Blaine Adamson, the co-owner and manager of Kentucky printing shop Hands On Originals (HOO), won a major court battle this week, according to The Washington Post. Because Adamson has a strong religious background, he refused to print a gay pride T-shirt for the 5th annual Lexington Gay…
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How to Make Your Golf Promotions a Hole-in-One
When the weather begins to warm up, we can only think of one thing: Arnold Palmers. And when we think of our favorite refreshing beverage, we’re immediately reminded of our favorite warm weather sport: golf. The sport continues to dominate the outdoor…
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Promotions of the Week
Because I didn’t get to blog last week, this post is more like my five favorite promotions of the last two weeks. Promotional products have been making major headlines this week, thanks to their uniqueness, and I wanted to showcase some of my favorites! Keep reading for my top five. 1. Doritos “Guardians of the…
Read MoreTeespring’s ‘Black Women Are Trash’ Shirt Sparks Outrage
Custom T-shirt company Teespring is under fire this week for selling a T-shirt with a racist phrase. Users noticed the “Black Women Are Trash” T-shirt, along with several other racist designs, and demanded Teespring pull the shirts immediately. The…
Read MoreTarget Accused of Ripping Off T-shirt Design
Looks like Target might be going the way of Forever 21 with its latest T-shirt. When will retailers learn that, thanks to the internet, you can’t get away with stealing another designer’s apparel? Whether or not this was a convenient accident, Yahoo Style pointed out that Target’s latest health-inspired T-shirt closely resembles designer Charli Cohen’s…
Read MoreFIBA Lifts Ban on Religious Headwear
This week, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) lifted a uniform rule that prohibited players from wearing religious headwear on the basketball court, according to Vice. For Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, a point guard who played for…
Read MoreRed Swimsuit Giveaway Majorly Backfires
Giveaways are a great way to increase brand exposure and develop relationships with prospective buyers, but if you’re not prepared, they can mean big trouble for your business. At least that was the case for Sunny Co.…
Read MoreHow to Break Into the Thriving Health Care Market
From hospitals, to dentist offices, to insurance companies, the health care industry is booming. New practices are popping up all the time, and established companies are experiencing new growth opportunities. For distributors in health…
Read MoreFrantic Letter From Sweatshop Worker Found in Walmart Purse
A shopper at an Arizona Walmart found a surprise in a recently purchased purse—a letter. The letter claimed to be from a “prisoner” in China who works at a sweatshop, and it detailed the harsh conditions for workers, according to Huffington Post. The writer said inmates are forced to work 14-hour days, those who don’t finish…
Read MorePatagonia Bets on Feces, Dried Beetles for New Collection
We thought it was crazy when one scientist proposed cow manure for fabric. Well it looks like we might be eating our words, thanks to Patagonia’s new Clean Color Collection. The new apparel…
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