What Would You Like To See In YOUR Goodie Bag?

One of our Title companies comes by in person every month with a small glass jar of wrapped candy. (the jar has their company logo and the sweets are whatever is cheap for the month)  I could see doing a personal coffee mug with pens, pencils or note pads.  If you want it kept on a desk make it something usable and then replenish it on a regular basis.  JMHO

let us know what you decide to do.  cw

Hi Cheryl A,  At our insurance agency - we do the normal stuff - we give away pens, calendars, diaries, ice scrapers.. One cool idea that I heard about was putting your name on  Chip Clips - not sure it would necessarily be a constant reminder.. I love Cheryl W's idea of dropping by offices on a regular basis, we have a glass company that brings candy in a jar.. You could also do fresh cookies with your name on the box - then include some pens or something..   Nice note pads are always nice.

God bless,

Cheryl W. brings up a great point - consistency. We have a bank that brings donuts every month. While we certainly don't need them and they don't last long, we are looking and asking when the donuts bank will be stopping by.

I also like to idea of a bag of microwave popcorn. Place a sticker on the bag, "We popping with new ideas..." or for your business something a little more in tune with what you do. Most people think the idea is different and the bag will sit around (read: be seen on the kitchen counter) until they're ready to munch.

I hate cheap pens, candy, and all that junk.  If they are forced on me, I give them to children.  I DO admit to keeping and using small tablets and post-its.

The best promotional item I have given to my repeat clients are calendars printed on a strip.  They are meant to be adhered to a computer monitor.  Now it is the only giveaway I use in addition to the occasional plate full of home baked warm brownies.

My name, company name, phone number, email address, and website address go in the middle area.  My info is literally in their faces every day.

You can find companies selling these calendars by using these google search words:  +calendar +monitor +promo

Right now you can get a July 2008 - June 2009 version.

I hope people find this helpful.     LauraV

we had a lender who would make his own chocolate bar wrappers with company info on them.  he would change them up per season or promo.  said his kids enjoyed helping him wrap them.  the one I remember was FOR A SWEET DEAL call XXXXXXX  I know there are free sites on the net for getting ideas.  be good  cw

Cheryl,

I like the basket of warm tamales that my Title Officer brings by from time to time.  Notepads are always welcome too.

Mike in Tucson

I send back nail files (everyone can use) letter openers (handy for all as well) and my magnet business card - feel best to stay around longer than paper card.

I agree with Laura about the candy, pens, etc.  I used to work for a major lending company and we would receive those items on occasion from Escrow officers.  They were only memorable for that short time.  Many of the workers would complain that all the "junk" they received was just cluttering up their desks.  Many times it would end up in the trash and the person or company that sent it would have been forgotten.