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It’s April 2, which means that hopefully you survived all of yesterday’s corny and humorous April Fool’s jokes. But it wouldn’t have been April Fool’s Day if there wasn’t at least one joke we almost fell for, and that was Nissin’s Cup Noodles headphones that were reportedly “sold out”…
Read MoreIt seems like Soulja Boy has more in common with the likes of Ja Rule than entrepreneurs like Jay-Z, in that he’s really good at making something look nice but not actually delivering the product.
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Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y., announced a new partnership with JanSport, the global manufacturer of backpacks and outdoor gear for more than 50 years. “Starline has brought many outstanding brands into the fold, and we’ve had tremendous success,” said Brian Porter, Starline’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. “JanSport has stood apart as one…
Read MoreEvery year on April Fools’ Day, my grandfather would call me and tell me there was a spot on my shirt or that my shoelaces were untied. He did this from about the age I was old enough to hold the phone until he died when I was in my early 20s. It was a…
Read MoreSince the June 2017 release of “Bodak Yellow,” her major–label debut single, Cardi B has generated plenty of headlines, and the 26-year-old Grammy Award winner fully intends to gain more attention. Are you “okurrr” with that? The rapper is aiming to trademark her take on “okay” to hawk merchandise, with the commercial pursuit (you guessed…
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At the heart of every company that earns the attention of those within its industry is a team. Individuals are all filling a seat on the bus of that business, each with their specific job description and goals. As the leader of my team, it’s my responsibility to make sure my people are in the…
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Probitas Promotions and Daydreams Specialties were approached by the estate of Trojan Promotions, Grand Forks, N.D., to purchase the business following the tragic news of Trojan owners Troy and Jessica Nelson. “On behalf of the Troy and Jessica Nelson estate, we are extremely pleased that these two local companies have acquired Trojan Promotions,” said Kevin…
Read MoreAh, baseball season is upon us, and we find ourselves enthralled with the prospects of studying stats deep into the night and discussing with our peers. America’s pastime, after all, abounds in data, particularly thanks to the ubiquity of sabermetrics. The infatuation with numbers, however, does not need to end up limited to how players…
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Starting April 16, the Starbucks Rewards program is allowing users to not only redeem points for extra espresso shots and bakery items, but also for some branded merch. Now that’s a reward system we can get behind!…
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News emerged this week that Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, could be liquidated soon, but reports were conflicted. The news came from Gildan, one of the brands Heritage Sportswear sells in the promotional channel, which notified investors it expected to take a charge of $19 million to $23 million in the first quarter of 2019 due…
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