OK, Moms, I need your advice.
We are working on a project at work to prepare for the launch of a new product for children. Moms are are target audience, however. We're hoping to give away something free, minimal value, and are having a hard time coming-up with an idea that most people will actually use and not throw in a drawer never to be seen again.
What are some of the best items you've received for free to promote a product or service?
Some examples are the magnets you receive from your insurance agent with the phone numbers of local services (police, fire, etc), calendars, recyclable grocery bags, stress balls, etc.
Thanks, in advance.
The freebies are for the family - primarily Mom, I guess. I can't disclose the product because of our work with the FDA - it is a health related product. We just want to provide something of value, even if minimal, that people would actually use.
I use the reuseable grocery bags, travel mugs, sports bottles and note pads. Also the bag clips.
No magnets, stainless appliances dont go with them well and they just make a cluttered mess. stress balls end up cat and kid toys as to the keychains.
the previous suggestions are great: hand sanitizer or a reusable bag are always great. i was thinking a travel sized diaper wipe container could work too. Maybe a band-aid holder or 1st Aide Kit might be good too?
How about hand sanitizer? Insulated bags, a pocket photo organizer?
My favorite freebie is a pocket calendar I got from a florist. I know a lot of people use their phones for scheduling now, but I have to be able to write things down. The calendar has reminders specific to the company, like when to order flowers for Mothers Day, etc.
I also like hand lotion, hand sanitizer, chap stick, wet wipes, mini flashlight, anything small & convenient I can toss in my purse.
There are tons of things to give away! Magnets, pens, calendars, note pads, flashlights, water bottles, rubber duckies, balloons, etc... Try looking at other freebie sites to see what other businesses have done. Also don't forget to submit to freebie sites once you have it. My fav is www.heyitsfree.com I check it daily! Good luck!
One thing I really like is a rubber "jar grabber" - round and brightly colored, the thin rubber has a bit of a texture that lets you grip tightly on a lid to unscrew it.
I love hand sanitizer, grocery magnet lists, pens on ropes are great to tape to chore charts ;-) highlighters, any type of small desk organizers for paper clips or pens, those garbage bags you hang in your car, or the cup holders you fit on your door are great for drinks or for holding kids crayons in the car. Mini sized teddy bears with a logo t shirt, band aid holders for your purse, chap stick,suckers....i can go on and on LOL. Good luck
Magnetic clips that can go on the fridge, but can be used to closed bags if that makes sense. It can be hard to find ones that actually work well. I've gotten a lunchbox before that was nice too, probably not as inexpensive though.
reusable water bottles
hand sanitizer. I'm always searching for mine in the car!
can you give a better description on the project you are working on? Is it freebies for the kids or more the moms?
those grippy jar openers!
I like the grocery/tote bag. That is something that I would use on a regular basis. I touch the magnets on my fridge when putting something on there, but rarely actually look at them.
Good luck!
My answer is a product that's not specifically *for* a mom. The best freebie I ever received was a small (approx. 6 inches in diameter) blow up ball- like a beach ball with the company's logo on it.
My kids each got one and they played with those balls constantly!
Good luck on your search!
ink pens, notepads or magnetic shopping pads.
Hey D.,
We have a few small blow-up beach balls(really small) that companies gave out that my kids still have and love for the bath or pool. Also cool has been pinwheels with company info. printed or tied on them or nice kid cups...as kids always need extra cups and use them daily!
Good Luck!
A USB key or bracelet! Pricey, but the one I rec'd at a seminar is in use ALL the time.
Are you not held to the governing body AVAMED? I work for a medical device manufacturer and we along with pharmaceutical comanies can't give away anything anymore (two years or so). No pens at the doctors office, no notepads, no calendars, no gift cards....it's a different world no in sales. You should look into it before you invest time and money.
small thumb drives with the name of the company on it, grocery bags, the one I've never seen but would like would be a static sticker (small) for the inside of my car window to remind me to take my recyclable bags INTO the store. I would use it and see it all the time.
