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Brand Architecture Through Gift Lines: A Multi-Tier Strategy

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  In today's competitive market, corporate gifting is much more than a polite gesture; it serves as a strategic lever for a brand. When designed thoughtfully and intentionally, gifting programs can build the brand architecture, embody values, and increase brand equity as a brand gesture.  This paper will explore how to design multi-tiered gifting lines in alignment with segmented gifting targets, occasions, and Dausto's brand architecture. Why Gift Lines Matter to Brand Architecture Gift lines are simply an extension of branded merchandise in alignment with the brand promise, appearance, and perceived quality. Creating a tiered gifting line will protect against diluted gift lines across segments, keep aspirational stretch by tier segment (i.e., top client vs employee), and offer continued differentiation.  When designed with care and intentionality, gifts can be tangible touchpoints with a brand capable of eliciting emotional resonance and halo effects.  Structuring ...