Badge ribbons have much more to offer your event than identifying “mucky-mucks” or “newbies” at conferences and trade shows. They have two main purposes – communication and involvement. Here are some creative ideas for ribbons that are both factual and fun.
1. Charity Fundraiser: An event within an event. Print ribbons that promote a cause and raise donations to help get the word out.
2. Fun Work Awards: How great was it as a kid getting a gold star or ribbon for a job well done? The kid inside each of us still loves the feeling when we receive a fun recognition ribbon.
3. Mini Flags: Attach to a skewer and plant your message on food, or make beverages more fun with messages on the straw.
4. Seating Assignments: Give names to each event table, then have ribbons with those names attached to each of your attendees’ badges.
5. Conversation Starter: Fun ribbon packs are a sure way to get attendees talking.
6. Find the One-of-a-Kind: Perfect for trade show booths. Place plenty of similar ribbons into a container along with a few select unique ribbons. Have attendees randomly choose in hopes of picking the “One-of-a-Kind ribbon” for special gifts.
7. Social Selfie Tag: Hashtag your brand message on custom ribbons and provide incentive for people to tag you in pics around your event.
8. Collection Contest: Think of it like a scavenger hunt. Have people explore and interact with others to collect ribbons throughout your event. Give an end-of-event award for the longest badge ribbon sash of unique ribbons.
9. Clothing and/or Accessories: Who says ribbons are only to dress up badges? Collect and combine to make neckties, sashes, scarfs, ponchos…you could make an entire outfit out of ribbons!
10. Retail Recognition: Add to customer service name badges to recognize staff for service, sales, and other awards. Also works for quick “ask me” marketing promotions.
11. Parking Pass: Simply place in a vehicle window to designate VIP or other authorized status. This can be the same VIP ribbon used on badges.
12. Reunion Information: Use ribbons to designate activities or clubs from school days when at class gatherings, or combine together at family reunions to help show lineage… “so you’re my 3rd cousin, twice removed on my father’s side?”
13. Present Decorations: Ribbons belong on presents… but badge ribbons can be used as the gift tag, too!
14. Speed Dating Event: Speed Dating is making a comeback. Hasten the “getting to know you” process by letting attendees pick badge ribbons that best describe their attributes.
15. Party Invitation Decorations: Spruce up your birthday party or wedding invitations with ribbons with custom messages.
16. Lampshade: Say “no” to the boring beige lamp covering by dressing them up with colorful and fun badge ribbons.
17. Office Decor: Drab cubical got you down? Badge ribbons work great to dress up your work space and provide a touch of privacy.
18. Memory Quilt: Combine ribbons for a cozy way to remember all those tradeshow and conferences you’ve attended.
19. Campaigning: Forget pokey buttons. Ribbons are a great way to get the vote. Not just for candidates. Get out the word for school referendums, downtown redevelopments and more.
20. Bookmark: Never forget where you’ve left off. Plus, the sticky part keeps it from falling out!
21. Team Building Game: Assign each team a select fun ribbon, then randomly distribute groups of those ribbons to attendees and have them seek out their matching allies.
22. Grand Opening Ribbon: Attach individual ribbons together for a large branded ribbon for your next opening. Also, works for the finish lines at races.
23. Hand fan: Keep cool during those long and hot sessions by attaching a few ribbons together to make a fan.
24. Cat Toy: All you need is a few ribbons attached to a string and a stick. Viola! Hours of feline entertainment!
25. Parade Float: You’ve probably seen the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA, where all of the floats are made with flowers. Well why not try a parade where teams use ribbons to make colorful and festive floats, or booth displays, for a conference finale?
Ribbon badge messages are meant to communicate, but they are also a great way for people to make connections. Don’t be afraid to have a little fun. Contact MARCO Promos today to brainstorm creative options for your event.
