Wristbands America that it will be closed for the foreseeable future as a result of the train derailment in Palestine, Ohio. Residents in East Palestine were ordered to evacuate on Monday after authorities executed a controlled release of toxic vinyl chloride from part of the detailed train.
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This Coffee Shop Created a Coffee Sleeve/T-shirt Promo Celebrating Poets
Philadelphia coffee roaster Elixr has been celebrating artists with rotating murals in its cafes. But, a new program has allowed local poets to print their work on coffee sleeves. It’s called “Heart On Your Sleeve,” and also features a T-shirt promo.
Read MoreThe Power of a Thank-You Note: A Firsthand Account
The holiday season might be over, but there’s no reason you can’t show your gratitude through thoughtful gifts all year long. When an end-user receives something as a thank-you for hard work or for being a trusted partner or customer, they’re likely to hold onto the gift for a long time. If you can make…
Read MoreThe Legacy Group Adds Harper + Scott as New Distributor Partner
The Legacy Group, West River, Maryland, announced the addition of New York City-based creative agency Harper + Scott as its newest distributor/agency partner. Founded by Michel Scott Cohen and Jon Alagem in 2014, Harper + Scott is a B-Corp Certified company focused on bringing thoughtful transparency to the branded merchandise and private label goods space.…
Read MoreLessons from Amazon’s Warehouse Game Promo: Reward Employees, Allow them to Choose their Gift, But Don’t Get OSHA Involved
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.
Read MoreWhat 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…
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