Stadium giveaways more or less fit into a mold. Rally towels are popular, as are schedule calendars, T-shirts and fedoras for some reason. Sometimes teams go a bit out-there, but the Baltimore Ravens may have taken the cake when it comes to outrageous stadium giveaways. For the Baltimore Ravens’ home opener, fans will receive Ravens-themed…
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DreamWorks Slap Bracelets Recalled
Studio Fun International is recalling children’s slap bracelets sold with storybooks in the U.S. due to a laceration hazard. CT Post reported that the bracelets’ metal band can wear through the fabric. So far, there have been five reports of children receiving cuts to the hands or fingers from the toy. The item was included…
Read MoreMicrosoft Unveils First Celebrity-Themed Xbox Product
Microsoft is collaborating with electronic music duo The Chainsmokers to create a one-of-a-kind Xbox One S with a special light-up chassis for a giveaway event. The console’s light-up design is intended to mimic the way a DJ manipulates light and sound.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Those New iPhones
Yesterday was the big day for fans of Apple products. Tim Cook taking to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater and saying, “One More Thing” is to techies what Bruce Springsteen hinting that he’s about to play “Born to Run” after an already 2-hour long set is to everyone from New Jersey. Yesterday, Apple…
Read More‘Tis the Season To Start Thinking of Holiday Promotions
When you’re young, the holiday season is nothing but relaxing and exciting. You had a few days off from school, your house was filled with the smell of delicious meals and you got to see family members you hadn’t seen in a while. It was fun. It was stress-free. It was short-lived. As we get…
Read MoreBangladesh Poised to Overtake China As Top Apparel Supplier to EU
The face of global apparel manufacturing is changing. As countries like China become more expensive for manufacturing, companies are taking their business elsewhere. Some are finding ways to create products in the U.S. through new automation technology, and others are moving to places like Ethiopia. The biggest shift, however, has been to Southeast Asia. And…
Read MoreUN Sanctions Could End North Korean ‘Made in China’ Apparel
Though it’s common knowledge now that some apparel that boasts “Made in China” tags are actually made in North Korean factories, new United Nations sanctions on North Korea could put a stop to that. The UN Security Council unanimously voted to impose new sanctions on North Korea yesterday, which includes a complete ban on textile…
Read MoreHow Bending Smartphones Could Impact the Industry
Today is the day of the big iPhone announcement. And, like many people, we’re excited to see what Apple has in store for its next generation of smartphone products. But, Apple isn’t the only game in town anymore. The likes of Samsung have been big-time challengers for the smartphone crown for years now, and Samsung’s…
Read MoreWisconsin Attorney General Under Fire for Spending $80K on Promotional Products
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has spent big on promotional products since January 2015. He’s spent about $83,000 in total on items like messenger bags, pistol cases, fortune cookies, candy and coins that use his campaign slogan, “Kicking [butt] every day.” Many of the items were used as gifts to attendees at Department of Justice…
Read MoreTexas A&M Raises More Than $30,000 for Harvey Victims With ‘Relief Out’ T-shirts
Texas A&M’s football program used a T-shirt promotion to aid Harvey relief in Texas. Before this past Saturday’s game against Nicholls State, the Aggies unveiled their “Relief Out,” T-shirt to raise funds for those affected by the storm. The shirt features the state of Texas in front of a stylized hurricane with a heart over…
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