GIFT IDEA ADVICE
Many companies exhibit at industry and local trade shows to deepen relationships with customers, meet new prospects, introduce new products, and reinforce their brand or reputation.
Part of a successful trade show strategy is having logoed giveaway items (swag) to keep your company in sight long afterward.
By the way, these promotional product ideas can be used for upcoming special events and thank you gifts throughout the year.
• Useful functional items – something they can use at home or work
• Keep size and weight of the item in mind – you and the attendee both have space limitations when traveling home after the event
• Keep your logo in sight. Desk items are popular because 61% of desk accessories are kept at the workplace
• Quantity or Quality? When your goal is to generate well-qualified prospects, consider investing in gift items with higher perceived value for them. When your strategy is to maximize the number of contacts, then choose inexpensive trade show gift items for the masses.
Gift Ideas Under $1
Bottle Opener – Durable aluminum bottle/can opener opens both bottles and flip-top cans. Metal split key ring.
Camera Blocker – Protect your privacy and digital life from hackers spying on you and also avoid scratches on the camera. Simply slide over to block or unblock the camera. The thickness allows laptops to close perfectly and it’s compatible with most electronic devices with a camera.
Can Coolies – Keep your drinks cold and your hands dry with these can coolers with your custom full color graphics. Collapses flat for storage.
Carabiner – The classic carabiner key ring is a 6mm metal carabiner that includes a metal split key ring with endless uses around your home or office.
Jar Openers – Jar openers in countless shapes feature your message. A handy item that will be kept for many years to come.
Lip Balm – Available in a wide variety of flavors and containers.
Magnetic Memo Clips – Whether you’re at home or work, magnetic memo clips are handy to hold onto photos or important papers on your filing cabinet or refrigerator at home. Also great to close bags of snacks to keep them fresh.
Office Buddy – A handy combination of a staple remover and letter opener you will use for years.
Pens & Highlighters – Writing instruments keep your message at hand.
Pocket Size Tissue Packets – Mini tissue pack with ten 3-ply tissues in logoed re-sealable plastic pouch.
Stadium Cups – BPA-free food grade polypropylene logoed stadium cups for beverages or snacks. Fits most cup holders.
Gift Ideas Under $5
COB Key Lights – Super bright 80 lumens and compact size COB light. Key loop attaches to a purse, car keys, and duffel bags so you have it when you need it.
Convention Tote Bag – Reusable totes are convenient for trade shows, conventions and seminars!
Cooling Towel – This microfiber cooling towel comes in handy in warm weather, travel and when exercising.
Dry Bags – Keep your valuables dry with a waterproof dry bag. Ideal for anyone near water or caught in wet weather. Easily snaps onto a bag or belt.
Eye Mask – Best gift for travel, vacations and while at home.
Fanny Pack – A practical gift when you’re away from home — walking, running, vacations, and business travel.
Grocery Tote Bag – Non-woven logoed grocery tote bag with reinforced handles and a supportive bottom board. Available in a variety of bag colors and sizes.
Hand Sanitizer – Keep germs at bay with hand sanitizer that meets FDA requirements.
Heathered Bound Notebook -This 5″x7″ notebook will likely be used to take notes at the show (or seminar) which dramatically increases the likelihood it will be kept and used after the show.
Phone Ring – This metal swivel phone ring makes it easier to hold your cell phone and as a stand up your phone to watch videos.
RFID Phone Wallet with Stand – RFID protection keeps your identity safe; holds one card. Easily attaches to the back of your phone. Convenient option to stand up your phone.
Sunglass/Cell Phone Pouch – This microfiber pouch with full color imprint protects your sunglasses or cell phone.
USB Car Charger – Convenient adapter plugs into any standard cigarette lighter to charge phones and electronic via USB using your charging cable.
Telescoping LED Light Keychain – Aluminum telescoping wide-to-narrow LED beam with keychain. 20 Lumens bright.
Travel Silicone Straw – BPA-free silicone straw is durable, flexible, and comes with a logoed carrying case to keep it with you.
World’s Best Pizza Cutter – Long lasting and practical logoed item that will be used for years. The blade is safe — it will cut most anything (pizza, brownies, bars) but never cut you. Patented design.
premium Gift Ideas
Caps – Embroidered caps feature your design or message.
Custom Screen Printed Shirts – Your logo, brand, or message lives on long after the show as the screen printed shirts become walking billboards.
Power Bank – This power bank includes a digital display of the battery level.
Umbrella – This logoed umbrella folds down to a compact size. Great for travel and outdoor events.
Wifi Smart Plug – Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home to make your life easier. Features two USB ports, smart plug and your illuminated logo.