Fashion-forward denim has been going in an odd direction lately. First, it was distressed denim. Then, it was these see-through panels. And now, Nordstrom is selling $425 mud-coated denim, according to the Washington Post. While end-users are…
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Ivanka Trump’s Apparel Line Secretly Sold Under Other Name
It looks like Ivanka Trump’s apparel line is making headlines this week, thanks to the discovery that her apparel had been relabeled as Adrienne Vittadini Studio. This is slightly surprising, since Ivanka Trump’s apparel had posted record high profits this year. However, with more and more retailers…
Read More5 Things (and One Very Good Dog) You Missed If You Weren’t At Power House Power Meeting
In case you missed it, last week we at Promo Marketing hosted our first-ever Power House Power Meeting. The event was just like our core Power Meeting events, only way more awesome. Like, so much more awesome. “That’s impossible,” you’re saying. “Promo Marketing Power Meetings are already the best events in the promo industry!” That…
Read MoreMost Plastic Bottles Aren’t Recycled as We Might Think
We all like to do our part when it comes to recycling and being green. Part of that is the practice of recycling and reusing plastic bottles. The vast majority of us would likely…
Read MoreThe Internet Does Not Like the New McDonald’s Uniforms
McDonald’s introduced its new, hip employee uniforms last week. They’re based more off of streetwear trends, and pull the focus from the fast food giant’s red and yellow color scheme. For some, this change might just be too much to handle. Based on some reactions from the internet, McDonald’s decision to turn down the saturation for…
Read MoreJornik Manufacturing Completes Ownership Transition to Second Generation
Jornik Manufacturing Corp., Stamford, Conn., a family-owned and operated supplier, announced that ownership has transitioned from founders Jacquie and Peter Herz to their daughter, Jordie Freedman (president), and son-in-law Rory Freedman (treasurer and secretary). “I have been in this industry since 1971,” Peter Herz said. “It’s been a great 46 years. I’ve seen it from…
Read MoreKim Kardashian Ignites Controversy Through Custom Candle Depicting Her as Virgin Mary
Not one to let her husband, bestselling rapper Kanye West, claim all the attention due to controversial decisions, Kim Kardashian is proving she can likewise use religious imagery to spark…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Pilots Say New Uniforms Bothering Them, Too
It’s been a bit of a mess for American Airlines. After rolling out new uniforms, receiving complaints from employees that they caused health issues, dodging questions about said health issues, and trying to prove said…
Read MoreChance the Rapper Not Taking Risks in Battle Against Merchandise Bootleggers
Set to launch his 43-date Be Encouraged tour today in San Diego, Chance the Rapper is leaving nothing to chance regarding merchandise sales. The Grammy Award winner, owing to his independent status, relied on his home state of Illinois recently, filing a lawsuit that…
Read MoreBoston Gets Local with Branded Merchandise
Boston is a proud city. It has good reasons to be, too—rich history, waterfront geography, world-class education and sports dynasties. So, it makes sense for Bostonians to want to show their pride in the world. And now, the city is doing just that by investing in Boston-branded promotional products. The Boston Herald reported that the…
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