As 2018 nears its end, people are starting to craft their resolutions for 2019. Some people might want to exercise more. Some people might want to budget a little better. What Pantone thinks everyone should do is just chill out a little bit, and their 2019 Color of the Year choice is designed to help…
Read MoreYesterday, President Trump said that negotiations with China are underway, and that he’d hold off on increasing tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent, giving the two parties 90 days to reach an agreement. When we initially reported on it, we noted that it brings a “measure of stability” to what has been a tenuous situation. Then came this series of tweets and reports…
Read MoreOne of the most annoying workplace “problems” (we use that in quotation marks because it’s not really a problem) is forgetting you had a cup of coffee and it eventually gets cold, rendering it disgusting and undrinkable. That might just be a thing of the past, thanks to the Ember “smart mug.” The brainchild of…
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Galaxy Balloons Inc., Cleveland, announced that it has acquired the Great American Drinkware Company, West Alexandria, Ohio. Financial details of the acquisition were not immediately released. Terry Brizz, MAS, president of Galaxy Balloons, said in a press release that he is “excited about the opportunity to expand [Galaxy’s] line with Great American drinkware’s USA-made molded…
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The saga involving Tervis Tumblers and Trinity Graphics is over, with the two companies agreeing to dismiss the lawsuit. Here’s a quick refresher, in case you forgot: In February, Trinity Graphics sued Tervis for allegedly conspiring to steal trade secrets by violating a non-disclosure agreement. Trinity accused Tervis of using a factory tour as an…
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Logojoy founder Dawson Whitfield thinks that the current level of artificial intelligence technology could allow companies to cut out the middleman when designing a new logo. So, he founded Logojoy in 2016. Logojoy uses AI algorithms that were developed on Google’s framework to generate original logos, advertising banners and more…
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Let’s start this article with a disclaimer: What you do in your spare time is your business. Promo Marketing does not pass judgment. That said, some people might pass a little judgment if they saw someone out in the street in this apparel line by Richardson. It is, after all, a partnership with adult website…
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Aspiring to further promote its brand, QUINN, Hanover, Pa., announced its partnership with the TeamWalterB multi-line sales force. Since 2002, TeamWalterB’s sales agency has served the Mid-Atlantic and New York metropolitan areas. Featuring a four-member team with more than 35 years of promotional experience, TeamWalterB recognizes the interconnection between manufacturing, marketing and sales, enabling them…
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We live in an age where “content creator” and “influencer” are actual answers a kid can give when asked what they want to be when they grow up. You might laugh at the way that sounds, but there’s real money in this now. Especially now that the likes of YouTube are providing opportunities for content…
Read MoreIt seems like every brand has a holiday sweater. And we get it. They’re fun! It’s silly! If you can’t allow for a little bit of corny laughter during the holiday season, then you’re no better than a common Grinch. But so many brands are doing it now that it’s losing some of its novelty. We are nearing Peak Ugly Sweater…
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