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In Sneaky-Smart Promotional Move, Nick Saban Sends Alabama-Branded Gift Boxes to Former Players Now in the NFL
As a means to show some gratitude to his former student-athletes, Alabama coach Nick Saban sent former players now in the NFL a pretty sweet gift box full of Crimson Tide swag. But it was more than just a thank you—it was a smart promotional move that figures to give Alabama an even greater leg-up in recruiting…
Read MoreMy Fave 5 Promotions of the Week: Coffee Company Totes, Jim Henson Merch and Toy Cars for Movie Sequels
Hey, guys. Brendan here. Just because Hannah has taken her talents to the Los Angeles Clippers to build a championship-caliber team with Kawhi, it doesn’t mean that we can’t still post some of our favorite promotional items we saw in the wild this week, right? Right! So, let’s get down to it…
Read MoreAre Those No-Wash T-shirts Worth It?
Laundry is a pretty tedious task. The washing, the sorting, the folding, the hanging. That’s not even taking into account those of us who have to walk 15 miles in the snow, uphill both ways, to the closest laundromat! Wouldn’t it just be easier if we never had to wash our clothes again? Yes, it…
Read MoreArkansas QB (Sort of) Blames Five-Interception Game on Justin Bieber T-shirt
Athletes are superstitious. Michael Jordan used to wear mesh UNC shorts under his Bulls shorts (and put a few bucks on the game), and Jason Giambi wore, uh, significantly less fabric under his pants. Wade Boggs ate chicken before every game (and possibly drank a ton of beer), and took batting practice and sprints at…
Read MoreDear Entertainment Brands: Enough With the Spoilers on Merchandise, Please
Spoiler alert! Today we’re going to look into how promotional products and merchandise can accidentally (maybe) spoil details in movies, video games and more. Yes, most of the time these are tiny details of little to no consequence, but with the abundance of marketing for movies nowadays, there’s bound to be something that slips through…
Read MoreCustomInk Now Owns Its Own Concert Merchandise Platform (Backed by Beyoncé)
CustomInk’s presence in the promotional merchandise world is growing by the day it seems. A few years ago, it acquired Represent, an online merchandise startup that works with social media influencers to run promotional campaigns on the site. One of its clients was former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, who raised $2.3 million in T-shirt sales…
Read MoreBurger King UK Will No Longer Give Away Plastic Promotional Toys, Will Collect Old Toys to Melt and Recycle
If you managed to convince your mom or dad to take you to Burger King or McDonald’s, one of the highlights of the trip was the excitement of getting a little toy. They were never that fancy, but even at a young age, we understood the excitement of something for free. But what we didn’t…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Is Doing ‘McDelivery Day’ Again, But at Night This Time
Remember last year’s McDelivery Day, when McDonald’s went above and beyond in its quest to deliver freebies to customers? If you don’t, it was a day where customers received freebies a little more special than usual Happy Meal toys when they ordered via food delivery apps. It was enough of a success that McDonald’s is giving it another go tomorrow, and they’re putting a fun spin on it to highlight the comfort of ordering food from home…
Read MoreThe Area 51 Raid Is Off, But the Bud Light Alien Merch Is Still On
Remember that whole plan the internet had to storm Area 51? The event has been canceled (thankfully), and with it Bud Light’s idea to mass produce cans with aliens on them to capitalize on the hype. But this story isn’t without good news. Bud Light is sponsoring a music festival in Las Vegas called the Area 51 Celebration, and those alien cans will be in stock at the Luxor Hotel and Casino’s VIP section. So will limited edition Bud Light alien merch, like can coolers, shirts, hats and bomber jackets…
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