Chances are, you’ve been on Facebook or another social media platform and seen a strangely specific, targeted advertisement for a T-shirt that bears a phrase like “Dads who are born in July and love eating ketchup rule!” If you haven’t, well, count yourself lucky, but if you’re familiar with these bizarre items, then you might be interested to know how they work…
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Taco Bell Releases Wedding-Themed Branded Merchandise Collection
The wedding collection includes a matching T-shirt and tank top set ($20 each), which feature the words “Mr.” and “Mrs.” respectively, making them a plain, if not inventive, alternative to your typical tuxedo and dress. Also featured is a Sauce Packet Bowtie and Sauce Packet Garter, which are both emblazoned with a hot-sauce-packet-inspired design, and also go for $20 a pop…
Read MoreTraffickers Use Fake World Cup Trophies, Apparel to Smuggle Drugs
On June 22, 14 shirts designed to look like the Colombian national team’s uniform were seized by police at the international airport in Bogotá. These weren’t just normal jerseys, however, as authorities discovered that traffickers had dissolved approximately five kilograms of liquid cocaine into the shirts…
Read MoreAmazon to Create an Armada of Small Delivery Companies In Move With Promo Implications
In move with potential implications for the promo industry, Amazon has announced that it is recruiting hundreds of entrepreneurs to start their own businesses delivering Amazon packages. In the press release, the company claims that the opportunity will allow new small-business owners to hire tens of thousands of delivery drivers across the U.S. In addition,…
Read MoreElon Musk, Farting Unicorns and Copyright Law: A Promo Story
As of Wednesday, the image was still being used in Tesla’s cars. Edwards reportedly intends to continue with his efforts to reach out to Musk, though no lawsuit has yet been filed. For him, it’s all about making sure that artists get paid for their work, especially in cases where corporations insist on using their designs without permission…
Read MoreBobblehead for Phillips’-Brand Laxatives Leads to Lawsuit for Bayer
The lawsuit, which was filed by lawyer Steven Mintz in Manhattan Supreme Court, seeks $500,000 from Bayer for the reason that, according to the filing, the company “unilaterally continued to use the commercials on its website without plaintiff’s consent or permission through April 20, 2018…”
Read MoreWomen’s Promotional Apparel: Trends, Styles and Decoration
Fashion trends can be as fickle as the seasons. One day, you’re frolicking in the autumn air while beautiful, multicolored leaves fall all around you, and the next you find yourself inside as a snowstorm ruins any chance you have of seeing the sun for the next week. Similarly, an apparel trend this week can…
Read MoreFrom New York to London, Museum Merch Generates Big Profits (and Bigger Questions)
For folks in the promotional products industry, it should come as no surprise to hear that merch is making such a big name for itself in the art world. After all, artists and museums have their own brands to support, and this is a world where everyone from fast food brands to airlines have been turning to promotional products…
Read MoreUnited Airlines Draws Praise for LGBTQ+ Pride T-shirt
The T-shirt, designed by Carolina Caraballo, senior marketing designer for United, features a group of airplanes followed by rainbow streaks across a blue background. Above this is the slogan “Let your true colors fly,” as well as United’s logo. The shirt sold out quickly online, showing that fans of United and LGBTQ+ Pride alike not only loved the design, but approved of its message as well…
Read MoreYouTube Adds Built-In Merchandise Stores for Video Creators, Will Use Teespring
YouTube has negotiated a deal with Teespring that will see the company earning a commission of a small flat percentage on every sale made through the platform. Though prices will vary per item, and creators have the right to mark up these prices…
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