Entertainment gift certificate alternatives
Entertainment is different for everyone -- some people like watching tv, others like to read or learn a new hobby. When looking for an alternate to physical goodie bag items, these are the consumer needs that can be looked at and catered to. Also, these intangible gifts that are digital or online, or a gift card create zero waste and will help your goodie bag stay as sustainable as possible! Here, we sum up the perfect entertainment non-physical gifts for three categories: online streaming services, online book stores, and online classes.
online streaming services
Online streaming services are extremely popular and widely used today. Companies like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and MUBI have made tv series and film so easy to access that it has become a necessity for most households to have at least one of the subscriptions. Therefore, gifting a gift card for one of these subscription services will be very appreciated and enjoyed by your clients and visitors. Also, these are intangible items so it is zero-waste and, thus, sustainable.
Netflix is possibly the most popular online streaming service. They have a wide variety of tv series, movies, and originals. Gift cards are able to be purchased individually and you can choose the amount you add onto the card. One month costs between 7.99 to 15.99 EUR, so choose accordingly how much you add onto each gift card.
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MUBI is a movie streaming service that selects a movie everyday for the users to watch. This website has a lot of different types of movies, both from huge blockbuster productions to first-time directors.
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Amazon Prime Video is the streaming platform of the giant Amazon. They have a wide variety of tv series and movies, including some originally made series and movies. A lot of devices have Amazon connectivity so these movies and series can be watched on whatever the user wishes.
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online book stores
For those who prefer their entertainment in the form of reading, a gift card for an online book shop is the ideal goodie! More and more publishers are now making e-books, additional to their physical books, making it an easy way for people to carry a bunch of different books “in their pocket”. Also, as the visitors and clients that receive your goodie bags are often traveling on a regular basis, this gift of an e-book fits their lifestyle perfectly.
Amazon has one of the biggest platforms for online book stores. Here, you have a huge variety of e-books to choose from which can be accessed and read on any device the client might have.
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Apple also offers an app and book shop where e-books and e-magazines can be purchased. These e-books and e-magazines can be read on your clients’ Apple devices and make traveling a lot easier for them. Giving this gift card allows them to choose between books or magazines/newspapers, creating a very personalized gift that will be enjoyed for a long time.
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online (hobby) classes
No matter what age you are, everyone loves learning new hobbies and practicing their current ones. Online classes can therefore be a great way to do so! These classes can come in a variety of subjects, including hobbies, languages, careers, etc. Giving the gift of new experiences and learning new things through these online classes will be a gift that keeps on giving -- very beneficial to the receiver.
Masterclass is a very popular online platform that offers a variety of classes in different categories of interest. The user can decide to follow a photography course, learn about fashion design, learn how to cook from a professional chef, make music, and many more useful classes. Your clients will definitely find a new hobby or one that they want to learn more about on this website.
Click here to buy in bulk Price: 200 USD for annual membership (but when purchased in bulk, the price will vary) |
Skillshare is an online platform that offers courses in a bunch of different sectors and categories. They offer classes in business, design, illustration, lifestyle, and many more. Not only can you follow all these online classes, but they also integrate actual projects and tasks into their service so the user can learn and apply their knowledge even further!
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