My dad’s birthday is this week, and I’ve been scouring the internet trying to figure out what on earth to get for the man who just wants socks. So, I’ve spent a lot of time on the internet getting distracted by other products—mainly awesome promotional merchandise that I just want to buy for myself. Without…
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of negative news concerning airline uniforms lately, so we’re excited to cover something positive here for a change. Delta Air Lines has announced that new flight crew uniforms will indicate what languages the crew members speak, as well as whether or not they know sign language. Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO, made…
Read MoreThe American flag has been a top headliner lately, and Rush Limbaugh’s recent Betsy Ross Flag T-shirt is putting Old Glory back in the news cycle this week. As you recall, we delved deep into the U.S. flag merchandise debate when Nike pulled its 4th of July Betsy Ross Flag sneaker after Colin Kaepernick voiced…
Read MoreIt might still be summer, but our eyes are on the prize: fall fashion. We’ve been scouring runway looks and streetwear outfits to uncover what’s trending for fall 2019 apparel—because, as you know, promotional trends are following retail trends more closely than ever. Here are the fall apparel trends to keep on your promotional apparel…
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Every promo distributor is bound to run into artwork issues at some point. What do you do when it happens? How do you make things right for your client but also salvage the relationship with your supplier? What can suppliers do to make the artwork process easier for distributors? We talked to the gang at Tricor Brand Communications to find out. Plus, we’re talking all things pizza! (Including a cool pizza-shop promo idea)…
Read MoreBrad Pitt has honed a can-do-no-wrong identity among his fans for nearly three decades of stardom, so when “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” debuted on Friday, nobody needed to belong to Mensa International to predict that the film would be a hit. It is easy to suppose that the award-winning actor will give a…
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Storytelling is ingrained in each and every culture. It’s been part of our livelihood since the beginning of time. Stories—including the ones told through marketing—are consumed in different ways, and we build emotional connections not just with the story itself, but with the environments we consume them within. If I were to mention a name…
Read MoreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, folks. At least it is for shark fans. Selachophobes are probably wise to stay away from the Discovery Channel for the next few days. That’s right. It’s Shark Week. And to celebrate the most celebrated educational television event of the year, Discovery Channel teamed up with an…
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Raining Rose Inc. is nearing completion of an 8,100 sq. ft. expansion of production capabilities for its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, headquarters. This $2.5 million renovation, which started in January, will take the company from its current 300 gallon blending tank capability and grow it with the addition of one 600 gallon side phase tank, a…
Read MoreThe Tokyo Olympics in 2020 are noteworthy for their addition of sports like skateboarding, but that’s not the only innovation. The medals given to winning athletes will be made from recycled electronics like cell phones. https://twitter.com/viceasia/status/1155806427589619712 Competition medals are hardly just chunks of gold, silver and bronze. The last Summer Olympics, held in Rio de…
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