PR Buzz: Top Gifts for After the Holidays

While the craze of the holiday season is coming to an end, I wanted to share a few hot items (PR-focused, of course) that are great for gifts any time of the year. 

1) Good Pitch Vibes - How amazing is this gold foil print from PR Couture? Imagine hanging this above your desk at your internship or even in the comfort of your own apartment. Personally, I enjoy the clean look of the white background with the gold lettering.  $26.00

2) While this item is not exactly a "PR" item, as someone interested in going into fashion public relations, I had many books that were on the top of my list for fashion inspiration. When I came across Refinery29's new book, Style Stalking, I knew this would be a top contender. I was lucky to be able to receive the book as a Christmas gift and it has not disappointed. The book is laid out into several different fashion trends which include layering, how to wear pastels, how to mix and match prints, etc. Oh, and it contains the best street style pics. $19.99

3) As I was making my way down State Street after a day of my internship at Zapwater Communications, I couldn't help but notice the "Sale! Sale! Sale!" sign in retailer Anthropologie.  This NEVER happens.  After (of course) stepping inside the store, I immediately went to their notebook/organization section.  They have the best notepads and journals, I swear. What caught my eye was the Rifle Paper Co. Sweet Briar Notebooks. These notebooks look and feel so luxurious and have a pricetag of $12.99 for a set of three.  With all of my communications and PR classes spring semester, I feel like these are the perfect choice for staying organized and on top of ideas for campaigns and plans. 

4) This is something I would LOVE. Adobe Creative Suite. While this item has a heavy price tag, (look up prices on Adobe's website here) Web design, photo editing, digital imaging, graphic design, illustration, etc.  While this is more of a gift for a PRofessional, I believe it is a very important program to (eventually) add to your laptop. 

5) A Logitech keyboard for iPads - Obviously, you'll need an iPad (highly recommended!) for this item. After receiving an iPad mini last Christmas, I was never really sure how to use it effectively other than scrolling through social media.  With this new keyboard that has a magnetic strip for attaching the iPad mini in a position that is very easy to type, while also doubling as a storage case, has made sending emails, writing blog posts, and taking notes so much easier. You can score a brand new one for around $40.00 if you hunt on Amazon for a bit, which is way cheaper than purchasing from an Apple store. 

Written by: Emily Doherty, Vice President. Contact Emily at valpoprssa@gmail.com

*PRSSA Nationals blog, Progressions, published a post in which they gave their favorites for the holidays as well.  Check it out!