Researchers in Haifa, Israel, have created what they believe is a reusable face mask that kills harmful particles by heating itself up with a smartphone charger. It’s been pretty incredible how quickly the scientific community has acted during the COVID-19 pandemic. New developments that sometimes take years have happened in weeks. This has included much…
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PPAI Launches Industry’s First Live Event Health and Safety Initiative
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the launch of PPAI’s Healthpitality, the hallmark for the industry’s first health and safety initiative, and an even higher standard for all PPAI live events. The initiative is designed to enhance the safety and security practices that are already in place by working with event partners…
Read MoreDunkin’ Releases Branded Face Mask Collection Benefiting Children in Underserved Communities
Dunkin’s blend of practicality, humor, seasonal importance and pop culture enthusiasm have helped it to win regard as a marketing heavyweight. The 70-year-old enterprise is back at it with a branded face mask promotion, partial proceeds from which will go to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation…
Read MoreAd Agency Creates Fake Social Distancing Merch Line, Makes It Real After Huge Social Media Buzz
Back in April, Curiosity, a Cincinnati-based ad agency, decided to create its own fictional social distancing merch line, called the “Social Distance Supply,” to have some fun and showcase its design abilities. What the agency didn’t expect was what happened after it released the designs on its social media pages: People actually wanted to purchase the products…
Read MoreePromos Announces Lisa Fosdick as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
ePromos Promotional Products, St. Cloud, Minn., announced that Lisa Fosdick has joined the organization as vice president of strategic partnerships. “Lisa is an experienced senior leader with a passion for helping others succeed,” said Steve Paradiso, president and CEO of ePromos. “We are thrilled to have her join our executive team and bring her vision,…
Read MoreUnder Armour’s New Face Mask ‘Made for Athletes’ Sells Out In an Hour
Given the nature of its name, anyone who purchases or even peruses products by Under Armour expects for the goods to provide protection. Based on the recent success that the company has been enjoying over a face mask release, we can say that the business enjoys upholding that reputation, as a face mask designed for…
Read MoreNBA’s Disney Plan Includes Wearable Tech ‘Smart Rings’ to Monitor Players’ Health
Aside from the perks of Disney life, the league is using a lot of wearable tech to constantly keep up with the ever-present risk of COVID-19. This will include a wearable ring that tracks temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and other vital data that could indicate illness. According to Axios, the rings also show an “illness probability score.”…
Read MoreNetflix Beat the U.S. Military to the ‘Space Force’ Trademark for Merchandise
Netflix reportedly beat the U.S. military to the trademark punch for the “Space Force,” the name of a new satirical streaming show. Right now, Netflix has the rights to use the phrase on merchandise all over the world.
Read More2020 Top Distributors: Shumsky CEO Dawn Conway on Employee Engagement, Consultative Sales
Each year, Promo Marketing compiles the top promotional products distributors into one comprehensive list. We asked some of the 2020 top distributors for their thoughts on the industry, their plans for the future and more. Here, we talked to Dawn Conway of Shumsky/Boost Engagement, the No. 45 company on our 2020 Top Distributors list…
Read More2020 Top Distributors: BAMKO President Phil Koosed on Technology and Innovation
Each year, Promo Marketing compiles the top promotional products distributors into one comprehensive list. We asked some of the 2020 top distributors for their thoughts on the industry, their plans for the future and more. Here, we talked to Phil Koosed of BAMKO, the No. 15 company on our 2020 Top Distributors list…
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