Times being what they are, stamps do not receive enough press, much to the dismay of philatelists everywhere. However, come January, the affixers could become a sticky subject, as the board of governors for the United States Postal Service (USPS) yesterday sought permission from the Postal Regulatory Commission to up the cost of a First-Class…
Read MoreThis ‘Destiny’ T-shirt Will Cost You $777K (Unless You Earn It)
You can’t buy achievements in video games. You can, theoretically, buy a “Destiny 2” T-shirt that says you’ve achieved something, though. It’ll just cost you almost a million bucks. But there is another, less expensive way: If players manage to unlock a certain weapon by Oct. 31, they’ll receive a code that makes the shirt available for a much more reasonable $24.99…
Read MoreHow Qi Charging Works
Once you set a Qi compatible smartphone on a Qi charging pad, an electrical charge is transferred from the Qi charger to a receiver coil in the back of the smartphone via electromagnetic induction. The charger uses an induction coil to create an alternating electromagnetic field, which the receiver coil in the back of the phone converts back into electricity to be fed into the battery. As a common example, inductive charging is the same technology utilized by the most well-known electronic toothbrushes.
Read MoreHow Qi Charging Works
How Qi Charging Works
Once you set a Qi compatible smartphone on a Qi charging pad, an electrical charge is transferred from the Qi charger to a receiver coil in the back of the smartphone via electromagnetic induction. The charger uses an induction coil to create an alternating electromagnetic field, which the receiver coil in the back of the phone converts back into electricity to be fed into the battery. As a common example, inductive charging is the same technology utilized by the most well-known electronic toothbrushes.
Your Guide to Seasonal and Holiday Promotions
With the holiday season heading our way, it’s time to shift focus to holiday and seasonal promotions. After all, nobody wants to be a Grinch. To keep on top of the holiday schedule and to help your clients stay on the Nice List, we spoke to two experts about everything you need to know for 2018 holiday promotions…
Read MoreOfficial Trump Football Jersey Wants You to ‘Stand Up for America’
The official Donald Trump merchandise store is selling a Trump football jersey with the number 45 and the message “Stand Up for America” on the front, and the name “Trump” across the back where a player’s name would usually appear. It’s an interesting bit of counterprogramming to Trump’s stance on the NFL anthem protests…
Read MoreEric Myers Begins His Tenure as Chief Sales Officer of Tru Art as President Jerome Hoxton Retires
At the end of September, Jerome Hoxton, president of Tru Art Advertising Calendars, Iowa City, Iowa, retired after seven years with the company. Hoxton had a total of 46 years in the industry. Over the years, he served in various roles on both the supplier and distributor sides, working in sales, marketing and product development. He…
Read MoreA White Squirrel Is Causing a Serious Branded Merchandise Problem for Western Kentucky University
The college football slate is intensifying, and collegiate hoops soon will commence, meaning that higher learning institutions across the country have many squirrelly matriculants who are hoping their teams will reward their rabid fandom. At Western Kentucky University, enrollees rely on the mascot Big Red to enhance their enjoyment, but they have also been calling…
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Promos of the Week: Lakers Tees, Disney Halloween Merch and More
I’m sorry I’ve been away so long, fave five fans. What can I say? I’ve been busy trying to get ahold of everything in Nissin’s Ramen merchandise collection. But I’m back now, and I wanted to share some promotions I saw this week that are my new favorites. Let’s hit it…
Read MoreHot Dog Restaurant’s Promotional T-shirts Cause Quite a Stir
When it comes to employee T-shirts, there are a few dos and don’ts. Do make your logo easy to read and the center of attention. Don’t go for innuendo that customers might deem vulgar. With that, let’s take a look at the controversy surrounding employee T-shirts at a New Jersey hot dog shop…
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