swag

Swag is a catch-all term for free stuff, most often used to describe promotional items used in the marketing of entertainment such as music and movies. The term is believed to be an acronym for "stuff we all get."

As such, swag can mean anything from promotional CDs, concert tickets, movie posters, T-shirts, stickers, and hats, to the more grandiose gift bags handed out to luminaries at industry events like trade shows and awards ceremonies — sometimes referred to as celebrity swag.

Depending on who you are, these "swag bags" can include everything from expensive jewelry or designer clothes, to meals, cars, or trips. Advertisers and marketers often jockey for positioning their products based on which celebrities endorse them by eating, driving, or wearing them.

Not surprisingly, the Internet has plenty of its own swag, which usually comes in the form of free stuff such as the music downloads found at places like swagworld. There are also numerous swag blogs out there for your surfing and swagging pleasure.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “swag”

• Guccis Annual Campaign to Benefit UNICEF

  
  Passion For Pretty — Authority: 113
  This year Gucci celebrates five years of giving to UNICEF by commissioning author and illustrator Michael Roberts to create a sequel to his 2004 childrens book Snowman in Paradise called Snowman in Africa . This book will be available in Gucci stores and on it;s official website from November 16 th - December ...
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• FREE swag code at Swag bucks

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 145
  FREE swag code at Swag bucks: New swagcode (new swag code) at Swagbucks / Swag Bucks... get the new Swag bucks code / new Swagbucks code on 11/8/09 (November 8) ! A new swag code / swagcode = FREE MONEY FOR YOU! You need to join Swagbucks if you havent yet! Get 3 bucks free just for signing up! ...
  10 hours ago

• Deers In The House!

  
  Unwed Human Female — Authority: 132
  My litmus test for impending holiday arrival has got to be the sparkle deer at Borders. Last year they had them in black and magenta, solid offerings to be sure, but imagine my delight when Karlen (behind the lens) and I found freaking awesome turquoise glitter deer last night! It was a bonanza! … Then I didn’t ...
  14 hours ago

• Free Meals Today for US Military Vets, Soldiers @ McCormick & Schmick’s

  
  Debbie Schlussel — Authority: 625
  By Debbie SchlusselTo my readers who are serving or have served in the U.S. military, today (Sunday), you can have a free meal on the house at McCormick & Schmick’s, which is celebrating Veteran’s Day early.McCormick & Schmick’s. For the 11th year in a row, the 87 locations in 25 states are offering free ...
  16 hours ago

• Free Swagbucks Code

  
  The Freebie Blogger — Authority: 609
  * This offer has ended. Get one free Swagbuck when you enter the code ERRANDS. I’m not sure when this code will expire. New to Swagbucks ? At Swagbucks  you earn points to redeem for free stuff like gift cards, video games, electronics and more. Points are periodically awarded when you do internet searches ...
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• Swagcode hunt Swagbucks November 7 - 11/7

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 145
  ---> Track new swagcodes with us! Follow us via email , RSS , Twitter & Facebook Swagcode hunt Swagbucks November 7 - 11/7: New swagcode (new swag code) at Swagbucks / Swag Bucks... get the new Swag bucks code / new Swagbucks code on 11/7/09 (November 7) ! A new swag code / ...
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• Saturday Swag-urday: So Dang Smart

  
  parenting BY dummies — Authority: 495
  Loads of people are smarter than me.Dont try to argue, Im fine with it and I have other qualities that I like to focus on.For example, Im funny.Maybe not Tina Fey funny or Sarah Silverman funny, but Im at least like Queen Latifah funny.You know, not stand up comedian material, but I can pull off a good joke or a three ...
  2 days ago

• Rihanna Interview on 20/20 Part 1 & 2

  
  Stuff Fly People Like — Authority: 147
  So, what did you think of this interview? Thoughts? More footage after the jump… Hope those words were chosen wisely. Your Thoughts? {Source: GlobalGrind.com} Spread the Word!:
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• Another free swagcode at Swagbucks

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 145
  New swagcode (new swag code) at Swagbucks / Swag Bucks... get the new Swag bucks code / new Swagbucks code on 11/6/09 (November 6) ! A new swag code / swagcode = FREE MONEY FOR YOU! You need to join Swagbucks if you havent yet! Get 3 bucks free just for signing up! New to Swag Bucks? Its a site that ...
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• FREE Swagcode at Swag bucks = FREE money for you!

