What’s a small, memorable thing I can give people at events instead of just a business card?
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I work in the event industry and regularly attend exhibitions, conferences and other formal events where you meet a lot of people and exchange business cards.
The problem is that everyone gives out business cards, and even if the card itself is creative, they all eventually get mixed together.
I’m looking for a very small, lightweight thing that I can hand someone along with my business card — something that is inexpensive enough to carry in bulk, but distinctive enough that they might actually remember it later and think, “Oh yeah, I got this from that person at the event.”
Ideally, it should have some connection to the event/experiential industry, rather than being generic merchandise like pens or keychains.
I’ve thought about things like miniature VIP passes, event tickets, wristbands, NFC tokens, etc., but I’d love to hear more creative ideas.
What’s the most memorable small giveaway/business-card alternative you’ve ever received at an event? Or what would actually make you remember the person who gave it to you?