With 20 years under my belt as a doting daughter, I have had my fair share of Father’s Day gifts gone extremely wrong. I received the well-deserved silent treatment for three days after I gave the legendary Tom Claire a gutter cleaner a few years ago.
With June 15th right around the corner, you need to bring your A-game when it comes to celebrating the big guy in your life. To help you avoid a Father’s Day horror story, we have designed the ultimate gift guide for the quintessential marketer.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Although these headphones come with a lofty price tag, the look on dad’s face when he discovers he can tune out Sandra in the cubicle next door will be priceless. Although the prospect of dropping $300 for a high-tech headpiece is enough to make anyone’s stomach drop, these headphones are perfect for any marketer who needs the extra peace and quiet to get through the daily grind.
Price: $299.95
Where to buy: bose.com
Hammock
This one receives every marketing dad’s silver stamp of approval. For $190, let him come home after an endless day of testy clients and lead generation to his own little piece of paradise. Tack on the hammock caddy so he can keep his work essentials close at hand. And if you throw in a detachable beer cooler, God knows you won’t see the man for weeks.
Price: $189
Where to buy: llbean.com
Spotify Subscription
This gift is absolutely perfect for the workaholic dad who needs a little more groovin’ in his life. There’s a good shot he’s already in the office slumming with the free version of Spotify. And if he’s not, rock the man’s world by giving him access to all of his favorite artists with commercial-free interruption.
Price: $10/month, $120/year
Where to buy: spotify.com
iPad Mini
In this case, go small or go home. With a sleek design, impressive power, and a massive selection of apps, you can't go wrong with one of Apple’s newest play toys. From the Hubspot app to Netflix, dad can mix business with pleasure on a screen displaying 326 pixels per inch. Not too shabby. Might gift one for myself while I’m at it.
Price: Starting at $399/16 GB
Where to buy: apple.com
Wood Desktop Slingshot
Who doesn’t love a little good-natured fun in the office? If the guy is a marketing manchild (admittedly like my father), this hunk of wood will sadly get more use than you think. Blowing off steam by flinging old media buying plans at your co workers? This is sure to be a fan favorite. If you’re trying to break away from traditional Father’s Day gifts, this will undoubtedly get a chuckle out of him.
Price: $49
Where to buy: redenvelope.com
Mobile Pocket Projector
A marketer always has to be ready to present on-the-go. With a 1080 pixel display up to 80 inches, this neat portable device has two hours of projection time before needing to recharge the built-in battery. The only downside we found is that this little projector requires an adapter to work with Apple devices. Oh, and its steep price is enough to burn a hole in your pocket but dad will love you for it.
Price: $299
Where to buy: brookstone.com
Mophie Smartphone Case
This a great gadget for marketing dads on-the-run. Whether he is traveling or stuck in a meeting, dad can extend his phone’s battery life by more than 100% for a cool $100. As an added bonus for wives everywhere, he can no longer use the excuse that his phone died at a marketing conference. Looks as if he will have to actually make that dentist appointment he has desperately been trying to avoid. Sorry buddy, Happy Father’s Day?
Price: $100 (depends on product specifications)
Where to buy: mophie.com
SiriusXM Radio Subscription
If the poor guy has to withstand a constant barrage of traffic on his commute, ease his pain with SiriusXM Radio. Whether the dude is a Springsteen aficionado, an avid New York Rangers fan or secretly loves Oprah Radio, he’ll never have to miss out on any of the action.
Price: $79.99 (SiriusXM Onyx Plus with Vehicle Kit) + $14.99/mo (SiriusXM subscription)
Where to buy: siriusxm.com
Fitness Tracker
Between working and being a family man, marketing dads hardly have any time for themselves. With the Jawbone UP wristband, he can monitor his sleeping, eating, and exercising habits by easily syncing the smartband with his phone. Log workouts and track sleeping patterns, or even set an alarm that will wake him up at the most optimal point in his sleep cycle. If you can’t tell, I’m pretty stoked about this one.
Price: $129.99
Where to buy: jawbone.com
Tom Claire’s Pick: L.L Bean Slippers
Let’s be real. Whether he is a finance stiff, tech geek or marketing buff, he’s all about comfortable kicks. While he can’t necessarily sport these in the office (many have tried and failed), give him some cozy slippers to come home to. Maybe a hug and a nice dinner on the table too, but that’s just an added bonus.
Price: $69.99
Where to buy: llbean.com
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