10 Ways to Convince Your Clients That Eco-Friendly Promos Are Millennial Magnets

Eco-friendly promos are key for businesses to appeal to earth-conscious millennials and tap into their $600 billion spending power, per Goldman Sachs. It’s time for you to leverage the trend of going green to deliver better results for customers and drive more sales. Discover the top selling points so you can get customers to start ordering these items. 

Demonstrate Shared Values

Enhance Relationships With Consumers

88% of consumers say they would be more loyal to companies that support social or environmental issues, according to a study by Cone Communications.

When organizations give away eco-friendly promos, they show young, earth-conscious consumers they support sustainable practices, which helps businesses create lasting relationships with their target audiences based on a common goal: protecting the planet.

Unlike polluting digital channels with ads, which often push millennials away instead of appealing to them, eco-friendly promos bring them closer.

Improve Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Win the Affection and Trust of Consumers

ASI’s annual Ad Impressions survey found that 58% of end-users aged 18-35 have a more favorable opinion of an advertiser that uses eco promotional products – more than any other age bracket.

Millennials prefer to do business with companies that make a significant effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Thanks to green promos, your customers can build trust and brand loyalty without much effort or overspending. As an investment in their brand image and public perception, this product category offers a long-term return in the form of a loyal customer base.

Excellent Giveaways

A Wide Variety to Choose From

Nearly 65% of end-buyers surveyed by ASI say they prefer to purchase environmentally friendly promos.

Wood bottle openers and keychains, for example, make great giveaways at conferences, trade shows, job fairs, fundraisers and community events. Not only do they stand out in the crowd and fly off the table, but they’re also high-impression items that are used for years. Suggest your customers offer unique green promos proven to drive foot traffic and maximize brand visibility.

Wood Bottle Openers

Wood & Metal Keychains

Use for Client or Employee Gifts

Green Gifts Keep on Giving

55% of U.S. adults said businesses are responsible when it comes to protecting the well-being of people, communities and the environment, per the Sense and Sustainability Study.

Whether organizations aim to impress clients or strengthen relationships with staff, sustainable promos will help them achieve their goals. For example, they could give young business owners the executive wood desk set, a wood ornament or wine caddy. When it comes to employees, many of which are likely to be millennials, they could hand out wood phone stands or bottle openers.

Eco-friendly gifts will help organizations connect with young clients and employees on a similar level, improving retention and preventing turnover.

Wood Ornaments

Executive Wood Desk Set

Wine Caddy

Sell as Branded Merchandise

Offer In-Demand Items

73% of millennials are willing to spend more on a product if it comes from a sustainable brand, according to the Global Corporate Sustainability Report by Nielson.

Companies can make a direct profit off green promos by selling them in a gift shop or welcome center – especially when you consider the quality of these items. From wood wall-mounted bottle openers to bamboo and hybrid metal keychains to poker chips, there are plenty of items businesses can sell with confidence.

Wood & Metal Keychains

Wood Wall-Mounted Bottle Opener

Wood Poker Chips

Great for Internal Use

Make a Positive Impression on Customers Every Time

3 out of 4 consumers are more likely to buy a product if the company is making an effort to be sustainable, according to the Sense and Sustainability Study by Gibbs & Soell.

Many eco-friendly promos can be used internally by companies to show a strong commitment to being green. You could target restaurants, bars and breweries with recycled cork coasters, menu boards and bottle openers, or sell custom wood door hangers to hotels, or name bars or nametags to corporations. Creating a greener workplace can make a world of difference in how millennials view your customer’s business.

Wood Bottle Opener

Laser-Engraved Recycled Cork Coaster Set

Wood Menu Board

Enjoy Regular Impressions

Pick a Promo Millennials Want to Use

A third (33%) of consumers prefer to do business with sustainable brands, based on a 2017 international study by Unilever.

Young consumers are more inclined to use green promos since they allow them to make a lifestyle statement. These items represent what many millennials stand for today – making smart, sustainable decisions to reduce our environmental impact – and make it easy to express their support.

Even better, going green is so popular now that eco-friendly products are seen as stylish and trendy – what more could you ask for in a promo product? That’s why these items guarantee tons of impressions and a rewarding ROI.

Wood Phone Stands

Appeal to the Majority of U.S. Consumers

A Rare Opportunity Worth Investing In

75% of U.S. adults are particularly concerned with helping the environment as they go about their daily lives, based on a report from the Pew Research Center.

With society becoming increasingly aware of the need to protect the environment, your customers can have peace of mind knowing green promos will appeal to at least three out of four consumers whether they’re millennials or not. These useful and relevant items will interest a large number of people, enabling brands to expand their reach and deliver a positive message.

Spread Word of Mouth Fast

Garner More Recognition

34% of consumers rely on word of mouth to learn information about a company’s efforts to promote sustainability, according to the Sense and Sustainability Study.

Eco-friendly promos let business accelerate their marketing efforts through the power of word of mouth. Whether friends ask end-users where they got a wood phone stand, for example, or they post images of a wooden bottle opener or wine caddy on Instagram, innovative products will lead to conversations about your customer’s brand. Inspire your customers to rely on consumers to do the heavy lifting when it comes to marketing.

Get in Front of a Growing Trend

Go Green Now to Benefit in the Long Run

86% of U.S. consumers expect companies to act on social and environmental issues, based on a study from Cone Communications.

The green movement is growing strong and shows no signs of slowing down; urge your customers to capitalize on the opportunity to express support for sustainability, enhance visibility, improve brand image and develop a more loyal customer base, all at the same time.