A study released by the University of Plymouth in the U.K. found that decorated drinkware could contain potentially dangerous amounts of cadmium and lead. Researchers at the university…
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Lanco Enters Purchase Agreement With Nassau Candy, No Layoffs Planned
Despite reports circulating today that Lanco, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was shutting its headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees, the company is remaining in business, albeit with a purchase plan in place with nearby Nassau Candy, which also has a partnership with Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant. “The bottom line is that there will be no…
Read MoreHalls & Company Acquires ActNow Media
Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minn., manufacturer of ID Line, announced that it has acquired ActNow Media, an Atlanta-based promotional products supplier. ActNow Media was founded almost 20 years ago by Fred Leamer, who started the company with the Write ‘n Roll paper mousepad, and expanded to more products, such as counter mats, wrist rests…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Acquires American Pacific Promotions
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced that it has acquired American Pacific Promotions, Livermore, Calif. “We are excited for the growth opportunities our HALO relationship will provide to our clients and prospects,” Terry Woodhams, founder and president of American Pacific Promotions, said in a press release. “We have a hard-working team who will be able…
Read MorePopovich-Kerr 2020 Isn’t a Real Presidential Campaign, But It Is a Great Promotional Campaign
Gregg Popovich, head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, has a wide appeal. He’s one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, and has spoken at length (which is rare for him, at least to Craig Sager) on behalf of social issues. Because of this, some fans have decided that he might make a…
Read More‘Stranger Things’ Character’s Shirt Created a Huge Marketing Opportunity for Museum
Have you finished the second season of “Stranger Things?” No? OK, we won’t spoil anything, but we are going to discuss it a little bit here. In the first episode of the season, the character Dustin is wearing a sweatshirt with a dinosaur skeleton that his character supposedly got from the Science Museum of Minnesota.…
Read MoreAll of the Dodgers World Series Merchandise We’ll Never See
Another World Series is in the books, and after seven thrilling games (seriously, thanks for going for all seven), the Houston Astros are 2017 World Series Champions. Houston fans are no doubt stocking up on items like T-shirts and hats to commemorate the win, but, since this game could have gone either way, there were…
Read MoreArizona AG to Town: Repeal Plastic Bag Ban or Go Bankrupt
Bisbee Arizona has repealed its plastic bag ban after receiving a tough ultimatum from the state: Repeal, or lose millions in funding. But, the mayor says the battle isn’t over just yet.
Read MoreNew Information on How Businesses Use Custom Mints
Suggest your clients place mints in a bowl either at the reception desk or in the conference room. Customers who place mints in a centrally-located bowl tend to order more mints, more frequently, which means more revenue! Custom mints are also great to use for trade show table…
Read MoreOur Favorite Halloween Giveaways From Around the Web
Boo! Did I get you? I bet I did. You should have seen your face. Classic. Today is, without a doubt, the spookiest day of the year. All of the ghouls and goblins are coming out of the woodwork to haunt neighborhood streets and demand candy for their trouble. “But those aren’t real ghouls, Brendan,”…
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