Any good gift ideas for summer interns heading back to school? Would prefer something more meaningful (advertising/writing-related) vs. the gift card route. Thanks!!

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Side note to this, that’s really kind to think about getting a gift for summer interns. I would have loved to get anything when I was an intern (they didn’t even say bye when the interns were done summer). Anyways, just wanted to say this is thoughtful. 🙌🏼

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@art director 2 - ☺️ thanks for saying that! She been great, just want her to know she’s appreciated.

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The Book of Gossage or Junior

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@creative 1, I think it’s by Thomas Kemeny

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Notebooks. Remind them that ideas start outside the computer

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There’s an amazing book called “Successful Careers That Are Not in Advertising”. Makes a great gift. NY Times best seller

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The End of Advertising by Andrew Essex

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