tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post5586836641619327474..comments2024-01-23T02:14:13.463-07:00Comments on Footprint Management Systems Inc.: No Swag Left Behind......Abouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563426188867667815noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-36393165593575214692013-07-15T07:01:09.849-07:002013-07-15T07:01:09.849-07:00Hello Everyone! Thanks for the insight and convo r...Hello Everyone! Thanks for the insight and convo re the swag issue.<br /><br />Shawna, I do love virtual swag. Also, media download cards and gift cards. It's the "choose your swag" solution.<br /><br />Doreen, we'll all have to tweetup at a blogger conference one day. :)<br /><br />Betsy, I do still think water bottles work, but it depends on the conference and crowd. Meeting planners need to have a pulse on what would work for their group. And, yes, there needs to be a receptacle for unwanted swag of all types.<br /><br />Judy, there are so many cool and non-traditional swag choices out there. I'm going to ASI Chicago (promo) show this week. So watch for a report on trends and new stuff from the show floor soon.<br /><br />Melisa, I am all for a Swag Exchange Suite. That is a great idea. I also like a Swag Distribution Suite, too, where people can "shop" for the swag they want.<br /><br />Thanks again, all, for your input!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03069712373961509922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-81216064120167392382013-07-12T11:53:56.080-07:002013-07-12T11:53:56.080-07:00Thanks for the information Melisa - that is wonder...Thanks for the information Melisa - that is wonderful news!<br /><br />I appreciate you taking a moment to comment.<br /><br />JudyThe Green-Eyed Event Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520054022311918532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-68377746764374704122013-07-12T04:52:22.264-07:002013-07-12T04:52:22.264-07:00BlogHer actually does have a Swag Exchange suite: ...BlogHer actually does have a Swag Exchange suite: they've had it for the past several years.Melisa Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621280160557354493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-65211868294495767512013-07-11T14:17:33.595-07:002013-07-11T14:17:33.595-07:00Thanks for the comment Betsy and perhaps Heidi can...Thanks for the comment Betsy and perhaps Heidi can also respond to your question.<br /><br />A really good quality water bottle still remains a great sponsor item, but I like the idea of having a couple of different offerings that attendee's can choose from in advance (at time of online registration) Perhaps include some virtual offerings (like Shawna suggests) for those individuals who already have a plentiful selection of water bottles. I also heard of a wonderful sponsorship item today. It was a "suitcase cozy/covering. Apparently, they are a piece of stretch fabric that go over your suitcase and protect it from scratches, dirt/grime, etc. I think it is a wonderful idea.<br /><br />JudyThe Green-Eyed Event Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520054022311918532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-43801906663404652072013-07-11T03:53:27.894-07:002013-07-11T03:53:27.894-07:00Judi and Heidi, thank you for this post! All that ...Judi and Heidi, thank you for this post! All that leftover sway shocked me, too. I do have a question about sponsored water bottles: is this still an acceptable sponsored item for a conference? It seems there was backlash some years back from people who don't use them and therefore throw them away. I suppose a recycled bin or receptacle in a public area for those they don't want them would be in order?Betsy Bairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-9272696516131697082013-07-09T20:41:28.727-07:002013-07-09T20:41:28.727-07:00Thanks Doreen - Me too! I would love to go to a bl...Thanks Doreen - Me too! I would love to go to a blogging conference or a writing retreat one day.......The Green-Eyed Event Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520054022311918532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-532220181218216382013-07-09T16:59:02.999-07:002013-07-09T16:59:02.999-07:00GREAT article, Judy and thank you for sharing... T...GREAT article, Judy and thank you for sharing... That's one conference I would love to attend myself... one day. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-16385544119535320442013-07-08T21:03:53.615-07:002013-07-08T21:03:53.615-07:00Thanks Shawna! What a great idea for swag!! I woul...Thanks Shawna! What a great idea for swag!! I would love to have that offered at an event in place of stuff that I don't need.<br /><br />JudyThe Green-Eyed Event Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520054022311918532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646668975338690563.post-7843203337986471472013-07-08T12:57:42.030-07:002013-07-08T12:57:42.030-07:00Great ideas Judy and Heidi! Another idea: virtual ...Great ideas Judy and Heidi! Another idea: virtual swag! As a blogger I'd love to be able to collect redemption codes for trial periods of blog widgets and gadgets, for example. Shawna McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650797212854783701noreply@blogger.com