Does the Nets’ Sponsor Patch Ruin Their Jerseys?

We’re getting our first looks at NBA jerseys with sponsor patches on them. And, for the most part, it’s not too bad. They’re subtle and, at least as we saw with Philadelphia, Boston and Sacramento, the patches match the color scheme well. But then, the Brooklyn Nets had to ruin that streak by placing a…

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New York City Bag Bill Hinges on Gov. Cuomo

Yesterday, the New York Assembly passed legislation to effectively block New York City’s proposed new fee on single-use paper and plastic bags. The State Senate passed the bill as well on Monday. Now, the bill is going to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his consideration.

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Fire Breaks Out at Factory That Makes Samsung Batteries

The fire authority in Tianjin, China, said that lithium-ion batteries and some semi-manufactured battery products caused a fire in the Samsung SDI Co. factory that manufactures batteries for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone infamous for causing fires and property damage. The South China Morning Post reported that 19 fire engines and more than 110…

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Justin Case Appoints Promopartner as Multi-Line Sales Rep

Max Baer, president of Justin Case, Markham, Ontario, announced the appointment of Promopartner as its multi-line representation in the Greater Toronto area (GTA) East. Sally Pilitz, president of Promopartner, has been providing creative sales and marketing solutions to GTA distributors for more than 20 years. As a member of the Promo Expo Showroom, Sally will…

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People Line Up For ‘Refugees Welcome’ T-shirts

After Donald Trump made the executive order to ban refugees, opponents of the ban have taken to apparel to express their discontent. According to Fox25, a T-shirt shop in downtown Oklahoma City made quite the impression with its “Refugees Welcome” T-shirt campaign. McKenzie and Company offered to print…

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Chance the Rapper Models ‘Thank You Obama’ Apparel

We already know that Chance the Rapper is a marketing genius. Now it seems he’s using his marketing talents to bump a Barack Obama-themed apparel line straight to the top. ‘According to Paste Magazine, Chance the Rapper has become to new face of Chicago-based designer Joe Freshgoods’ “Thank You Obama” clothing collection. The line features…

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Patriots Use Apparel to Mock Roger Goodell

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell definitely will need to develop a thick skin to get through this Super Bowl victory. After the New England Patriots made the comeback of a lifetime to become champions, they clearly are not pulling any punches when it comes to their victory parade. If you recall, Goodell punished the Patriots for the…

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More Retailers Drop Ivanka Trump’s Apparel Line

After Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus recently announced they would not be restocking the Ivanka Trump collection due to poor sales, it seems more retailers are following. According to BuzzFeed, retailers Belk, Jet, ShopStyle and Home Shopping Network also have dropped the Ivanka Trump brand. “When our major…

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HALO Branded Solutions Acquires Michael C. Fina Recognition

HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of Michael C. Fina Recognition, New York City. “Michael C. Fina Recognition is one of the most reputable recognition companies globally, maintaining an experienced and success-driven management team,” said Marc Simon, CEO of HALO Branded Solutions. “We plan to build the Michael C. Fina Recognition business through…

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CPSC Covers Its Bases by Going on Social Media

At first glance, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) creating Facebook and Instagram pages doesn’t seem like a big deal. In fact, it makes sense. Some might have already assumed the organization already did. But, this comes as a bit of a controversial move. What first stands out is the day that the CPSC announced…

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