When we were growing up, one of the most exciting things in the world was finishing soccer or baseball practice and seeing the coach grab a big box from the car. We knew that meant it was the day we would get our new uniforms…
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Trump Campaign Focuses on Promotional Products Over Televised Ads
It looks like presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has turned his focus toward promotional products rather than broadcasted ad spots when it comes to his campaign. According to a report from the Federal Election Commission (FEC),…
Read MoreHow Important Is the Bag?
I walk to work every day with all of my stuff in a backpack. On this walk to work, I pass other working professionals with leather messenger bags and nice briefcases. The majority of backpack-users I see are heading to the school up the street. Every morning, I think, “Man, maybe it’s time I actually…
Read MoreCanada’s Most Interesting Promotional Items (Such As Foam Chickens)
Last week, Canadian member of Parliament Arnold Vierson requested a breakdown of promotional products that the government gave out. While typical, run-of-the-mill items, like Canadian flags, were on the list, Vierson also found that…
Read More‘Hamilton’ Star Launches Merchandise Platform to Support Orlando Shooting Victims
Lin-Manuel Miranda, best-known as the star and writer of the hugely popular, Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton,” has launched an online merchandise platform, TeeRico, to raise money for victims of the shooting at Pulse…
Read MoreNBA Finals Merch: Celebratory Cavaliers and Would-be Warriors
Despite going down three games to one, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a miracle win in the NBA Finals over last year’s champions, the Golden State Warriors. Cavaliers fans are celebrating (hopefully safely), and the team released its official commemorative merchandise to the NBA’s online store. Here are some of the items that…
Read MoreIkea Redesigns Iconic Tote Bag
Anyone who has spent any significant amount of time shopping for household items with funny names at Ikea probably could recognize its Frakta tote bags. They’re big, blue and…
Read MoreHickory Farms Names New Chief Marketing, Operating Officers
Hickory Farms, Toledo, Ohio, announced that it has named Judy Ransford as the company’s new chief marketing officer and Matt James as its new chief operating officer. “I am excited to have Matt and Judy join the Hickory Farms team,” said Diane Pearse, CEO and president. “I have worked with them both, and know their…
Read MorePM Video Battle: Bizee Body Promotions Versus Top Promotions Inc.
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’re hoping the thunderstorms go around Philadelphia this weekend. We want to be outside as much as possible!) Last week, Bizee Body Promotions won, and now will face off against…
Read MoreHanesbrands Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Succession Plan
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., yesterday announced that its board of directors approved its leadership succession plan, under which Richard A. Noll, chairman and CEO of Hanesbrands Inc., would narrow his role to executive chairman. Current chief operating officer Gerald W. Evans Jr. will assume the role of CEO, effective Oct. 1. According to a press…
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