# Snobby Gadgetry Flash Drives Are The New VIP Cards By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-03 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snobby-gadgetry-flash-drives-are-the-new-vip-fantasy-card References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/food/2008/10/are_flash_drives_the_useless_v.html) & [megunyc](http://www.megunyc.com/) M, the newly opened lounge portion of NYC-based Japanese restaurant, Megu, is redefining the future of [VIP cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-membership). Oh I do hope they replace the humans at Olde Clubbe on The [Square](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircard-pro-and-airnotch-pro). They can be so tedious, so chit-chatty. “Hello Mr. Sixty, may I park your Maybach, Mr. Sixty? The usual girl Mr. Sixty?” Megu’s M is giving their special clients [flash drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1) to, um, flash. But does the flash drive have to be so ordinary? Perhaps the gold, platinum and titanium versions are coming soon. Oh I do hope Olde Clubbe on The Square replaces HAL 9000. He is so 2001. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Flash Drives:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end and customized flash drives as VIP cards. - **Personalized Digital VIP Experiences:** Potential for businesses to offer personalized digital experiences through flash drives as VIP cards. - **Tech-driven VIP Membership:** Disruption in the VIP membership industry through the use of innovative tech gadgets like flash drives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can explore the market for high-end flash drives as a unique product offering. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Hotels, clubs, and restaurants can implement flash drives as VIP cards to enhance personalized digital experiences for their guests. - **Membership Services:** Tech-driven flash drives can revolutionize the VIP membership industry by offering exclusive digital content and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcards.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [Y2K Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sy2k.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Modern Aluminum USB Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitlounge.md) - [Sculptural AR Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolut-the-ultra-experience.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Story-Driven Souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Memory-Vault.md) - [Connected E-Paper ID Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-id-card.md)