There are plenty of fun singing greeting cards that can be gifted to friends and family on special occasions, but Hallmark is now reinventing this idea with its all-new Father's Day greeting cards.
True to their name, Hallmark's Playlist Cards can be opened to reveal links to a special Spotify playlist, which includes a list of 20 songs curated by Hallmark. Naturally, each of the four fun cards in this series boasts a musical theme, with covers that read text like: "Dad, you've always been a really good listener..."
For Father's Day this year, Hallmark is also introducing a set of four Virtual Reality Cards, which include both a pop-up VR-viewing headset and an immersive, action-packed 360-degree video adventure.
Playlist-Connected Greeting Cards
These Hallmark Father's Day Greeting Cards Link to Spotify
Trend Themes
1. Playlist Cards - The trend of playlist cards could expand to other occasions beyond Father's Day, such as birthdays or weddings.
2. Virtual Reality Cards - Virtual reality cards can become a popular way to send immersive experiences for various occasions, such as holidays and celebrations.
3. Music-connected Greeting Cards - Music-connected greeting cards could be a popular alternative to traditional paper cards and may encourage audio and music companies to partner with greeting card companies.
Industry Implications
1. Greeting Card Industry - The greeting card industry can innovate and differentiate by partnering with technology companies to create music or virtual reality themed cards.
2. Music Industry - Music companies can partner with greeting card companies to expand their brand recognition beyond traditional channels and reach a new consumer base.
3. Virtual Reality Industry - Virtual reality providers can explore partnership opportunities with greeting card companies to create immersive VR experiences for various occasions beyond Father's Day.