The Vegas Golden Knights ensured that their fans had something to remember their night at T-Mobile arena this week by setting up a full-on walk-up vaccination clinic in the arena before a game, where fans could receive some special team gear for getting vaccinated…
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Dunkin’ Just Released a Line of Branded House Paints
Have you ever walked by a Dunkin’ and thought, “Man, I just love those colors. That is just my aesthetic to a T.” Well, good news, friend. Dunkin’ just released a co-branded set of half-gallon paint buckets. The orange and pink paints match Dunkin’s brand colors and will only be available online through Backdrop…
Read MoreRalph Lauren Launches Customization Platform for Made-to-Order Polo Shirts Featuring Personalized Text
Ralph Lauren recently launched a new made-to-order polo shirt platform that allows buyers to customize shirts to their exact specifications. Users can choose from six base styles featuring color-blocking, collar striping and other features. From there, they can choose from 24 color combinations, then personalize with text and select from several Ralph Lauren logo options…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Employees Worldwide Will Wear BTS-Branded T-shirts This Month
BTS mania has even made it onto McDonald’s employee T-shirts, which will roll out in restaurants across the world later this month. The shirts feature Korean lettering for BTS and McDonald’s, and the word “crew” in English. They are part of a marketing effort to introduce a “BTS meal” similar to the ones Travis Scott and J. Balvin collaborated with McDonald’s on…
Read MoreNYPD Confiscates Rapper’s SUV-Mounted T-shirt Cannon
Look, the rapper Warchyld just wanted to drive around New York City in his branded Hummer SUV complete with gigantic T-shirt cannon on top. Is that such a crime? The NYPD thought so, and pulled Warchyld over last month as he drove through Midtown Manhattan…
Read MoreA Promo Gold Rush? After Starbucks Korea’s Hugely Popular Summer Giveaway, Other Brands Are Lining Up to Try Similar Promotions
After seeing a pair of Starbucks promos become the it-products last summer, other Korean brands are trying to catch that same lightning in a different bottle. A number of brands have begun rolling out camping gear and suitcases as customer loyalty incentives, with many of the products similar (and in some cases identical) to the ones Starbucks used…
Read MoreBall Park Wants Summer to Officially Start May 20 (and Will Give You a Killer Prize Pack If You Sign the Petition)
To convince America to sign a petition that would make May 20 the official start of summer, Ball Park is holding a giveaway where 75 lucky winners will receive a prize pack that includes a hoot dog pool float, kiddie pool, pool noodle (complete with grill marks), a visor, an apron, flip flops and sunscreen…
Read MoreWhat the New CDC Guidelines Could Mean for Mask Demand
The CDC announcement that vaccinated adults don’t have to wear masks outside and in some indoor environments came as somewhat of a surprise. For the promotional products industry, masks were a lifeline. But things are slowly returning to normal. And, now, industry companies might be left wondering how the new CDC guidance could impact mask demand…
Read MorePokemon Collaborates With Pop Stars for Co-Branded Music Videos and Tie-In Merch
Pokemon is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has brought in some musical stars to help make us feel very old. As part of the P25 project, pop star and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry just put out a Pokemon-themed music video for the song “Electric,” which came with a limited edition co-branded line of merchandise…
Read MoreNew York Assemblywoman Introduces Cannabis Packaging Recycling Legislation to Limit Waste
New York State Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy introduced legislation to implement a recycling program for cannabis packaging. New York City was on the forefront of limiting single-use plastics like bags and water bottles, so limiting single-use cannabis packaging before it hits circulation makes sense…
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