It turns the logo on Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” merch was very similar to another designer’s logo of the same name. Swift agreed to rebrand the merchandise after the designer called her out on Twitter. At her online store, the items are still available, but the logos now read “Folklore Album” without the word “The” in front…
Read MoreStrombergBrand Umbrellas Adds Two Multi-Line Sales Groups
StrombergBrand Umbrellas, Valley Cottage, N.Y., announced the addition of two veteran multi-sales groups to represent it in the Northeast and Midwest/Upper Midwest/Ohio Valley regions. Dave Mattson of DJM Sales Inc., who has been in the promotional products industry for more than 30 years, will cover Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New…
Read MoreDiscovery Is Going All Out on Branded Merch for Shark Week
It’s almost August, which means one thing: Shark Week! There are 11 days—and a few hours—until the kickoff, but who’s counting? (Hint: definitely us.) Discovery is also hosting a giveaway where eight winners will receive some wicked Shark Week branded merch, including a Yeti cooler and an outdoor wagon…
Read MoreHow BAMKO Increased Q2 Revenue by 218%
Superior Group of Companies, parent of Los Angeles-based distributor BAMKO, announced record operating results for the second quarter 2020, including a 73 percent increase in net sales to $159.4 million. BAMKO was largely responsible for that growth, reporting that its Q2 2020 sales increased by 218 percent year over year to $75.5 million. Much of that was PPE, but not all…
Read MoreIs Washington’s NFL Team Hinting At (or Trying Out) Its New Identity Through T-shirts?
The NFL season is supposedly happening soon, but we’re still no closer to a new name for the Washington Football Team after it officially retired the “Redskins” moniker. There have been a few other names thrown out, like Warriors and Redtails, and the first batch of “Washington Football Team” official merchandise might provide some clues for what to expect next…
Read MoreC-Slide’s Work-From-Home Webcam Cover Receives National Attention on CNBC
C-Slide, Lehi, Utah, was featured in CNBC’s “Make It” list for being a critical product to have when working from home. With the current trend of working from home in less-secure environments, the need for C-Slide’s anti-hacking, privacy-protecting products has increased globally. “Cybersecurity experts everywhere are warning people to take webcam spying seriously now more…
Read MoreUniversal Phone Stand & Grip Designed with You in Mind
CLCKR is a patented universal and multi-functional mobile phone stand grip, enabling multiple viewing positions for people who love to consume or create content and stay in touch—whether at home or on-the-go. Available as a universal accessory, it can stick to most devices and is a handy stand and grip, which is easy to apply…
Read MoreWarwick Publishing Company Promotes Alex Paschal to Project Manager
Warwick Publishing, St. Charles, Ill., announced the promotion of Alex Paschal, MAS, to the company’s executive team as project manager. A fifth-generation member of the Paschal family that has owned Warwick Publishing since 1903, Alex learned the business working in various departments at Warwick through his college years, and started full time shortly after…
Read MoreFDA Dangerous Hand Sanitizer List Hits 87 Products, Includes Tennessee Distillery That Refutes FDA Claim
The FDA has added more products to its list of potentially harmful hand sanitizers that may include methanol. The list, which now totals 87 products, includes products from suppliers mostly based in Mexico, but one newcomer is based in Tennessee. That company, a distillery, is refuting the FDA’s claim…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: The Last Blockbuster Video Merch, Iced Tea Swim Trunks and More
Seeing all of the new Emmy nominations just reminds us how far behind we are when it comes to TV shows. There are just too many shows nowadays, and not enough time. We just have to admit that we’re not going to watch some things, no matter how good everyone says it is. (We’re looking…
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