Tag: sentimental gift

  • The Last-Minute Gift That Feels Anything but Rushed

    The Last-Minute Gift That Feels Anything but Rushed

    With December upon us, holiday season has officially kicked into full gear. No matter how you are celebrating or what seasonal traditions you might participate in, it remains a widely accepted truth that this is the season of shopping and gifting. Studies show that November and December mark the largest economic stimulus for many nations…

  • The Gift of Gratitude

    The Gift of Gratitude

    The holiday season is notorious for being one of the busiest times of the year, and with 42% of adults planning to commence their travel this Thanksgiving, the hustle and bustle is poised to return to its former glory. From TSA lines to packed flights to days spent preparing your famed dishes in advance of…

  • The Importance of Human Connection in a Digital World

    The Importance of Human Connection in a Digital World

    We live in an increasingly tech-forward environment as we continue to integrate digital and virtual platforms in nearly all realms. The last year alone accelerated digitization exponentially, with social distancing forcing people away from each other and instead to their devices. Studies show the use of Zoom and other video conferencing services spiked by 10x…

  • Embrace Employees with Digital Gifting

    Embrace Employees with Digital Gifting

    In today’s new virtual world, building meaningful relationships has become increasingly more important, encouraging companies to change their outlook on corporate gifting. Forbes recently explored the business of corporate gifting, citing a study which shows a significant boost in corporate gifting budgets in response to COVID, estimating that the market will reach $242 billion this…

  • Laundry Money with a Twist

    Laundry Money with a Twist

    Whether you are dropping a freshman off at their dorm for the first time or returning an upperclassman to their off-campus apartment, sending your child away to college never seems to get easier. As a parent, you think about all the “what if’s,” so you create lists, set up allowances and map out transportation, all…

  • Gifting to Feel Good

    Gifting to Feel Good

    The act of gifting is typically associated with a celebratory event, like a holiday, birthday, graduation or anniversary and so on. Gifting for these celebrations is meant to feel good, yet recent studies show that these exciting moments can often present an recurring struggle tied to financial reciprocity, heavy advertising that instigates decision fatigue, missed…

  • Future Parents: Meet the Future of Gifting

    Future Parents: Meet the Future of Gifting

    Work, school, happy hours and family reunions aren’t the only things that went virtual last year – baby showers joined the digital mix too. Whether guests hopped on Zoom for homemade games or signed on to a site like WebBabyShower, virtual baby showers allowed expecting parents to celebrate with their closest loved ones, regardless of…

  • Three Ways to Celebrate Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week

    Three Ways to Celebrate Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week

    After a year of creative solutions to virtually engage students and extra hours spent adjusting plans to ensure students can continue learning both in the classroom and online, give the teachers in your life the appreciation they deserve during Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4 – 8. In honor of the educators in our lives,…

  • How We Did It: The GiftCast Story

    How We Did It: The GiftCast Story

    Behind every great company is a founding story, and ours is pretty special. Since GiftCast was founded in 2019, our customers have sent thousands of money gifts, helping their friends and family members celebrate holidays, birthdays and just because. Today, we want to look at what inspired GiftCast, how we started and where we are…

  • Say it with a GiftCast: The Best Way to Spread Digital Kindness in 2021

    Say it with a GiftCast: The Best Way to Spread Digital Kindness in 2021

    With virtual happy hours, book clubs and other socially distanced activities becoming the norm, you may find it more difficult to share your appreciation for friends, family and co-workers. Don’t let distance be an obstacle in showing someone how much you care this year! While we would all love to be together again, safety is…

  • My Virtual Valentine: 3 Ways to Send a Gift with Love from Afar

    My Virtual Valentine: 3 Ways to Send a Gift with Love from Afar

    While families continue to socially distance, it’s difficult to find new ways to virtually connect that are fun, sentimental and unique. As Valentine’s Day approaches, many are using the holiday as an opportunity to connect with loved ones and make an exciting event out of a day traditionally associated with romantic couples. No matter who…

  • The Top Three Trends for Mobile Gifting in 2021

    The Top Three Trends for Mobile Gifting in 2021

    As digital technology continues moving forward, our team anticipates new advancements in mobile applications and digital gifting that will make it even easier for you to send a gift to loved ones. Heading into the New Year, we’ve identified the top three trends that will make an impact on virtual gifting in 2021. Augmented Reality…