Summer should involve a number of ways to kick back and brush aside thoughts of all of the responsibilities that can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds. Some folks require fancy getaways as parts of their brain breaks, while others are just content to call on comforting furniture to help put everything into perspective.…
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Why Old Navy Is Selling a Purple 4th of July T-shirt
When we think of 4th of July, we typically think of red, white and blue. But, for Old Navy’s recent campaign, the retailer is going all in on purple looks for Independence Day. According to Fortune, the company has created a digital Purple 4th pop-up shop “with all the purple items Americans need to celebrate belonging.” It’s already a huge success…
Read MoreOur Favorite Designs From Uniqlo’s Mega-Popular Pokemon T-shirt Fan Design Contest
Uniqlo released its latest Pokemon T-shirt collection, which features designs submitted by fans as part of a contest. According to comicbook.com, the shirts sold out in a matter of days, so we had to see what the fuss was all about. We perused the collection and picked our favorites…
Read MoreThe Yankees and Red Sox Gave Meghan Markle Some Royal Baby Swag at Their London Series
As the London Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees approached, we found ourselves disappointed when we did not come across any compelling promotional products to tout the occasion. All hope was not lost from a branding perspective, though, thanks to the teams competing and a little royal intervention. Prince Harry and…
Read MoreRevisiting the U.S. Flag Merchandise Debate (Thanks to Nike, Colin Kaepernick and the Governor of Arizona)
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet today, you’ve likely seen that Nike is pulling a new July 4 shoe design after Colin Kaepernick pointed out that some people might find the “Betsy Ross Flag” design offensive. Reaction from both sides of the political spectrum has been, predictably, intense, but it’s a good excuse to revisit the debate over how the American flag is used in branding…
Read MoreProforma’s Vera Muzzillo, Stan Maxwell Named to Technology Board
Proforma’s Vera Muzzillo, CEO; and Stan Maxwell, chief strategy officer, have been named as Suncoast Developers Guild board members. Muzzillo has been named to the Board of Directors, with Maxwell holding a seat on the Board of Advisors. “Both Vera and Stan were hand-selected due to their demonstrated expertise and strong leadership in technology,” said…
Read MoreSt. Louis Seemed Woefully Underprepared for Surge in Demand for Blues Stanley Cup Merch
The St. Louis Blues, fresh off claiming an NHL title for the first time in the franchise’s 52-year history, have found themselves on quite a high these last three weeks, with Promo Marketing’s Philadelphia base finding itself a part of the hoopla thanks to a promotional T-shirt born in the City of Brotherly Love. That…
Read MoreBIC Graphic Enters Apparel Category With Exclusive Hanesbrands Partnership
BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., and HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., have announced a new partnership, adding apparel to the promotional supplier’s extensive hardgoods range of promotional products. An assortment of 70 best-sellers from top brands in the HanesBrands portfolio are part of the launch, including Champion, Gear for Sports, ComfortWash and Alternative. This launch…
Read MorePeople Are Not Happy About Kamala Harris’ New Campaign T-shirt
There is a very fine line between a clever and timely commemoration of a noteworthy moment and going too far. In the case of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, her latest T-shirt release is teetering on that line after her campaign team created a T-shirt that references a rebuttal directed toward Joe Biden during the…
Read MoreAll Full-Time Team Members at Maple Ridge Farms Earn PPAI’s TAS Certificate
Thomas Riordan, CAS, president of Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wis., announced that through a recent company initiative, all full-time team members at Maple Ridge Farms have earned, at a minimum, their Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS) certificates. The importance of PPAI’s educational programs was reinforced by Jodie Schillinger, CAS, executive vice president at Maple Ridge, who…
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