Fresh merch ideas?

[marqueemoon]

One of my bands is putting out a recording. For financial reasons we’ve decided to make it digital-only (no physical media). We’re just not in a position to have a bunch of widgets sitting around.

That said it would be nice if we had some kind of tangible thing we could sell to people who want to support us.

T-shirts are a classic, but it’s hard to predict demand. Screen printed tote bags seem to be a thing these days, and maybe more appealing to non-dudes who might not want a shirt.

Any good ideas? I’d like to avoid cheap trinkets with a logo slapped on them.

Not something I feel like we could sell, but I think we’ll do some logo cookies or some other baked good for our release show. Something tasty and Instagram-ready

 

[G On Bass]

At moe. shows that I went to, they record the gig off the board and make it available on a band-branded USB drive that includes the show (obviously) but also backstage pictures and whatnot. It's a great thing to get IMHO. Just about everyone uses those little USB drives for something...

 

[buldog5151bass]

I wouldn't trust a stick drive given to me. Tote bags are becoming a better idea, especially with stores getting rid of plastic. Stickers are always good, especially for a younger crowd. Also baseball hats.

 

[Ooba Tooba]

 

[12BitSlab]

If the goal of selling merchandise is not to make tons of money, see if you can work with a local charity to co-brand stuff (e.g., t-shirts). Then tell the audience that 50% of the proceeds go to the charity. It will get you name exposure and a reputation for doing good things for the community.