While we already discussed the huge popularity and debatable scientific benefit of fidget spinners, news out of Texas shows that they might be downright dangerous. A Houston, Texas-area mother posted a lengthy story on Facebook about how her 10-year-old daughter swallowed a piece of her fidget spinner and had to be taken to an urgent…
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Lands’ End Cancels Former CEO’s ‘Canvas’ Line
After taking the reins at Lands’ End Business Outfitters, former Dolce & Gabanna and Ferrari executive Federica Marchionni introduced high-end lines like Canvas by Lands’ End. Not long after taking control, Marchionni parted ways with the company (after causing tension with other high-ranking company officials). Now, Lands’ End is ending the Canvas by Lands’ End…
Read MoreDo Fidget Spinners Actually Help, or Are They Just Toys?
Last week, we dove into fidget spinners, the newest fad to sweep the nation’s youth. Kids (and some adults) are filming themselves performing “tricks” will…
Read MoreSupreme May Release Licensed Michael Jackson Line
When beloved celebrities die, it’s not uncommon for items like T-shirts, stickers, drinkware and pretty much any other imprintable object you can imagine to pop up in the market. But, sometimes you see complicated legal battles involving the deceased celebrity’s family and how they handle his or her estate (like we saw with Prince). But,…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: HALO Branded Solutions Versus TechnoMarketing Inc.
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Happy Mother’s Day to all the awesome moms out there!) Last week, HALO Branded Solutions won, and now will face off against TechnoMarketing Inc. The winner will be decided by…
Read MoreHow Breweries Deter Glassware Theft
It’s no surprise that people like branded drinkware. And let’s just say, hypothetically, that you’re at one of your favorite bars or breweries, and your drink comes in a cool branded glass…
Read MorePM Weekender Ep.11: Gaffes Galore
This week we dive into fidget spinners, ill-advised tweets and disastrous T-shirt errors.
Read MoreZen Magnets Holds ‘Funeral’ for Recalled Magnets
Remember Zen Magnets? We sure do. Back in 2015, the company was ordered by a federal judge to stop selling (and destroy) its recalled magnetic balls. The CPSC banned them because the small magnets could cause serious intestinal harm if swallowed. After (unsuccessfully) fighting the CPSC to retract the ban, Zen Magnets finally complied with…
Read MoreCPSC Recalls Promotional Night Lights Due to Fire Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that it is recalling night lights that were given out as promotional products between November 2016 and March 2017. The lights, which were imported and distributed by AM Conservation…
Read MoreInternet Blasts St. Louis Cardinals for ‘Sexist’ Promo
Look, we’re going to lay a truth bomb on all of you guys right now. Apologies if it blows your minds. Women can like sports, too. Wait, what’s that? You guys knew that already. Well, unfortunately, no one told the St. Louis Cardinals that before they sent out an ill-advised tweet about a stadium giveaway…
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