Hackers and skateboarders used stickers to signify to others that they were part of the clique. They were social capital. Now, stickers are a way to represent things like beer preferences, political ideology and more. Are your sticker promotions representing your end-users enough?
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Stran Announces Acquisition of Premier NYC
Stran & Company, Quincy, MA, announced its acquisition of the assets and business of Premier Business Services (Premier NYC), Larchmont, NY. “We remain committed to our M&A growth strategy, and with over 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry, we expect Premier NYC to complement our capabilities and customer base,” said Andy Shape,…
Read MoreSustainable Restaurant Products: France Bans Disposable Restaurant Products, Tim Hortons Invests In Recycling and Reuse
The latest news in reusable and eco-friendly restaurant products comes from France and Canada. France will put in place a ban on disposable products in fast food restaurants beginning on Jan. 1. Tim Hortons introduced a new recyclable and eco-friendly cup, as well as a reusable cup program similar to Starbucks.
Read MoreJustin Bieber Slams Licensed Merchandise Line, Saying He Didn’t Approve Products
H&M just launched a line of licensed merchandise featuring Justin Bieber’s likeness and lyrics. With one of the most famous names and faces in entertainment, it’s a pretty safe bet for H&M. The problem is that Bieber himself is saying that he didn’t approve the merchandise.
Read MoreProforma Spreads Joy This Holiday Season by Sponsoring Tree Lighting Ceremony
Proforma, Cleveland, recently sponsored the tree lighting event at the May Dugan Center, a foundation that provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals and families throughout the Cleveland area. The May Dugan Center aims to enrich and advance the lives of people and their…
Read MoreMargaritaville Joins Major League Pickleball as Marquee Sponsor
Margaritaville knows the power of good experiential branding and logo placement. So, its decision to become the marquee sponsor of Major League Pickleball shows that the growing sport is a huge opportunity for promotional products.
Read MoreSnoop Dogg’s Pet Product Line Is a Branding No-Brainer
Musicians have been making their way into the pet product space, with Dolly Parton and Korn vocalist Jonathan Davis starting their own lines of branded products. Now, in a move that seems obvious in hindsight, rapper Snoop Dogg is launching his own “Snoop Doggie Doggs” pet accessories brand.
Read MoreGreen Eggs and Ham
As the story goes, the main character is asked by Sam-I-Am, “Do you like green eggs and ham?” He replies, “I do not like them, Sam-I-Am. I do not like green eggs and ham.” What’s the business lesson for each of us in this story? The lesson is that we all have our comfort zone,…
Read MorePeople Are Collecting T-shirts from Disgraced Crypto Firm FTX
A crypto company in Miami was planning on handing out branded T-shirts from the crypto platform FTX, but after the company filed for bankruptcy (and its founder continues to fight a legal battle), the T-shirts became a different type of collector’s item.
Read MoreTEAM Concept Printing Receives Forest Stewardship Council Certification
TEAM Concept Printing, Carol Stream, IL, announced that it is now certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This certification reinforces TEAM’s commitment to creating and sustaining an environmentally healthy world. FSC is the global standard for responsible forest management. The FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification guarantees that wood grown for paper in certified forestlands is tracked…
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