When we think of the coolest technology items and gifts in the promotional space, a lot of us would probably think of things on the cutting edge of technology, like Bluetooth speakers, home assistants like Amazon Alexa or high-end headphones. We probably don’t think of things like typewriters or turntables for vinyl records. Those are…
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Of Course That ‘QAnon’ Conspiracy Theory Has Tons of Merchandise Popping Up For Sale Online
For being an anonymous internet entity, a supposed high-level government official or group of people leaking information under the name “Q” on anonymous message boards like 4chan sure has a devoted following. “Q” or “QAnon” has been the source of multiple baseless claims like the Pizzagate conspiracy and “deep state” theories. Despite countless theories being…
Read MoreTrump Supporters Can Vote on Space Force Logos for Future Merchandise
The idea for Space Force, a sixth branch of the U.S. military that would handle all matters in space, has been thrown around by Donald Trump and his administration for a little while now, and has mostly seemed like a fun “what if” scenario for the future. Yesterday, Vice President Mike Pence took a major…
Read MorePA Republicans Claim Democrats Used Steelers Merchandise to Recruit Voters
The Pennsylvania Republican Party wants to investigate the Fayette County Democrats, claiming they used Steelers merchandise to get people to register Democrat or change party affiliation at a recent county fair. According to WESA, the GOP claimed that the Democrats’ offer of Pittsburgh Steelers memorabilia, as well as offering a one-night stay at a local…
Read MorePro Towels Promotes Cortney Powell, Hires Katie Senft
The Pro Towels family of companies, including Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Company, Superior and Neet Feet, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cortney Powell to inside sales, as well as hiring Katie Senft into a new position on the inside sales team. Powell will now be working with the company’s national customers from an…
Read MoreCimpress Reports Growth Thanks to National Pen Co., Vistaprint
Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, parent company of both Vistaprint and National Pen Co., recently announced its fourth quarter 2018 earnings. The company reported that Vistaprint, which it had historically allocated about two-thirds of investment funds into since 2012, according to an accompanying letter to investors, stayed pretty much on track with the previous quarter. Cimpress reported…
Read MoreEuropean Union Could Force Apple to Adopt USB-C for iPhones
We incorrectly guessed a long time ago that Apple would make the jump to USB-C technology for the iPhone. It would make sense, though. It uses it on Macbook products, but its commitment to the proprietary Lightning cable is real, and doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon here. That might change in the…
Read MoreSanfordB2B Parent Company Newell Brands Stock Drops to Five-Year Low, Projects $100M Loss Due to Tariffs
Newell Brands Inc. shares dropped to their lowest point since January 2013 yesterday after the company released its second-quarter results, in which it pointed out that trade tensions resulting from U.S. tariffs could cost the company as much as $100 million and impact each one of its businesses. Those businesses include SanfordB2B, a supplier of writing instruments in the promotional channel…
Read MoreElectronic Fidget Spinner Charging in Car Causes Vehicle Fire
A car was left scorched in Harrisburg, Pa., after an electronic fidget spinner burst into flames while it was charging inside it. The fidget spinner, which doubled as a Bluetooth speaker, was left on the passenger seat of the car when it combusted. The owner of the vehicle was able to extinguish most of the…
Read MoreJournalists Are Outraged by ‘Fake News’ T-shirts Sold at Newseum
The Newseum in Washington, D.C., has started selling “Make America Great Again” hats alongside its usual America-themed merchandise. Aside from arguably the most famous Trump-related piece of merchandise, the Newseum also started selling merchandise featuring one of the president’s favorite quotes—a T-shirt that says “You are very fake news.”…
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