Carol Hudson, former vice president of sports marketing for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau in Florida, allegedly purchased promo items from her own side company, Saints Enterprises, without telling Broward County officials it was her company. As you might guess, that’s against the rules…
Read MoreOne of the World’s First Printed Christmas Cards Is Now on Display
Thanks to a San Francisco book dealer, the Charles Dickens Museum in London is displaying what two notable entities have dubbed the world’s oldest printed Christmas card, a move that will undoubtedly draw attention to the allure of printed products, as well as their legacy as forms of communication…
Read MoreOrbus Las Vegas Expands Operating Space to 93,000 Sq. Ft., Achieves Lean Sigma Six Green Belt Status
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group expanded its Las Vegas operation to include an additional 37,000 sq. ft. within the building it resides in, increasing its footprint to 93,000 sq. ft. of total operating space. The additional space is used for offices, manufacturing and exhibit/asset storage areas.
Read MoreChristie’s Is Auctioning Off an Enormous Collection of Supreme Merch—Here’s the Coolest, Weirdest and Most Expensive Stuff
Christie’s, the world’s preeminent auction house based in London and New York City, is well aware the perception that auctions are for old rich people, and is get more young folks into the auction game. It plans to do so by, what else, auctioning off an enormous collection of Supreme merch…
Read MoreNYC Parks Partners With Nike for Branded Apparel Collection
Nike will soon release an NYC Parks branded apparel collection to put residents in a New York state of mind with respect to their attire. Come December 5, the limited-edition NYC Parks collection will hit the masses as AF1, with the ALL FOR 1 identity behind that title helping Nike promote…
Read MoreThis Angry Birds ‘Venting Machine’ Will Give You Branded Merch If You Beat It Up
We’ve all wanted to take out our frustrations on a vending machine at some point, and Rovio, maker of the Angry Birds franchise, is looking to turn that shared experience into promotional gold. The company’s “Venting Machine” will dispense Angry Birds branded merch to anyone who beats it up…
Read MoreNext Level Apparel Becomes Approved Member of Fair Labor Association
In October 2019, Next Level Apparel, Gardena, Calif., was officially voted in by the Fair Labor Association (FLA) in Washington D.C. as an approved member, an achievement Next Level has had its sights set on since 2015. It’s a badge that sets the brand apart and recognizes the commitment and diligence…
Read More‘Elements Collection’ MLB Hats From New Era Are a Cool Idea That Went Poorly for Philly Fans
When we heard about New Era’s Elements Collection MLB hats, we were excited to see what the company had in store for its Philadelphia Phillies cap. After finally seeing it, though, we were a little nauseated, since the blue star that takes up most of the hat’s front panel looks more than a little like the logo for the Dallas Cowboys…
Read MoreBaby Yoda Merch Is Going to Rule ‘Star Wars’ Marketing (But Not Right Away)
Anyone who has seen “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ is talking about Baby Yoda. It’s this series’ surefire merchandise vehicle. Disney hasn’t released any Baby Yoda merch yet, so as not to spoil the character’s reveal. But you can bet that, come 2020, it’ll be everywhere…
Read MoreFully Promoted Selects Antera Software USA as BMS Vendor
Fully Promoted, West Palm Beach, Fla., has announced a relationship with Antera Software USA as its new business management software (BMS) partner. Fully Promoted stores going live with Antera are the first in the country to submit Promo Standards electronic purchase orders to alphabroder, SanMar, Hit, PCNA, S&S Activewear and other large suppliers. Antera—which uses…
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