Merch by Amazon, the tech giant’s print-on-demand merchandise platform that, among other things, allows approved artists to upload their own designs, has a scam problem. The platform has reportedly become rife with scammers downloading other people’s designs and selling them as their own work…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Onion-Dyed T-shirts, Tim Hortons Merch and More
Brendan went to a wedding this weekend and received a lovely can cooler, but he forgot it at the venue before he could chronicle it for the Faves. But worry not, dear reader: Our five favorite promotional products list still features a bunch of good stuff, including T-shirts dyed with onion, Tim Hortons merch and more…
Read MoreMaking Tough Business Decisions and Enjoying the Work
While some things come out of nowhere without warning, there are always ways to prepare for business challenges. Recognizing that problems are inevitable—and committing to making the sound and sometimes difficult decisions—is easier said than done, but certainly key to enjoying the work more…
Read MoreNew NHL Jerseys Feature 50% Recycled Material and ‘Dimensional Embroidery’
In an effort to make this upcoming season a little more eco-friendly, the NHL announced a league-wide jersey change to Adidas ADIZERO Primegreen sweaters, which are made with a minimum 50% recycled material. They also feature a decoration technique called “dimensional embroidery.”
Read MoreColoreel’s New Embroidery Thread Is Made From 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles
Coloreel, a Swedish textile innovation brand with a proprietary technology for embroidery enabling high-quality coloring of textile thread on demand, announced that it will begin offering 100% recycled polyester threads to be used with its instant thread coloring technologies…
Read MoreHigh School Students Launch Spiritwear Store Despite Pandemic Challenges
Most adults won’t attempt to launch their own business during good economic times, much less during a pandemic. But that’s just what Fair Grove High School students did with the opening of an apparel and spiritwear store. The store sells Fair Grove Eagle apparel and accessories in person and online…
Read MoreFord Is Making Merchandise Moves as It Looks to Expand Into Lifestyle Brand
Ford, following in the footsteps of Ferrari, is increasing its non-automotive merchandise in an effort to create a wider ranging brand. The company just hired Alexandra Ford English, great-great granddaughter of Henry Ford, to the newly-created position of global brand merchandising director…
Read MoreBoxcar Custom Packaging: A Totally Unique Brand Vehicle for Your Marketing Swag
Sure, you can hand a branded pen to a customer. You can send personalized cards in the mail. But we think that’s kind of … boring? Sorry, not sorry. Giving out your promo gear without putting it in our fully customizable Boxcar Custom Packaging is like sending Cinderella to the ball in her busted pumpkin…
Read MorePopSockets & TerraCycle Partner to Create FREE Recycling Program
TerraCycle, a social enterprise on a mission to eliminate the idea of waste, offers a range of national, easy-to-use recycling platforms allowing everyone to #RecycleEverything. You may have already seen TerraCycle in action at your local grocery store with their Zero Waste Box platform that allows you to drop off your TerraCycle approved waste where…
Read MorePromo Company Allegedly Tricked Businesses Into Sponsoring High School Football T-shirts (and Pocketed the Money)
Shenendehowa High School athletic director Chris Culnan received two boxes of promotional T-shirts with the instructions to throw them into the crowd at football games and read the names of local businesses who sponsored the shirts. Culnan, however, had no idea the shirts were coming. He didn’t order them…
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