15 Ideas for Memorable Event Giveaways

Events are exciting but only last for a few hours. Have your guests talking for days with these ten memorable parting gifts.

Hosting an event is an excellent opportunity to connect with your customers, build brand awareness, and leave a lasting impression.

One way to achieve this is through memorable event giveaways and event swag. However, choosing a giveaway item that will make a lasting impact can be challenging with so many options available.

While gift-giving is a standard business practice these days, it's common knowledge that many corporate gifts can be generic and tacky. Some promotional products come across as lame, like flimsy pens or dated mouse pads. The last thing you want to do is offer gifts that will leave your recipients feeling undervalued.

That's where Goody comes in. Goody offers unique, engaging, and human gifts, making sure that your event giveaways stand out and create a positive association with your brand. Do you have an upcoming event, trade show, or conference?

In this article, we'll explore the benefits of memorable event giveaways and how Goody can help you create customized, thoughtful giveaways that will leave a lasting impression on your attendees.

15 Memorable Event Giveaway Ideas

Read on to discover some of the most memorable promotional items we have to offer.

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1 . 40oz Branded Tumbler

Giving away cups after your next corporate event can be tacky — unless you do it right. This branded 40oz tumbler is generous in size yet it's slim base fits into most cupholders, making it perfect for on the go.

With a comfortable carry handle and a splash-proof press-on lid featuring two openings and a swivel closure, it's perfect for sippers or chuggers.

2. Custom Stamped Mini Cookie Box by Delight Patisserie

Each of these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies comes stamped with your company name and are a deliciously memorable way to bring customers to your booth.

Offering a sweet treat that's sure to leave a lasting impression, this unique gift will have your attendees buzzing.

3. Branded Puff Print Crew Neck

Dress both your booth attendants and employees in this retro on-trend puff print apparel that offers a fresh take on classic conference swag.

The unique puff design creates a bold, high-impact space for your company name. It's the perfect way to make your brand stand out from the crowd.

4. Branded Savory Snack Kit

Welcome attendees with a thoughtful gesture and have this savory snack kit waiting in their room upon arrival to help fuel them during the conference.

Featuring a tasty pretzel tube, a selection of savory nuts, and a bag of light, airy popcorn, this kit provides the perfect pick-me-up solution when preparing for the next session.

5. Branded Clear Tote

Designed for both convenience and compliance, this branded tote bag is the perfect giveaway for attendees, especially as many venues now require clear bags for entry.

The design offers a modern spin on an everyday classic style, and attendees will appreciate convenient entry the next time they attend a sporting event, concert or festival.

6. Custom Socks

Comfortable and unique, these custom socks are the perfect way to keep your brand in front of attendees while providing something useful and cozy to wear.

Their playful nature helps spark conversations, and the practicality ensures your company won't be forgotten quickly.

7. Branded Cork Bottom Notebook

Practical and versatile, this branded specialty journal will be used long after your event is over.

Featuring a cork-like bottom, a color matching elastic pen loop, elastic closure, and ribbon page marker.

8. Branded Tech

Hosting an event (either in-person or virtual) is a smart way to market yourself and your company to a whole new set of eyes and ears. Giving out branded items is a fantastic way to provide attendees with functional gifts that they can use, but it’s also like giving out some walking advertisements. Hopefully, friends and family will ask what the company logo means on that tote bag or water bottle. This spreads the word about your company.

Goody has high-quality conference swag that doesn’t fit the standard mold, like wireless chargers and Bluetooth speakers. These are items that your event attendees are sure to actually use.

9. Branded RuMe Tote

A useful and eco-friendly giveaway, this branded tote offers plenty of room for carrying conference materials.

Feauring your logo front and center, this tote is sure to be a favorite among attendees.

10. Monogrammed Leather Cord Keeper by Northwind

In the digital age, keeping track of all your devices can be a challenge. This can get especially messy when your chargers and data cables get tangled around each other. Give a parting gift that is unique, different, and useful with a Monogrammed Leather Cord Keeper by Northwind.

