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The $300 Billion Business Expense That’s Hard to Evaluate

August 2025

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The $300 Billion Business Expense That’s Hard to Evaluate

Can gifting burlap sacks of four cobs of corn to customers produce a return on investment? Probably so, but entrepreneurs and corporate gifting specialists we spoke with said measuring ROI is secondary to why they do it.

Avoid These Common Corporate Gifting Mistakes

Here are some corporate gifting mistakes that can leave recipients questioning the gift-giver’s common sense or even damage a relationship beyond repair.

Gifting Creatively and the Problem with Gift Cards

In this excerpt from a podcast interview, Tom Romine, founder of the corporate gifting services provider Cultivate, talks trends, one sales team's creative use of gifts, and why gift cards may not be the right gift.

Strengthening Partnerships Through Corporate Gifting

Whether you’re managing a global reseller network or a handful of regional affiliates, the right gift — delivered the right way — can move relationships from transactional to transformational.

Top Corporate Gifting Trends

It's good to stand out with your corporate gifting strategy, but understanding the trends and why they are commonly deployed is equally important.

The Impact of Corporate Gifts for Employees

Workers who feel more valued, are more motivated, less burned out, and more likely to stay with an employer. The statistics on the impact of employee gifting are convincing that it needs to be part of your culture.

The Impact of Corporate Gifting on Business Relationships

Statistics on corporate gifting's impact on employee relationships tell the tale: higher client retention and increased value.

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