Hirsch Gift Inc., Houston, last week announced a recall of its CloudCharge Qi Wireless Charging Pads because the item could overheat while in use, creating a potential burn hazard. Customers were urged to immediately stop using the chargers and contact Hirsch Gift Inc. for a free replacement. The recall involved about 21,000 items. Today, Hirsch…
Read MoreExtremely famous person Taylor Swift obviously sells a ton of merchandise, especially at her live shows. Being one of the most famous people on the planet is good for merchandise sales, after all. But what about being the pet of one of those famous people? Does the transitive property of fame apply there? Yes, in…
Read MoreMusic fans can be protective. Especially in the punk rock community, people who see themselves as “purists” or “lifers” might be quick to call out those whom they believe are “posers” or “sell-outs.” It doesn’t take someone deeply rooted in the punk rock scene to see some problems with Target’s latest promotional campaign, though. Even…
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Royal Industries, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that it has acquired the promotional products division of Marlo Plastic Products, Neptune, N.J. “Royal and Marlo have been friendly competitors for years, and the decision to sell the promotional products division was an organic conversation,” Art Livingston, CEO of Marlo Plastic Products, said in a press release. “It kind…
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Last week, McDonald’s partnered up with UberEats to deliver not only its famous food, but some pretty impressive promotional items, including jackets, socks, pins and fanny packs. People were quick to post pictures of their hauls on the internet, apparently believing that the swag items made the increased price of delivery versus picking it up…
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Not to get all “only ’90s kids will remember” on you, but, well, those who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s will likely remember how ubiquitous NFL-branded Starter jackets were. While Starter isn’t all over the NFL sidelines like it used to be, the company isn’t totally out of the football game. The good…
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A little over a week ago, we did a story on the Montgomery Biscuits’ upcoming “Millennial Night” ballpark promo, and the outrage that ensued. In my defense of it, I said that, while calling millennials self-absorbed and needing instant gratification is not a new or exciting joke, it’s something that gave a regional brand national…
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Read MoreThe Trump administration’s decision to include hats and headgear on its latest list of tariffed products could have an impact on his reelection campaign and supporter base, as…
Read MoreJust as the gigantic supermarkets have put a strain on smaller mom-and-pop grocery stores, those retail megaliths like Walmart and Costco are now competing with promotional products distributors by offering customizable products directly to consumers. Walmart has been in the game for a little while now, but Costco has quietly started selling products in the…
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