SWAG BAG IDEAS FOR VIRTUAL EVENTS

Fatina Malik • May 12, 2023

With the advent of Covid-19, virtual events have become increasingly popular. They allow companies to connect with their customers in new ways and they're a cost-effective solution to host events like conferences and workshops.

Virtual events are growing in popularity because they offer several advantages over face-to-face meetings. For example, they save time and money, reduce travel costs, and enable employees to attend from anywhere.

It's a little more challenging to distribute swag bags for a virtual event, but I assure you it's not impossible.

How to deliver the swag packages to your attendees

Since we’re discussing virtual events here, the obvious solution is to have the swag bags delivered to your attendees. You’ll of course need to ask them for their shipping addresses on your event’s registration form beforehand so you can strategize your distribution.

Think about when you’ll want to send your swag packages out as well. On one hand, you can opt to send them out before your event because this will allow you to generate some excitement around it.

On the other hand, you can distribute your swag bags after the event. This will give you more time to plan and it will also save you the trouble of distributing gifts to people who don’t attend.

SWAG BAG IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT VIRTUAL EVENT

Writing tools

You can never go wrong with pens or notebooks because they’re on the cheaper end of promotional items and people use them quite often. They also have multiple possible uses, which is why they’re usually appreciated.

Let me help you out and give you a quick example: This magnetic journal and metal pen set from LGP Promo is a great swag gift for your virtual event. It’s available in red, black and blue, so try creating some virtual samples by uploading your logo to the website.

An additional perk of adding these to your swag packages is the convenience they bring. Many virtual events these days are for educational purposes, so you can encourage attendees to take notes, write down their questions and stay engaged.

Drinkware

Drinkware is one of the most popular items given away at events like trade shows and conferences. They are useful, versatile, and can be used again and again by recipients long after the event is over.

They also make excellent gifts because they offer something tangible that recipients can use right away as well as something that represents your company's brand well.

Purchasing drinkware from LGP Promo is a great option for your swag bag. You can choose from water bottles, tumblers, mugs and more!

Your company logo will look great printed on any of our products, so customers will remember you every time they use their new drinkware.

Portable flash-drives

Flash drives are one of the most popular and effective promotional products out there because people typically find them useful and convenient. They’re lightweight and can store files, photos, and music.

You’ll also be happy to know that they’re one of the more affordable promotional items, which makes them a great choice for entrepreneurs on a budget. In fact, studies show that custom thumb drives produce roughly 700 impressions. This means that with an average cost of only $5 per thumb drive, each impression typically costs you a fraction of a cent, which is mind-blowing.

While we’re on the topic of flash drives, check out this cool, flip card drive from LGP Promo. Its appearance is much different from your average, everyday thumb drive, so it’s sure to be a hit with your audience. Be my guest and upload your logo to our website and get creative with this.

Tote bags

You've probably seen them around—tote bags with a variety of designs and colors. People love these handy bags because they are great for carrying groceries, books and other things they’ll need to get from one place to another.

Another thing that makes them great is that you can use these bags to hold all the other promo gifts, especially if you’re having trouble with packaging ideas.

With their durability, usefulness and the amount of space they give you to showcase your logo and brand name tote bags are perfect for promoting your business at various events where you want to stay visible at all times.

If you're looking for inexpensive yet effective marketing tools for your company or organization, consider purchasing LGP Promo’s custom printed tote bags today!

You don't have to skip out on the traditional giveaways (like pens and t-shirts), that you would have at a physical conference just because your event is online. Whether you are throwing an online workshop, webinar, retreat, or just a really big Twitter party, event swag is a way to say thank you to your attendees.

Who knows—maybe some people might feel more compelled to check in if they have freebies to collect. For others, it will remind them about your virtual event well after it ends. Your participants may not remember how awesome your webinar or conference was down the line, so a nice assortment of swag gifts will serve as a pleasant reminder of your event and your brand.

If you're hosting a virtual event soon, hit us up for a FREE swag consultation! Our team can help you build the perfect swag package that your audience will remember.

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