One of the big draws of a PGA Tour event is the merchandise tent. They don’t always have that allure and exclusivity of The Masters, but getting something like a shirt, hat or golf equipment is a fun way of saying “I was there,” especially if the Tour makes a stop nearby. Right now, golfers…
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White House Gift Shop Introduces ‘Donald J. Trump Defeats COVID’ Commemorative Coin
Following President Trump’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, subsequent hospital stay and reported release, the White House Gift Shop has added an item called “Historic Moments in History Coin” that commemorates “President Donald J. Trump [defeating] COVID with icons of his entire first term.” The first 1,500 people who buy the $100 coin will also receive a “Presidential Blue PPE mask”…
Read MoreVantage Apparel Launches Pop-Up Webstore Solution for the Holidays
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., has launched a new holiday pop-up webstore solution to distributors that guarantees apparel shipped and delivered before the holidays. Aptly named “the Candy Cane Store,” the e-commerce-enabled site can be live for up to three weeks, and features the top gift-giving apparel ideas for the holiday season. Distributors can purchase the…
Read MoreDos Equis’ ‘Seis-Foot Cooler’ Returns as Part of Home Tailgating Kit
Remember that six-foot cooler that Dos Equis released so we could all still enjoy each others’ company at a backyard cookout but maintain social distancing? A lot of people might tell you that Labor Day is the end of cookout season, but Dos Equis is making an effort to “save our Saturdays” by re-releasing the Seis-foot cooler and introducing a few more fun products…
Read MoreDairy Queen and Hidden Valley Celebrate Partnership With Creative Promo Collection
To spread the word about the new addition of Hidden Valley Ranch to its chicken strips and salad options, Dairy Queen dropped a line of branded merchandise that includes a cornhole board, a 1,000-piece puzzle, a paint-by-numbers kit and a cross-stitch kit. While not billed as such, the collection is clearly designed with the stay-at-home crowd in mind…
Read MoreAirPop Launches in U.S. and Canada With New Line of Face Masks
AirPop, San Francisco, is bringing its expertise in creating high-performance air wearable products to the U.S. with the launch today of its new line of face masks for U.S. and Canadian customers. Three AirPop mask models are available for purchase—the Light SE, the Pocket, and the AirPop mask for kids—with original and Active models coming…
Read MoreVistaprint Goes Agency With Acquisition of Design and Advertising Services Platform 99designs
99designs, based in Australia and backed by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Accel Partners, boasts a network of freelancers in logo design, custom apparel, custom printed materials and a variety of other advertising and design services. The platform allows customers to hire a designer directly or open a brief and select from ideas submitted by designers…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Wants You to Wear Your Birthday Suit With Its Latest Branded Merch Launch
I know we said McDonald’s wants you to wear your “birthday suit,” but we have to remind you (as your attorneys) not to show up to McDonald’s in the nude. This is just a clever turn of phrase on McDonald’s behalf. The fast food restaurant released a loungewear set to celebrate the the McFlurry’s 25th anniversary from home, and it sold out in an hour…
Read MoreMore Virtual Trade Shows and Events Are Sending Promotional Products and Gift Packages Directly to Attendees
More and more events are figuring out that promotional products remain a key part of their strategy—and figuring out how to deliver them to virtual attendees. Crain’s New York Business just ran a story on it, namedropping a whole bunch of events that are going this route, including the New York City Wine & Food Festival and New York Comic Con, both happening virtually in October…
Read MoreJoint Catalog From Two Iowa Promo Suppliers Highlights Industry Favorites
Tru Art Advertising Calendars and Cedar Crest Manufacturing have announced the release of their paired catalog, “Paper to Pen.” The collection features items from Tru Art’s newly-expanded line of non-dated products and a selection of pens from Cedar Crest’s line carefully curated to complement them. The catalog serves as a convenient one-stop shop for a…
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