Being a bit of an Anglophile, I have come to include simply saying the names of certain English boroughs, cities and districts among my means to appreciate the overall dignity and identity of the across-the-pond population. Due to my allegiance to music and literature, Liverpool (The Beatles), Manchester (Oasis) and Stratford-upon-Avon (William Shakespeare) stand out,…
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MLB Superstar Mike Trout Gifts His Own Bobblehead to Entire Philadelphia Eagles Roster
Since his first full Major League Baseball season in 2012—a campaign that yielded the Rookie of the Year Award, an All-Star selection, a Silver Slugger honor and a second-place Most Valuable Player finish, I have proudly ridden…
Read MoreFidget Spinners, Speakers and Watches, Oh My: NCAA Bowl Game Gifts Revealed
Certain circumstances can sometimes make a hard sell of the “’Tis the season to be jolly” sentiment, but no matter what is befalling them personally as fall says farewell and winter arrives, college football fans will laud the stretch between Dec. 16 and Jan. 8 as a temporary cure for their concerns. That span represents…
Read MoreCBS Turns Its TV Stars Into Bobbleheads for New Promo Spots
Having celebrated its 90th birthday in January, CBS shows no signs of succumbing to decline, especially since the spring yielded its ninth-consecutive coronation as the country’s most-watched network. Never one to rest on its laurels, the New York City-situated entity increased consumers’ festive observation of the holiday season yesterday, launching 10-second spots that feature bobblehead…
Read MoreA Change of Heart: General Mills’ New Logo Fosters Fondness For Company’s Consumers
Thanks to my attending a Catholic elementary school and to being the epitome of a morning person, I, quite early in life, became a devotee of cursive writing and breakfast cereal. Fully…
Read MoreCould Seaweed Save Us From the Perils of Plastic Packaging? Indonesia’s Evoware Clings to Such Hope
Thanks to Kraft Foods (and a cinematic reminder from Bill Murray in “Ghostbusters II”), consumers know there’s always room for Jell-O. If Evoware can continue to promote its environmental and nutritional benefits, end-users…
Read MoreConsumers Want Customized Apparel—and They’re Willing to Pay Big Bucks for It
In literary circles, mentioning “Measure for Measure” tends to cause cringes because critics, owing to the work’s complex combination of gravity and levity, dub the Shakespearean canon entrant a “problem play.” In the fashion world, though, uttering “made-to-measure” inspires no backlash, as so clear cut is the appeal of customized apparel that industry figures who…
Read MoreLet’s Go Crazy: Pop-up Shop Includes First Official Prince Merch Since His April 2016 Death
In the aftermath of his April 21, 2016 passing, Prince has continued to captivate his legions of devotees, with many wondering what might become of his catalog and what sort of success…
Read MoreWater, Water, Everywhere: Michigan Wolverines to Honor Tourney Upset with Super Soaker Bobblehead
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament has yielded numerous amazing shots, particularly buzzer-beaters, since its 1939 inception. The most recent rendition featured a slew of celebrated heaves, but one could argue that…
Read MoreDomino’s Pizza Enters Fast Food Merchandise Wars With, Yes, a Baby Registry
One of the supreme joys in life is watching dominoes fall, especially when a display consists of long lines of the rectangular tiles. Since its 1960 inception, Domino’s Pizza has looked to be a…
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