The C&V Blog
A peek behind the scenes, gifting tips, our favorite brands & more.
The Anatomy of the Best Custom Corporate Gift Box
Building an effective corporate gift box requires deliberate decisions, and when each one is made well, the result is something recipients talk about, keep, and associate with your brand well after the occasion has passed.
The Best Ready-to-Ship Gift Boxes for Last-Minute (But Thoughtful) Gifting
There's a decidedly irksome kind of anxiety that hits when you realize an occasion is closer than you thought and you didn't get a gift. But good news: "fast" doesn't have to be obvious.
The ROI of Custom PR Seeding Kits & Influencer Mailers
Influencer mailers and custom PR seeding kits have become one of the most powerful tools in a brand manager's toolkit, not because they love giving products away for free, but because they're strategic.
Gift Boxes vs. Gift Baskets: How Luxury Gifting Has Changed
The gift box emerged not as a replacement for thoughtful gifting, but as a better expression of it, especially in the world of marketing. The shift reflected something deeper about how we think about giving, receiving, and what a gift can do.
Case Study: The Give Back Box
For us, product sourcing is always intentional, but we wanted to see if we could take that one step further with a gift that highlights sustainable & ethical brands.
ROI in Focus: Elevating the Corporate Swag Bag for Effective Marketing
The goal isn't just to put something in someone's hands, it's to give them something they actually want to keep and use regularly, if not daily.
Fail-Safe Ways to Ace Employee Gifting
Employee gifting sounds simple until you're actually doing it. The good news is that getting it right doesn't require guesswork, it just requires intention.
Product Spotlight: Grown Alchemist
Grown Alchemist: a belief in clean beauty, ethically-harvested ingredients, botanical scents and minimalist design makes this a favorite product line.
First Impressions Matter: The Art of the Welcome Gift
With every occasion there's a moment of opportunity, where tone of the whole experience is set. We think a welcome gift exponentially enhances that moment.
6 Reasons Luxury Realtors Should Send Great Closing Gifts
A thoughtful real estate closing gift is worth doing well for your client experience and the success of your business.
The Art of the Handwritten Note: An Essential Touch to Luxury Gifting
A handwritten note creates a special feeling of intentionality. You know someone stopped and took the time to write to you specifically. That feeling is rare now, and that's exactly why it matters.
Why Sustainability Matters in Luxury Corporate Gifting
Sustainable luxury gifting isn't a compromise. Done well, it's simply better gifting - for your recipients, for the makers behind the products, and for the world we're all living in.