Travel is an enormous industry in the U.S. The U.S. Travel Association reported that in 2016, the U.S. travel industry generated $2.3 trillion dollars. That covers both business and leisure travel. That’s quite a chunk of change, right? So, what does this mean for you, a promotional products distributor? Is this our sly way of…
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St. Louis Cardinals Want Fans to Pick Stadium T-shirts For Them
Have you ever gone to a baseball game or other sporting event, received your promotional product at the gate and thought that you had a better idea for a design? If so, you’re probably not alone, and the St. Louis Cardinals would like a word with you. The Cardinals are launching a program this year…
Read MoreLoyola Chicago’s Sister Jean Inspires Iconic Merchandise
If it wasn’t the immediate downfall of Virginia, North Carolina’s loss to Texas A&M or Nevada over Cincinnati, chances are Loyola Chicago’s unlikely Final Four run has ruined a few brackets. However, at least one person outside of the Loyola Chicago team has maintained the faith that the Ramblers would go far in the tournament,…
Read MoreGet On Course: A Lesson In Selling Golf Products
Golf is more than just a sport. It’s an opportunity to spend a few hours in the sunshine in what’s basically a park. It’s a great time to create a bit of friendly competition amongst friends without having to expend too much energy. And, most importantly for businesspeople, it’s a killer networking opportunity. The fact…
Read MoreUC San Diego Professor Develops Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Method
Lithium-Ion batteries have been a focal point of the promotional products industry for years now. Their inclusion in a multitude of electronic devices has made them ubiquitous, but their volatility has made them somewhat controversial. Think of items like hoverboards and wireless headphones—both items that existed in the promotional products space and have also been…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of March Madness Merchandise
March Madness is a profitable time. The tournament itself rakes in more than $1 billion in television ad revenue. That’s not to mention what the schools themselves make. The Washington Post reported that in 2014, a tournament berth (even a first-round loss) earned a school $1.67 million. A spot in the Sweet 16 is worth…
Read MoreCafePress Announces Layoffs, Departure of COO and Board Members
After reporting what CEO Fred Durham called “disappointing” fiscal year 2017 results, CafePress has continued with another batch of layoffs, and has parted ways with its chief operating officer and two board members. This comes after a first wave of layoffs in January, when the company let go of 14 employees and Durham slashed his…
Read MoreAs Tariffs Loom, PPAI Pushes Back Against ‘Harmful’ Legislation
President Trump’s plan to implement new and escalated tariffs against China and the European Union is close to reality, as White House officials said that he plans to announce tariffs against China tomorrow, to penalize the country for intellectual property theft. The package of tariffs, estimated to be about $60 billion in total, is part…
Read MoreGene Geiger, Frank Murphy Discuss Geiger’s Partnership With BTC Group, the UK’s Largest Distributor
Yesterday, Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that it has acquired London-based distributor BTC Group, which will continue business across Europe as Geiger BTC Group. The talks began about six months ago, with Geiger CEO Gene Geiger and BTC Group managing director Frank Murphy (who will continue in his position) discussing the various ways their companies could…
Read MoreUMBC Sells More Than 3,000 Shirts in One Night, Files for ‘Retrievers’ Trademarks
UMBC sold more than 3,000 T-shirts in one night after its historic win over the University of Virginia, and is scrambling to trademark “Retrievers.”
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