There’s a potentially vicious legal battle brewing between two retail giants—all over a tiny, unassuming golf ball. And the result could have some implications for the promo industry…
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The economy is in a pretty good spot right now. Unemployment is relatively low. Consumer confidence is high. The Washington Post is musing about the stock market maybe being “too hot.” These are all good signs—too good, for some economists. Are we due for a recession?…
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The first four weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency have been busy, to say the least, but things almost reached a tipping point last week. No, we’re not talking about Trump’s impromptu press conference—we’re talking about a presidential pen shortage. The Associated Press reported that Trump’s transition team ordered 150 gold-plated pens before Inauguration Day, but gave away so many that the White House was nearly out…
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File that to “headlines we never thought we’d write.” Last weekend, the NFL took a break from its rigid uniform policy and allowed players to wear custom cleats in support of their favorite charity or cause. Deemed #MyCauseMyCleats, the campaign was a hit with players, many of whom came up with inspiring and creative ways…
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Yesterday, a federal judge blocked President Obama’s rule to amend overtime rule regulations, which was set to take effect next Thursday, Dec. 1. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant agreed with the 21 states and a group of businesses, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, that the rule is unlawful, Reuters reported. The rule would have…
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On Jan. 2, USA Today published a report titled “New Expense for College Football Programs: Looking Good.” It’s a thorough analysis of the amounts a sampling of NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools spent on display graphics for their football programs—the large, colorful images decorating the walls of practice facilities, stadiums and the like. The key…
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week released a report on 2014’s most-counterfeited items. Topping the list? Apparel.
Read MoreIt’s Visstun versus Freestyle Mktg in this week’s Video Battle!
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The Wisconsin Badgers are in the Final Four, and that means one thing: red-and-white merch sales are booming. Or, were booming, in the case of one popular T-shirt.
Read MoreAmazon has expanded its one-hour delivery service—known as Prime Now—to Baltimore and Miami. The two cities join New York City as the three locations eligible for the speedy delivery program.
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