swag

Swag is a catch-all term for free stuff, most often used to describe promotional items used in the marketing of entertainment such as music and movies. The term is believed to be an acronym for "stuff we all get."

As such, swag can mean anything from promotional CDs, concert tickets, movie posters, T-shirts, stickers, and hats, to the more grandiose gift bags handed out to luminaries at industry events like trade shows and awards ceremonies — sometimes referred to as celebrity swag.

Depending on who you are, these "swag bags" can include everything from expensive jewelry or designer clothes, to meals, cars, or trips. Advertisers and marketers often jockey for positioning their products based on which celebrities endorse them by eating, driving, or wearing them.

Not surprisingly, the Internet has plenty of its own swag, which usually comes in the form of free stuff such as the music downloads found at places like swagworld. There are also numerous swag blogs out there for your surfing and swagging pleasure.

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• App giveaways roundup for December 26

  
  Family Learning Center — Authority: 164
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• AMBER ROSE x VIBE MAGAZINE

  
  Stuff Fly People Like — Authority: 141
  Remember Amber recent VIBE Mag shoot that hit stands on Dec. 15th? Here is a special short clip courtesy of VIBE. Amber murdered this shoot! Wow. Your Thoughts? Issue is on stands now!!! ©Stay Fly!
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• SwagBucks Payment

  
  My Online Money — Authority: 132
  Requested : 11/18 Earn SwagBucks for searching! Prizes Start at 1 SwagBucks 3 Swagbucks Just for Signing Up (45 SwagBuck = $5 Amazon GiftCard)
  21 hours ago

• Free SwagBuck on Their Homepage

  
  "Deal"icious Mom — Authority: 484
    Stop by the SwagBucks homepage all day today (12/25) to pick up a free Swagbuck! Using SwagBucks I was able to get a lot of presents from Amazon this year by cashing out for $5 gift codes at only 45 swagbucks a pop. I also picked up $40 worth of Starbucks gift cards for my husband’s stocking and I used ...
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• Merry Christmas

  
  TetonAT.com — Authority: 122
  Merry Christmas skiers and riders!May Santa bring you deep snow and many face shots!Ciao for now and thanks for visiting TetonAT.com!Support TetonAT and check out all the products on SALEat Backcountry.com. Offer valid while supplies last.
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• Christmas swagcode at Swagbucks

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 147
  Christmas swagcode at Swagbucks on December 25 (12/25)! A new swag code / swagcode = FREE MONEY FOR YOU! You need to join Swagbucks if you haven’t yet! Get 3 bucks free just for signing up! New to Swag Bucks? It’s a site that pays you for searching online, like getting paid for the Google searches you ...
  1 day ago

• Frozen Trailer: (Like…Really?)

  
  TetonAT.com — Authority: 122
  Okay, like…I first saw this on, like, Backbone Media’s website, The Vertblog. Then someone, like, emailed me about it. Then, I like saw it on TGR. SO…I figured I should like, post it here…so like, more people could see it.So like when I first saw this trailer for Frozen, I said to [...]
  2 days ago

• “Paranormal Activity” Limited Edition DVD Prize Pack Giveaway – Ends – 01-15-2010

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:One winner will receive a “Paranormal Activity” DVD Prize PackSweepstakes/Contest Link Below: http://www.starpulse.com/Contests/Paranormal_Activity_Limited_Edition_DVD_Prize_Pack/4164/Eligibility:This sweepstakes is void where prohibited by applicable law. The sweepstakes is open and offered only to legal ...
  2 days ago

• A “Leap Year” Colbie Caillat & American Apparel Prize Pack Giveaway – Ends – 01-11-2010

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:Enter to win a fantastic “Leap Year” Prize PackSweepstakes/Contest Link Below: http://www.starpulse.com/Contests/A_Leap_Year_Colbie_Caillat_&_American_Apparel_Prize_Pack/4148/Eligibility:This sweepstakes is void where prohibited by applicable law. The sweepstakes is open and offered only to legal ...
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• FREE swag code in swag bucks widget

