Amazon created games that incentivize increased productivity in 2019, with “swag bucks” as a reward, which can be turned into branded merchandise. But, now OSHA is saying that the programs lead to workers overexerting and possibly hurting themselves.
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What Distributors Can Learn from This Year’s Grammy Swag Bag
This year’s Grammy swag bag totaled about $60,000, and included some very high-value items. But, don’t let the price tag fool you. There are a lot of ideas distributors can take from this haul and use in their own businesses.
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Announces Two Promotions to Sales Team
The Magnet Group, Washington, Missouri, announced the promotions of Gigi Robles to regional inside sales lead for the West Coast, and Angela Caldwell to regional inside sales lead for the Midwest states. Robles has been with The Magnet Group for more than 10 years. “Gigi’s wealth of knowledge will…
Read MoreMichelob Ultra Is Once Again Bringing Its Star-Studded Super Bowl Ad to the Merchandise World
Last year it was a bowling alley. This year it’s a golf course. Michelob Ultra’s star-studded Super Bowl commercial is once again getting a full line of corresponding merchandise, including apparel and golf equipment.
Read MoreRed Bull Is Letting Fans Help With Its F1 Car Design
Red Bull has become one of the biggest names in auto racing, having captured this year’s Constructor’s Championship under two-time world champion driver Max Verstappen. It’s a good time to be a fan of Red Bull Racing, and the team is letting fans have a big part in the design of the car next year…
Read MoreAAA Innovations Hires Debra Amato as Regional Sales Manager
AAA Innovations, Norwood, New Jersey, announced that Debra Amato has joined the team as a regional sales manager. In her new role, Amato is responsible for sales revenue in North Carolina; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; and Michigan. Amato joins the team from Brooklyn, New York, and brings with her…
Read MoreThe Virginia Promo Bill Isn’t the First of Its Kind
The Virginia House of Delegates held a hearing yesterday on a bill that would prohibit government agencies from purchasing branded products. In its summary, House Bill 1913, otherwise known as the Virginia Public Procurement Act proposed by Del. Amanda Batten, says: prohibited contracts; agency-branded marketing materials. Prohibits state agencies from entering into any contract for…
Read MoreKoozie Group Exceeds Keep It. Give It. Factor Goal
Koozie Group announced that 77% of its product assortment — a total of 1,944 items — has earned the organization’s Keep It. Give It. (KG) Factor designation, which identifies products whose designs lessen environmental impact through longevity. The comp[any’s goal was to reach the 50% mark by 2024.
Read MoreNC Custom’s Deborah Gaspar Elected to SAAGNY Foundation Board
Deborah Gaspar, vice president of marketing for NC Custom, Hicksville, New York, has been elected a trustee of the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) Foundation Board. In this role, she will aid the foundation’s mission to connect with and support the local tri-state communities through charitable…
Read MoreSPAM Partners with Content Creators for Retro-Themed (And Affordable) Merchandise Line for Charity
Despite the almost-rhyme, SPAM isn’t known for being a glamorous product. That said, it’s working with two food and travel influencers on a line of branded apparel and accessories.
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