According to a recent survey by Special Events 41% of responding event planners said their clients will allocate more money in 2011 to special events vs 2010.  So with spending on the upswing businesses are more savvy about a ROI on their promotional giveaways.

It is more important than ever for meeting planners to find the right promotional item that communicates the client’s brand and their message so it sticks with the meeting attendee and gets the most impact for their money.

GIR can best serve your needs if you provide us with the following;

  • event/meeting budget
  • your objectives for the event or meeting
  • your audience demographic
  • theme of your meeting or event for possible product tie-in

We see companies looking for more functional items and products that have a green or recycled aspect. Companies are making a statement about sustainable business practices which work hand in hand with organic and recycled products.

USB flash drives with meeting programs are great giveaways reducing or replacing paper handouts.  Recycled cloth tradeshow bags are replacing other types of show bags.

Give us a call for your next meeting or trade show to talk with you about ideas that will bring a return on your investment and generate the “buzz” you want to create.

JoAnne Funch, Owner GIR (763) 497-1779  email:  joanne@girpromotions.com