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Cross-promotional marketing is becoming more frequent these days as lifestyle, media, and non-profit organizations are partnering with some of the biggest tech players to push brand awareness. Nothing new to the business, companies from Apple to Dominos have worked with other properties at one point or another for special campaigns and promotions. Evernote seems to be the most popular brand at the moment collaborating with others to release some dope products, promoting cool hi-tech accessorie, and even reviving iconic imprints like Post-It. But it aint the only company making co-branding moves. Take a look at the 10 Cool Tech Collaboration Products You Need To Know About.
Supreme x Jawbone Jambox
Collaborators: Jawbone x Supreme
Price: $218
Every season, Supreme links up with different outlets to produce a series of dope collaborations. For its Fall 2013 line, the fashion staple workd with Jawbone to produce this exclusively designed Jambox—sporting the company’s signature color scheme and classic logo across the portable wireless speaker’s front grille. Great sound. Hot design. Sharp execution.
Evernote Moleskin Classic Notebook
Collaborators: Evernote x Moleskin
Price: $30
Our favorite note-taking app has been pushing the boundaries of mobile technology for the past year, coproducing products with several brands that are capitalizing on the digital platform. Its latest partnership with notebook imprint Moleskin serves as proof. The Smart Notebooks use a special kind of paper to digitize notes when taking photos of a page via Evernote app, transforming it into a file and storing it on Evernote’s servers. Cray!
HP Chromebook 11
Collaborators: Google x HP
Price: $280
Google’s portable laptops are giving Apple and all Windows-operated ultrabooks a run for their money, offering standard PC functionality and a ton of great wireless features at an extremely affordable price range. The HP-manufactured Chromebook 11 sports an attractive, lightweight form factor, plus a bright IPS display, all-day battery life, tons of free Google Drive space, and complimentary in-flight WiFi courtesy of GoGo. Not bad for less than $300.
Leica C
Collaborators: Audi x Leica
Price: $700
Leica’s no stranger to hooking up with the top luxury brands in the biz, producing some of the best-looking compact shooters ever assembled. Done in collaboration with Audi Design, the C camera line brings together the sophisticated look of the automaker with the hi-tech amenities of the photography company: including a 12MP sensor, 3-inch LCD monitor, Wi-Fi, NFC, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5, and Image Shuttle app for remote sharing.
Skullcandy Harold Hunter Limited Edition Aviator Headphones
Collaborators: Harold Hunter Foundation x Skullcandy
Price: $200
Legends never die and Skullcandy keeps the legacy of New York City famed skateboarder Harold Hunter alive, joining forces with the Harold Hunter Foundation to produce these limited edition sound cans. A pair of standard Aviators disguised behind awesome artwork, you’ll drop the two Benjamins for the cause and collection purposes, with all proceeds going to the non-profit organization. Pay homage.
G-Shock x New Era 30th Anniversary Watch
Collaborators: G-Shock x New Era
Price: $370
The fitted snapback staple hooked up with the sporty wristwatch king to commemorate the G-Shock 30th anniversary by helping produce this rare limited edition timepiece. On top of decking out wthe G-Shock with a gold speckled watch case and black/gold band iconic of the New Era classic 59Fifty cap sticker, it comes packaged in a specially designed New Era cap box.
JBL PlayUp Portable Speaker
Collaborators: JBL x Nokia
Price: $120
Nokia’s worked with a number of companies to produce a series of unique accessories catered towards its Lumia smartphone line. Though its selection of Bluetooth- and NFC-enabled portable speakers take top billing. The PlayUp carries over the strong sound quality and vibrant color designs present on most JBL devices, only backed by a 10-watt power range and 10 hours of playback to make for one of the better wireless listening experiences on the go.
Sunrun Home Solar x Nest Thermostat
Collaborators: Sunrun x Nest
Price: $250
As the growth in solar energy awareness expands across the nation, every household is searching for ways to harness such force and produce electricity without relying on Con Ed. The leading home solar power installation service teamed up with Nest to give consumers the best solution possible, offering a free thermostat and free power, helping you save on energy costs. At least till the sun stays in the sky.
Sol Republic Tracks Air Headphones
Collaborators: Sol Republic x Motorola
Price: $200
The marriage between Motorola and Sol Republic continues to flourish, as the headphone manufacturer releases its first-ever wireless noisemakers, which combine its patented robust design with the mobile giant’s impressive Bluetooth technology. Keeping intact the customizable and indestructible bands, the Tracks Air flaunts dual-device connectivity, 15-hour battery life, and a 150-foot wireless range. Impressive sound quality and powerful wireless functionality in a chic package.
Monocle Jawbone Big Jambox
Collaborators: Jawbone x Monocle
Price: $414
Another sick collab spearheaded by the portable speaker savant, the Monocle-inspired creation carries over the favorable sound qulaity and boxy design of the regular model, only wrapped in a luxe bespoke sleeve. All black everything, baby. Try snatching one of the 170 produced for the holiday season.