Gift Giving At Virtual Events And Meetings
Event Gifts: Enhancing Engagement in Virtual Events
Virtual events have become a crucial part of your toolkit for engaging employees and clients. With their cost-effectiveness and flexibility, they allow for more frequent events on current topics. While they can't replace the personal touch of in-person interactions and the value of informal, face-to-face conversations, they offer a practical alternative for maintaining connections.
To boost engagement in virtual meetings and events, consider sending gifts in advance for participants to open before or during the event. This adds an element of surprise and excitement, fostering a stronger connection with your audience.
Get creative with your event gifts' design, colours, and contents to make them memorable and aligned with your event’s theme and brand. Thoughtful touches can significantly enhance engagement and make your virtual events stand out.
Our Six Top Tips for Engaging Audiences at Virtual Meetings and Events Through Gifts
1. Have a Clear Objective
Define your gift-giving objective, whether it’s to reward attendance, increase engagement, or convey appreciation. This helps make your corporate gifts meaningful and relevant.
2. Consider the Logistics
Plan the logistics of sending gifts, including distribution time, packaging, and protection during travel. Ensure compliance with data protection laws when sending gifts to employees' homes. Opt-in forms can help manage preferences and ensure smooth delivery.
3. Gift Presentation
Create a memorable gift experience with thoughtful presentation. For example, we helped a tech company with gift boxes wrapped individually, enhancing the event's engagement and excitement.
4. Personalised Corporate Gifts
Use opt-in forms to personalise gifts, avoiding risky items like alcohol or food. Consider non-alcoholic options like Seedlip or themed hampers tailored to individual preferences for a more thoughtful experience.
5. Budget Wisely
Allocate a budget that includes postage and packaging costs. These can be itemised separately from the gift value, which may aid in tax and internal procedures.
6. Communicate Key Messages
Use gifts to reinforce key messages. Personalised gift cards can communicate core values and themes, such as family or wellbeing, aligning with your company’s messages and enhancing the impact of your event gifts.
By following these tips, you can create meaningful connections and memorable experiences through virtual event gifts, even when face-to-face interactions aren’t possible.
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