6 ways high-end giveaways can complement your exclusive event

By Michelle Banks

Events are an important part of any brand’s marketing toolbox. Eighty-one percent anticipate growth in their event planning budget in the coming years. High-end giveaways can complement any event. Match them to the theme or decor for a truly unforgettable experience. Here are six ideas for enhancing your exclusive events with giveaways.

81% of companies expect their event planning budgets to grow.

1. Giveaways “fore” a golf tournament

A golf tournament is a sporty way to raise funds for a charitable organization or spark some friendly competition between clients. Send a set of Titleist^® golf balls with your invitation to pique participants’ interest, and thank those who register in advance with a PUMA^® performance jacket imprinted with your brand’s logo. They’ll love how it keeps them comfortable on the green, and you’ll love the added exposure for your brand. Congratulate the winner of your tournament, as well as any high-profile donors and attendees, with a gift set that includes a customized golf target and a golf umbrella. It’s a hole-in-one gift that any enthusiast is sure to love.

2. A dazzling donor dinner

Everyone loves a swanky dinner soiree, and high-end giveaways can help elevate your next event. Saratoga Crystal Vases filled with flowers or twinkling lights add elegance to any table decor and can double as take-home gifts once the event is over. Outfit staff for the occasion with double-breasted suit coats emblazoned with your company’s logo to give them a professional and festive look. Present top-achieving staff or important clients with an Overton Crystal Award to show them how much you appreciate their dedication and commitment to your business. To top off the evening, send all attendees home with an event gift bag filled with exclusive goodies, like a Cross Townsend Twist Medalist Pen featuring the event name and date engraved on the cap, ensuring they’ll remember your event every time they use the pen.

3. A pro-product launch

Introduce your customers and clients to your latest product offerings with a posh launch event that they’ll remember for years to come. Send your invitation or press release in a zippered padfolio for an impressive first impression. Plus, it will give them a convenient spot to store product information or pamphlets from the event. When attendees arrive, present them with a classic laptop backpack for plenty of storage space to keep their devices safe as they attend the event. Give attendees a chance to win exclusive raffle prizes, like wireless charging pads. Attendees will love these useful high-end giveaways and remember your event as they reach for them for years to come.

4. A taste of sophistication

Who doesn’t love the opportunity to mingle and sample tasty treats? A tasting could be just the ticket for businesses in the food, beverage or hospitality industries. Start by sending attendees a Bamboo Wine Case Set to whet their appetite for the upcoming event. When guests arrive, present them with their own W&P Porter Glass to use for tasting different beverages and keep as a convenient gift when the event is over. Hold a blind taste-test competition for attendees and present the participants with a Somerset 12-Piece Cheese Set or 4 Person Rolling Picnic Set to thank them for being adventurous.

5. Going the extra mile with a fun run

A fun walk or run can help raise community awareness for a cause or organization. High-end giveaways can add a touch of refinement to the event. Outfit your staff and early registrants in soft shell jackets or heavyweight jackets. After participants complete the course, reward them with sleek fitness gear, like an Under Armour^® duffel filled with sports swag. Don’t forget to award your top finishers—and show appreciation for top donors—with a handsome Trophy Cup Glass Award. They’ll be proud to display it on their mantels or bookshelves and will have fond memories every time they look at it.

6. Items that speak volumes at a silent auction

Silent auctions are great fundraisers, and high-end giveaways can help everyone walk away feeling like a winner. Auction tech gifts that people of all ages can enjoy, like sets of Skullcandy^® True Indy ANC Wireless Earbuds or Bose^® speakers. Or, put together themed gift baskets. Foodies are sure to love a collection that includes a steak knife set and Moscow mule gift set, while a fashion-forward client might prefer a gift box complete with a Victorinox leather watch and handsome Eddie Bauer^® Force Duffel.

Set a refined tone with high-end giveaways for your event

From quality sports gear to dazzling crystal to top-tier tech, your clients, customers and employees will love the sophisticated touch that high-end giveaways add to any event.

Trademarks