Are fidget spinners this generation’s pogs? By that, I mean they are a fad toy that one kid inevitably brings to class to show his friends, who all go and get their own, and then the teacher is forced to ban them from the classroom. Seriously, where did these things come from? Aside from elementary…
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A Look at the Current State of Promotional Writing Instruments
In December, Cimpress, Venlo, Netherlands, entered into an agreement to acquire Shelbyville, Tennessee-based National Pen Co. As part of the acquisition, Cimpress plans to develop National Pen Co.’s e-commerce business and implement National Pen Co.’s product offerings into…
Read MoreWhat’s In the MTV Movie & TV Award Gift Bag?
What’s that? You weren’t invited to the MTV Movie & TV Awards? It’s OK, we weren’t either. Don’t feel bad. Alas, while we had to watch the fun from the loneliness of our sofas, we can still see what the Hollywood elite left with in their gift bags, and live vicariously through them. Here are…
Read MoreGoogle Stops Dangerous Docs Phishing Scam
Be careful, everyone: There’s a dangerous phishing attack guised as a Google Doc that might have made it to your inbox. According to the BBC, however, Google put a stop to the phishing email that landed in about a million users’ inboxes. In case you were out of the loop, here’s what happened: People received…
Read MoreNFL Rookies Top Overall Merchandise Sales
It’s been a banner year for rookies in the NFL. While Carson Wentz is our favorite up here in Philadelphia, it’s obvious that Cowboys fans have been celebrating their rookie sensations under center—quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. The two became the first two players in the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to lead…
Read MorePM Video Battle: HALO Branded Solutions Versus DJB Specialties
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 Cinco de Mayo, everyone! Unfortunately, we don’t have a margarita machine at work … yet.) Last week, HALO Branded Solutions won, and now will face off against DJB Specialties.…
Read MoreCPSC Names Brand Behind Harrisburg Hoverboard Fire
Last February, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) came out with a simple message: Hoverboards are unsafe. This preceded mass recalls, and companies (like Amazon) stopped stocking the items on their sites. In March of this year, two children died in a house fire in Harrisburg, Pa., as a result of a hoverboard catching fire.…
Read MoreCafePress Sales Drop Dramatically After Election Season
We already know how integral promotional products were for the 2016 presidential election. Between the caps, buttons, shirts, bumper stickers, drink coolers, pocket constitutions and everything in between, promotional products suppliers and distributors had their hands full. And now, companies like CafePress, which churned out a heap of campaign merchandise, is feeling a bit of…
Read MoreNBA Feud Spills Onto T-shirt
Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes is not a fan of the Salt Lake City nightlife. He made that abundantly clear. When asked by ESPN whether he preferred the nightlife in Los Angeles or Salt Lake City, Barnes responded: No comparison. There’s no such thing, man. There’s no nightlife in Utah. Obviously, as players, you…
Read MoreMagellan Promotions Acquires Incentive Gallery
Magellan Promotions, Wauwotosa, Wisc., acquired Incentive Gallery, also based in Wauwatosa. According to Milwaukee Business News, the transaction was completed on April 3. Magellan Promotions specializes in the college market, providing items like pens, notebooks and beverage coolers to universities nationwide. Through the transaction, Magellan Promotions, which has six employees, will gain about 80 new…
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