Anyone who has seen “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ is talking about Baby Yoda. It’s this series’ surefire merchandise vehicle. Disney hasn’t released any Baby Yoda merch yet, so as not to spoil the character’s reveal. But you can bet that, come 2020, it’ll be everywhere…
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Outdoor Brand Sues Supreme Over Camouflage Pattern on Clothing
Outdoor apparel company ASAT Outdoors is suing streetwear brand Supreme, claiming its camouflage designs violate a copyright. There’s a joke here about the judge not being able to see the pattern because it blends into the surroundings, but it really is an interesting case. We’ve looked into a few similar cases of whether or not…
Read MoreOur New Favorite Pro Soccer Team Is Selling Branded Potatoes as Promotional Merch
As the most popular activity in the world, with endless appeal, creativity and flair, soccer obviously creates a space where teams are equally creative with their means of advertising. And that’s why we’re here today looking at the latest promotional merch released by Forward Madison FC: a branded potato…
Read MoreBronx Businesses Win Right to Keep Selling Yankees Merchandise After Nike, MLB Scare
Like the Dodgers, the Yankees are more of a brand than a team these days. People wear Yankees gear to show local pride as much…
Read MoreFashion Editors Pen Open Letter to Brands Calling for Reduced Waste in Holiday Promotional Gifts
Editors from various fashion publications are telling PR folks, “Thanks, but no thanks” this holiday season. It’s not that they don’t want gifts. Everyone loves free stuff. But it’s that when companies send things like samples, gifts and promotional products to these publications, it usually comes with a lot of waste, especially attention-grabbing packaging for…
Read MoreGrossman Marketing Group Acquires Advantages In Marketing
Grossman Marketing Group announced yesterday that it has acquired Advantages in Marketing (AIM), West Springfield, Mass. GMG co-president Ben Grossman said in a press release that the acquisition will increase Grossman’s marketing operations and boost its client base, namely in AIM’s Northeast location. “AIM gives us greater geographical reach and adds to our significant product…
Read MoreProforma Introduces ProGlobal Network to Facilitate International Business
Proforma, Cleveland, announced the launch of its new ProGlobal Network, which it says will be used to match Proforma owners with supplier partners outside the U.S. that have qualified to “facilitate global account opportunities and international company store programs.” Proforma said in a press release that the program, which works to create a global fulfillment…
Read MoreSix Things Breweries Look for in Promotional Products
The beer business is one of the most noticeably growing industries in the U.S. right now. Just about every town has or is getting at least one micro-brewery, and some restaurants are even rebranding themselves as restaurants/breweries. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that younger buyers like spending their money on smaller…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton Joins the E-Sports Hype for Tournament Championship Gear
We’ve been harping on the fact that e-sports are becoming more and more legitimate all over the world, and therefore more and more worthy of your attention as a promotional products distributor. A good indicator of that legitimacy is the presence of brands with strong reputations. In that regard, there aren’t many bigger than Louis…
Read MorePromo History Lesson: A Look Back at the Most Important Moments in Music Merchandise
Were you planning on a history lesson today? Doesn’t matter. You’re getting one. It’s time for another iteration of our irregular Promo History Lesson series! We’re piggybacking off some stellar work that High Snobiety did by laying out an exhaustive timeline of important music merchandise over the years. The whole thing is a great read,…
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