Omaha, Nebraska rapper Bo Bo Bread Boy, perhaps more commonly known by his government name Brody Thompson, is without the 100 T-shirts he ordered from a printing business after it took his money and abruptly shut down. He’s also out 500 bucks. “[T-shirts are] a main source of income for independent artists,” Thompson told NBC…
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Proforma Announces PPAI Expo Events With Steve Wozinak and Author Brian Moran
Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has accepted an invitation to join Proforma in a celebration of its new business management technology platform, ProVision, on Jan. 12, 2020, at the PPAI Expo. After a considerable vetting process by Wozniak’s team, he accepted his invitation to celebrate Proforma’s thought leadership and innovation in…
Read MoreMy Best Promotion Rewind: Revisiting a Summer of Distributor Advice and Success Stories
It always seems like summer flies by. As we celebrate the approach of fall, let’s look back at some helpful stories and advice we gleaned from our distributor friends as part of our ongoing My Best Promotion feature. We talked handling mistakes, landing long-term accounts and more. Let’s hit the rewind! Our first highlight is…
Read MoreFacebook Runs Into Trademark Issue With Logo for Digital Currency Brand
Brands are always looking to outdo their competitors, but what happens when seeking an edge leaves a company dangling from a cliff? It appears Facebook will soon have an answer to that inquiry, as its planned Calibra cryptocurrency is not only undergoing severe scrutiny but also facing accusations that the concept’s logo is a rip-off…
Read MoreWhy the U.K.’s Brexit Party Is In Some Trouble Over Merch
The Brexit Party in the U.K. is anything but subtle. Its leader, Nigel Farage, has thrown himself in front of every microphone or camera with a red light on to espouse his beliefs of U.K. independence from the EU and dependence on international relations. That’d be all well and good if it didn’t come out…
Read MoreLeed’s Partners With Herschel Supply Co.
Today, Pittsburgh-based Leed’s announced an exclusive partnership with Herschel Supply Co. The new partnership between two premier companies brings branded Herschel backpacks, duffels and accessories to the promotional products market for the very first time. Founded in 2009, Vancouver-based Herschel…
Read MorePuma Joins Nike, Adidas in E-Sports Apparel World
E-sports is still sort of polarizing, despite the ample proof of its success all over the world. There are still some people who might think that “professional video gaming” would never take off. Those people should see the crowds that fill arenas like Madison Square Garden to watch tournaments. They’re even building arenas in major cities…
Read MoreAtlanta Braves Cancel Foam Tomahawk Giveaway (Likely Permanently) After Criticism
The tomahawk chop has proven a huge part of the Atlanta Braves’ identity since the 1991 season, when the MLB club pulled off the worst-to-first feat and advanced to the World Series. The gesture has attracted many detractors in the ensuing 28 years, but it was a complaint from a visiting player that caused the…
Read MoreGrumpy Cat Is Gone But Her Peeps Are Grumpy About Knockoff Merchandise
Even in death, Grumpy Cat is still grumpy. There’s something comforting about that, isn’t there? Even from the little kitty cat afterlife, Grumpy Cat (OK, actually her owner) is suing people for selling knockoff Grumpy Cat merchandise. Grumpy Cat Limited, the business set up for all things GC, is going after online retailers selling items…
Read MoreiClick Adds Chris Hart and Rob Derrig to National Accounts Team
Chris Hart and Rob Derrig have been hired to bolster Seattle-based iClick’s national account management team, where they’ll support existing clients, while expanding account bases within their assigned territories. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the hiring of two outstanding national account managers focused on two of our key region,” said Wendy Knapp, vice…
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