Check out the GrabOpener, a one-of-a-kind bottle opener just begging to become a promotional product.
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Author: Kyle A. Richardson
Two Shocked and One Electrocuted While Using iPhones, Faulty Chargers Possibly to Blame
Last week a young Australian woman was hospitalized after receiving a shock while using her iPhone, and earlier in July, two people in China were shocked while using plugged-in Apple devices, resulting in the death of one of the users. Counterfeit chargers may have been responsible for at least two of the incidents.
Read MoreHow to Sell a T-shirt for $120
Step 1: Be Kanye West. Step 2: Don’t not be Kanye West.
Read MoreInteresting Facts from PPAI’s Industry Sales Report
PPAI released its 2012 industry sales summary this week. Inside, we take a look at the numbers and compare them with stats from past years.
Read MoreSuperman Sets Record for Most Promotional Tie-ins, Frowns
Zach Snyder’s new Superman film raises the bar for product placements and frowny faces.
Read MoreCall for Submissions: Guest Bloggers
We’re looking for suppliers and distributors with something to say for our Industry Voices blog.
Read More$4.1 Million IRS Conference Included $64,000 in Promotional Products
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Russell George, discovered that the IRS spent $4.1 million of taxpayer dollars on a single conference for employees in 2010, which included $64,000 in promotional products and gifts.
Read MoreNike Cuts Ties with Livestrong, Will Stop Manufacturing Iconic Bracelets
Nike, Livestrong’s largest partner for the past nine years, has announced that it will stop producing merchandise for the foundation, including the famed yellow wristband that the sportswear company first developed in 2004.
Read MoreBars and Restaurants Challenge Michigan Law Banning Promotional Products, Part 2
Part two of Promo Marketing’s look into the Michigan Liquor Control Code Act of 1998, which bans the use of certain logoed products from bars and restaurants. Plus, information for distributors who want to help change the law.
Read MoreBars and Restaurants Challenge Michigan Law Banning Promotional Products, Part 1
A 1998 Michigan law says that bars and restaurants are not allowed to use promotional products featuring alcohol brand logos. Promo Marketing looks into the specifics of the Michigan Liquor Control Code Act and talks to the people who are trying to change it.
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