A collectible edition of the new “South Park: Snow Day!” video game comes with a beanie, tarot cards, a snow globe, and a talking toilet paper roll that speaks in Cartman’s voice.
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Cautionary Tales: Reddit Users on the Worst Promotional Product They’ve Received from an Employer
A recent Reddit thread on the r/AskReddit subreddit posed the question, “What’s the worst company gift you’ve ever received?” It provided some good insight into what distributors can avoid, and how they can improve their own promo campaigns.
Read MoreEnglish Soccer Fans Horrified By Rival Signage In Stadium Bar
Sunderland AFC fans were disgusted after signs supporting their bitter rival were hung in a stadium bar ahead of a game.
Read MoreA Reporter Is Selling ‘Googly Eyed B*tch’ Merchandise After Rapper’s Courtroom Viral Insult
After rapper Tory Lanez called reporter Meghann Cuniff a “googly eyed [expletive]” during a hearing, Cuniff turned the viral insult into merchandise (with some added jokes at Lanez’s expense).
Read MoreThe Story of the Redesigned ‘America 250’ Logo, and How It Works Better for Branding
Find out how the design firm behind the Bicentennial logo redesigned the America 250 logo to be more “flexible” and brand-able across media, while also telling a larger “brand” story of America right now.
Read MoreFlywheel Brands Acquires Dynamic Decals & Promotions and Bespoke Printing
Flywheel Brands Inc. announced the strategic acquisition of Dynamic Decals & Promotions and Bespoke Printing.
Read MoreMerch Company SCP Abruptly Closes, Leaving Big-Name Music Artists Owed Thousands (And Without Their Products)
Merchandising company SCP abruptly shut down, leaving its clients, many of whom are big-name musicians, owed tens or hundreds of thousands and without their products.
Read MoreWhat’s Inside the $500K Golden Globes Gift Bag (And How Can It Influence Your Own Promo Campaigns?)
This year’s Golden Globes gift set is worth $500,000. While your promo campaigns might be more affordable, there are lessons to learn from it. We took a look inside the “bags” and spotted trends for the everyday distributor.
Read MoreClass Action Lawsuit Claims Fanatics, NFL Suppressed Lower-Priced Merchandise Sellers
A new class action lawsuit claims that the NFL, its 32 teams, and Fanatics colluded to effectively suppress other companies that sold licensed NFL products for more affordable prices.
Read MoreChinese Tea Company Pulls Co-Branded Drinkware for Illegally Promoting Religion Through Products
Hey Tea had to scrap a line of co-branded drinkware it did with the Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum after just a few days, as it’s illegal in China to use commercial products to promote religion.
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