We don’t know much about astrology. But today’s official horoscope from Promo Marketing says that you should indulge in something you enjoy, like an ice cream sandwich or a corn dog, and that the position of Wednesday’s skies means that you will get to see five fun promotional products from around the world…
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New Balance Releases New York MTA-Branded Sneakers
New Balance is releasing a special edition 920 shoe with the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) logo embroidered on the back. Inspired by the New York subway, the shoe has a gray and white color scheme, reminiscent of the metal trains and concrete platforms…
Read MoreA Supplier’s Ambitious Interactive Game Combines Packaging, Labels and Experiential Online Marketing—and Highlights the Limitless Potential of Print
What’s the best way to showcase modern online marketing methods and the latest advances in packaging and labeling products? A fictional murder mystery set in the 1920s, of course. If that made you do a double take, well, that’s what Repacorp Inc. was counting on…
Read MoreHealth Network Sues Promo Distributor for $1.2M Over Alleged Undelivered and Counterfeit N95 Masks
Kettering Health Network is suing a Fully Promoted franchisee for more than $1.2 million after the company allegedly failed to deliver masks Kettering ordered last spring, and then finally delivered counterfeit N95 masks in December. Kettering Health filed the lawsuit on May 3 against Jade Designs LLC, dba Fully Promoted…
Read More2021 State of the Industry Report: The Latest on Promotional Apparel
As part of our 2021 State of the Industry report, we reached out to experts in five major product categories. Below is an excerpt from our conversation with Pat Noonan, chief product officer for SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., who gave us an inside look at the state of promotional apparel…
Read MoreUnlikely Promotional Marketing Lessons From ‘The Circle,’ Netflix’s Insane Reality Show
Have you guys watched “The Circle” on Netflix? If you haven’t, it is insane. Basically they put a handful of people into one-bedroom apartments, where they interact with other contestants via a social media platform called “The Circle” without ever actually seeing anyone’s face. From there, it’s basically like a combination of “Survivor” and the…
Read MoreHALO Launches Brand Redesign
HALO, Sterling, Ill., revealed a relaunch of the company’s corporate brand. The rebrand will impact all touchpoints, including the company’s marketing and sales tools, digital platforms, social media, and direct mail. The brand messaging has also been incorporated into the company’s vision and values…
Read MoreWhat Is ‘Digital Merchandise’ and Why Is This Rising YouTube Star Selling So Much of It?
YouTuber Sadie Aldis is doing now just hit 1 million subscribers. Aldis’ merchandise store is pretty much what you’d expect: There are beanies embroidered with her logo, branded smartphone cases and a (reasonably affordable) hoodie. But what really stands out is the “digital merchandise” Aldis is offering in addition to the physical products…
Read MoreUniversity of Arkansas Licenses Its Logo for Hog-Shaped Tortilla Chips
What’s even the point of a gameday party or tailgate if you don’t have chips and dip? If you’re a fan of the Razorbacks, prepare to take your snacking level to new heights, because the University of Arkansas just licensed its logo for the sake of hog-shaped tortilla chips…
Read More6 Promotional Products Ideas for the Automotive Market
With the economy beginning to reopen, and vaccination numbers rising to a level where people feel comfortable going on vacation or returning to the office, car buying is coming back. Here are six products car dealerships and mechanics can use to get buyers in the door and keep their brand visible when those customers are on the move…
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