[terzdesign]

Hey Everybody!

I'm looking for some cheap things to give away when I go door-to-door for marketing. Something that will not get tossed readily, like a coozie or cloth bag. I want to be able to screen it so I can save on printing it myself. Any ideas?

 

[selanac]

People keep Pens for a long time. Tote bags, t-shirts etc., get put in a box or dresser.

 

[mispr1nt]

Make a small pack with a sticker magnet cozy pen mix something small and inexpensive that shows the diversity of what you can do. I know ppl who would keep a pen and toss the cozy others would keep a cozy toss a pen. Or just do one and switch it up every 6 months or year

 

[BidsMaven]

For starters, how about simply the SanMar or alphabroder catalog with your imprint on it. If you feel like you need to add something additional, how about a neck cooler bandana. It gets pretty hot in the mid-west in the summer time.

 

[terzdesign]

For starters, how about simply the SanMar or alphabroder catalog with your imprint on it. If you feel like you need to add something additional, how about a neck cooler bandana. It gets pretty hot in the mid-west in the summer time.

I don't want to use the sanmar catalogue since I offer other things besides what they offer. Plus those things are HUGE. I have successfully narrowed down what I offer and it has seemed to help people make easier and quicker decisions. I should probably consider designing and printing up a personalized catalogue however! Great idea.

 

[selanac]

Home Page sells Lolly pops with your picture or decal on them. You could have them make the lolly pops with your company logo.

I had some and gave them to the members in one of my networking groups. They loved them.

 

[tchandler52]

I think totes or pens might be a good idea. Pens might be the cheapest.

 

[royster13]

Will something "cheap" have any impact?....I try to leave something that will get used....These were a big hit... 18 Oz. Coffee House Mug

 

[tchandler52]

Pens get used daily and are cheap so yes I think they will make an impact.

 

[selanac]

You can really promote yourself by leaving pens with restaurants. Waiters and Waitresses always leave their pen with customers to sign the check.

 

[terzdesign]

something like a canvas toto bags, caps,pens, and mark cups may do good job.

what is a mark cup?

 

[jen2swt]

I ordered some fun little things from Oriental Trading. Since my audience is sports and fitness, I ordered some cute throw footballs, a referee coozie and some smiley face water bottle covers to give away.

 

[bentcycle]

for what it's worth, giveaways are sometimes called
swag

you could try looking at what others give away. pens are about the most standard item, but the only thing i took at a job fair was a key lanyard, but then again i needed one.

the first thing that came to mind with me was drink coasters, but hardly anyone ever uses them probably

here's a link to a tradeshow swag page with about a dozen items... keychains are a good idea. fridge magnets are classic, but not necessarily indespensable too.

tradeshow, convention, & job fair are good keywords to use to try and look for ideas.

coffee mugs might be the best and if they sell at dollar stores, i bet you can get them even cheaper somewhere in quantity. if anything would be an "ultimate giveaway", i'd call that. people don't throw mugs out generally

 

[tchandler52]

I like the key chain idea also !!

 

[strummingbeat]

Hey Fella, I will recommend you to first target your clients. Don't go door to door without any planing. first you must select your target market then decide what is suitable item for those ....

 

[FlagrantClothing]

Research your target, collect those facts and find the most affordable means that fits them, which may change from hood to hood. Never the cheapest route but the best affordable route!
Good Luck!

 

[bentcycle]

quality over quantity is so last century!

LOL

 

[garmentdecor]

Air Fresheners are a great way to promote your brand/product/service. You can even dye cut them into your product shape. For example, if you a real estate agent, you can create air fresheners in the shape of a home with your name, number, and e-mail printed on it. If you are a t-shirt decorator, make the air freshners in the shape of a t-shirt and place your company information on their.

 

[mintprints]

Printed coozies for cans of beer, soda, ect. It depends on your target market but since mine are college students in frats, sororities or clubs then it would make sense to pass out tons of coozies at parties where students would be having a great time and taking lots of pictures.

 

[terzdesign]

these are all solid ideas! Keep 'em coming.