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  • Freebie promo stuff…
  • matt_outandabout
    Full Member

    ..what do you actually use/is useful?

    I’ve a budget, and want to make it actually work/be used.

    Business is in education / sustainability / outdoors.

    scotroutes
    Full Member

    Buffs
    You can never have too many buffs.

    Jamie
    Free Member

    Bottle openers.

    Engraved tick removers.

    Personalised Kendall Mint Cake.

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    jam-bo
    Full Member

    pens.

    i judge a company by their free pens.

    bruneep
    Full Member

    oh! so its not porno stuff…………..

    khani
    Free Member
    joshvegas
    Free Member

    Poundcoin keyring.

    Cotton bags.

    Powerbanks.

    A folding meter stick is much coveted in our office.

    Usb keyring.

    Stress balls

    Swiss army knife

    matt_outandabout
    Full Member

    You can never have too many buffs.

    A good point, well made. I was erring towards buff or hat.

    Engraved tick removers.

    Along with a scary ‘so, if you get a tick, you are going to DIE leaflet?

    i judge a company by their free pens.

    Another perennial favourite of mine – too cheap, and the company is cheapskate and I won’t use. Too posh, and clearly I am paying too much money for the service. Just right, and I use it.

    Usb keyring.

    Got that covered, with suitable lanyard attached…

    bikebouy
    Free Member

    Is this a request for stuff we think would be good for your business ?

    Bottle Openers
    Small penknifes
    Buffs (mentioned)
    Small LED key ring lights
    ..

    johndoh
    Free Member

    Bottle openers.

    This – I once got a great little CNC alu key ring bottle opener from Wiggle and loved it.

    Or you could get key ring LED torches like these:

    Jamie
    Free Member

    Along with a scary ‘so, if you get a tick, you are going to DIE leaflet?

    I would title it, “If you are reading this, you’re already dead.”

    CraigW
    Free Member

    A whistle
    Reflective trouser clips
    Cow bells
    Hand warmers
    Wild flower seeds

    slowoldman
    Full Member

    Perhaps you can get small dry bags printed up (useful for wallets/phones).

    scotroutes
    Full Member

    Question; are you marketing only to the recipient of your largesse or are you hoping for some knock-on advertising? Pens and the like rather fail at the latter. Buffs, clothing etc are rather more successful.

    bikebouy
    Free Member

    SatPhones
    Breitling GPS tracker watches
    GPS receiver darts
    Drone
    Fireworks or Flares

    makkag
    Free Member

    stress balls worked well for us !

    Jakester
    Free Member

    Branded brollies are great for us, but may not be for everyone…

    jimmy
    Full Member

    the only persistent free thing I have (still, after 17 years) is a mini swiss army knife. Good for nail cutting, innit.

    BUT I hate receiving free stuff with no point. Waste of money and resources. Make a charitable donation on everyone’s behalf instead.

    Houns
    Full Member

    Does anyone really use a company after being given some plastic tat/promo/freebies? Does it really sway you?

    Edit

    As above, save money/landfill/the planet

    leffeboy
    Full Member

    I’ve liked the couple of water bottles I’ve got before. Lots of space for text as well of course

    Edukator
    Free Member

    Plastic ruler.

    Jamie
    Free Member

    Just give them a quid each.

    leffeboy
    Full Member

    Oops we’re slipping. Promo c&h of course, the gift that’s always goes down well 😉

    benp1
    Full Member

    Who is your target audience? Who is buying your services?

    joshvegas
    Free Member

    Whats your budget

    scotroutes
    Full Member

    Houns – Member
    Does anyone really use a company after being given some plastic tat/promo/freebies? Does it really sway you?

    Having a businesses name in front of you as a reminder obviously works.

    Using gifts as an advertisement to others also works.

    This isn’t rocket science. The question is; are those seeing your branding in a position to influence purchasing decisions.

    twicewithchips
    Free Member

    Promo c&h of course

    I can think how to brand only one of those.

    v8ninety
    Full Member

    Pens are best, and pass the ‘actually useful’ test. Hats could work if your company has a good logo/interesting name and it’s a good hat. All depends on your budget for giving away stuff really.

    jekkyl
    Full Member

    insulated mug, the kinds with a lid on that keeps your brew hot for a while after.

    Cougar
    Full Member

    I was at a security conference a few weeks back. One of the more popular stands was giving out free beer.

    matt_outandabout
    Full Member

    Cheers all. I too want to avoid landfill tat, and I do want knock on advertising in schools.

    So far I’m looking into hat/buff, brolley and clipboard (one with wet day cover)…

    Nobeerinthefridge
    Free Member

    Lovebeads.

    choppersquad
    Free Member

    ^^^ Yep teachers love these (so I’ve heard).

    dissonance
    Full Member

    Got that covered, with suitable lanyard attached…

    If the recipients have been properly trained they should be dubious as hell about a USB drive from a vaguely known source.
    Pens and beer/coffee might get my attention without serious spending which would then get into the bribery issues so best avoided.

    bearnecessities
    Full Member

    Cute, cheap, stickable-on-a-monitor-with-your-company-in-constant-brainwashing-mode.

    Pick all 3.

    maccruiskeen
    Full Member

    A tatttoo. On the face. Make sure it’s backwards so your customers can read it in the mirror.

    beej
    Full Member

    Not USB sticks, powerbanks or stressballs.

    The USB sticks won’t have enough capacity to be useful. And anyone who puts a gift USB stick into their PC is asking for trouble.
    Everyone is giving out crappy powerbanks at the moment, ones that look like they’ll explode after a few charges.
    Stressballs = landfill.

    Buffs, bottle openers, brolly is good. I got a little zippy bag thats good for cables/chargers, that gets used when I travel.

    RustySpanner
    Full Member

    Or a nice kite.

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