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. Last week, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) won, and now will face off against 4imprint. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the morning of…
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Geiger’s Kathy Dube Recognized for Achievement at Annual Education Conference
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that Kathy Dube received the Geiger Chairman’s Award, in recognition of corporate program excellence. The award is presented to the sales professional who has effectively developed large corporate e-commerce programs in the past year. Announcement of the award took…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel CEO to Step Down
Los Angeles-based American Apparel CEO Paula Schneider plans to resign from her position, effective Oct. 3. Women’s Wear Daily reported that Chelsea Grayson, American Apparel’s general counsel and chief administrative officer, is in the process of transitioning into the role of CEO. This comes after a rocky period for the apparel company, including a rebranding effort, a legal…
Read MoreAIMastermind Group, Promo Marketing Conduct Another Rewarding AIM Power Meeting
AIMastermind Group, Collegeville, Pa., in conjunction with Philadelphia-based Promo Marketing, held its second annual AIM Power Meeting, which allowed distributor members the opportunity to meet one-on-one with supplier partners in Fort Lauderdale,…
Read MoreFrance Becomes First Country to Ban Disposable Plastic Cups, Plates
Recently, we’ve seen towns and states pass legislation to ban plastic bags, but now, France is the first country to ban disposable plastic cups and plates. According to CNN, the new law requires all disposable table items to…
Read MoreDid Apple Patent a New Paper Bag?
Recently, Apple unveiled its new iPhone 7, which removes the headphone jack—potentially revolutionizing the way people listen to music. Could it be that Apple is hoping to revolutionize the paper bag next? That’s what the company’s recent patent indicated, according to The Next Web. Earlier this year, Apple transitioned…
Read More13 Jackets that May Be the Right Fit for Your Promotion
Some people don’t like the end of summer. They’re dragged kicking and screaming from the months of shorts and sunblock into the cool breeze of fall. We’re not like them. We look forward to bonfires, football and needing a jacket in the morning for the walk to work, with jacket seasons arrival…
Read MoreThe Wrap: ‘Harambe’ Removed from Custom Jersey Ban List & More
‘Harambe’ removed from list of banned words on custom jerseys; TopShop uses bands’ name on jacket without permission; Tim Tebow’s New York Mets apparel is already a top seller; American Airlines employees get new uniforms; and Lane Bryant is accused of ripping off indie designer: Here’s what’s happening in the apparel world…
Read MorePantone Names Top 10 Colors of Spring 2017
Fashion shows might not have much bearing on everyday wear or promotional apparel, but one area where they can set real-world trends is color. Just ask Pantone, which released its top 10 colors of spring 2017 after recently attending New York Fashion Week…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Suing Forever 21 for Trademark Infringement
Yes, you read the headline right. Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Inc. is suing the fast-fashion, teen retailer Forever 21 for trademark infringement. According to Milwaukee Business Times, the lawsuit alleges that Forever 21 sold motorcycle-style jackets with a patch that copied off Harley-Davidson’s famous (and trademarked) bar and shield logo…
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