what are lanyards used for?

WHAT ARE LANYARDS USED FOR? what are lanyards used for? Lanyards have a variety of applications and uses, the most common of which being a means of protecting valuables like cameras and key rings. They are usually worn either on the wrist (cameras), or around the neck (key chains). Often, companies attending expositions will supply them to their employees, in order for them to be easily identified as representatives of their brand. They are also a powerful promotional tool used by companies the world over to improve brand recognition. They have become popular for several reasons, one of these being that unlike a lot of promotional items, key chain lanyards are unlikely to be discarded after the first use, as many people [...]