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Data-Driven Gift Platforms

'Gift Wink' Helps Users Find Gifts for Their Friends and Loved Ones

— March 9, 2018 — Lifestyle
Remembering when someone's birthday is coming is tough enough, let alone figuring out what to get them when the day actually comes; Gift Wink is a platform that helps hapless gift-givers to find better presents. The site uses a combination of data-driven analysis and human finesse to give users tailored gift ideas.

What sets Gift Wink apart from a gift idea blog is the company's personalization. Not only does the platform ask questions about the gift recipient, but it also asks givers about themselves, and it harmonizes the results from both of those to offer up selections. The site also lets users enter important birthdays into a calendar ahead of time, so it can push reminders through to users to keep them from having to scramble the night before.
Trend Themes
1. Data-driven Gift Recommendations - The integration of data-driven analysis in the gift-giving industry provides an opportunity for personalized and relevant gift recommendations.
2. Personalized Gift Platforms - Platforms such as Gift Wink are proving that tailoring gift recommendations to individuals and their personalities is key in standing out in the gift-giving industry.
3. Preemptive Gift Reminder Platforms - Gift platforms that allow users to enter important dates in a calendar and then push reminders to the user are disrupting the traditional last-minute gift scramble.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - By utilizing data analytics and personalization, e-commerce retailers can provide tailored and relevant gift recommendations, leading to increased customer satisfaction and retention.
2. Retail Tech - The use of data-driven algorithms is revolutionizing the retail tech industry, providing innovative solutions for gift-giving platforms.
3. Social Media - Social media platforms could utilize data analysis and algorithms to suggest personalized gift ideas for users based on their social media activity and interests.
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