The “Too Nice to Use” Problem in Premium Corporate Gifting
As more and more companies put focus and funds behind giving high-end or luxury branded products as gifts, we are seeing significant increases in the dollar amounts spent on these items. Whether it be extravagant desk products, gourmet collections or some of the finest collectible pieces, the goal of these products is to impress, create a moment of delight and indicate the value of the corporate gifting relationship. The problem is that, ironically, many business gifts are being appreciated and praised when received, yet they generally find themselves placed into the back of some corporate storage area where they are hidden from sight. This situation has created the growing phenomenon that industry experts are now calling "too nice to use", referring to the way in which premium branded gifts have been treated by individuals who receive them. What Is the “Too Nice to Use” Problem? Corporate premium gifts often suffer from "Too Nice to Use" syndrome when recipient...