You probably didn’t know this (or maybe you do — no judgment from us), but July 14 was National Nude Day. To help observers celebrate with a rigorous hike, Bear Naked Granola created a special product to cover a hiker’s private area with a bag of granola, while still keeping in the spirit of the…
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Koozie Group Enters Exclusive Supplier Partnership with GoGo by Shed Rain
Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, announced a new partnership with GoGo by Shed Rain, a retail brand that includes joyful, affordable products backed by 75 years of expertise in the umbrella market. Koozie Group will be the exclusive supplier of GoGo umbrellas in the promotional products industry. IMAGEN Brands, Koozie Group’s sister company, will continue to…
Read MoreUnfolding the Latest in Presentation Folders & Brochures
First impressions are everything, and some promotional products distributors might be overlooking how presentation folders and brochures play a part in that.
Read MoreConvergence Corner: How One Distributor Turned a Sourcing Problem Into a Solution
There will almost always be hiccups in promos. Heidi Weber, marketing executive and owner at GF Advertising knows this. What started as a problem, with cardboard for a branded kit out of stock with no delivery date in sight, ended with a promotional campaign that looked even better than she originally envisioned.
Read MoreTrader Joe’s Is Suing Worker’s Union Over Merchandise Trademark
Trader Joe’s United, the union representing Trader Joe’s employees, has been selling merchandise like apparel, buttons, bags, and coffee mugs as a means of raising funds. However, the grocery store chain is now claiming that the union is infringing on its copyright by using certain imagery and markings on the products.
Read MoreOur Favorite Women’s World Cup Promo Merchandise (So Far)
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off next week in Australia and New Zealand. It seems like the men’s tournament just ended yesterday, but we’re pretty excited for more international excitement. And, in addition to the action on the pitch, we’re looking forward to seeing how promotional products and print installations play a role in…
Read MoreProforma Wins GDUSA Inhouse Design Award for 12th Consecutive Year
Proforma, Cleveland, celebrated another victory as its esteemed Marketing Team wins two of Graphic Design USA’s American Inhouse Design Awards. The Proforma Marketing Team received recognition for its 2023 Annual Product Catalog as well as its “The ProShop” direct mail campaign, both expertly tailored to meet the diverse needs of the expansive Proforma Distributor Owner…
Read MorePRINTING United Alliance and Domtar Partner to Highlight Sustainability Program at this Year’s Expo
PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, and Domtar, a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products; announce that the two companies have partnered to launch a special sustainability program for PRINTING United Expo 2023. In this partnership, Domtar has committed to working with local…
Read MoreHow Urban Outfitters Is Using AI to Predict Buyer Trends and Customer Demand
Artificial Intelligence platforms like Midjourney have plenty of implications for apparel designers. You can theoretically plug in an art prompt and end up with a printable image in minutes, if not seconds. Urban Outfitters is showing how AI can be used for more of the behind-the-scenes and business side of things, using AI platform o9…
Read MoreBamBams Acquires Visual Promotions to Boost Print-On-Demand Capabilities
BamBams LLC, Manassas, VA, announced yesterday that it has acquired Visual Promotions, a promotional products supplier based in Sealy, Texas. The official announcement was made to both companies on July 7, 2023. “The opportunity made sense because of the meaningful synergies, adding significant production capacity and new products to our business,” said BamBams president and…
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