Yesterday, we included this “Hello Kitty” branded Japanese bullet train in the Fave 5, but we wanted to investigate it a little further because it’s pretty darn impressive. The train debuted in 2018, and pretty much from top to bottom (or engine to caboose), it’s decked out in all things “Hello Kitty”…
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America’s PPE Supply Is Running Short, Again
In the early weeks and months of the pandemic, PPE shortages were a major concern. Eventually, supply caught up as industries mobilized to ramp up PPE production and infection rates began falling in the hardest-hit areas of the country. Stockpiles stabilized. The PPE shortage appeared to be behind us. That may no longer be the case…
Read MoreDale Denham Named to 2021 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150
Constellation Research recognized Geiger senior vice president and CIO Dale Denham in its 2021 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe. Denham was recognized for his continuous success in leading digital transformation efforts with significant business outcomes…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Nalgene Bottles, a Spongebob Sponge and More
In an ideal world, we’d have promotional fireworks that explode in a dazzling display of a client’s brand name and logo. Until then, we’ll have to just celebrate the many existing promotional products that are awesome and worthy of our admiration every day. Check out this week’s edition of the Fave 5!…
Read MoreThose Smart Rings NBA Players Will Wear Could Be Huge for Preventing COVID Spread in General Public
Remember the wearable tech NBA players will use inside their Disney bubble when the season starts again? A group of researchers at the University of California is studying data from the rings in use by the general public as well as more than 3,000 health care employees, to spot patterns that might help mitigate the spread of COVID-19…
Read MorePromotional Socks: Features, Customization Options and Sales Ideas
You’re probably well aware that socks and footwear are important. You’re probably even wearing socks right now. But what you might not know are some of the many capabilities that companies have to make socks more interesting or functional than just covering your feet…
Read MoreThis Snack Company Will Pay You in Merch to Taste-Test Their Cheese
Whisps Cheese Crisps, a snack company, is looking for a “cheese executive officer.” Specifically, someone that will taste-test cheese, help develop new flavors for the company and more. And, that’s not all. The new cheese executive officer will also receive up to $5,000 in cash, some merch, and a few other perks…
Read MoreHow the Pandemic Will Change the Promotional Products Industry (Short Term and Long)
As we head toward the summer, industry professionals know that many variables exist. What, then, should expectations be for the state of business as the economy reopens? And what about further out—what will the promotional products industry look like after the pandemic?…
Read MoreHanesbrands Completes Production of More Than 450 Million Face Masks in Three Months
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., has reportedly completed its planned production and distribution of more than 450 million cotton face coverings as part of a contract with the U.S. government. In March, Hanes first started using its facilities to make face masks. At its peak of production, the company was producing about 40 million per week…
Read MoreSelfie Lighting Rings Might Be the Next Big Tech Item
Since so much of our interaction with others is via Zoom meetings or Skype happy hours, we still want to look our best. And not everyone’s home lighting is, well, the most flattering. To get that studio glow, there are lighting rings and other lights designed specifically for home photos and videos…
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