Conventions are a great way to show off and raise awareness about your brand. They allow you to gain new leads and build stronger relationships with both new and existing clients by giving you a chance to talk face-to-face. Conventions are a great opportunity to check out and learn from competitors, and allow you to show off your business’ services and products.
With numerous attendees and companies seeking brand recognition, giving away branded swag is a crucial step to leaving a lasting impression on everyone you come into contact with. The giveaway items you choose will reflect the quality of your brand itself and make sure you are remembered over competitors.
When selecting swag for your event, it’s important to ensure your items are creative and stand out over the competitors.
We’ve selected 16 great swag giveaway items that are usable, will represent the quality of your brand, and be used by individuals lasting them years to come.
1. Custom Tote Bag
Tote bags are affordable, eco friendly, and make great swag gifts because people have something to carry the rest of their items in at the convention. Individuals can also continue using their bag at home for groceries and traveling while also advertising to the outside world. Users will be reminded of your brand everytime they use their tote!
From left to right - Osiris Cotton and Cork Tote, StopnGo - NonWoven Drawstring Bag, Debco - Two Tone Tote
2. Drinkware
One of the best ways to appeal to your potential and current client base is to give them swag they will consistently use and enjoy. Drinkware is another affordable giveaway item that comes in all shapes and sizes. They are lightweight for carrying and are items that everyone can use. They are beneficial both during and after the convention! Whenever individuals use their drinkware out and about they are spreading awareness of your brand. Choose from options for cold or hot beverages or a tumbler that can do both. We offer brand name drinkware from brands you love such as Yeti, Hydroflask, S’Well, and Otterbox!
From left to right - Aquamax Tritan™ Water Bottle, Debco - Broad Street Tumbler, Debco - Brewmaster Tall Boy
3. Coaster
We offer custom coasters made from a number of high quality and eco-friendly materials such as bamboo and acrylic. They are super light for carrying around at the convention and are highly usable in the office or at home.
From left to right - Watson Square PU Leather Coaster, COR - Round Ceramic Coaster, Beacon - Wood Round Coaster Set
4. Notebook & Pen Set
You can never have too many notebooks! Most people enjoy taking notes at conventions and tradeshows, so notebooks can be super useful both during and after the convention. Your logo can be easily screen printed or embossed onto the cover to create a branded journal. Step it up even more by giving pens away with the notebook. It will ensure people are ready for their next convention breakout session. We offer premium brands such as Moleskine and JournalBook as well as more affordable options.
From left to right - Albany Bambook Notebook and Pen, Leder Leather Padfolio, Academy Jr Notebook and Stylus Pen
5. Apparel & Accessories (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, etc.)
Custom merchandise such as t-shirts and hats can be affordable, useful, and display your logo honorably. Printing your logo on a high quality, wearable garment will have everyone taking them home and repping your brand while they’re out on the town - while providing free marketing for you! Wearable swag is a great way to gain a little free advertising.
From left to right - Delta Apparel Unisex Adult Performance Tee, BelPro Knit Beanie Hat, Delta Apparel Junior V-Neck Tee
6. Phone Accessories
Custom cell phone accessories such as a phone wallet or PopSocket are useful items for anyone’s smartphone. They are affordable, small, and equally useful.
From left to right - PopGrip Lips with Built in Lip Balm, PopWallet, UVClean Flip - Portable Charger and Antimicrobial Light
7. Custom Speakers
High-quality bluetooth speakers are a top giveaway item and are awesome for trade shows and conventions. They’re always a hit. They are highly useful for client engagement and increasing brand impressions. They are compact and easy to travel with. Even if individuals already have a speaker at home, a backup one is always welcome! Choosing a quality speaker will have people remembering your brand whenever they listen to music. We offer premium brands such as JBL and Sonos as well as more affordable options.
From left to right - Rayon Everyday Bluetooth Speaker, JBL - Boombox 2 Portable Speaker, Ultimate Ears - WonderBoom Bluetooth Speaker
8. Eco Friendly Bento Box Lunch Container
An eco-friendly bento box is a great option for a giveaway item if your brand cares about sustainability. Users will love this great giveaway item and use it to transport snacks and lunch to and from work now that people have gotten back into the office. Customize the box with an imprinted logo to ensure that your brand won’t be forgotten.
From left to right - High Caliber - Glass and Bamboo Food Storage Container, Ekobo Rectangular Bento Gordon Sinclair Eco Bento Box
9. Lip Balm & Hand Lotion
Lip balm and lotion are great convention giveaway items. They are affordable and will provide relief to chapped lips and skin in the chilly seasons! Individuals will use your product throughout the convention and it’s bound to come in handy when traveling. Your clients will use the product for months to come and be reminded of your brand each time they use the product. Ask us about premium lip balm brands and lotions such as Burt’s Bees!
From left to right - Mixie - Natural Beeswax Lip Balm, Quench Hand and Body Lotion, Wheat Straw All Natural Lip Balm
10. Key Chains
Key chains are a budget friendly promo item that goes everywhere with your client! We offer standard branded keychains as well as key chains with built in tools such as flashlights, tire gauges, and more! Creative keychains are bound to be a hit and will spruce up even the blandest of key sets.
From left to right - BCG - Keychains, Diamond Imprints - Key Chains, BCG - Keychains
11. Calendar/Planner
Calendars and planners make great giveaway gifts, especially at the start of the new year! Surprisingly, paper wall calendars are still super popular despite the rise in app/technology based planner and calendar apps. This giveaway item is bound to spread brand awareness for at least a year and is extremely useful in helping to keep users organized and up to date. We offer custom planners and wall calendars.
From left to right - Muscle Cars Wall Calendar, Ruled Monthly Desk Planner, Backyard Birds Wall Calendar
12. Company Branded Plant Kits
If you want to show that your company cares about sustainability and you really want your booth to stand out, giving custom plant kits branded with your company’s logo is a great option! Check out Modern Sprout - a great and sustainable planting kit that starts as a candle and doubles as a pot to plant seeds in once your candle has burnt out.
From left to right - SprigBox - Biodegradable Plant Box, Mini Pail Blossom Kit, Modern Sprout - Glow and Grow Gift Set
13. Custom Branded First Aid Kit
First aid kits are unendingly useful giveaway items that are often forgotten when thinking up giveaway swag ideas for your booth! That’s what will make them stand out. When the user is in a pinch they will think of your brand when they pull out their custom branded first aid kit to fix any boo-boo!
From left to right - NC Custom First Aid Kit, Plastic Bandage Dispenser, Frosty Stripe - First Aid Kit
14. Custom Candles
Your company’s logo associated with a relaxing scent will make a lasting impression on users and show that you care. Give individuals a customized gift that they can use to wind down after the conference!
From left to right - Votive Candle Set, Wixie - 3 oz Candle, Seventh Avenue Apothecary Candles
15. Custom Branded Umbrella
Have you ever needed an umbrella and not had one? It’s a common feat! Let your brand be the one to provide dryness on a rainy afternoon. While also spreading awareness about your brand. Your brand will never be forgotten after you saved the user from a storm and a bad hair day.
From left to right - "C" Handle Umbrella, Vented Folding Umbrella, Folding Tote Umbrella
16. Candy and Snacks
When it comes to promotional giveaways, the way to someone’s heart can be through their stomach! A sweet way to spread awareness about your brand is by adding your logo to candy and delicious snacks. It also gives individuals something to snack on during the long day of networking.
From left to right - Custom Jelly Belly™ Beans, Mixie Wheat Straw Container with Mints, Custom M&Ms
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