How do the Los Angeles Clippers love Blake Griffin? Let him count the bucks. The National Basketball Association franchise forked over 173 million greenbacks Friday to keep the power forward in California for five more seasons,…
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An Apparel Company’s PR Rep Harassed a Journalist for Months Over Product Coverage
We know it can be difficult to get the press to cover new apparel products, but this apparel company went way too far to get its clothing some coverage. According to UPROXX, a PR rep harassed a journalist for months, even threatening to publish fake nudes of…
Read MoreTarget’s Big Move to Compete With Amazon? Lots of Apparel Lines
With Amazon taking major steps to conquer the apparel world, other big box retailers are looking to remain competitive. At least that’s what it looks like Target is doing with its new clothing lines. According to CNBC, the company is launching four new brands in the apparel and home goods categories: A New Day, Goodfellow…
Read MoreTop Brands Partners With Incipio Group
Top Brands Inc., Oshkosh, Wis., announced today that it will be partnering with Incipio Group to bring its lineup of brands, including Braven Audio, Incase, Incipio and Griffin Technology, into the corporate incentive and promotional products market. “Incipio Group has quickly become an international powerhouse with their incredibly diverse lineup of mobile device accessories, premium…
Read MoreKylie and Kendall Jenner Face Major Lawsuit Amid T-shirt Controversy
Last week, we reported that Kylie and Kendall Jenner released a new line of merchandise essentially pasting their faces on top of cultural icons, like Jim Morrison and Pink Floyd. Even worse, these Kendall + Kylie T-shirts were selling for $125. While people were already outraged over the debut…
Read MoreMexican Association Set to Sue Heineken Over Beer Labels
Heineken is one of the biggest names in brewing, with the iconic green bottle known the world over. With a lager range called “Desperados,” Heineken has…
Read MoreHasseman Marketing Acquires Paparazzi Promotional Products
Hasseman Marketing, Conshocton, Ohio, announced today that it has acquired Paparazzi Promotional Marketing, Irvine, Calif. “Marty [Hagerty, founder of Paparazzi Promotional Marketing,] has a great creative mind and has built a business with a great reputation,” Kirby Hasseman, CEO of Hasseman Marketing, said in a press release. “I am so excited to partner with them…
Read MorePM Video Battle: Alexander Promotional Products Versus Ariel Premium Supply
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Have a great holiday weekend! For those who live in states where fun fireworks are legal, be careful!) Last week, Alexander Promotional Products won again, and now will…
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Promotes Dave Glaser to Vice President of Field Sales
The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., has promoted Dave Glaser to vice president of field sales. Glaser started with The Magnet Group in 2011 as a regional sales manager, and was promoted to national sales manager in 2015. “Dave continues to exemplify leadership with our sales organization and the company,” said Aaron Gunderson, senior vice president…
Read MoreNew York Knicks Misspell Draft Pick’s Name on Jersey
These are interesting times to be affiliated with the New York Knicks. The once-proud franchise has not sniffed the postseason since 2013, parted ways with president Phil Jackson on Wednesday, is struggling to determine what…
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