Let’s face it, the list of promotional product ideas is endless. When you are giving away promotional items at a convention or event, going the cheap route on items is a great way to save money right now, but it also may cost you money in the long term. The reason for this is simple: while people will pick up just about anything in terms of free items, they will only use the items that are actually useful to them. Remember: any item that they throw away is a detriment to you because it means that they will not use it and thus won’t consistently see your logo and information on it. With that in mind, you need to make sure that you get the right promotional items.

Think of the kind of stuff that you use on a daily basis. Those are the things that make great promotion idea. While stuff like mints and candy are good one off items, some people may not take the time to look at the wrapper when they eat them. You want items that people will use consistently, items like pens, note cards, and highlighters. If you are looking to spend a little bit more, you can give away iPod and laptop sleeves, or even car accessories. It might cost you some money, but these are the promotion ideas that will keep you above the rest.

Other higher end promotional items that the have been proven to work include: golf promos, custom wine products, USB drives, picture frames or even a nice desk clock.