GIFT WITH PURCHASE CAMPAIGNS
BESPOKE GIFT-WITH-PURCHASE MERCHANDISE BY NOVELLI THAT BUILDS BRAND LOVE
A gift-with-purchase (GWP) is a free or heavily discounted branded item given to a customer when they buy a specific product or spend over a set threshold. Done well, it does far more than reward a transaction - it builds a memory, strengthens brand loyalty, and keeps your brand front of mind long after the campaign ends.
At Novelli, we specialise in creating bespoke gift-with-purchase campaigns for brands across New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. With almost a century of product design and merchandising experience behind us, we manage the entire process from initial brief through to concept development, sourcing, production, and end-to-end logistics - so you don't have to.
Whether you're looking to drive trial of a new product, reward loyal customers, increase basket size, or create a buzz in-store, we'll develop a GWP that your customers will genuinely want. We've done it for household names including McDonald's NZ, Voltex, and Glanbia -across single-market campaigns and complex multi-territory programmes spanning multiple countries simultaneously. And if you're thinking beyond GWP, we also create ranged SKUs, giveaways and gifts, and corporate gear for brands at every scale.
Get in touch and tell us about your campaign - we'll come back with ideas.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE BRANDS WE HAVE DESIGNED GWPS FOR -

THE TOOLS FOR A VIRAL GWP
VOLTEX (NZ & AUS)
When Voltex Electrical wanted to reward loyal customers and drive larger orders, they launched a gift-with-purchase promotion designed to deliver real value to electricians across Australia and New Zealand. Discover how the right piece of branded merchandise helped turn a simple promotion into a powerful incentive.
GOTTA LOVE IT!
McDONALD'S (NZ)
When McDonalds came to us looking for a way to increase the family Share Box meal sales over the summer campaign window, we knew exactly how to excite Macca's customers. We created Summer Share Bags as a GWP so everyone could enjoy their meal at the beach...and the park...and the BBQ...
WE WORKED OUT THE KEY TO SUCCESS
GLANBIA (INTERNATIONAL)
Novelli has produced GWPs for sports nutrition company Glanbia Performance Nutrition - for both their Oceania region and also for other international markets. We have developed bespoke branded merchandise and clothing ranges for their O.N. (Optimum Nutrition) and BSN brands.
HERE'S SOME MORE GWP INSPIRATION

Farrah's goal was to get wraps from the lunchbox to the dinner table. The crazy, cool collectible kids taco holder trucks we created had everyone shouting 'Si'!

Novelli developed these fantastic Decorator Van sets for Resene Paints. The sets were used as a GWP promotion through their DIY/hardware retailers Mitre 10, Mitre 10 Mega and Hammer Hardware stores. The fun and eye catching sets included a Resene branded decorator van with ladder, two painter minifigures and cute accessories.

Customers were so keen to 'snap' up this set of family orientated card games that stores ran out in less than three weeks.

Everything you need for a day out - a portable chilly bag that also folds out into a seat.

Novelli created this perfect enticement for a summer GWP - just the right size to hold 6 cans or bottles and strongly branded.
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Over many years, Novelli has kitted out John Bull customers with many awesome, handy GWP gifts including chilly bags, enamel mugs, beanies, torches and multi tools.

We supplied Rheem branded, high-quality bluetooth speakers for a giveaway through Plumbing World stores. This campaign was allocated to run for a month, however, the speakers were so popular that all stocks were gone within the first week of the promotion!

Long-term clients Blundstone, and their work boots brand, John Bull, wanted to increase sales of work boots over the promotion period. Novelli designed a quality branded backpack. When customers purchased a pair of boots, they were placed into the backpack at the counter instead of a shopping bag. Sales for Blundstone and John Bull boots soared during the promotion period.

Lion needed an idea for an on-pack activation for Wither Hills wines. Novelli partnered with a renowned seasonings and meat rubs manufacturer in New Zealand to supply a range of meat rubs matched to the relevant Wither Hill’s wines. The branded seasoning packs were secured to the wine bottle neck for a simple, yet effective, in-store gift with purchase campaign.

