Bars and restaurants consistently rank among the top clients for promotional products distributors. And it makes sense, when you think about it. Picture one of your favorite restaurants. I’m sure you’re seeing printed menus, signage, T-shirts and uniforms for the workers, branded drinkware behind the bar, paper and plastic bags for to-go orders, etc. Aside…
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Google has thrown its hat in the ring to be the next challenger against Apple’s dominance over the smartphone world. (That title is subjective, depending on who you ask.) There’s no…
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The public and legal perception of cannabis in the U.S. is changing at a rapid rate. Currently, eight states have made it legal to possess recreational marijuana, with a multitude of states passing legislation to decriminalize recreational use and legalize medical use. Because of this, industrial hemp grown in the U.S. will be used for…
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Proforma, Cleveland, has launched its 600th client e-commerce store on its ProStores platform, a proprietary online storefront system. ProStores was introduced in 2016 to provide B2B and B2C end-users with a streamlined, Amazon-like experience for online purchases. Proforma currently supports both mid-sized and Fortune 500 company stores. The Proforma ProStores range in value from $25,000…
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Apple seems to be doing its best to catch up to the rest of the smartphone world in terms of accessories. With the new iPhone 8 and upcoming iPhone X (pronounced “ten,” mind you), we’re seeing Apple finally join the wireless charging party. This is a huge deal for promotional products companies who create charging…
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Fidget spinners burst (or spun. Fidgeted?) onto the scene in a meteoric fashion. It was impossible to avoid them. Kids were playing with them at school, on the bus, at home, everywhere. They’re one of those toys we’ll look back on and remember as a cultural phenomenon on the level of pogs, devil sticks and…
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Kinder is under scrutiny after critics said its Surprise Eggs feature sexist packaging and toys. According to Metro UK, folks are upset that the company has seemingly assigned gender-spacific packaging by using pink and blue coloring, and have used that to decide which toys go in which items. The blue packaging is filled with Hot…
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Celebrity endorsements are great. Having a well-known and respected face attached to a product (literally speaking, if they’re on the packaging) is a surefire way to attract customers and earn consumer trust without them even having to use the product first. It is, generally speaking, a rule of thumb to let said celebrity know their…
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Marvel canceled a proposed partnership with defense contractor Northrop Grumman after getting an angry reaction from fans. The partnership, which was planned to coincide with New York Comic Con last weekend, was to include a digital and print comic depicting Northrop Grumman as an affiliate of Tony Stark (Iron Man, in case he managed to…
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The practice of kneeling during the national anthem before NFL games has been polarizing to say the least. But, regardless of where someone stands on the issue, it’s impossible to ignore that it’s become a focal point of American society lately. And, because of that, there’s always the possibility of monetization. And that’s just what…
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