On Monday night, our Instagram and Twitter feeds were consumed with Met Gala Camp content. From Jared Leto’s fake head to Billy Porter’s Egyptian entrance to Lady Gaga’s four outfit changes, there was no shortage of, uh, head-turning ensembles. While every look was completely different from the last, one thing was for certain: It was…
Read MoreCarolina Hurricanes Update Smash-Hit ‘Bunch of Jerks’ T-shirts After Latest ‘Front Running’ Criticism
When long-suffering sports teams and their fan bases come to enjoy decent, even amazing, results, many people affiliated with the given pastime tend to take joy in their rejuvenation. The term “many people,” though, does not include Don Cherry, the 85-year-old grump, er, National Hockey League analyst, who three months ago called the Carolina Hurricanes…
Read MoreThe Dodgers Broke an MLB Record for Promos, But It’s Not Free of Controversy
The Los Angeles Dodgers broke a Major League Baseball record for most tickets sold to a special event game, all thanks to the promotional item scheduled for the event. The team is hosting Mexican Heritage Night tonight when they finish their series against the Atlanta Braves, and the special ticket comes with a voucher for…
Read MoreVisstun Introduces Everything Green Program
Visstun, Las Vegas, announced its Everything Green program. This program replaces Visstun’s current paperboard with paperboard that contains 30 percent or more of Sustana’s EnviroLife, FSC certified, post-consumer recycled fiber at no additional cost to customers. All paper cup, container and lid products are upgraded, including paper hot, cold, and microwave cups and containers, as…
Read MoreUSF to Abandon New Logo, Branding After Student Backlash
On the first day of spring, we looked at the cold shoulder that the University of South Florida (USF) community had been showing the school’s overseers for their implementation of an (expensive) academic logo that too closely, in their eyes, resembles the Merrill Lynch logo. And with the school’s sports teams using still using the old design, the whole matter made us wonder why the administrators would even need two separate logos in the first place. But it appears the backlash finally became too much for USF…
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Welcomes Jen Kruger and Bryan Mercer to Sales Team
Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., announced the additions of Jen Kruger and Bryan Mercer, both as Midwest sales representatives, to Charles River’s growing sales team. Both Kruger and Mercer have more than 15 years in the industry working with clients in the Midwest. …
Read MoreStarbucks’ Color-Changing Branded Cups Keep Selling Out
Last we heard from Starbucks, the coffee and sugary drinks giant updated its rewards program to allow members to snag free merch when they save up enough points. This week, Starbucks was back in the news for merch, this time for its new eco-friendly, color-changing branded cups that are so popular, stores are struggling to keep them in stock…
Read MoreA Bobblehead Will Finally Appear in a ‘Toy Story’ Movie
No matter their nature, we love addressing how businesses bank on micro-moments, which are especially profitable within the sports realm. Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, who figure to count astronomical box office figures when “Toy Story 4” hits theaters June 21, are upping their nod to athletics through the script’s inclusion of a bobblehead whose pose pays tribute to an amazing feat by a baseball great…
Read MoreQuick LinkedIn Tips for Promotional Products Businesses
LinkedIn bills itself as “the world’s largest professional network with more than 562 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide,” and as such, it’s a good place to find people and build business relationships…
Read MoreSignet Inc. Returns to QCA Advisory Council
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has expanded its Advocacy Council with the addition of Memphis, Tennessee-based Signet Inc. The Advocacy Council (previously known as the Distributor Advocacy Council) is comprised of industry advocates who are leading the way for brand safety through the responsible sourcing of promotional products. ADvocates recognize QCA as the standard by…
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