(Due to some technical issues, we’re starting over with this week’s PM Video Battle with a new video. The battle will end on the same day as previously planned.) 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…
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FatFace Recalls Women’s Sweaters
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that FatFace, Wilmington, Del., is recalling two styles of women’s sweaters—the overhead Cowes sweater and zip-up sweater—because they failed to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles. The CPSC received one…
Read MoreTrump Threatens to End Trade Agreement with South Korea
While yesterday we reported that President Trump had a change of heart about his plan to terminate NAFTA following a conversation with the leaders of Mexico and Canada, he came forth with strong words regarding the U.S.’s…
Read MoreTrump Tax Plan: No BAT (For Now), Business Tax Down to 15%
It’s been a big week in terms of legislation related to tax and trade. CNN reported that, after speaking with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump has decided not to scrap NAFTA after all. He instead plans to discuss the trade agreement with the other two partners to reach…
Read MoreJustin Zavadil Named President of American Solutions for Business
American Solutions for Business (ASB), Glenwood, Minn., has named Justin Zavadil president, effective immediately. Zavadill, the son of the company’s founder and CEO, Larry Zavadil, previously served as a sales representative, director of vendor relations, vice president of sales and…
Read MoreGentle Pressure Relentlessly Applied: PPAI’s Legislative Action in 2017
Paul Bellantone, CEO of PPAI, remembers a quote that someone once told him: “Gentle pressure, relentlessly applied.” It’s a mantra he’s come to relate to the PPAI’s Legislative Eduction and Action Day (LEAD). This year, more than 80 members of the promotional products industry descended on Washington, D.C., to speak to legislators about the pertinent issues…
Read MoreMost Plastic Bottles Aren’t Recycled as We Might Think
We all like to do our part when it comes to recycling and being green. Part of that is the practice of recycling and reusing plastic bottles. The vast majority of us would likely…
Read MoreThe Internet Does Not Like the New McDonald’s Uniforms
McDonald’s introduced its new, hip employee uniforms last week. They’re based more off of streetwear trends, and pull the focus from the fast food giant’s red and yellow color scheme. For some, this change might just be too much to handle. Based on some reactions from the internet, McDonald’s decision to turn down the saturation for…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Pilots Say New Uniforms Bothering Them, Too
It’s been a bit of a mess for American Airlines. After rolling out new uniforms, receiving complaints from employees that they caused health issues, dodging questions about said health issues, and trying to prove said…
Read MoreBoston Gets Local with Branded Merchandise
Boston is a proud city. It has good reasons to be, too—rich history, waterfront geography, world-class education and sports dynasties. So, it makes sense for Bostonians to want to show their pride in the world. And now, the city is doing just that by investing in Boston-branded promotional products. The Boston Herald reported that the…
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