Novelli created both this distinctive, practical sports drink bottle and a dry-fit material for a sports t-shirt for Horley's.

Electrical wholesaler JA Russell, and their supplier Simx, were after a quality idea for a co-branded gift-with-purchase for the Manrose brand. We developed and produced a reversible hi-vis puffer vest. They chose Novelli for various reasons, including our unique product idea, the quality of the product and because we were the only company able to supply in the given timeframe & price bracket. The vests met NZ AS/NZ hi-vis garment standards. The GWP campaign ran for two months, resulting in significant increased sales for Simx/Manrose branded products.
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A high-quality, co-branded GWP between Ideal Electrical and Schneider.

Novelli designed and branded a portable Bluetooth speaker for Paslode to use as a GWP.

These practical water resistant backpacks were created for a Paslode GWP promotion.
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Four stylish collectible bowls representing the 4 Naked Locals soup flavours. LHF ran this GWP for 3 years with outstanding results each year.

We have created a number of GWPs for Carters over the years which were designed with their customers in mind - including drink bottles, mugs, golf accessories and portable speakers.

Two beautiful cotton tote bag designs showcasing the wonderful Mānuka flower or Honey Bee.

An environmentally healthy alternative to single-use plastic wrap, these reusable food wraps are made from honey beeswax. Perfect for school lunches or leftovers, these breathable wraps are the sustainable option.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about gift with purchase campaigns - and if your question isn't here, get in touch and we'll talk it through.
Gift with purchase is a promotional mechanic where a free or heavily discounted item is given to a customer when they buy a specific product or spend over a set threshold. It's one of the most effective tools in promotional marketing - driving purchase decisions, increasing basket size, rewarding loyal customers, and creating positive brand associations that last well beyond the campaign itself.
The most successful GWPs are items that feel genuinely desirable - not an afterthought. At Novelli, we've created everything from branded drinkware, bags, and apparel to custom building brick sets, collectible items, bluetooth speakers, and sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging. The right product depends entirely on your brand, your audience, and your campaign objectives - which is why we spend time understanding all three before we recommend anything.
We start with a conversation. We take the time to understand your brand, your campaign goals, your target customer, and your budget. From there, we develop creative concepts, source or design the product, manage production and quality control, and arrange delivery - whether that's to a single location or across multiple territories. You stay informed and in control throughout, without having to manage the complexity yourself.
Yes. We have extensive experience managing multi-territory campaigns and have delivered GWP programmes across New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international markets. We manage compliance, logistics, and on-time delivery wherever your campaign runs. See our Glanbia case study for an example of an international GWP programme we delivered across multiple regions.
Absolutely. Bespoke is where we do our best work. Rather than handing you a catalogue and asking you to pick something, we develop product ideas specifically around your brand and campaign. We can design original products, source from our global supplier network, create custom packaging, and even produce entirely new product formats - as we did when we developed our own custom branded building brick sets for clients who needed something no existing manufacturer could provide.
Minimum order quantities vary depending on the product type, level of customisation, and whether we're sourcing an existing product or creating something bespoke. We work with clients across a wide range of campaign sizes - from targeted regional promotions to large-scale national and international programmes. Contact us to discuss your requirements, and we'll give you a clear picture of what's achievable within your budget.
Timelines depend on the complexity of the product and the scale of the campaign. A sourced and branded item will typically have a shorter lead time than a fully bespoke design. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we understand your brief - and we'll always be upfront if a deadline is going to be tight. Getting in touch as early as possible gives us the best chance of delivering exactly what you need, on time.
GWP is one of the most popular things we do, but it's far from the only thing. We also create giveaways and gifts, corporate gear, fundraising products, sponsorship merchandise, special events merchandise, and ranged SKUs for retail and more. Whatever the occasion, if it involves branded merchandise, we can help.

