As a business owner, you are surely aware of the importance of attending conventions, trade shows and expos. Not only will you be able to meet a lot of new people, but such events provide the perfect opportunity to expand your client base. Considering the visitors will get to check out numerous stands and learn about many companies, you will have to do something special to draw their attention. More often than not, making sure that the potential clients remember you simply imply offering promotional items.
While you could offer standard personalized pens and notepads, it is necessary to mention that your competition will have such giveaway items as well. Let’s go over the top ten promotional items that can capture the visitors’ attention and help them remember your company.
1. Personalized T-shirts
The all-time favorite promotional item people prefer to receive consists of a free cotton t-shirt. First off, they are available in any color, pattern, design, size and most importantly, if you order a bulk of t-shirts they will not cost you a fortune. It is important to note that you should take the time to find a trendy design for your t-shirt in order to make a good impression. If you start offering a free t-shirt to anyone who tried out your new product/service, then rest assured you will see a line forming at your stand in no time.
2. Bobble Heads
Because the work environment is perceived as a rather tedious and monotonous space by most employees, you could consider cheering their desk a bit with a fun Bobble Head. In spite of the fact that they do not have an actual functionality, people still love to display them and you can certain they will show off with their Bobble Head with every occasion. As a side note, since it is very likely that the competition can offer such promotional items as well, don’t forget to customize them so they look like your company’s mascot, yourself or your employees.
3. Custom multi-tools
Even though customers love getting free stuff, they do not appreciate junk or poorly made items. Therefore, if you are going to offer give-away items, then acquiring a quality product represents an investment in your company’s name and brand. Furthermore, since you aim to impress the attendees, you can consider offering a mixture of multi-tool items that everyone could use, such as Swiss army knives or a key chain incorporating bottle openers and a small storage compartment.
4. Toys, puzzles and mini games
While the popular belief is that toys address children-only, the truth is that adults like to cut loose as well from time to time. Consequentially, if you present them in the right light, you can be sure to draw people’s attention. For instance, you could offer a free Frisbee that you gently throw towards the visitors for a win-win situation. Chances are that somebody will pick it up and come talk to you, while the rest of the attendees will surely remember your “out of the ordinary” means.
5. Mood products
The various items that change their colors according to the person’s mood are still trendy. Because they continue to fascinate people after all this time, you have the chance of drawing attention in a new and exciting way. From cans and pens to sport bottles and mood rings, the mood “divination” products are a buzz-worthy and in high-demand promotional item to consider.