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 147
  New free swag code at swag bucks in widget on December 23 (12/23). A new swag code = FREE MONEY FOR YOU! You need to join Swagbucks if you haven’t yet! Get 3 bucks free just for signing up! New to Swag Bucks? It’s a site that pays you for searching online, like getting paid for the Google searches you ...
  3 days ago

• Hello Kitty x Peekaboo Monster

  
  Unwed Human Female — Authority: 132
  From Peekaboo’s blog a limited edition print that I’m having a really hard time not buying. If it weren’t for a $1,000 car repair and roomie drama I’d drop the $225 and never look back. It’s got to by one of my hands-down favorite pieces from the 3 Apples HK 35th Anniversary show this year. Swoon! Tagged: ...
  3 days ago

• The MLC Night Before Christmas

  
  Midlife Crisis| Midlife Crisis blog, honoluluadvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii — Authority: 117
  Twas the night before Christmas, all through the MLC house, No such thing as a computer, a keyboard or mouse, The Beatle boots were hung by the chimney with care, And we all sported mustaches with really long hair, The teenyboppers were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of disco danced in their heads, ...
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• Wardrobe Building: Sequin Tanks

  
  maneandchic — Authority: 128
  Ok ladies, a sequin tank is a great piece to add to your wardrobe. Its super versatile and youll be able to work it many many ways. A sequin tank can dress up a pair of jeans or be tucked into a plain black high waist pencil skirt for an up to the minute look. For a more work or day look, layer your sequin tank with a ...
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• New free swagcode at Swagbucks

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 147
  New Free Swagcode at swagbucks on December 22 (12/22): A new swag code / swagcode = FREE MONEY FOR YOU! You need to join Swagbucks if you haven’t yet! Get 3 bucks free just for signing up! New to Swag Bucks? It’s a site that pays you for searching online, like getting paid for the Google searches you ...
  4 days ago

• Harlem Globetrotters Giveaway – Ends – 12-30-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:Harlem Globetrotters prize pack – mini-basketball, authentic Globetrotter wristbands, an autographed Harlem Globetrotter team photo and a 2010 game program.Giveaway Link Below: http://www.tarasviewoftheworld.com/2009/12/harlem-globetrotters-gift-pack-giveaway.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter ...
  4 days ago

• Steal of The Day: Jay and Silent Bob Ass Poster – SIGNED by KEVIN SMITH…

  
  News Askew — Authority: 128
  You gotta love these steals. It seems like they are just getting cooler and more unique as the holidays approach. This classic Jay & Bob poster from the “Clerks” days comes with an authentic, Kevin Smith signature. For TEN BUCKS! Not just the poster, but signed by Kevin’s very own hand. Probably the ...
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• And The TMNT Merchandise Gets Worse…

  
  Blast-O-Rama — Authority: 436
  Holy shit.  Are the license holders for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dead set on making pure crap? I’m guessing considering the Nickelodeon deal is just a few months old that the big N had little to do with these, but oh fuck , the Shredder Hoodie has been topped. First, we have a discovery by my good friend ...
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• Contest: ‘Highlander’ Duncan MacLeod Hand Forged Katana – Ends – 01-10-2010

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:One (1) winner will receive:One (1) Highlander Duncan MacLeod Hand Forged KatanaGiveaway Link: http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/12/21/contest-highlander-duncan-macleod-hand-forged-katana/Fill out the form at the above link to enter this giveaway. // Related posts:Time To Play Mag Daily Giveaway Prize: $25 Online ...
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• Harlem Globetrotters Magical Memories Tour Giveaway – Ends – 01-12-2010

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 172
  Prize:A Harlem Globetrotter mini-basketball, authentic Globetrotter wristbands, an autographed Harlem Globetrotter team photo and a 2010 game programGiveaway Link Below: http://www.astheygrowup.com/2009/12/harlem-globetrotters-magical-memories.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link ...
  4 days ago

• Swag Tuesday

  
  Joe. My. God. — Authority: 708
  Courtesy of Art Meets Commerce , todays Swag Tuesday prize is two tickets to the Broadway smash Finians Rainbow , starring openly gay heartthrob Cheyenne Jackson. This week the show made TIME Magazines list "The Top Ten Everything Of 2009." A Broadway revival for this 1947 musical was a long time coming. And ...
  5 days ago

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