The Admin Avenues Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 1 : The Admin’s Guide to Thoughtful Corporate Gifting with Samantha Finnegan
Corporate gifting often lands squarely on the desk of an administrative professional — whether it’s organising client thank-yous, executive gifts, event welcome packs or end-of-year appreciation.
But how do you choose gifts that feel thoughtful, memorable and aligned with your company’s values, without spending hours researching options?
In this episode of The Admin Avenues Podcast, Candice Burningham sits down with Samantha Finnegan, Founder of Madebox and the Season 2 sponsor of the podcast, to explore how admins can approach corporate gifting more strategically.
Madebox connects businesses with meaningful gift boxes filled with products from Australian small businesses and makers, helping organisations give gifts that not only delight recipients but also support local communities.
Together, Candice and Samantha discuss the role admins play in shaping how companies show appreciation, and share practical tips to make the gifting process easier, more thoughtful and more impactful
In This Episode
- Why corporate gifting matters more than we realise in building business relationships
- The important role admins play as the “gifting strategists” within organisations
- How to choose corporate gifts that actually resonate with recipients
- Practical tips for busy admins managing gifting for events, clients and teams
- How supporting local makers can add meaning and impact to corporate gifting
Key Takeaway
Corporate gifting may seem like a small task - but it’s often admins who create the moments that make people feel valued, appreciated and remembered.
With the right approach, gifting can become a powerful relationship-building tool rather than just another item on the to-do list.
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This Season of The Admin Avenues Podcast is proudly sponsored by Madebox.
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