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Trade Show Giveaway Ideas for Booth Traffic, Conference Swag Bags and Exhibitor Programs

An exhibitor setting up a booth, a marketing team loading swag bags for a conference or a company outfitting a full season of trade shows needs giveaways the crowd grabs, uses and keeps. A BIC pen with the booth number gets clicked all week. A stress reliever with the company name sits on a desk back at the office. A lanyard with the logo gets worn through the convention center and beyond.

The shelf covers pens, lanyards, stress relievers, lip balm, hand sanitizer, sunglasses, stadium cups, notepads, magnets, mints, beach balls, highlighters and branded tech accessories, with names like BIC, Sharpie, Post-it and Hershey's on the shelf. Promotions Now sends free samples to businesses and organizations so buyers can compare trade show giveaways before ordering.

Common Questions About Trade Show Giveaways

What are some trade show giveaway ideas for booths and conference swag bags?
Pens are the trade show workhorse because every attendee grabs one and uses it. Lanyards with the booth name get worn through the hall. Stress relievers sit on a desk for months. Lip balm goes in a pocket and stays. Sunglasses get worn outside the venue. Stadium cups get carried through the convention center. Pick several, request free samples, and they arrive so the marketing team or the exhibitor can build the swag bag and test what the booth crowd keeps.

Can we get trade show giveaway samples before the exhibitor meeting?
Yes. Add several to your sample basket, or call 800.378.6376, and a set ships to the office. Trade show giveaways are a grab-and-go decision, so clicking the pen, squeezing the stress reliever and checking the print on the lanyard in person is how the exhibitor or the marketing manager picks what earns a second look at the booth.

What organizations order trade show giveaways?
Corporate marketing departments, exhibitors, trade show management companies, convention sponsors, small businesses attending industry expos and any brand that needs booth traffic and post-show recall.

How far ahead should we order for a trade show?
Plan for two to three weeks of production after art approval. Trade show calendars are set months ahead, so ordering early secures the full selection. Call 800.378.6376 to confirm timing.