2019 College Recruiting Trend Brief

COLLEGE RECRUITING : 2019

COLLEGE RECRUITING : 2019

TREND BRIEF

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

ECO/SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

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1. 9 ¼” Recycled Flyer 2. 3" x 5" Recycled Mini Pocket Notebook 3. Collapsible Stainless Straw Kit 4. Eco Spiral Notebook with Pen 5. Recycled Cotton Convention Tote 6. Create Your Own Garden Kit 7. Cotton and Cork Drawstring 8. Cork Mesh Back ap

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

FUN ITEMS

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1. Rubik’s Pen Pot 2. Tangle Ball 3. Nutty Putty 4. Sili Moody Tumbler 5. Strideline Economy Knit Socks 6. Stripe Flip Flop 7. 6” Mystic Unicorn 8. Paws and Claws Sport Pack

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

SPORTS RELATED ITEMS

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1. Shout-Out Megaphone 2. Pom Pom 3. Cow Bell 4. Felt Pennant – Color Me 5. Football Stress Reliever 6. Paddle Set 7. Sports Pack with Zip Front 8. 7 1/4“ Flyer

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

TECH ITEMS

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1. USB Flexi Light with Custom Box 2. Tech Taco Cord Organizer 3. Brick USB Hub 4. Earbuds Combo Set 5. Span 1200mAh Power Bank 6. Mini Wireless Portable Speaker 7. Slider Web Cam Cover 8. Music Control Wireless Earbuds with Case

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

PHONE ACCESSORIES

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1. PopSockets Grip 2. Sling Grip 3. Mini Webcam Security Cover 4. Silicone Phone Wallet 5. 3-in-1 Charging Cable with Phone Stand 6. Flip Mobile Phone Holder 7. Aluminum Cell Phone Ring and Stand 8. Silicone Phone Wrap with Wallet

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

DRINKWARE

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1. Silicone Straw in Case 2. Yarder with Dome Lid 3. Capri Bottle 4. Enamel Campfire Mug 5. The Cup 6. Swiggy Bottle 7. Sherpa Vacuum Tumbler & Insulator 8. Montgomery Stainless Steel Tumbler

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

BAGS

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1. Fanny Pack 2. Duo Insulated Pouch 3. Natural Cotton Canvas Tote 4. Moto Mini Backpack 5. Caden Backpack 6. Camden Canvas Lunch Tote 7. Subtle Tones Backpack 8. Harbor 15" Computer Messenger Bag

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

OFFICE

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1. Sticky Notes in Pouch 2. 5-in-1 Desk Kit 3. Highlighter Pen Combo 4. Cinema Lightbox Key Chain 5. Clear Zippered Pencil Pouch 6. Tower of Clips & Push Pins 7. Inspiration Notebook 8. LED USB Cinema Box

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

ESSENTIALS / USEFUL

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1. Metallic Lip Balm 2. 1 oz. Hand Santizer 3. ½” Nylon Lanyard 4. Mini Flashlight 5. On the Go 12pc First Aid Kit 6. Aviator Sunglasses in 4CP Cello Bag 7. Nylon Neck Wallet Badge 8. 3 Piece Lunch set with Ice Pack

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

APPAREL

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1. Short Sleeve Essential T-Shirt 2. Long Sleeve Core Cotton T-Shirt 3. Essential Fleece Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt 4. Essential Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt 5. Visor 6. Slouch Beanie 7. Price Buster Hat 8. Flat Bill Trucker Cap

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

NEON COLORS

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1. Essential Zip Tote 2. Neon Mug 3. Flat Bill Trucker Cap 4. Duchess Spiral Notebook 5. Neon Sunglasses 6. The Concert Tank 7. PA Cotton V-Neck Tee 8. PA Hooded Sweatshirt

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

CANDY / FOOD

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1. Gourmet Plastic Tube 2. Signature Cube Collection 3. Large Candy Pillow Pack 4. Snap Top Tin 5. Classic Mug with M&Ms 6. Super Stacker Present 7. Camper Smores Kit 8. Three Tube Stack

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

NEW HOME

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1. Bamboo & Cork Coaster Set 2. Hearth Ceramic Mug with Bamboo Coaster 3. Chalkboard Flight Crate Kit 4. Wine & Spirit Companion 5. Wooden Diffuser Set 6. Flower Pot Bluetooth Speaker 7. Hot Pockets Apron 8. Tipsy Towel

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

RECRUITING TABLE DISPLAY

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1. Large Magnet 2. Marley Sleek Write Pen 3. Custom Stickers 4. 4C Paper Coasters 5. 16oz. Bottled Water 6. 3-Sided Table Cover 7. 4' Dynamo Trifecta Display Kit with Graphic Panels 8. BackSac Block Drawstring Bag

PLAYFUL ADULTHOOD : 2018 TREND BRIEF

CREATE EXCITEMENT

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1. Giant Tumbler Tower 2. Bean Bag Toss 3. Selfie Frame 4. Power Pedestal Kit 5. Desk Gift Set 6. Power Bank + USB Fan Combo in Custom Box 7. Four Tier Tower 8. Highway Emergency Kit

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