Best and Worst 'Free Gifts' - Page 2

HurricaneHeather · 07-08-2010, 12:58 AM

I don't know how much is in your budget, but a free iPod shuffle might actually work. Looks like they start at $59.

Or try to work with a local restaurant or store and give out gift cards.

101lifts2 · 07-08-2010, 01:46 AM

Free Protein Mix.....

dReWpY · 07-08-2010, 02:41 AM

usb is a good bet imho

Tsunami · 07-08-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

I don't know how much is in your budget, but a free iPod shuffle might actually work. Looks like they start at $59.

Or try to work with a local restaurant or store and give out gift cards.

I'll join for those gifts. Banks suck! I would join without promos.

Gas Man · 07-08-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Document holder? There are a lot of people on the hunt for a job now that could use an updated one. Just avoid plastering the credit unions logo all over it if you go that route.

Other options: USB thumb drive, umbrella, duffel bag (half the people at my gym have a freebie from somewhere).

All great ideas

shmike · 07-08-2010, 08:57 AM

Cash

You could give it as a debit card, added to the account, or promotional interest rate.

If you do go the physical gift route, go name brand (i.e. iPod, Tote umbrella, etc).

Most promotional gifts are cheap and chintzy. They either won't get used or don't last.

Lastly, give the gift(s) with as few restrictions as possible. People who actually read the fine print will be turned off by all the legalese and hoop-jumping.

Your job is client acquisition, not client retention.

Gas Man · 07-08-2010, 08:59 AM

But she did say they just did a cash promotion and looking for something else... something new.

Truth for name brand stuff though.

the chi · 07-08-2010, 09:14 AM

How about something seasonal? Right now a small personal cooler for going to the beach or lake is always nice, with a couple pockets for dry stuff. Or a pitcher for sweet tea or lemonade at those summer picnics...

Home stuff if always neat too, I cant tell you how much I love my little cheapo bank measuring tape, I use it all the time. You could use the home stuff for home equity loan marketing too if any of thats going on.

defector · 07-08-2010, 09:17 AM

Lap dances.

Rangerscott · 07-08-2010, 10:59 AM

How about giving gifts to people that have had their accounts for years and for being loyal. Guess thats too har for companies to do these days.

07-08-2010, 01:46 AM	#12
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Free Protein Mix..... __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

07-08-2010, 08:57 AM	#16
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Cash You could give it as a debit card, added to the account, or promotional interest rate. If you do go the physical gift route, go name brand (i.e. iPod, Tote umbrella, etc). Most promotional gifts are cheap and chintzy. They either won't get used or don't last. Lastly, give the gift(s) with as few restrictions as possible. People who actually read the fine print will be turned off by all the legalese and hoop-jumping. Your job is client acquisition, not client retention. __________________ Racing For Smiles

07-08-2010, 08:59 AM	#17
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	But she did say they just did a cash promotion and looking for something else... something new. Truth for name brand stuff though. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-08-2010, 09:17 AM	#19
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Lap dances. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

07-08-2010, 12:58 AM	#11
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I don't know how much is in your budget, but a free iPod shuffle might actually work. Looks like they start at $59. Or try to work with a local restaurant or store and give out gift cards.

07-08-2010, 10:59 AM	#20
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	How about giving gifts to people that have had their accounts for years and for being loyal. Guess thats too har for companies to do these days.