Netflix is expanding its branded merchandise footprint once again through a partnership with Walmart. The first seasonal release includes branded toys, Advent calendars and a concession kit that replicates the movie theater experience at home.
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PRINTING United Expo, the largest event in printing and graphic arts in 2022 —representing all facets of the industry — opened its doors last week to gather attendees and exhibitors from around the world for the first time under one roof since 2019. Held Oct. 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the global event…
Read MoreThanks to new standards in the European Union, however, Apple will finally be forced to create iPhones with USB-C ports rather than its proprietary Lightning charger. But, could the future of the iPhone be completely charger-less?
Read MoreWhether you care for her music or not, you have to admit that Taylor Swift is one of the biggest brands on the planet. So, there’s a lot you can learn from the way she approaches her merchandise when a new album comes out.
Read MorePickleball is sweeping the nation, with new professional leagues and even an upcoming celebrity tournament hosted by Stephen Colbert. The game’s accessibility makes it appealing to so many different people, and that makes it a huge opportunity for distributors to incorporate it into promotional campaigns.
Read MoreIt’s amazing seeing the progress companies have made with making eco-friendly products like apparel and bags out of eco-conscious material. Sometimes it takes developing new compounds, or creating new ways to use organic ingredients. Other times it includes repurposing products into consumer products. Swiss bag manufacturer Freitag just created a foldable bag from discarded airbags…
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Print icon Benny Landa delivered a keynote address titled “Social & Business Success: How Diversity, Inclusion and Other Social Values Can Drive Engagement and Growth,” focusing on lessons he’s learned from his father, mentors and decades in the industry.
Read MoreThe hottest, most fashionable accessory right now might be a bag of Lay’s potato chips. If you don’t want grease all over your fingers, though, you’re in luck. This isn’t really a bag of Lay’s chips. It’s a Balenciaga bag meant to look like a bag of Lay’s chips. The bag debuted as part of…
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Apparel, hard goods and print products might all seem separate, but they’ve never been more related than they are right now. For starters, they’re all under the larger print ecosystem of items that can be personalized and decorated. But, since the onset of the…
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Apparel can be more than just a good freebie. It can an experience thanks to print-on-demand. Jenna Sackett, Brand Activation Manager for STAHLS, took the stage at Future State to discuss how apparel decorators should look into print-on-demand if they haven’t already and, if they have, how they can maximize profitability and customer retention, and…
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