Ah, Opening Day of the 2018 Major League Baseball regular season has arrived! With all 30 franchises playing on what is the earliest occasion an MLB season has begun, today will give fans a chance to chart their clubs’ chances of going from spring hopefuls to autumn heroes. Owners will likewise find themselves scrutinized—and not…
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When Are Pot Promos OK? That’s the Question in Boulder
The ongoing debate about whether or not legal marijuana businesses can advertise their business and how continues. As more and more states legalize recreational marijuana, and with Canada reportedly legalizing cannabis “within months,” the thought of how marijuana businesses will advertise their products or how dispensaries can promote their business is called into question. New…
Read MorePromotional Products Highlight April Fool’s ‘Rebrand’ From Arby’s and Warby Parker
We don’t know about you, but those grocery bag inspired t-shirt designs look pretty sweet. There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re a purveyor of fine meats, or simply farsighted (honestly, this might make the food look better, so you could ditch the glasses for the duration of your meal). Speaking of meals, the rebrand also features the launch of an exciting new snack…
Read MoreEverything You Missed at Promo Marketing’s First Power Meeting of 2018
Last week, Promo Marketing kicked off our seventh year of Power Meetings with a four-day extravaganza in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The event, held at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, was the first of four Power Meetings set for 2018. And boy did it deliver. Here’s what you missed if you weren’t lucky enough to attend…
Read MoreA Roadmap to Successful Sales in the Tourism and Hospitality Market
Travel is an enormous industry in the U.S. The U.S. Travel Association reported that in 2016, the U.S. travel industry generated $2.3 trillion dollars. That covers both business and leisure travel. That’s quite a chunk of change, right? So, what does this mean for you, a promotional products distributor? Is this our sly way of…
Read MorePeople Are Very Confused About the Logo for One of Target’s New Apparel Lines
We at Promo Marketing know how important a logo is. We’ve seen what happens when a logo design goes right, and we’ve seen what happens when a logo design goes wrong. Unfortunately, Target learned a valuable lesson in logo design, and hopefully, you can learn from its mistake. As part of its new apparel brand…
Read MoreNike’s 2018 Sportswear Collections Are Out and We Have Questions
Nike has long been at the forefront of athletic apparel trends, thanks to its cutting-edge running shoes and streetwear-inspired looks. So, when we caught a glimpse of its upcoming Spring 2018 apparel and footwear collection, we paid extra attention. Here’s everything you need to know: According to Nike, the collection aims to reimagine the company’s…
Read MoreHow to Stand Out in Promotional Golf Apparel
It’s been a big year for golf apparel. Adidas launched its adicross urban-inspired golf collection, designed to seamlessly transition golf apparel into streetwear. Bill Murray launched his William Murray golf apparel collection, which became a viral sensation. And Nike released its new Air Jordan 1 Golf Premium shoe. Not only does golf continue to draw…
Read MoreWe May Finally Know What Millennials Want In Their Apparel
Millennials have gotten a lot of flak in the news for their love of avocado toast, their dependence on technology and their inability to flee their parents’ basements, and yet marketers nationwide have long been obsessed with what millennials want. At least in the apparel world, we may finally have an answer, and the results…
Read MoreElon Musk’s Boring Company to Sell Life-Size Stone Lego Bricks, Because Why Not
Elon Musk is many things, and slacker is not one of them. Now, the man can rejoice under the glow of a brand new title, given to him by us, the folks at Promo Marketing. Despite the fact that he will likely never read this, we are bestowing the title of World Promo Champion upon him. You’re welcome, Mr. Musk…
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