It’s been another great week for promotional products, and I can’t wait to share some of my favorites with you. I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to publicly declare my love and adoration for the Philadelphia Flyers’ new mascot Gritty, and I think this might just be my moment. Keep reading for my Gritty…
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My 5 Favorite Promos of the Week: Dodgers, Charity Tees and More
What a week it’s been for promotional merchandise! From sports giveaways to charity tees, I’ve been taking note of a ton of eye-catching promos that I just have to share. Keep reading for my five picks. 1. Dodgers Rally Towels https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1052351191852572672 Yes, as a native Californian I’m 100 percent biased here, but I love a…
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Promos of the Week: Lakers Tees, Disney Halloween Merch and More
I’m sorry I’ve been away so long, fave five fans. What can I say? I’ve been busy trying to get ahold of everything in Nissin’s Ramen merchandise collection. But I’m back now, and I wanted to share some promotions I saw this week that are my new favorites. Let’s hit it…
Read MoreFishing Shirts, Camp Shirts and the Promotional Lifestyle Apparel Explosion
I have two favorite lifestyle apparel pieces that I am constantly running into in my travels: the caped vented fishing shirt and the square-hemmed bottom camp shirt. These two very distinct styles have a long history in American fashion, and in recent times have seen a major increase in everyday wear by the American consumer.
Read MoreYouTube Adds Built-In Merchandise Stores for Video Creators, Will Use Teespring
YouTube has negotiated a deal with Teespring that will see the company earning a commission of a small flat percentage on every sale made through the platform. Though prices will vary per item, and creators have the right to mark up these prices…
Read MoreHow Gucci Launched an Epic Comeback (And What It Means for Promo)
With more and more millennials tossing their paychecks toward fast fashion brands like Zara, H&M, Forever 21 and ASOS, and abandoning the allure of brand names, it’s shocking that luxury fashion brand Gucci even has any skin left in the game. And yet, today’s teens are lining up to spend $590 on the company’s iconic…
Read MoreKing Cotton: the Past, Present and Future of the Promotional Apparel Staple
A look at the history of cotton, from its explosive growth in the Civil War-era U.S. to its increased production worldwide to its current status as king of the apparel industry. Also, the lowdown on cotton’s place in the promotional apparel market and the trends to expect for fall 2018 and beyond…
Read MoreHow Women’s Apparel, Unisex and the Corporate Market Has Changed (and How to Sell It Now)
Many years ago, when my company entered the promotional products marketplace, we were told that every style of apparel we introduced must have a women’s companion piece. This women’s apparel companion style should be manufactured with the exact same fabric as the men’s styling—but be distinctly “women’s” in make and silhouette. The theory and logic…
Read MoreAre YouTube Stars Jake and Logan Paul Branded Merchandise Geniuses?
Much of YouTube is geared towards children, and creators know that kids love branded merchandise (aka, swag). While the FCC has regulations stipulating the amount of advertising children can be exposed to on TV programs, YouTube has no such oversight. This of course means that creators can freely promote their online merch stores as much or as little as they like…
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Promos of the Week: Pelicans Playoff Tees, Hanesbrands and More
I’m always excited when I come across great promos in the wild. This week, I saw so many amazing promotions that it was hard to pick just five. But, I managed to hunker down and make my top picks, and this week it is all about the T-shirt. Keep reading for my five. 1. New…
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