan for events

Booth staff apparel in one consistent look for every rep.
Giveaways people keep, matched to your audience and booth traffic.
Speaker, sponsor and VIP kits packed and labeled per person.
Attendee bags and conference kits for events of any size.
Internal events: sales kickoffs, company offsites and anniversaries.

Plan backward from the show date

Plan backward from the show date
Weeks before the event	Step
8 to 10 weeks	Set budget, quantity and shortlist
6 to 8 weeks	Approve mockups and proofs
4 to 6 weeks	Production
2 to 3 weeks	Kitting and shipping to the venue or advance warehouse

Rush is available on select items when the date is closer. Tell us the date first and we confirm what is possible before you approve.

Plan your order datesEnter your in-hands date and see when to send your brief, approve the proof and ship.

Estimating giveaway quantities

Base giveaway quantities on expected booth traffic. Set aside a separate premium item for qualified conversations and meetings, and keep a small buffer for the last day.

Size your show giveawaysEnter attendance and booth size to see how many walk-by, conversation and premium items to bring.Model your cost per impressionSee the impressions and cost per impression of a merchandise program, compared with other media.

Delivery

Ship to the show's advance warehouse, directly to the venue, to the hotel or to your office. Boxes are labeled by booth number and contents.

FAQ

Common questions

How far ahead should we order trade show merchandise?: Six to ten weeks gives the most product options. Shorter timelines are often possible with rush on select items.
Can you ship to the convention center?: Yes. We ship to the advance warehouse or directly to the venue, labeled with your booth details.
How many giveaways should we order?: Estimate from expected booth traffic and order a separate premium item for qualified leads.

We urgently needed a large quantity of custom promotional items with printed logos for our summer camp on a very tight deadline. After reaching out to several suppliers, no one was able to fulfill our order in time, even for a premium fee. Fortunately, we found Branton. The team accepted our order, provided extremely attentive customer service, and delivered the products directly to our door with incredible speed. On top of that, the pricing was excellent. We highly recommend their services.

Benzion Z. · September 2026 · Google review

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Updated October 16, 2026