Pokemon is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has brought in some musical stars to help make us feel very old. As part of the P25 project, pop star and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry just put out a Pokemon-themed music video for the song “Electric,” which came with a limited edition co-branded line of merchandise…
Read MoreNew York Assemblywoman Introduces Cannabis Packaging Recycling Legislation to Limit Waste
New York State Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy introduced legislation to implement a recycling program for cannabis packaging. New York City was on the forefront of limiting single-use plastics like bags and water bottles, so limiting single-use cannabis packaging before it hits circulation makes sense…
Read MoreEagle Promotions Honored With Minority Supplier of the Year Awards
Eagle Promotions, Las Vegas, was honored with two awards by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting minority-owned businesses. Eagle owners Sean Ono and Mario Stadtlander were recognized during the 2021 Impressions: Excellence in Supplier Diversity Awards on May 6, 2021…
Read More7-Eleven’s Streetwear Collaboration Uses Branded Apparel, In-Store Signage to Elevates the Brand to New Heights
Chicago designer Joe Freshgoods just dropped a collaboration with 7-Eleven that includes sweatshirts, shirts, socks and in-store signage that reflect the JFG brand. Starting today at 7:11 p.m. (!!!) the products included in the aptly named “Brainfreeze Szn” collection will be available on the Joe Freshgoods site, with a second drop scheduled for two weeks later…
Read MoreDoritos Versus Cheetos’ Flamin’ Hot Face-Off Is a Masterclass In Promotional Marketing to Gen Z
Doritos and Cheetos are “competing” in the Flamin’ Hot Face-Off, trying to win social media support in exchange for exclusive merchandise drops. With some big-name influencers involved, too, it’s got everything a modern promotional campaign needs to be successful…
Read MoreLinks Unlimited Adds 7 New Brands to Portfolio
Links Unlimited, Cincinnati, announced seven additions to its brand portfolio: Power Plate, GreenPan, Echelon, FitNation, VitaMix, Nutribullet and Peak Design. “The past year has been challenging, and we are dedicated to continuing to build strategic relationships with premium retail brands,” said Scott Kooken, president of Links Unlimited…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Will Put Vaccine Info on Coffee Cups and Delivery Stickers
Starting in July, McDonald’s coffee cups and stickers will feature the phrase “We Can Do This,” a slogan borrowed from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to encourage vaccine confidence in the U.S. The items will also include the vaccines.gov web address to schedule appointments and read safety information…
Read MoreNotable Distributors and Suppliers Lead by Example at Facilisgroup Event
Facilisgroup continued its dedication to industry innovation and community with its second Top Executive event of 2021, showcasing the knowledge and experience of some of their most respected partners. On April 28-29, the stage was set as Facilisgroup brought eight prominent leaders…
Read MoreThis Reversible T-shirt Heats or Cools Depending On Which Side Is Facing Out
A team of Chinese researchers just developed a new fabric they called Janus, demoing it in a T-shirt. One side of the shirt reflects the sun, keeping the wearer 11 degrees cooler than they’d be in a regular white shirt. Turn it inside out, and the other side traps solar radiation against your skin, keeping the wearer 14 degrees warmer than…
Read MoreRalph Lauren Releases MLB Apparel Collaboration With Four Teams
Ralph Lauren announced a partnership with multiple MLB teams to create co-branded apparel. In 2018, the company partnered with the New York Yankees for a collection that sold out fast. This new partnership will see Ralph Lauren collaborate with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and, once again, the Yankees…
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