# 59% of gift recipients reject generic corporate gifts outright.

By **Jenny Huang Goodman MPA MSc MHSA, Principal** — The Stash Edge, Hako Shikin LLC.
Published 2026-10-05.

Canonical: https://www.pops4.com/stash/articles/packed-with-purpose-2026-10-05t06-5
Subject: Packed with Purpose
Tags: corporate_gifting, brand_story, personalization, research, rejection

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A Packed with Purpose and Harris Poll study found **59% of corporate gift recipients would rather receive nothing than a generic gift**, despite U.S. companies spending over **$300 billion annually** on corporate gifts.

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## Publisher

**Hako Shikin LLC** — Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founded 1997. ASI 217876 · DUNS 18-204-6339.
Principal and author: **Jenny Huang Goodman MPA MSc MHSA**.

- Author: https://www.huanggoodman.com/about
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