Corporate Gifting: A Soft Power Tool in Global Trade
The Language of Gifts That Cross Borders Not even data and profit margins can determine the success of a deal in a world of global trade today. Trust, mutual respect, and personal relationships, in fact, are the elements that make the difference. So corporate gifting turns out to be the tool that, by adding a layer of politeness and sustaining business relations, becomes a powerful 'Soft Power Tool'. Soft Power is a term for the ability to influence others by attraction and persuasion instead of using force. In the business world, if a gift is given in the right way, it can be the closest thing to a memorable moment in an otherwise remote meeting and the most effective means of bridging cultural gaps. This post is about the role of corporate gifting, particularly diplomatic gifting, in brand influence strategy and how platforms like Dausto are making it easier for this process to happen globally. 1. Diplomatic Gifting: Creating the Trust Base for Trade Politics, bein...