National Taco Day is Oct. 4, and Taco Bell is celebrating early with the release of a new fall merchandise collection. We took a look at our three favorite items from the collection: a one-of-a-kind denim jacket, an ’80s retro fleece blanket and a very expensive bicycle…
Read MoreMascots Need to Get Better at Using T-shirt Cannons: A Personal Essay
When I was about 13 or so, my dad worked for the local PBS affiliate station in Harrisburg, Pa. Part of his job entailed putting together events at local libraries, shopping malls and community centers that focused on childhood literacy, all the while promoting PBS programming. That meant that there was typically an appearance by…
Read MoreEthiopia Wants China to Help Boost Its Textile Manufacturing Industry
A special adviser to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in an interview that recruiting China for help will be crucial for boosting its growing textile manufacturing sector. This is something we’ve touched on before—countries outside of the usual manufacturing hubs (like China and Vietnam) are increasing their presence in the international textile manufacturing game,…
Read MoreS’well Gives 320K Reusable Water Bottles to New York City High Schoolers in Move to Cut Plastics Waste
Students across the country will be capping their first full month of school on Friday, with the enrollees surely having taken in compelling lessons they will carry with them throughout the year and beyond. Sarah Kauss is so keen on keeping them mindful of one such vital duty—their responsibility as protectors of the environment covered…
Read MoreAstros Give Out 250K Replica World Series Rings Over Six Promotions After Insane Demand
Anyone who’s picked up a wiffleball bat or thrown a baseball through a tire, all the while pretending to be one of their baseball heroes in a packed stadium, has no doubt dreamed of someday getting a World Series ring of their own. Statistically speaking, though, the odds of actually getting a ring by winning…
Read MoreHow to Handle Credit Card Fees in QuickBooks
Question: I have customers that pay me by credit card, but the credit card company takes out fees. I am receiving less than the total amount on the invoice. How do I handle that in QuickBooks Premier? Answer: I am seeing this situation more often, where the credit card company takes out the fees and…
Read MoreComedian Brings Getty Images Branded Bag to Emmy Red Carpet, Internet Loves It
Chances are, you’re familiar with some of the bigger photography agencies, like Getty Images, having their watermark displayed on images—sporting events, movie premieres, etc. Comedian Emily Heller took the Getty presence to a new level when she showed up to the Emmys red carpet rocking a Getty Images branded bag. The purse featured an enormous…
Read MoreJones and Mahre Elected to PPAI Board
PPAI, Irving, Texas, announced the election of R. Renée Jones, MAS+, CEO of A Creative Touch Inc.; and Bill Mahre, president of ADG Promotional Products to the PPAI Board of Directors. They will begin their four-year terms immediately…
Read MoreAIA Corporation Announces New Senior Vice President of Owner Success
AIA Corporation (AIA), Neenah, Wisc., announced the appointment of Kimberly Fulford as the company’s new senior vice president of owner success. In this role, Fulford will oversee AIA’s owner success team, a department dedicated to supporting the company’s network of more than 300 independent business owners with sales coaching…
Read MoreThe Wait Is Over! Bud Light Promotional Beer Fridges Open After Browns’ First Win in 635 Days
Thanks to last night’s heroics by rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield, the Cleveland Browns overcame a 14-0 deficit to down the New York Jets, 21-17. The victory snapped a 19-game winless streak and, more importantly, unlocked the promotional beer fridges Bud Light had placed around Cleveland in preparation for the milestone occasion…
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