Eighteen years into its existence, the Hallmark Channel has pretty much nailed the market for sappy programming, with the Christmas season presenting its biggest chance to turn up the schmaltz factor. Such sentimentalism is registering with the folks at CenturyLink, as the telecom provider is giving away a prize package that includes branded Hallmark goods…
Read MoreThere aren’t many sleigh bells ringing, and not that much snow glistening in the Northeast, but Dunkin’ is seeing beautiful sights and will definitely be happy tonight thanks to its new pop-up store. Barely a day into its existence, many of the items have sold out. Dunkin’ has a solid history of helping the promotional products industry…
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Never one to shy away from employing “controversial tactics,” animal rights organization PETA is using the holiday season to rally for the welfare of sheep, with a “Wool Hurts” holiday sweater that includes a bloodied plush sheep as an eye-catching addition…
Read MoreNine days from now, audiences bent on never letting go of their affinity for Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf will begin to make “Frozen 2” a megahit for Walt Disney Animation Studios. While the merchandise surrounding the sequel to the $1.2-billion-grossing movie will be plentiful, including Happy Meal toys, not everyone will have to part…
Read MoreOne of the highlights of summer came when we covered the bobbleheads that alligator Chance the Snapper and rescuer Frank Robb received for their unlikely convergence in Chicago. Fast-forward almost four months, and the duo is reuniting thanks to a coloring book (with an assist from a Chicago T-shirt company)…
Read MoreSocial media profiles, tattoos and yearbooks come to mind when we think of ways people declare their love for song lyrics. Through its on-demand merch platform, LyricMerch, the online song lyrics library LyricFind has recently excelled in adding merchandise to the mix, with shoppers able to…
Read MoreAs officials look to remedy a situation that saw a Pittsburgh sinkhole claim a Port Authority bus as its victim, businesses have humorously responded with products and merchandise, including a whole bunch of T-shirts and other apparel items…
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In our March issue, we looked at six thriving vertical markets, and we’re back with a look at five more. Thanks to four distributors and a supplier, we have the fortune of being able to divulge a few tips on how and what to sell in the retail, media/entertainment, nonprofit, beverage and legal marijuana markets…
Read MoreFacebook has found itself fending off controversies for a mini eternity. Aiming to update its company branding “to be clearer about the products that come from Facebook,” the company unveiled a new logo yesterday to differentiate its new product offerings from its social media site…
Read MoreEvery now and then, something comes along to give the kid inside each of us a moment to exult. McDonald’s is readying to play our benefactor November 7-11, with the fast food chain set to bring back retro toys celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Happy Meal…
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