Outdoor apparel company ASAT Outdoors is suing streetwear brand Supreme, claiming its camouflage designs violate a copyright. There’s a joke here about the judge not being able to see the pattern because it blends into the surroundings, but it really is an interesting case. We’ve looked into a few similar cases of whether or not…
Read MoreBillie Eilish Launched a Kids Clothing Line
While many people may recognize her for her hit song “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish is also doing big things with the branded clothing collections she designs herself. Her previous collections have been limited to adult sizes, but that’s all about to change with the launch of a kids clothing line that draws on her signature style…
Read MoreSouth Dakota’s Widely-Mocked ‘Meth. We’re On It’ Campaign Gets the Merch Treatment
Since its Monday debut, the “Meth. We’re On It” slogan that South Dakota is using to combat the state’s drug crisis has mostly become a punchline on social media and elsewhere on the internet. As its message takes shape, 27 promotional items related to the campaign are now available in a Teespring merch collection, with all but two being apparel…
Read MoreFLEXcon’s Jodi Sawyer on Micro-Brands, a Big Print and Promo Sales Opportunity
Micro-brands present a potentially huge sales opportunity for distributors, and FLEXcon’s Jodi Sawyer joined the show to explain what they are, where to find them and how to get your foot in the door. Plus, Sean and Brendan recap PRINTING United and discuss PETA’s eye-catching holiday sweater, Dunkin’s hit holiday merch and more…
Read MoreHidden Valley’s Annual Holiday Merch Collection Is Here (and There’s a Stocking Full of Ranch Dressing)
The holiday season is officially here, and for ranch lovers, this season will be extra special. That’s because Hidden Valley Ranch just released a new collection of holiday merch. And, as we’ve come to expect from the brand, some of it is pretty wild…
Read MoreCutter & Buck Integrates ePOs and Third-Party Shipping Through commonsku
Cutter & Buck, Seattle, introduced a new integration with commonsku and PromoStandards that allows for live product data, electronic purchase orders (ePO) and third party shipping. “Cutter & Buck joins a fast-growing list of suppliers, including alphabroder and Starline, who are allowing the effortless transfer of accurate, live data, from ideation to orders to production…
Read MoreOur New Favorite Pro Soccer Team Is Selling Branded Potatoes as Promotional Merch
As the most popular activity in the world, with endless appeal, creativity and flair, soccer obviously creates a space where teams are equally creative with their means of advertising. And that’s why we’re here today looking at the latest promotional merch released by Forward Madison FC: a branded potato…
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors’ Hooptopia Fan Experience Is Filled With Cool Promotional Products
The Golden State Warriors are having a rough season. But the franchise is giving fans an amazing, albeit unexpected, trip down memory lane through Hooptopia, the first interactive exhibit by any NBA organization and one that includes cool promotional products as components and gift shop purchases…
Read MorePut the Extra in the Ordinary
Many people seem to go through life satisfied with just being ordinary; okay with just doing okay. But there’s an amazing world and wonderful options available for all of us who are willing to reach for more and go beyond ordinary. It’s called extraordinary. We can all turn what otherwise might just be just an…
Read MoreAmerican Solutions for Business Partners With PromoPulse
American Solutions for Business, Glenwood, Minn., has partnered with technology company PromoPulse to provide its distributor members with the latest social media posts filtered from top-level (Patriot) vendor partners. “PromoPulse is very excited to partner with American Solutions for Business and help them connect with their Patriot vendors through a custom content feed,” said PromoPulse…
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