Items To Give Away At An Event

July 12, 2018

It is more important than ever these days to make a great impression with out customers. And one of the ways we can wow our customers and make a great impression is by going to trade shows and events which are held throughout the year.
A lot of the time when you visit an event such as this, you will be solely focussing on using great exhibition stand companies to make you stand out, and you will likely also be focusing on what you are going to say and how you will come across. But did you ever think of freebies?
If you have ever been to an event like this or a freshers event, you will know that companies try their hardest to give away branded items to make people remember their names. A branded item is always great because it is like a piece of advertising that stays with your customer forever. Here are some of the free things you can look to give away at your next event.
Pens
The most obvious item you might think of when you are going to exhibit at and event is a pen. A branded pen can be a useful tool to give away because it is not only cost effective but it is also incredibly useful in everyday life. Everyone needs a pen at home or work, so it is an item which can be taken everywhere and used as a walking advert from the moment they leave the event.
Bags
A bag is just as useful as a pen, and the plus side about giving out a reusable bag to your audience is that they will use it to carry all of the other items they receive during the day! With the cost of shipping bags in supermarkets, a bag can be a clever way to get your name out there because people will likely add it to their bag for life stash and use it in the future
Pizza (or any other food)
Food is food, and free food is something that no one can deny! If you want to make a good impression and get people wanting to visit your stand, offer up some free samples of food! For example, Domino's always attend events and give away slices of pizza to visitors, and they give away vouchers that can be redeemed at the takeaway. If you are a food company this can be a really great idea.
Seeds
For anyone who is conscious of the environment, a great gift to give away would be a small packet of seeds. This could include anything like tree seeds, succulent seeds or even a wild flower mix. It is a unique idea for you to give away and if you are an eco-friendly business it will be something that your visitors will appreciate. Think about doing this in a small brown envelope or even a paper planter which they can use to germinate the seeds before planting them outside.

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