Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: We hear LeBron might be interested in coming to the Sixers. I guess that means there’s no room for me on the team.) Last week, Ariel Premium Supply won,…
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People Can Hack Hoverboards Now (Because They Weren’t Unsafe Enough Before)
Hoverboards have been all over the news due to the potential risks of their lithium ion batteries. In response, some companies have been making what they believe will be safer versions of the popular transportation devices. But,…
Read MoreBDA LLC Acquires SwervePoint
BDA LLC, Woodinville, Wash., announced yesterday that it has acquired Boston-based SwervePoint. “Over the last decade, SwervePoint has established itself as an industry innovator focused on amazing customer service,” Jay Deutsch, co-founder and CEO of BDA, said in a press release. Early on, we identified them as a potential acquisition partner due to business acumen…
Read More‘The Emoji Movie,’ Saks Fifth Avenue Join Forces on Licensed Merch for Some Reason
In perhaps what is one of the most unlikely partnerships, high-end fashion retailer Saks Fifth Avenue has teamed up with “The Emoji Movie” to create licensed merchandise for the movie’s premier and marketing campaign. “We love partnering with of-the-moment pop culture experiences,” John Antonini, director of stores at Saks Fifth Avenue, told the Los Angeles…
Read MoreDid Staples’ Board Sell Too Low? Multiple Law Firms Think So
A little less than a month ago, Staples’ board of directors unanimously approved a sale to Sycamore Partners for $6.9 billion, and the dust seemed to be settling on the whole situation. But, because we are apparently masters of foreshadowing, our last words on the subject were “The story of Staples could be far from…
Read MoreTervis Tumbler Company Showcases Products as Part of ‘Made in America’ Week
This week, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would celebrate “Made in America” week to showcase products made in each of the 50 states. Florida’s representative was Tervis Tumbler Company, North Venice, Fla. “It’s an honor to represent the 700 employees who design, decorate and build Tervis drinkware with American hands and values,” said Rogan…
Read MoreIndian Presidential Election Required Lawmakers to Use Special Pens
For the 2017 Indian presidential election, members of parliament (MPs) and members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) were not allowed to use their normal pens to mark their choice on the presidential poll on monday. According to Financial Express, the legislators had to use a specially-designed writing instrument that includes indelible violet ink that marks…
Read MoreHow Custom Projects Pave the Way for More Business
As promotional products distributors, you all want to give your customers exactly what they’re looking for. When you’re able to give customers a custom product that checks all the boxes, it sets you apart from the competition. Glen Jusczyk, co-owner of Plainville, Massachusetts-based AMGC, remembers one custom project that paved the way for more business.…
Read MoreIs Ethiopia the New Hub for Apparel Manufacturing?
For companies who source apparel items outside of the U.S., countries like China and Bangladesh have been some of the primary origins. In recent years, Vietnam, Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries have increased production.…
Read MoreThinkGeek Goes Detail-Heavy with ‘Game of Thrones’ Bags
“Game of Thrones” is back, which has plenty of fans gluing themselves to the couch on Sunday night to transport themselves back to the exciting and violent land of Westeros. To celebrate, ThinkGeek is selling officially licensed “Game of Thrones” backpacks, which really go over the top in terms of detail and love of the…
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