Everyone loves to get free stuff. Marketers know this, and use it to gain public knowledge on any number of new products. This is why so many brands offer promotional products to sweeten the pot. It’s a win-win in most cases. If you want to take advantage of this too and score some free swag, it’s really pretty easy. Here are a few ways you can do so:
1. Talk about it online
The best way to gain the most amount of quality promotional products is to become an online influencer, and simply name drop, or call out a specific brand to your audience. Soon enough, those companies will be contacting you, offering free samples, and other great things, with the agreement, that you’ll continue to promote them through your social channels. This may seem like a lot of work potentially, but the giveaways are by far the most fruitful amongst these suggestions.
2. Join a focus group
Want to make a bit of cash, and also gain some promotional products? Many big organizations reach out to market research agencies, who in turn host focus groups. A focus group is a great way to get in on any of these offers. You just need to sign up to receive emails on upcoming research groups near you, and soon enough, the offers will make their way to your inbox. Generally, you’ll need to attend an in-person session where you discuss and review a product. This usually lasts for an hour or two, and at the end of it, you’ll get paid – sometimes substantially. The bonus part is that you’ll usually walk out with a loot bag chalk full of promotional products.
3. Become a secret shopper
Another way to get in on promotional products is to become a secret shopper. Similar to the above focus group, you’ll need to sign up in order to get updates on shopping opportunities. From there, you’ll be contacted and asked to visit a certain store in your vicinity and purchase an item or two (which you’ll be reimbursed for). All you’ll need to do is pretend to be a regular shopper, and provide some feedback and reviews to the organizers. Sounds fun right? Who doesn’t want to shop for free, and be a bad-ass spy?! On top of it, you’ll often get in on special promotional products as a thank you for your service.
4. Join a points program
This is by far the easiest way to obtain an array of promotional products. You literally don’t have to do a thing, other than go about your usual day-to-day tasks, and have your points card on hand. Sign up for as many points programs as you can. Places like your local grocery, pharmacy, or department store all usually offer customer loyalty programs, where you can collect points to put towards your next purchase. In turn, you’ll be on the list for any upcoming special offers or giveaways. Visit Brandability for more information and resources.
