With COVID-19 still impacting the US and the globe, events are probably going to look a little different for a while. Gone are the tradeshows that take days to walk! Gone are the team-building death drops where you trust your co-workers to catch you falling backwards (okay, those were terrifying even without COVID!). And gone are large, in-person conferences full of energy, collaboration, and idea sharing (not to mention hugs, handshakes, and passing out goodies). So now what? Enter the world of virtual and limited contact events, and all that comes with it!
Many event organizers have shifted their events to an online format, whether that be Zoom, Google Meeting, Go-to Meetings, etc. These platforms have provided a fairly user-friendly way to engage “attendees” and sometimes even do “breakout sessions” so attendees can hone in on the topics that most interest them. Others have decided to do limited-contact events with lots of social distancing and limited personal interaction.
Either way you go, an important (and often highly anticipated) part of any event is the SWAG! People love walking away with something to remember the event by, whether that’s a tshirt, drinkware, or something as simple as a sticker. But with this new environment of social distancing and hyper-awareness of germs, how do you facilitate that? Enter: EVENT IN A BOX!
Getting the coveted swag into your attendees’ hands can happen in two ways: for fully virtual events, drop-ship a swag kit full of goodies to each registered attendee (or a selected number of them) OR for limited contact in-person events, hand out the swag kits at the beginning or end of the event to limit the need for hand-to-hand contact. Either way, we’ve got you covered, and here are some great ideas!
PRE-DESIGNED SWAG KITS
One of the easiest options would be a pre-curated swag kit, either in a box, bag, or some other functional packaging. This will typically consist of a few pre-selected items and offer an opportunity to logo each, including the packaging. Who doesn’t love an event tshirt? With the Hanes® T-Shirt And Sunglasses Combo Set With Custom Box, you can get a logoed shirt and sunglasses, packaged neatly in a custom box.
Or how about setting your attendees up for a successful meeting with a Conference at Home Kit , which includes everything they’ll need for a virtual conference, including a tumbler, notebook set and wireless earbuds!
Ever thought of doing a virtual lunch and learn? This Throwback Lunch Kit would be the perfect way to send a theme-related gift to your attendees. It includes retro tin lunchbox, collapsible bowl, and utensil kit with a carabiner. And the best part? When folks do return to the office, they’ll have something to remember you by, as this functional set will get used over and over again!
This is just a tiny sampling of all the different pre-made kits that are available. We can suggest other options based on your budget, theme, needs, etc. And if we can’t find a pre-curated kit that fits, we can always do a custom kit!
CUSTOM KITS
As the heading implies, we can create custom kits that are tailored specifically to exactly what you need. Some applications of this might be:
– Virtual or limited contact tradeshows where you offer each sponsor/exhibitor the chance to include an item
– Virtual company meeting where you want very specific items included that tie in with the meeting theme
– When the other curated kits just aren’t conveying your message
The most visual part of the custom kits is the packaging, and we have LOTS of options for that. You could do a stock bag, such as the Glacier Tote Bag and fill it with all of your goodies.
A totally custom box, complete with grid insert and paper fill is another option for a retail-inspired look. This is especially nice when you have vibrant or intricate logos that really speak to your brand recognition. These boxes can be decorated on just the outside, or for a really special look, we can also decorate the inside.
They come in a variety of stock shapes and sizes, or we can offer a custom sized box. And of course, there’s always the option to do just a plain, stock box, which does help to cut down on cost for projects with a tighter budget.
HYBRID KIT
So what if there’s a stock kit you like, but there’s an item or two you’d like to add? Not to worry! We can always start with one of the pre-designed kits and add to it. Some modifications may have to be made if the packaging isn’t large enough to accommodate the additional items, but together we can find a solution that works! Visit our Event Page for more ideas.
Whatever your needs, we’re sure we can help! Give us a call or email us to get started.
866-247-4320 sales@barefootswag.com
