The Industrial Marketer’s Holiday Gift Guide
Because “pipeline growth” isn’t the only thing on our wish lists this year.
The holiday season is here! If you’re an industrial marketer, chances are your December calendar looks a little like this: wrapping up campaigns, planning for 2026 and sending one last “Happy Holidays” email before your out-of-office goes live.
You’ve worked hard all year. You’ve optimized workflows, launched campaigns, aligned sales and marketing and maybe even migrated your team onto a new marketing automation tool (a gift in itself, right?).
So this season, we think you deserve something that’s just for you — or at least something that makes your work a little easier (and a lot more fun).
Here’s our shortlist of five thoughtful, useful and just plain fun gifts for the industrial marketer in your life.
#1: Tickets to the Industrial Marketing Summit 2026
What’s better than unwrapping a new idea? How about a few hundred of them?
The Industrial Marketing Summit is where the brightest minds in technical and manufacturing marketing come together to share stories, strategies and successes. It’s the perfect blend of professional development and inspiration — plus, a great excuse for a spring trip to Austin (March 3–5, 2026!).
Why it’s a great gift:
- Networking with peers who get the challenges of industrial marketing
- Sessions packed with actionable ideas you can take back to your team
- Enough energy and insight to power your campaigns for the next year
#2: A Quality Podcast Mic
If your team has ever said, “We should start a podcast,” now’s the time to make it happen. A solid microphone can turn any conference room or home office into a recording studio.
Why it’s a great gift:
- Perfect for thought leadership content
- Great audio quality for webinars and virtual meetings
- Encourages your team to share their expertise in a fresh, authentic way
Bonus points if you wrap it with a handwritten note that says, “Go make some noise.”
#3: Over-the-Ear Headphones
Industrial marketers are masters of multitasking — juggling analytics dashboards, content calendars, and endless Teams calls. Over-the-ear headphones are a game changer for focus and sanity.
Why it’s a great gift:
- Blocks out office noise (or the factory floor)
- Helps marketers get into deep work mode
- Pairs nicely with your favorite productivity playlist
#4: The “No” Button
… and the encouragement to use it!
Every marketer needs one of these on their desk — not just for laughs, but as a reminder that it’s okay to set boundaries.
Why it’s a great gift:
- Encourages focus on high-impact work
- Adds a little humor to your day
- Pairs well with a cup of coffee and a deep breath
Let this be the year we all say no to last-minute “Can you just make a quick flyer?” requests so that we can yes to driving strategic impact
#5: Ring Light
Even the most brilliant marketers deserve good lighting. A ring light takes your webcam game to the next level — perfect for webinars, video messages, and virtual client meetings.
Why it’s a great gift:
- Boosts confidence on camera
- Helps your brand (and face) look polished and professional
- A small tool with a big impact on content quality
Wrap-Up: Give (or Get) the Gift of Better Marketing
So whether you’re shopping for your team, your favorite marketing colleague, or yourself (we fully support self-gifting), these ideas are sure to make your season bright.
After all, the best gifts are the ones that inspire, simplify, and help us grow — both as marketers and as people.
And if you only pick one thing from this list?
Make it a ticket to Industrial Marketing Summit 2026. You’ll unwrap new ideas, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of purpose in your work — which, honestly, is the best gift of all.
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