corporate gifting

December 9, 2021

Survival Guide for the Last-Minute Gifter

Last-minute gifting? You are not alone.

The good news is, finding a last-minute gift is easier than ever thanks to next-day shipping, streaming services, and subscription boxes.

When it comes to last-minute gifts, there are still ways to make the recipient feel special and unique through personalization and creating experiences. So before you go online and grab the quickest gift you can find, here are some tips to consider.

Think Outside the (Gift) Box

Gift cards give the recipient the freedom to choose what they want. If you go this route, you can still make the gift card personal. You don’t have to present it as-is from the grocery store stand.

Using a thin vinyl wrap, FUSION OF IDEAS’ StealthArmor branding solution allows you to personalize the front of the gift card with your company name or a unique design.

FUSION OF IDEAS’ StealthArmor branding solution helps make gift cards personal and fun for your recipient.

Consider a Charitable Donation

What if a “perfect gift” does not depend on stocked store shelves or online warehouse supplies?

A new study this year found that 59 percent of Americans would rather receive a donation to charity in their name than a gift for themselves this year. Contributing to a charitable organization can be personal, especially if it is a cause that the recipient cares about. Particularly after another challenging year, many are seeing the importance of supporting our communities and each other.

Make it a Gift for the New Year

Make your gift one that rings in the New Year. It takes the pressure off the busyness of the holidays – for both the giver and the recipient – and sets a positive tone for the year ahead.

Choose a gift like premium technology that is a year-round favorite and can be given at any time.

A gift to welcome in the New Year creates excitement and anticipation for the upcoming year ahead.

November 16, 2021November 15, 2021

Creating a Buzz with Customized Corporate Gifts

Through giving gifts of personalization, OpenJar Concepts, a Southern California-based hybrid marketing agency, has created a buzz among its clients and employees.

It all began when the company one year, received a custom-branded holiday gift. The OpenJar team was inspired to give something customized and personal using its own logo and a catchy slogan. That year, OpenJar sought to give customized Beats Studio3 headphones as gifts to employees, each wrapped with custom gift wrap.

“We are a full-service advertising agency, passionate about branding,” said OpenJar Concepts CEO Adam Warren. “We have come to enjoy the idea of branding products that live with our clients for long periods of time. It is tough to beat that kind of awareness.”

That same year was also OpenJar’s eighth anniversary. As a token of appreciation to its top clients on the milestone, the company distributed personalized Apple HomePod speakers and Apple AirPods as customer appreciation gifts.

Warren added, “FUSION OF IDEAS is an amazing way to help make our brand personal. Our clients were so impressed by the customized holiday gifts we mailed out, that we have continued to utilize FUSION OF IDEAS to expand our catalog of gift items.”

The feedback from clients and employees sparked OpenJar’s plan to continue to give personalized, premium technology as part of their corporate gifting program. From smartwatches to even iPads, the company has since made quite a buzz through thoughtful gift-giving.

“I plan on using FUSION OF IDEAS every year to show appreciation to our clients for the business we have done together,” said Warren.

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

This holiday season, let us help you create a memorable unboxing experience for all your corporate gifting needs:

Hardware Customization – Make your gift unique through personalization. Our direct UV color print, laser etching and StealthArmor solutions customize your gift by adding the recipient’s name, your company logo or artwork directly on the device.

Digital Personalization – Customize the user’s experience of a new smartwatch or tablet, such as Apple Watch, iPad or iPad mini, with custom wallpaper or other digital content.

Custom Packaging & Gift Wrap – Create a memorable gift with custom packaging, device sleeves, insert tags, custom boxes and even gift wrap.

Kitting & Shipping – Kit multiple items together in one package and have them shipped to one or multiple locations.

2021 holiday gift guide

Inside, we feature the latest premium technology products that FUSION OF IDEAS can personalize, kit and ship directly to your gift recipients.

October 19, 2021

Apple Craze: 2021 Fall Releases

Apple hosted two events this fall, which featured updates on its most popular devices. From the powerful iPad mini to the release of the colorful HomePod mini, Apple has inspired us to maximize the use of our customization solutions to create immersive brand experiences.

Take a peek at what’s coming:

Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)

Apple HomePod mini

Apple iPhone 13 & 13 Pro

Apple Watch Series 7

14″ & 16″ MacBook Pro

Apple iPad

Apple iPad mini

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

Music to Our Ears: Premium Audio Brand Experiences

Voice assistant speakers from big-hitters like Apple, Sonos, JBL and Google have never been so smart. They know today’s headlines and weather and can answer trivia questions with a simple voice command. These speakers also play your chosen music over Bluetooth or wi-fi, and some can access music streaming services.

Because of their practicality, smart speakers are popular gift options for businesses as part of their corporate gifting and employee incentive programs.

We help companies to take their gifting up a notch with branding, packaging and deployment solutions.

Branding: Adding your company logo or design on the product helps with brand recognition and exposure. FUSION OF IDEAS does this through direct color printing, laser etching or StealthArmor, a thin vinyl for a semi-permanent branding solution.
Custom Packaging: Packaging solutions such as a customized device sleeve that fits snuggly over the OEM box and custom gift wrap are also ways to make a gift stand out from others. A personalized insert tag with a note from the company leader or sender is another way to customize your gift and add a personal touch.
Deployment: Whether you need to send a gift to one or multiple recipients, FUSION OF IDEAS has you covered with our white-glove deployment service. We can ship individually to domestic and international locations without you having to touch a single device.

And finally, check out our current favorite smart speakers.

Sonos Roam

Sonos Roam with direct UV color print

Apple HomePod mini

Apple HomePod mini with direct UV color print on clear StealthArmor

Google Nest Audio

Google Nest Audio with direct UV color print and custom device sleeve

Sonos One

Sonos One with StealthArmor, thin, heat-bonded vinyl for a semi-permanent branding solution

Bose Soundlink Revolve

Bose Soundlink Revolve with StealthArmor

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