Unlimited creativity, brand out of the circle: How international brands use gift marketing to stand

        In this highly competitive market environment, if a brand wants to stand out from its competitors, it must not only have excellent product quality and service, but also a unique marketing strategy to attract customers' attention. Among all marketing methods, gift marketing has become the favorite of many international brands due to its high interactivity and viral potential. this article will explore in depth how several internationally renowned brands cleverly use gift marketing to not only increase brand awareness, but also effectively promote customer loyalty.

        Apple has always been good at attracting consumers by launching limited edition products, and the "Red Special Edition" series is a typical example of gift marketing. Whenever a new product line comes out, Apple will release a red version of the device in due time, promising that part of the proceeds will be donated to the Global AIDS Fund. This strategy not only shapes Apple's brand image of actively fulfilling its social responsibilities, but the uniqueness of the red special edition also stimulates the desire of Apple fans to buy, successfully leading to wave after wave of sales climaxes.

        Coca-Cola's "Share Happiness" campaign is a classic example of using the power of social media.

The brand launched a series of challenges to encourage consumers to spread positive messages on social platforms. Completing specific tasks would get a customized bottle of Coke as a prize. This personalized gift stimulated users' enthusiasm for participation, greatly increased the brand's online exposure through UGC (user-generated content), and made the concept of "sharing happiness" deeply rooted in people's hearts.

        Starbucks' Starbucks Rewards Club cleverly maintains and enhances customer loyalty by exchanging points for gifts. Members can not only get free drink coupons on their birthdays, but also unlock various customized products such as eco-friendly cups and coffee beans through accumulated consumption. This long-term and continuous welfare system not only makes customers feel valued, but also promotes repeat consumption.

        Nike has launched a series of running challenges through its running app Nike+ Run Club, where runners have the opportunity to win limited edition sports equipment. This strategy not only effectively uses technology to collect a large amount of user health data, but also cleverly combines the sense of achievement of sports enthusiasts with brand rewards, further consolidating Nike's position in the hearts of sports enthusiasts and tapping into a large number of potential customers.