The new year brings a variety of changes to your business, from new budgets to new projects to new promotional products. And since so many people own smartphones (85% of Americans own one, tech giveaways that can be paired with a mobile device are sure to be winners. To help you choose promo items to share with your customers and staff in the coming year, we’ve selected some top tech giveaways that will make everyone’s eyes light up—and get them amped for the next 12 months.
6 top tech giveaway ideas
- Wireless chargers and charging cables
- Fun and useful tech accessories
- USB drives
- Computer mice
- Laptop bags
- Wireless earbuds and speakers
Wireless chargers and charging cables
With so many people using smartphones for everything—from getting directions to getting in touch to getting their calendars synced—keeping their phones charged is a real concern. That makes charging cables and wireless chargers an ideal promotional item for nearly every employee and customer.
Even better, many chargers are now equipped to handle multiple types of devices, giving customers an extra reason to keep them on hand.
Because people are always on the go at trade shows, the Pom Puff Duo Charging Cable—with charging cables for both Android® and iPhone® devices—is a great way to catch the attention of people on the floor. And the Sensor Nightlight Wall Charger makes a great game prize everyone will want to take home.
When you want to offer a top tech giveaway, choose one that does a little something extra. The Wood Grain Speaker and Wireless Charging Pad or Carter Vacuum Bottle with Wireless Charger/Power Bank combines a wireless charger with another useful item—a speaker or beverage container.
Fun and useful tech accessories
If you’re looking for fun items to share at an event, these tech giveaway ideas are sure to get attention. The Locus Multifunction 6-in-1 Tool Stylus Twist Pen is a practical giveaway that will get lots of use. The Webcam Cover and Video Light and the Screen Cleaner Companion, available in cat, dog, cow, moose and more, has a soft underside for cleaning off a tablet screen.
USB drives
Although many companies back up their files using a cloud-based system, USB drives can prove useful in several ways. The Evolve USB Flash Drive, Route Swivel USB Flash Drive or Rolly USB Flash Drive give employees a fast way to:
- Back up critical data when an internet connection is not available
- Store backups of presentations in the event of hardware malfunctions
- Save files that need to be passed off to a client
And when employees pass USB drives along to customers, they have staying power of their own. The average USB drive is kept for 13 months.
Computer mice
Giving a staff member a Portable Wireless Mouse and Pad or a Wizard Wireless Mouse with Antimicrobial Additive not only makes their laptop easier to use, but it also adds visibility. And that can make your brand stand out at customer meetings, airports and coffee shops.
Laptop bags
Give employees a Carhartt® Canvas Laptop Backpack or a Nomad Rolltop Laptop Backpack to help keep their gear stowed and safe. The bags also provide an excellent branding opportunity—a promotional bag generates an average of 3,300 impressions (PDF) over its lifetime.
Earbuds and speakers
Few tech promotional giveaways say, “We’re ready to listen to you,” like earbuds and speakers. And with a wide variety of styles and price points available, there’s sure to be one that’s a perfect choice for your audience.
Meeting with a customer for the first time? Give them a set of Xactly Krypton Ear Buds with Pouch and tell them you want to hear about all their pain points.
Finishing up a major project and want to offer a more personal gift? Give a Bluetooth® Speaker Vacuum Tumbler. It’s the perfect tech giveaway whether your customer loves hitting the road, going to the gym or taking long hikes in the woods.
Charge up your technology giveaway game
Juice up your promotions with these top tech giveaway ideas. Smartphone and laptop accessories power up your marketing by creating connections and brand awareness. Looking for more tech promotional giveaway ideas? Read our article.