When we hear “Testarossa” we immediately think of Ferrari. And we’re not exactly car buffs, so we would imagine that others do the same. Well, regardless of how common that word association is, a German court ruled that Ferrari has to relinquish its right to the name due to a lack of ongoing use. Remember…
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PM Video Battle Programming Note
Hello Video Battle Fans, Brendan from Promo Marketing here with a quick programming note. After two years of bringing you the best videos from around the promotional products industry, we’ll be taking a temporary break from the Video Battle This doesn’t mean Video Battle is done forever. Our primary focus at Promo Marketing is to…
Read MoreJudge Bans Taylor Swift T-shirts, Banners, Signs at Singer’s Civil Trial
Given the devotion that celebrities attract, legal matters involving the adored figures tend to draw rapt attention no matter how marginal their cases are. Since the 2006 release of her self-titled debut album, Taylor Swift…
Read MoreProforma’s Annual Convention Draws More Than 700 Attendees
Cleveland-based Proforma’s 2017 Annual Convention and Family Reunion, held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., recently concluded with more than 700 industry professionals in attendance. This four-day event was packed full of education sessions, motivational presentations, networking and more. “It is exciting to see how Proforma’s Convention has evolved into…
Read MoreTwo Entrepreneurs Try to Trademark N-Word, Swastika to Limit Usage
In June, when the Supreme Court upheld the ruling that an Asian-American band called The Slants had the right to trademark their name, regardless of if it potentially offended others, it opened the possibility for others to trademark offensive terms. At the time, we focused primarily on how it paved the way for the Washington…
Read MorePhillies Cancel Pete Rose Bobblehead Promo Days Before the Game
Following accusations of statutory rape against disgraced former baseball player Pete Rose, the Philadelphia Phillies have canceled two weekend events to honor the former Phillies infielder. Rose was slated to be added to the team’s Wall…
Read MoreOops: Las Vegas-Bound Oakland Raiders Give ‘Loyalty’ Pin to Bay Area Ticket Holders
2017 has proven an interesting year for the Oakland Raiders. January 7 saw them make a return to the postseason following a 14-season drought, and March 27…
Read MoreCrystal D Hires for a Number of Positions
Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., has hired new employees for eight positions, covering many different departments. Dah Dah, Michael Goetz and James Thao were hired in the production department. Each one is trained in the various production roles such as packing, washing, masking and etching. Barron Duncan was hired in the warehouse department as a…
Read MoreMetal 3-D Printing: Faster, Cheaper, Safer
3-D printing went from what seemed like an impossible, futuristic idea to a standard practice in a short time. Companies are able to design and print all kinds of things in a matter of minutes. But, as with most developing technology, it still has its flaws and room to grow. New Atlas is reporting that…
Read MoreThis Bag Is a Tote, Backpack and Fanny Pack All In One
Nike is teaming up with Tom Sachs, with whom it worked on a sneaker before, for a new bag product. Heralding the bag’s versatility, Nike says the bag can transform from a waist pack, back pack or tote bag. What’s more, the bag’s design is heavily influenced by NASA, using a fabric called dyneema. According…
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