Our Gift Guide for PR Pros
⌛ By Kaylin R. Staten ⌛
‘Tis the season for wishlists galore and trying to finish high-priority work before the end of the year. Eliminate the extra stress by combing through this gift guide for communicators. From lipstick to expanding your skill sets, we have you covered!
Here are some gift ideas for the PR pro in your life -- or for yourself!
Coffee Press
I don’t know about you, but my PR strategies and writer’s word counts are fueled by coffee. There is nothing like that caffeine-inducted brainstorming session. (Just remember: there is a fine line between productivity and having the jitters from too much caffeine.) This French press will add a fancy flair to a humdrum work day. Plus, pour-over coffee will have you feeling all the Central Perk vibes.
Be More Like Leia Book
Who wouldn’t want to be more like Leia Organa? Channel your inner Leia with this Be More Like Leia book. Around here, Leia is our spirit animal, and this book is full of sage wisdom and sass -- just like our favorite General. (It’s on my Amazon Wishlist!)
Do What You Love Sign
Words make our world go ‘round at Hourglass Media, and this Do What You Love neon sign is the epitome of our #lifegoals. Dress up your office by showcasing your personality and mantras with a neon sign that will light up your office all year long.
Writer’s Block Candle
Writer’s block is one of the worst feelings, am I right? Light this Writer’s Block candle and take a few moments to get back in the zone. May you squash your writer’s block now and forevermore with this whiskey-scented candle.
Payphone Phone Cover
Dress up your iPhone (or other smartphone) with a new cover that showcases a classic communications item. Payphones are the ghosts of communications’ pasts, but you can have that 1990s payphone love right on your smartphone.
Kate Spade Laptop Case
Carry your laptop or tablet to those last-minute client meetings or coffee dates with friends with this Kate Spade laptop case. Its classic neutral color and shape will allow you to carry your electronics in style -- no matter what you’re wearing.
Everybody Writes Book
We’ve said this before and will say it again: Content is Queen. Grab a paper or eBook copy of Everybody Writes and catch up on the latest trends, all while improving your own writing for your company or individual brand.
Salt Lamp
It could be my Norwegian heritage talking, but there is nothing like a good salt lamp to help you relax after a long day. Place a salt lamp in your bathroom or on your desk for an instant mood lift.
Kate Spade Newspaper Cup
There’s nothing quite like getting ink from a newspaper on your fingers. Show your love for this still-used traditional medium by sipping out of this Kate Spade newspaper cup.
Personal Library Kit
Calling all bibliophiles: Have you ever lent someone a coveted book from your library, only to never see that book again? This personal library kit will allow you to keep tabs on all of your “signed-out” books.
Chanel No. 5
You have to have a signature scent. One of the most classic, tried-and-true scents for me is Chanel No. 5. First created in 1921, its May Rose, Jasmine, and Bourbon Vanilla nodes have stood the test of time. Wear it with your own version of a power suit or for a night on the town. It’s versatile, classy, and timeless.
The Grass is Always Greener Notebook
I’m sure you already know this, but I am a huge Kate Spade fan. From dishes to backpacks, I showcase my Kate Spade love in various facets, from black-and-white polka dot dishes to my poppy backpack. I love writing down campaign ideas and other musings in notebooks like this. The positive saying is just a plus.
2020 AP Stylebook
Get through media outlets’ gatekeepers by ensuring that your Associated Press Style is always on point in your press releases. Go ahead and preorder the 2020 AP Stylebook so you will know all of the latest changes and trends, as well as the flagship rules and regs for the journalism field.
Ban.do Planner
Get started on your 2020 plans with this Ban.do planner. While I use Google Calendar on a daily basis, I still like to keep paper to-do lists to supplement my ever-growing digital landscape. I love Ban.do!
World Globe
I have a traveler’s heart, so items from my travels are peppered around my office and home. This black-and-white globe could help you plan your next getaway while also looking chic on your bookshelf.
PaperMate Pens
I love pens. In fact, I often hoard them. (You never know when you need a good pen.) Some of my favorite pens are PaperMate’s Ink Joy gel pens. They last through journal entries, contract signings, and more.
Journal
Start 2020 off right with a new journal. If you’re like me, you love to write, but you sometimes neglect to make the time for personal writing. Get started with this one.
ELF Concealer
You’re going to have long nights and early morning call times. Cover up those bags under your eyes with my go-to, inexpensive concealer from ELF!
Red Lipstick
And finally, no PR look is complete for me without a shade of red lipstick. This is my everyday lipstick, and it stays on well but is also easy to take off.
Kaylin R. Staten, APR, is an award-winning public relations practitioner and writer based in Huntington, WV with nearly 16 years of professional communications experience. As CEO and founder of Hourglass Media, she uses her compassionate spirit and expertise to delve into the heart of clients’ stories. She is a recovering perfectionist, mental health advocate, wife, cat mom and Leia Organa aficionado. Connect with Kaylin on LinkedIn.
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