Self Esteem
People are not only interested in premium branded products because of the quality and the craftsmanship, but because they want to communicate something about themselves. It helps to elevate their status – not just to those around them but within their own minds as well. It reinforces their sense of self in a way that is wholly unique, and not possible elsewhere. They connect that sense of elevation with the provider – whether that be the raise that puts them in the position to make the purchase, or to the giver of the branded gift.
Accomplishment
There are markers along the road of life, signposts that we take to measure our movement in the right direction. As a loose parallel to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the possession of luxury goods would coincide with the advancement to the level of Esteem. This stage speaks to respect, status, recognition and freedom. The moment you receive something with a high perceived value you are ‘lifted’, and the memory of that ‘lift’ is a powerful and desirable thing. It can be lasting too if that marker bears the branding of the provider as a continuous reminder.
Authenticity
The sentimentality towards lower priced replicas do not have the same potency as a luxury item, and this is a formidable lever. It’s the same condition that causes us to desire the receipt of new versus second-hand items. There can be the feeling that with the ‘lesser’, replica item, that you may not have bothered, especially if it's in a product category that is synonymous with luxury brands like fashion, automobiles, or high-end technology.
A Deeper Connection
All branded gifts impart a feeling of reciprocity as evidenced by Cialdini’s 6 Principles of Persuasion. But you can make an even deeper connection with your audience, one that reinforces their self-esteem, engenders a sense of accomplishment, and plays to their sense of authenticity.
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Credit: Daniel Baker, HPG Brands
