If we’ve gleaned one thing from watching the numerous “Batman” films over the years, it’s this: Gotham City stole architecture ideas from Pittsburgh and Chicago, and coming at Batman usually ends with at least one broken bone. While Spanish soccer club Valencia CF didn’t actually come at Batman or DC Comics, it’s defending itself over…
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Raining Rose’s Lisa Waggoner Achieves Industry Certification
Lisa Waggoner, national sales representative for Raining Rose, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has earned the certification of Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) administered by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). Individuals such as Waggoner with a PPAI certification have attained a high standard of professional competence, knowledge and experience. The MAS certification…
Read MoreTesla’s ‘Merch Madness’ Event Proves Even Employees Really Want Tesla Merchandise
Elon Musk has not only revolutionized the way we look at cars. Through his various companies, he’s done a lot of work to change the way we look at just about everything: space travel, train systems and, yes, promotional items. Musk’s business ventures have brought us promotional “totally not flamethrowers,” surfboards and more, and usually…
Read MoreCould Maryland Make History as First State to Enact a Styrofoam Ban?
Today is already a momentous occasion for one of Promo Marketing’s neighbors to the South, as more than 6 million folks are celebrating Maryland Day, the acknowledgement of the first European settlers’ landing in the then-Providence of Maryland. Come a little more than 15 months from now, though, the population could have even more cause…
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Hires Kevin Crisafulli as Director of Customer Care
Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., announced that it has recently hired Kevin Crisafulli as director of customer care. Crisafulli brings with him more than 15 years of experience in cultivating teamwork and customer relationships. His most recent position was with HS Brands International, where he was director of operations…
Read MoreUSPS Honors Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary With a Pair of Stamps
No year is ever perfect, but 1969 deserves commendation as a relatively groovy year, particularly thanks to the Woodstock music festival and the recording and release of “Abbey Road” by The Beatles. No matter the majesty of those moments and many others, nothing will top the significance of the Apollo 11 lunar landing that occurred…
Read MoreStormtech Launches 1:1 Initiative Philanthropic Program
Stormtech, Burnaby, B.C., announced the launch of its 1:1 Initiative, a philanthropic program that helps introduce at-risk youth to outdoor adventure. Stormtech wants everyone to experience their love of the outdoors. This is why Stormtech will be donating 1 percent of its total global sales in the form of much needed apparel to partner organizations.…
Read MoreWhy Charles River Apparel Went on an East Coast Customer Road Trip (in a Mini Cooper!)
These days, automation is the name of the game in sales and marketing. Overall, that’s been a good thing. But it’s also made everything so dang impersonal. Sometimes, to really connect in the digital age, you’ve got to ditch the screens, hop in a tricked out Mini Cooper and go on an East Coast tour to visit customers. Wait, what?…
Read MoreIs Campaign Merchandise More Important Than Policy?
Campaign merchandise. It’s something we’ve discussed ad nauseum at this point due to our niche subject matter, but it’s actually important! It provides a visual representation of a political candidate’s personal brand and views, and allows others to showcase their beliefs and infer what others’ beliefs are, too. To put it simply, when you see…
Read MoreNew Disney Parks Merch Collection Proves Rose Gold Is Still In
“Nature’s first green is rose gold,” offers Robert Frost as the first line to his “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” Wait, you’re telling us that the actual text doesn’t include the word “rose”? We are going to engage in critical freedom for a second and say that the four-time Pulitzer Prize winner should have made that…
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