Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s presidential campaign is over, but the former candidate still is looking to supporters to help raise funds. In exchange for a donation of at least $45, the…
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Promo Direct Expands Donation Program
Promo Direct, a Henderson, Nevada-based promotional products distributor, has extended its donation program to two nonprofits—Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that supports U.S. troops, and Brighter Dawns, which helps to resolve health issues and improve quality of life in Bangladesh. Promo Direct will donate items, such as bags, pens and mugs, to organizations that need them.…
Read MoreOpening Day for Promos
Yesterday was the Philadelphia Phillies home opener, and, of course, they lost because they know that I have my heart invested in them and they just want to disappoint me. Sorry, did I say that last part out loud? Anyway, because I live in the city, I saw plenty of people who obviously were coming…
Read MoreWearing a Fitbit Literally Saved Someone’s Life
Wearable fitness trackers have become wildly popular in recent years. Users like to keep track of their heart rates and steps taken while they exercise.…
Read MoreStartup Creates Antimicrobial, ‘Athletic’ Apparel for Medical Professionals
George Brown, a designer and founder of Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Aegle Gear, came up with an idea for what he calls “health care performance apparel,” which contains antimicrobial fabric, and is designed for the physical…
Read More4 Tips to Master Golf Promotions
The Masters Tournament is over, but golf season is just beginning. Here are some ideas on how to score big (or low, if you’re going by golf rules) with golf-related promotions…
Read MoreHit Promotional Products’ CEO Passes Away at 73
Bill Schmidt Sr., CEO of Largo, Florida-based Hit Promotional Products, passed away on April 9 at the age of 73, according to PPB Newslink. Schmidt was born in New York on Aug. 3, 1942, and is…
Read MoreIvanka Trump-branded Scarves Recalled Due to Flammability Risk
On Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that GBG Accessories Group recalled two styles of Ivanka Trump-branded scarves because they do not meet federal flammability standards for clothing materials and pose a risk of burning. The…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: KTI Networks/KTI Promo Versus United Print Group 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: They’re calling for snow this weekend here in Philadelphia. I don’t know how many more times I have to say that sentence before we get consistent heat.) Last…
Read MoreESPN Host Wears ‘Caucasian’ Shirt with White-faced Chief Wahoo
On Monday, we reported that the Cleveland Indians are downgrading its use of the controversial Chief Wahoo logo in favor of what the team deems a more appropriate block “C” logo. The logo still will be used for some merchandise, but, for some, that change is not…
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