The first time I received a really cool swag bag I was an attendee at the MTV music awards at Radio City Music Hall. It was impressive. Lots of samples of fancy products and perfumes from designers, in a cool bag. It made me feel kinda special. Of course, I was sitting in the celebrity area so I probably got a better bag than people in the balcony. Either way, that experience made me excited and whenever I attend a party or business event and see a bag on the seat, or at a table, I think SWAG!
When it comes to event gifts the rule of thumb is generally the more useful, the more effective. Below are a couple of suggestions of gift items that don’t immediately get thrown in the trash. Some of these you can make on your own, and some will have to be ordered by one of the vendors I list at the bottom of this email. In no particular order of preference they are:
There are a lot of vendors that can provide these items. I recommend checking out branders.com, epromos.com and swagconnection.com
Great info! Thanks for the list of usable items and list of vendors!
Great list. I’m with you – I like receiving and giving items that are useful.
Denys, Some of the gifts I’ve used most are notebooks, bottle openers, letter openers, binder clips and water bottles. LOVE them.
Thanks for this great list. I’m always thinking of something to give that would be used instead of just thrown away.
Pamela
THank you Beatrice great information. Will be checking out recommended vendors
Thanks Beatrice for taking time to put this list together. Very useful as I am already beginning to think about swag bags for my workshops next Spring. Great tips!