The band Radiohead has never conformed to the standards of other musical acts—both sonically and in terms of their merchandise. Remember last year when the band sold all kinds of off-kilter merchandise, like plush toys, notebooks and water bottles? This year, rather than taking the usual band route of printing a slew of T-shirts, the…
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You might not think that taking a walk in Turkey wearing a $5 T-shirt that says “HERO” is enough to warrant detention, but, alas, you’d be wrong. Turkish authorities have been detaining young people wearing the white T-shirts, stating that they signify support for the people accused of plotting to overthrow the government. This past…
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GoPro cameras are no longer just for action sports’ elite. Yes, the advertisements still show athletes like professional surfers, motorcycle racers and mountain climbers using the compact cameras, but we’ve seen plenty of families take them on vacation, thanks to their size and video quality. While the GoPro brand has made plenty of accessories and…
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Hey, video game fans! We have exciting news: Atari is back! What? You were expecting a new video game system, or maybe re-mastered versions of some of your favorite classic games? Well, it’s not a new video game system, but it’s pretty exciting that Atari is getting into the wearable technology game with a new…
Read MorePromo 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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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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