Every discussion of actors who ooze confidence and cool must include Patrick Stewart. The 79-year-old, award-winning thespian has been plying his trade for decades, and will soon make a huge addition to his credits with “Star Trek: Picard,” through which he will reprise his role as the beloved captain of the USS Enterprise. To commemorate…
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Our 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: LSU Coke Cans, Paul Rudd Shirts and More
We made it back from Las Vegas in one piece, and we had a long weekend not only to recover, but to snag a few promotional products for this week’s edition of the Fave 5. This week we have some commemorative cans, T-shirts and more!
Read MorePeloton Teams Up with Athleta, Hill City for Apparel Capsule
After putting itself in the hotseat over a questionable advertisement during the holiday season, the fitness company Peloton is doing a little bit of backpedaling, so to speak. (We promise this will be the only pun in this story.) Despite the commercial backlash, Peloton has become one of the biggest names in the sort of “luxury…
Read MoreWOV-IN Achieves QCA Accreditation
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has awarded QCA accreditation to WOVIN Brands. Based in Jackson, Wisc., the company operates under the brands WOV-IN, Promopet and Footprints USA. QCA-accredited companies endorse a self-certification, complete a rigorous self-assessment, and then submit their headquarters and their supply base to multiple third-party audits. The QCA board uses a scorecard…
Read MoreRuss Dantu’s Tips for Alleviating Customer Pain Points
In his presentation “Eliminate the Ow! For Customers,” customer service expert Russ Dantu, owner of Synergy Solutions, guided distributors through hands-on exercises to eliminate pain points from their sales process and make their business more…
Read MoreHail to The Chief of NFL Merchandise Sales, Patrick Mahomes
Professional sports yields many polarizing athletes, but it’s tough for us to see Patrick Mahomes ever becoming one. The 24-year-old has such a agreeable disposition that it stands to figure that as long as he plays for the Kansas City Chiefs (or any other NFL franchise), he is going to be a fan favorite. Already…
Read MoreHow Promotional Water Bottles Became the Real Stars of ‘Love Island’ (Britain’s Version of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’)
If you’re not from Britain, you probably aren’t familiar with ‘Love Island,’ the U.K.’s favorite reality dating show. It’s basically the cross-the-pond version of “Bachelor in Paradise,” where sexy young singles in an even sexier exotic locale compete for each other’s hearts (and a substantial cash reward). Unlike “Paradise,” though, the real stars of “Love Island” are the promotional water bottles…
Read MoreRalph Lauren Sues Custom Apparel Company Over Bootleg Designs
When we have given coverage to Ralph Lauren, the news has typically possessed plenty of positive qualities. Because of its fashion-industry renown, one might suspect that the company finds itself vulnerable to possible bootleggers, and that is the case this week, as the corporation is suing a custom apparel company for allegedly infringing upon trademarks to produce a variety of goods…
Read MorePPAI Surpasses 16,000-Member Mark
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, announced at The PPAI Expo that the association has surpassed the 16,000-member mark. Distributor E The Center of Marketing, headquartered in Alamonte Springs, Florida, was recognized as the 16,000th member during this year’s PPAI Expo. Principal Eric Bernhardt joined PPAI onsite while attending the show…
Read More7 Big Promotional Products Trends We Noticed at PPAI Expo 2020
The PPAI Expo is always a good place to see new products, but if you know where to look, it’s also a place to discover the overall trends taking shape in promo. Still, the show is huge, so it’s not always easy to see the bigger picture. That’s why we did the work for you! Here’s a breakdown of some of the big promotional products trends we saw in our time at the show…
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