After the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office cancelled six of the Washington Redskins’s federal trademark registrations in 2014, the team went on the offensive to appeal the ruling on the grounds that…
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Remember the tree from the end of “The Shawshank Redemption?” If you’ve never seen the movie, I won’t spoil anything for you, but I will politely ask what is wrong with you, because it is a classic. If you have seen it, however, you’ll be interested to know that the tree was cut down (due…
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European Union antitrust regulators are investigating whether Nike, Universal Studios and “Hello Kitty” owner Sanrio illegally blocked or banned some nations from selling its licensed products, such as Barcelona soccer jerseys, “Hello Kitty” items, and merchandise for the films “Despicable Me” and “Minions.” Reuters reported that the European Commission made its investigations known on Wednesday,…
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: Hope everyone had a great time at PPAI Expo East!). Last week, Alexander Promotional Products won, and now will face off against SWFL Marketing Group. The winner will…
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Direct-to-consumer printing services like Vistaprint have been one of the largest disruptions in the promotional products and printing industries. So, when Rhode Island announced its plan to give Vistaprint $2.2 million in tax credits to open its national sales office and staff it with employees, small businesses in area were upset, to say the least.…
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The Magnet Group, Washington, Mo., announced the promotion of Tricia Piontek to senior vice president and general manager of The Magnet Group Brands. Piontek was hired in 2001 as a customer service representative, and has held a variety…
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Last week, BIC Group announced that it plans to sell BIC Graphic North America and its Asian sourcing division to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a global U.S. private equity firm. Promo Marketing reached out to Emmanuel Bruno, vice president/general manager of BIC Graphic North America for more information on the topic. Promo Marketing: Can…
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After Mexican officials put a halt on sugar exports to the U.S. in March, Mexico and…
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Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass.; and Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., announced that Beacon Promotions’s Brad Castleman has joined Hub Pen Company’s sales team as business development associate. Castleman has been with Beacon Promotions for more than three years with the…
Read MoreWith every order, the Traverse craftsman starts with the raw ingredients—a piece of leather and a brand logo. But instead of working with detailed blueprints, the master is able to craft his work one stitch and cut at a time. Just enough structure to provide a template while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity.…
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