Neatly store mouse cables, extension cords, and other cables in an attractive leather keeper with antique hardware. Your recipient can choose the leather color between Black, Chocolate, and Gray.

While you can order them ahead of time, bearing your company name, you might want to use Goody’s unique platform as a marketing technique for virtual conferences.

Here’s how: Send out emails inviting participants to your virtual event with the Monogrammed Leather Cord Keeper as a promised conference giveaway. To receive it, participants simply have to turn on their webcams and tune in. After the webinar, participants receive a link to this promo product in an email, thanking them for their participation.

11. Wilson Brass Keyring by Craighill

This Wilson Brass Keyring from Craighill is a simple yet elegant gift for attendees of your next event that takes the iconic keychain up a notch.

This inexpensive option is a great filler for swag bags before your guests leave. This keyring creates a secure closure that holds more keys than you’re likely to need, even if it only measures about two inches wide.

12. Mini Candle Tin by APOTHEKE

Candles are a long-lasting gift with the power to greatly improve your well-being. Burning candles with the right aromas can soothe stress and support a positive mood. Plus, they can make you feel much more relaxed after a long day.

These travel sized soy candles from APOTHEKE are the perfect tiny candles for bringing along on your next work trip. Each is only two ounces but can burn for 15 hours and provide an exceptional scent experience that lasts.

13. Stainless Steel Rocks Glass by SnowFox

It’s time to make company swag items cool with the high-quality Stainless Steel Rocks Glass from SnowFox.

With six colors to choose from, including Black, Olive Grey, White, Steel, Soft Blue, and Marble, this 11-ounce stainless steel tumbler can maintain the temperature of your liquor or favorite cocktail. It’s an elegant piece that will complement any other additions to your recipient’s bar cart. Consider adding in a few bottle openers or other drinkware-based swag ideas.

If your recipient isn’t a drinker, that’s fine. With Goody, after receiving their promotional giveaway in their inbox, they can swap it out for something completely different of equal or lesser value.

14. Embroidered Denim Hat

This premium embroidered hat combines casual style with high-quality craftsmanship, making it the ultimate accessory for any conference.

Crafted from sturdy denim, this hat is as durable as it is comfortable, making it ideal for outdoor events, networking sessions, or casual moments.

15. Coconut Milk Bar by Raaka Chocolate

Chocolate has some health benefits, so when you give the gift of chocolate, you’re satisfying intense cravings and promoting a little bit of extra wellness. And it’s even better when the sweet treat uses no animal products, like this Vegan Coconut Milk Bar from Raaka Chocolate.

Silky and smooth, the unique flavor of this coconut milk chocolate bar catapults you into the summer with lush notes of berries and cream. This is an inexpensive gift that will satisfy anyone, even if they aren’t vegan themselves. This sweet treat is gluten-free, Kosher certified, certified organic, and vegan so that everyone who stops by your booth can enjoy it!

Which Events Are Good for Event Giveaways?

Any event is good for a giveaway, but typically there are some times when you want to make a big impression.

Doing a giveaway during events where prospective clients or business partners are in attendance is a great idea. When you can directly interact with your target audience (and your swag items keep you in the front of mind), you stand a better chance of converting them into loyal customers.

While trade show giveaways tend to be the most common, consider bringing this technique in-house. Doing giveaways at milestone events for current employees is also a good idea, as it can boost morale and enhance company culture. Consider doing a giveaway at your next company luncheon or holiday party.

How Goody Can Help

Not sure how to plan a giveaway for your next event? After all, how do you get a gift that can please everyone in attendance? The harsh reality is that you can’t get the perfect gift for everyone, but Goody can put the power into their hands.

You don’t need to know their preferences or shipping info. They provide the shipping address when you send the recipient your proposed gift. And if they don’t like what you offered, they can swap it out for anything of equal or lesser value (as 50 percent of recipients do).

Just get a phone number or an email address, and you can start sending high-quality gifts to everyone at your company and beyond. Sign up today and send your first gift free.

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5 Ways Small Businesses Can Boost Employee Morale | Engage for Success

What Is Organizational Culture? And Why Should We Care? | HBR