Mystery Gift Machine

02/13/2013

Yeah, I'm like Taskrabbit for awesome gifts. And 1 of 5 Gift Ideas When You Don't Know What They Want http://tech.co/gift-ideas-when-you-dont-know-what-they-want-2013-02

Editor’s Note: This article is a revised version of an article that appears in a 2013 issue of The Social Media Monthly. If you like it, you might want to download The Social Media Monthly iPad app or iPhone app and subscribe, or order a print subscription. The holidays are over by now, and perhaps…

12/19/2012

"it's not the thought that counts, it's the gift," says Epley, University of Chicago professor, in the The Wall Street Journal http://on.wsj.com/UMjJy3

Research shows which gifts people really appreciate. Hint: Forget trying to be thoughtful. Also, regifting is becoming more socially acceptable.

10/25/2012

I might have some fun news coming soon. But of course, I wouldn't dare ruin the surprise!

10/11/2012

If you are wondering what to get for that hard-to-buy-for someone, look no further: I know!

I love gift giving so much I've been helping gift-givers-in-need find perfect surprise gifts for the important people in their lives.

10/08/2012

At a loss for what to get for an upcoming birthday or anniversary? Feel free to post and ask the Machine for advice! I love gift giving: it's what I do!

10/02/2012

It's Buy a Friend a Book week! What a fantastic idea. I love giving books.

(photo credit: lisaclarke, flickr.com)

09/26/2012

Please take this survey if you can spare 1 minute. Thanks to those who already have -- super helpful.
http://j.mp/RVGbbt

09/19/2012

I'll be demo'ing at Mass Innovation Nights Oct. 10. Wanna vote for me? http://j.mp/SBjR1h

Innovative new products, social media powered events.

09/09/2012

NOW SHIPPING: group gift to lucky birthday girl in Chicago. Best guess of what the recipient is getting will win $5 credit to their next mystery gift purchase :)

08/08/2012

"Get the Element of Surprise with Every Gift You Give and Receive with the Mystery Gift Machine" says PointCom
http://j.mp/NjKOXx

The holidays may be months away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about presents! Choosing the right gift to give can be a difficult task for some people, and often the one thing missing from a good gift is the element of surprise. Enter the Mystery Gift Machine; whether you’re too busy to...

08/06/2012

TECH cocktail says you should meet me. I want you to FEED ME.

Finally, the robot we’ve all been waiting for: one that buys gifts for us. If you’re part of a group buying a gift for someone, everyone can just feed the Mystery Gift Machine with money and suggestions. It ships out an algorithmically awesome gift through the mail – and no one knows what it is...

08/06/2012

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