Clear Hot Gear, a company that sells apparel, bags and other products relating to law enforcement and “tactical” purposes, is selling a challenge coin and sticker pack that says “Long Beach Police – 2020 Riot.” It is also selling similar coins and stickers for Los Angeles County. The actual Long Beach Police department is not happy about the products…
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Cosmetics Brand Glossier Wins Trademark for Millennial Pink Pouch
Glossier is one of the biggest names in cosmetics right now, and the pouch, as we’ve seen, is everywhere. With health and wellness products so popular in the promo world and Millennial Pink so popular everywhere, there’s always a chance a customer asks for something similar
Read MorePrinted Fan Cutouts Are the Hottest Thing in MLB Promos
There’s no doubt that baseball fans miss going to the ballpark. They miss it so much that they’re willing to pay for cardboard cutouts of themselves in the stands, just so they can maybe live vicariously through it (or spot it on TV). When the MLB season finally started this summer, the empty stadiums were a little eerie, so teams found a way to put “fans” in seats…
Read MoreWearable Tech Could Make Travel and Tourism Possible Again
One of the biggest difficulties in limiting the spread of COVID-19 has been the daunting task of tracing contacts and mitigating the spread from tourists entering countries. An answer to the problem might be wearable technology. Singapore is one example that has used wearable tech to track returning residents during a 14-day quarantine…
Read MoreYes, There’s an iPhone Pocket: The Iconic Girl Scouts Uniform Gets a Gen-Z Redesign
The Girl Scouts of the USA is reimagining its historic uniforms with the help of three students from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. The new collection plays on themes seen in other uniform collections, such as interchangeable pieces, with 18 new items and a new vest and sash. It’s the first redesign in more than 20 years…
Read MoreWhataburger Launches Line of Branded Pet Merch in Most Adorable Way Possible
Well, folks, Whataburger is at it again. The restaurant is making a strong case for being the fast food chain with the best promotional presence. After rebranding an entire Minor League Baseball team, Texas’s crown jewel of fast food is appealing to a different demographic of fans—pets…
Read MoreThe Best of the RNC Merchandise: Welcome Bags and In-Person Exclusives
Without the throngs of people visiting Charlotte for an in-person RNC, there was no traditional promotional and branded merchandise for attendees, as we saw at the DNC. But, unlike the DNC, which made merchandise available for spectators and supporters through an e-commerce store, the RNC still focused on in-person gifts for delegates and select attendees in Charlotte…
Read MoreNew York Deli Sells Out of T-shirts After Jake Gyllenhaal’s Viral Video
Jake Gyllenhaal is making sure we don’t get complacent when it comes to supporting local restaurants, and also helping out one of his favorites in the process. New York deli Russ & Daughters released a T-shirt design worn by Gyllenhaal in a video, with all proceeds going to charity.
Read MoreGovernor’s (Accidental) ‘Shark Week’ DNC Quip Inspires Gift Box, Branded Merch
Michigan might not have any sharks in its lakes, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is still celebrating Shark Week. And, in turn, Discovery Channel is celebrating her hot mic moment at the DNC by sending her a bunch of “Shark Week” merchandise. During a speech at the convention, Gov. Whitmer was caught on mic saying “It’s…
Read MoreHBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country’ Gift Bag Includes Products From Black-Owned Businesses, Historical Information
Have you guys checked out “Lovecraft Country” on HBO yet? I haven’t, but after seeing “Get Out,” I’m on board with anything Jordan Peele does. And, despite having watched all of “LOST,” I’m still willing to give J.J. Abrams the benefit of the doubt. Another reason the show looks interesting is the way the production…
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