Following the news that it will destroy $36 million of its Pop! figurines, Funko reportedly killed its popular Mondo poster division amidst mass layoffs across the company.
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Louboutin’s ‘Pool Party’ Display at Neiman Marcus Is an Experiential Hit
Christian Louboutin took over a Neiman’s store in Dallas for a fully-branded experience promoting its new merchandise capsule. Across the 3,000 sq. Ft. Space on the store’s main floor, there was a simulated pool, a “Loubi” bar, lounge chairs, palm trees, lifeguards in swim trunks, and more.
Read MoreHow to Educate Your Print Customers on Security Features
Technology is always developing. One of the biggest innovations in recent years is the continued ease of paying for things electronically. First the credit card, then PayPal, leading to smartphone payments and instant transfers on apps like Venmo. Because of this, it’s logical to think the demand for security print products, such as checks, would…
Read MoreHow Premium Brands Can Elevate Your Promotion
Longevity is a primary concern for promotional products buyers. Not only are they thinking about the environmental friendliness of a product — things like reusable drinkware and eco-friendly apparel are in high demand — they also want their logo to live on as much as possible. The way to do that is to give end-users…
Read MoreDunkaroos Drops Limited Edition ‘DunkAshoes’ Sneakers with Reebok
Millennials waxed nostalgic about the modest Dunkaroos. A snack time favorite that disappeared for years until, suddenly, they were back. And boy are they ever back, now embracing the modern world with an appetite for branded products like fully customized sneakers that you can only get on certain online platforms. The hand-painted Reebok sneakers (called…
Read MorePizza Hut Continues ‘Newstalgia’ With Mini Basketballs and Pizza Box Hoops
With the return of the NCAA Tournament, Pizza Hut is also bringing back a beloved promotional item that fans haven’t seen since the 1990s: mini basketball and special pizza boxes that transform into a basketball hoop.
Read MoreThe SVB Branded Rush on eBay Is Going Even Stronger Now
What started with a few SVB-branded items on sale on eBay has now grown to include just about any product with the bank’s logo, including a Patagonia vest that’s listed for $1,000.
Read MoreTesla Branding Iron from ‘Cyber Rodeo’ Event Now Available to the General Public
When Tesla hosted its “Cyber Rodeo” event to commemorate the company’s new Austin headquarters, we reported that there were Tesla-branded branding irons available to attendees because, at this point, why not? They were exclusive to the Austin event, but Tesla recently put them up on the company’s store.
Read More‘Ted Lasso’ Takes Over U.K. Nando’s Restaurant After Fictional Jersey Sponsorship
A Nando’s restaurant in Richmond, U.K., is transforming itself for a “Ted Lasso”-themed event to celebrate its sponsorship of the fictional AFC Richmond on the show. The installment includes signage, printed products, and more.
Read MoreGuy Fieri’s ‘Munch Madness’ T-shirt Is Dangerously Close to Trademark Infringement
Guy Fieri is flying dangerously close to the trademark infringement sun with his “Munch Madness” T-shirt, which parodies the highly proprietary “March Madness” logo. Fieri has plenty of parody apparel, so he clearly knows how to toe the line. Distributors can do that, too, but they need to be careful.
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