20 Nerdy Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Marketer in Your Life

Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner … and you haven’t thought it through.

If you’re looking for a marketer, choosing a gift can be even more intimidating. We love trends, creativity, but also practicality! So – go the creative and fun route and buy us something that can help us in the office? Or are you welcoming a pop culture trend that we rave about?

With everyone’s favorite holiday “Hallmark” just around the corner, we suspected that some of you might have forgotten to bring something special for a friend, family member, or someone special who works in the marketing world.

Instead of using a box of chocolates by default, we’ve compiled a list of creative, useful gifts that are sure to impress you. Now we’ll be the first to admit that some of them are kind of nerdy … but aren’t we all a little nerdy?

We’ve accounted for all types of budgets by listing the gifts in ascending order by price. All of the following items may not ship in time for the big day. However, you can use the list below as inspiration for some personal last minute shopping spree.

20 nerdy Valentine’s Day gifts for that special someone

1. The gift of nothing

Price: $ 1 + (from various websites)

I have just started an affair with someone and think a gag present would be appropriate? Perhaps you should be giving the gift of – well – nothing to your special someone. Yes, this is a real prop that you can buy. There are even several video unboxings online. Look at that:

The best part? If this product actually does “something”, you can return it for a full refund.

2. Heart headphone splitter

Price: $ 5.00

With this festive headphone splitter you can connect your headphones to one of the two AUX inputs and leave the other open for a friend or someone special. The best part? It comes with a handy keychain so you can take it with you wherever you go.

3. Catnip chocolate coated strawberries

Price: $ 6.00 +

Now I’m a dog person … but I work closely enough with a few hardcore cat ladies to know that in order to win them over, you have to win their cat first. And those strawberries covered in catnip chocolate are sure to make it.

4. Cable labels

Price: $ 9.99

Give the gift of organization this Valentine’s Day with these adorable little “Cord Huggers”. They cling to wires to sort the clutter behind the monitor or under your desk.

5. Seed money

Price: $ 9.99

For the word game lover, I present you: Start-up capital. These coins, cleverly disguised as change, are minted from handmade paper with seeds embedded in it. Plant them, water them, and watch your investment grow. (Got it?)

6. Bluetooth beanie

Price: $ 12.91

This hat will keep your head warm and keep your ears happy. Thanks to the built-in microphone, your special person can speak hands-free for up to six hours. Pretty cool right?

7. Snapchat Bitmoji Merchandise

Price: Varies

If you are friends with a millennial marketer, they likely used Snapchat, or at least created a Bitmoji. In this case, you can visit the merchandise store in the Snapchat app and buy shirts, mugs or other products with you and your friend’s Bitmojis.

All you have to do is go into your Snapchat app, tap your face icon in the corner to go to your profile. Then scroll down and click the “Shop Bitmoji Merch” button to see the merchandise available. Once you click on an article, you can select your friends emoji to have a picture of the two of you displayed on an article.

8. Chili herb infuser

Price: $ 13.70

Enhance the taste of your favorite soup or stew with this chili-shaped herb infusion. This reusable pepper holds all of your herbs together so you don’t have to worry about a pesky piece of green stuff in between your teeth.

9. Plant-o-Gram

Price: $ 13.99

Flowers are great, but why not choose the gift that keeps giving? Long after the petals have shrunk on this overpriced bouquet of roses, this unique air plant is still going to thrive. Plus, it comes in a festive package with a personalized message of up to 100 words.

10. Spicy honey

Price: $ 15.00

The perfect blend of raw honey from independent beekeepers in the Hudson Valley and specially selected chili peppers, this sweet and flavorful treat is sure to delight your Valentine’s Day.

11. Sushi slippers

Price: $ 15.99

Nothing says I love you like fake fish for your feet. In all seriousness, this is the perfect gift for the sushi lover in your life. And it’s guaranteed that they’ll all feel warm and fuzzy … at least from the ankle down.

12. Heartbeat camera strap

Price: $ 19.95

Help your Valentine’s Day keep the camera close to heart with this unique camera strap. Embroidered with a healthy heart rate design, this strap will remind your Valentine’s Day how much you care.

13. Potato parcels

Price: $ 20- $ 40

Do you special someone love potatoes and strange gifts? There are a few services, one of which is Potato Parcels that allow you to put a message or picture of your face on a potato and send it to someone. While the price will vary depending on the contents of the potato and the distance you are sending, this is sure to make a memorably odd gift.

Source: Potato Package

14. Star Wars cookie jar

Price: $ 24.99

Step 1: buy the cookie jar.

Step 2: bake cookies.

Step 3: put the cookies in the cookie jar.

That’s it.

15. LED spherical

Price: $ 34.99

This great speaker proves that there is more than one way to give a cool skirt as a gift on Valentine’s Day. This device is perfect for the office or for parties. With this device you can take your favorite music with you wherever you go.

16. Red Converse sneakers

Price: $ 35.00

These iconic sneakers are the perfect gift for men and women. Not only are they comfortable and durable, but the festive splash of color adds something to every outfit.

17. FujiFilm Mini Instant Camera

Price: $ 49.96

Give away nostalgia with this instant color film camera. Just point, shoot, and shake it like a Polaroid picture to make memories of your special someone.

18. Smart water bottle

Price: $ 60.00

Show your Valentine’s Day how much you care by moisturizing it in a cool way. This Bluetooth water bottle from Hidrate Spark pairs with an app on your phone to track your water consumption. The bottle is lit to remind you to drink more to achieve your goal.

19. Canon Ivy Mini Photo Printer

Price: $ 99.99

Gone are the days when photos were taken with filmed cameras and developed in a dark room. However, our digital lifestyle doesn’t mean we have to give up print photography. In fact, there are a number of photo printers that you can use to plug in your smartphone and print photos from your device.

And if you’re looking for a digital marketer, especially in the millennial generation, they likely have lots of photos that they’d love to print out and appreciate – even after the endorphins of Instagram likes wear off.

20. Smart ring

Price: $ 125- $ 195

Believe it or not, this chic ring is also a really cool piece of technology. Integrated into over 80 apps on iOS and Android, users can set custom color and vibration patterns via the corresponding app to receive notifications about the ring.

Think like a marketer when you are buying for one

As marketers, we love to create campaigns around buyer personalities. We study the target prospects, what they’re interested in, and create content that tries to motivate or excite them. When buying something for a friend or loved one, think like a marketer.

Take note of their interests, hobbies, and similarities to determine which gifts are most suitable and interesting for them.

Publisher’s Note; This blog post was first published in February 2018 but was updated in February 2021 to ensure completeness and freshness.