Health Canada, the country’s national public health department of the government, has been receiving complaints that Banana Boat sunscreen is causing bad reactions for users aged three months to 30 years. According to the CBC, Health Canada has received 26 complaints in the last month alone, with 14 of those complaints involving claims that the…
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Counterfeiters Cashing In on ‘One Love Manchester’ Benefit Merchandise
After the tragic attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, U.K., on May 22, Grande put together the “One Love for Manchester” benefit concert for June 4. To commemorate the show, Universal Music Group authorized vendors who would earmark product proceeds to the British Red Cross’s We Love Manchester Emergency Fund. But, the company…
Read MoreZen Magnets Releases Video of Magnet Eulogy
After its lengthy battle with the CPSC, Zen Magnets destroyed 500 lbs. of magnets, as ordered by a judge in the case of Zen Magnets vs. the Department of Justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OFVIbGfamg Zen Magnets took the magnets to an industrial oven in Denver, where the company held a tongue-in-cheek “eulogy” for the controversial products. “Truly, as…
Read MoreBollman Hat Co.’s Domestic Manufacturing Problems
Bollman Hat Co., the U.S.’s oldest hat maker and parent company of Kangol, decided recently to start manufacturing its products in the U.S., moving its manufacturing operations from China to Adamstown, Pa. Despite its long history and popularity among celebrities, like Samuel L. Jackson, the company saw a sharp increase in its cost of production,…
Read MoreKreative Kids Recalls Children’s Robes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Kreative Kids is recalling its children’s robes after the items failed to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, creating a risk of burn injuries. The recall…
Read MorePM Weekender Ep.14: More Uniform Problems, MLB Promos and Court Cases
We follow up with the American Airlines uniform saga and the possible involvement of a T-shirt in a high profile court case.
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: HALO Branded Solutions Versus MVOSS Creation
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: I just got back from Mexico! It was fun, but it’s nice to be away from 95 degree heat.) Last week, HALO Branded Solutions won once again, and now will…
Read More11 Polo T-Shirt Promotions for Summer Events
Whether you’re gearing up for casual Friday or you work in an office where every day can be casual Friday, you really can’t go wrong with a classy (yet comfortable) polo shirt. With new designs, fabrics and features that serve well in the office, golf course or just around town, there’s a perfect polo shirt…
Read MoreApple Says It’s Not to Blame for Headphones Exploding Mid-Flight
In March, a woman flying from Beijing to Melbourne was injured after her wireless headphones ignited as she slept. Before she was able to shake them off her head, they caused burns to her face and neck, and left the cabin of the aircraft smelling like burning hair, plastic and electronics. PC Mag reported that…
Read MoreIkea’s Genius Response to Designer’s $2,000 Copycat Bag
Remember how Balenciaga, the high-end fashion brand, was selling bags that looked crazy-similar to Ikea’s plastic blue shopping bags for more than $2,000? Well, in case you need a refresher, here’s our story on it. Ikea cut right to the chase by addressing the humor of selling a knock-off of a 99 cent bag for…
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