Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan joins the PPM Podcast to talk about her proposed plan to create a “unified brand” for Boston using promotional merchandise like apparel and more. Citing the huge success of New York’s “I Love NY” campaign — both in terms of recognition and real monetary gain — she wants to create…
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Finally, Xbox Is Making a Spongebob Console
Few characters in history have lent themselves to boxy promos like Spongebob Squarepants. With the Xbox Series X’s rectangular shape, Microsoft has managed to create a lot of clever promotional campaigns, like refrigerators and a Barbie dream house. But using the other components, like controllers, it’s managed to bring in the vibe of other IP’s…
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Cheetos created a branded wedding chapel, complete with signage and outfits, for couples during Las Vegas’ Super Bowl weekend.
Read MorePretzels, Rubik’s Cubes, and Trips to Switzerland: Inside the Oscars Gift Bag
The Academy Awards are airing this Sunday, March 10. And, like previous years, we’ve gotten a look into the gift bags that nominees like Paul Giamatti, Lily Gladstone, Martin Scorsese, and host Jimmy Kimmel, will receive courtesy of Distinctive Assets.
Read MoreFDA Announces Completion of PFAS Phase-Out on Food Packaging
The Food and Drug Administration announced last week that certain PFAS substances will no longer be used on food packaging in the U.S. following a voluntary phase-out of products by manufacturers.
Read MorePeople Are Getting Scammed by ‘Trump Bucks’ Coins, Check Books, and Other Printed Memorabilia
People are buying thousands of dollars’ worth of “Trump Bucks” in the form of commemorative coins and checkbooks with the promise of future wealth.
Read MoreFanatics And Nike Are Already Trying to Fix MLB Jerseys
Fanatics and Nike are reportedly “mitigating” their MLB uniform issue after players and fans alike complained about the fit and quality of the new uniforms.
Read MoreHow Rochester, NY, Businesses Are Preparing for Eclipse With Merchandise
A solar eclipse will be visible from Rochester, NY, for the first time since the 1920s, and local businesses are turning to merchandise to excite tourists and locals alike.
Read MoreCase Studies: Why Do People Hate the New Apple FineWoven Cases?
iPhone users say the iPhone 15 FineWoven case is Apple’s worst product ever. What makes the simple case so unappealing, and why are they falling apart after just a few months of normal use?
Read MoreBisquick’s ‘Fargo’ Promo Was Limited to Fewer than 100 Boxes In a Small Minnesota Town
Bisquick played a special role in season 5 of “Fargo.” To celebrate, General Mills made fewer than 100 special edition boxes for sale in the small town of Scandia, MN, which serves as the setting for the show.
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