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HUB Promotional Group’s HUB Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Gashia Hollingsworth to its award-winning customer service team. She will be working with customers in California and Nevada, as well as supporting others on her team. Hollingsworth came to HUB in November 2018 with more than 12 years…
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, AB InBev made headlines with the launch of a new merchandise venture. Now, it’s back in the news over branded merchandise, but not in a good way. This time, it’s over a trademark infringement dustup with Patagonia, the outdoor apparel brand, who is charging the beverage giant with issuing a brew and affiliated branded merchandise that creates confusion with its own name and logo…
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When we’re trying to impress someone in conversation, we often list “The Legend of Bagger Vance” as our favorite film of all time. But, candidly, we’d have to give that accolade to “Happy Gilmore.” The point is that either way, golf’s influence over our lives cannot be denied, and we can see why. It’s a…
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The last few years have been all about subscription services. We sign up for services that deliver shaving equipment, cleaning supplies and pet toys on a regular basis. They’re great because we don’t have to do anything but check the mail, but the problem is they do accumulate a bit of waste. That’s why Kristy…
Read MoreThe U.S. Marine Corps uniform board is considering changes to the marine uniform, including the addition of (optional) umbrellas for male Marines and silver earrings in dress uniform for female Marines. According to Marine Times, female Marines were always permitted to carry or use small black umbrellas while in dress or service uniforms, and male…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the addition of industry veteran Dustin Wicks to the company’s management team as system product manager. Wicks, who previously worked at The Vernon Company, will be responsible for driving the field sales transition for HALO’s new order management platform. Wicks will report to Dawn Olds, HALO’s senior vice president…
Read MoreWe’ve been saying for a while that T-shirt cannons are the most fun and exciting means of delivering free T-shirts to fans at sporting events. But it’s impossible to…
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Let’s play a game where you’re a new distributor who has never sold a promotional product in your life. This is likely untrue if you’re reading this story, but stick with us for the sake of the thought exercise. You’re brand new to the industry, and you’re at a point where multiple trails begin in…
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The Pittsburgh-based Pro Towels family of companies, including Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Company, Superior and Neet Feet, announced that it has increased its overall rally towel capacity by 20 percent. The expansion and investment were coordinated in preparation for the upcoming need for rally towels that are frequently used during playoff season in NBA, MLB…
Read MoreAt this time of year, there is no going wrong when it comes to being hooked on sports, as baseball, hockey, basketball and golf give us many occasions to celebrate amazing feats. With respect to the last member of that quartet, end-users can also make great use of related merchandise, and no event provides a…
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