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 145
  New swagcode (new swag code) at Swagbucks / Swag Bucks... get the new Swag bucks code / new Swagbucks code on 11/6/09 (November 6) ! A new swag code / swagcode = FREE MONEY FOR YOU! You need to join Swagbucks if you havent yet! Get 3 bucks free just for signing up! New to Swag Bucks? Its a site that ...
  2 days ago

• SFPL’s Dose of Shoe & Sneaker Swag…

  
  Stuff Fly People Like — Authority: 147
  Premier English shoemakers Tricker’s produced a new multi-color version of its Brogue Boot, featuring the same sophisticated styling with the use of red, green, blue, and tan on different upper panels. Made available to Isetan Men’s, a release is expected in mid-November although several sizes can now be ...
  2 days ago

• Swagbucks Alert!! New Rule Implemented

  
  Sisterly Savings — Authority: 531
  I have some terrible news to share with you all. If you have been saving your Swagbucks to use for Christmas, unfortunately you will now be limited to only redeeming (5) gifts in a month!When we... More Details.....
  2 days ago

• we interrupt my break for this announcement....

  
  Just a bunch of nothin' — Authority: 127
  You know I For those of you who have been saving your Swagbucks to cash in for Christmas gift cards (like yours truly), it appears they have just implemented a new 5-rewards-per-month rule: This new rule will only let me "earn" $25.00 each month. Thats going to make getting that new LCD TV a little tougher :)----I ...
  2 days ago

• Friday Frenzy {Freebies, Surveys, Coupons}

  
  Simply Being Mommy — Authority: 435
  Friday Frenzy is a post that I will bring to you at the end of the week that will recap the best deals. It will include printable coupons, freebies, easy ways to make a few bucks on the internet and survey opportunities. I hope you enjoy! Surveys & Money Making Opportunities: MySurvey – I’ve been a ...
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• Oh, Look It Here: Nathan Vasher Is Making A Comeback

  
  Blog Down, Chicago Bears — Authority: 422
  Clearly, the most rewarding part of penning a post entitled “ The Rise And Fall Of Nate Vasher ” would be seeing resiliency rewarded. And with that: just when you thought it was safe to write off Vasher for good … yes! yes! … well, he doesn’t suck as a free safety . No, no, that’s a really good thing! ...
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• You’re Invited: Bellaziza Trunk Show & Boston Bloggers Brunch!!

  
  Bellaziza's Favorite Things — Authority: 121
  Im so happy to announce a great lil event especially for you this Sunday November 8th from 10am - 2pm! If you live in Boston or will be visiting for the weekend Id absolutely love to meet you! My bloggy friend Christine Koh from BostonMamas.com will be there too! The kiddos are welcome too... especially babies:)! ...
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• Swag that I received from IZEAFest 2009

  
  BenSpark.com — Authority: 439
  At every conference I have ever attended I’ve been loaded down with Swag. I have to pack separate bags just to take it home and sometimes I even have to ship it home. It takes me a while to go through all of it and make follow ups with all the great people that gave me things so I apologize for this post being ...
  3 days ago

• FREE swagcode worth 4 bucks at Swagbucks!

  
  Engineer A Debt Free Life — Authority: 145
  FREE swagcode worth 4 bucks at Swagbucks! New swagcode (new swag code) at Swagbucks / Swag Bucks... get the new Swag bucks code / new Swagbucks code on 11/5/09 (November 5 ! A new swag code / swagcode = FREE MONEY FOR YOU! You need to join Swagbucks if you havent yet! Get 3 bucks free just for signing ...
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• Nike SB Dunk High “Gucci” RESN

  
  Music News, Videos and more - Musikizme.com Music News, Videos and more Musikizme.com — Authority: 158
  Many of us have been waiting quite some time for these since sample pictures surfaced a couple years back. Well, we’re happy to say that the Nike SB Dunk High “Gucci” RESN will be releasing as a quickstrike release this month. There is no specific release date available but shops will be getting them in mid ...
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• Amerie, “Swag Back”If this little urban pop lady...

  
  http://ohrohin.com — Authority: 495
  Amerie, “Swag Back” If this little urban pop lady really manages to break through in 2010, all will be well. Considering how spotty her success has been over the years, there’s no reason her fourth album should be so great for the genre . Most pop singers kind of phone in an album so late in the game after ...
  3 days ago

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