Gone are the Halloween costumes, jack-o-lanters, and Thanksgiving leftovers (hopefully). It’s no secret that Christmas is right around the corner. Several gift guides are available for the mom, grandma, manly man, and best friend in your life, but what about the creative, innovative, social media influencer? Check out this gift guide of must-have items for digital marketers and you’ll be sure to light up their face (and maybe even get an Instagram mention) on Christmas morning.

Cord Buddy

 

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It’s likely that your marketer has several tangled cords around their desk. Get them organized with a sleek, silver option or opt for a more playful design like the smiley face or sports theme varieties. 

Portable Ping Pong Set

Who doesn’t need a little time to unwind and let loose? This playful game is perfect for the     office and just might get those creative juices flowing.

Starbucks Gift Card

Speaking of boosting creativity, a little caffeine never hurt. Let your marketer unwind with a cup of joe of their choice. Starbucks makes giving easy with an option to email straight to their inbox and they even offer a receive notice upon the recipient opening the email.

VARIDESK 

We all know marketers like to do their research, and research shows that sitting at your desk all day is not beneficial to your health. With tons of styling options and designs suitable for both individual workspaces or company office, you are sure to find a great standing desk option. Bonus, no more neck pain. 

Noise Cancelling Headphones 

What’s a surefire way to kill a creative spark? Listening to Sally chew her carrots in the office. Cancel the noise and minimize office distraction with this sharp pair.

Spotify Subscription

In addition to the headphones, why not opt for a paid music subscription? Cancel out the carrots AND the commercials . You can download music, share playlists, and listen ad-free. You are sure to see a smile when this gift is “unwrapped.” 

Subscription to MOZ SEO tool

 

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Gift a subscription to MOZ to allow your marketer to gain trusted SEO insight and advanced reporting. SEO is extremely important for marketers, especially those who write blog posts, so help them out a little by footing the bill for this helpful tool.

DistilledU Online SEO University Course

Give the gift of knowledge by signing up your marketer for DistilledU. You can learn at your own pace and on your own time. Several videos and modules are available to master the art of search marketing.

Subscription to linkedin premium 

With features like applicant insights, inmail, and ondemand learning, LinkedIn Premium is a great gift for those looking to further their career. 

Twitter name necklace

The perfect piece of jewelry for someone who has grown your Twitter account and tweets on the regular.

Grammarly Premium Subscription 

Grammarly Premium takes away the stress for those with a writing career. Premium features include checking for readability, plagiarism detection, vocabulary enhancement suggestions and much more. Monthly, quarterly, and annual plans are available to fit any budget. 

Subscription to Dropbox

With plans dedicated to meet the needs of both individuals and teams, you can find a DropBox plan perfect for your gift recipient. More storage space, integrated cloud content, viewer history, and additional support features are just a few of the perks that a paid version of Dropbox has to offer. 

Recharge gift basket

Here’s your chance to show off your own creative side. Put together a basket with favorites like candles, chocolates, spa gift cards, etc. Everyone needs to rechard and reset every once in awhile. 

Subscription to Canva Pro 

 

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With all the photos your marketer has to take and edit, Canva Pro is a great gift. Canva Pro has a ton of storage and team functions to make it easier to collaborate and get work done. You can also set color palettes for your brand and even upload custom fonts. It’s no secret that having high quality photos and videos on your website is extremely important, and with Canva Pro you also have access to 4 million FREE photos. That way, no one needs to go searching for photos to accompany their blog posts and marketing materials. 

Smartphone Valet and Planter

This ceramic piece is destined to spark up some office chit chat. It provides functionality while charging and docking your phone, but also adds some charm to your office space. 

Joby GripTight Flexible Tripod

Essential for the budding photographer and IPhone addict, you will have no problem getting the perfect shot with this flexible phone stand. Consider it branding on the go. 

 

Creative and techy minds can be a challenge to buy for, but gifting any of the items above will be sure to delight your favorite marketer. 

 

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