These Creative Gift Cards Will Last Long After the Holidays
Derek Cohen — December 9, 2009 — Tech
References: techeblog
Just in time for the holiday season, here are a few creative gift cards for the 21st century.
These innovative stocking stuffers include a glowing Wii gift card, a USB 2.0 flash drive card, gift cards that double as an MP3 player or a camera, and even one that controls a tiny R/C car.
Keep in mind that all these little devices are still fully functioning gift cards. The technological features of these creative gift cards are sure to make them a hit for the holidays.
These innovative stocking stuffers include a glowing Wii gift card, a USB 2.0 flash drive card, gift cards that double as an MP3 player or a camera, and even one that controls a tiny R/C car.
Keep in mind that all these little devices are still fully functioning gift cards. The technological features of these creative gift cards are sure to make them a hit for the holidays.
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Gift Cards - There is a trend towards gift cards that double as something practical, such as an MP3 player or a camera, offering an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new and useful features for consumers.
2. Tech-embedded Gift Cards - Gift cards embedded with technology such as a USB 2.0 flash drive, glowing Wii gift card, and one that controls an R/C car are becoming more popular, presenting an opportunity for companies to tap into this trend and create even more unique tech-embedded gift cards.
3. Interactive Gift Cards - Gift cards that come with interactive features such as controlling an R/C car can provide an opportunity for companies to innovate and develop more engaging and interactive gift card experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can take advantage of the trend towards tech-embedded gift cards and create unique in-store experiences for customers with specialized designs and interactive features.
2. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can leverage the trend towards interactive gift cards by incorporating interactive features that complement their products, such as downloadable music or movie previews.
3. Technology - Tech companies have an opportunity to develop and produce more specialized and innovative tech-embedded gift cards that provide a unique experience for customers and support brand recognition.
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