Funko, the company known for their Pop toys, which depict athletes, movie characters, bands, pretty much any pop culture figure in history, reportedly plans to “eliminate” between $30 million and $36 million in its figurines due to decreasing demand in toys.
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California Assemblyman Reintroduces Paper Receipt-Limiting Legislation
A California State Assemblyman is pushing legislation that would only allow businesses to issue paper receipts upon requests as a means of limiting waste and exposure to chemically coated paper. Assemblyman Phil Ting, representing San Francisco and San Mateo County, re-introduced AB 1347, otherwise known as “Skip the Slip,” in a video demonstrating the sometimes…
Read MoreHow a Referral Led to Business with All 30 MLB Teams for a Bat Company
A company in Minnesota that makes branded baseball bats will now sell products in all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks thanks to a referral from Minnesota Twins president and CEO David St. Peter.
Read MoreWhat Drinkware Distributors Can Learn from this Custom Cupholder Attachment for Giant Water Bottles
Frank Green created a very popular water bottle. The problem? It was too big for most cupholders. So, the company designed a special accessory so users can fit their bottles into their cupholders. It shows how a drinkware promo can include more than just a cup or bottle, and prolong usage.
Read MorePromoStandards Hosts Inaugural Tech Summit, Connects Technology and Business Leaders
PromoStandards hosted its inaugural Tech Summit at the Tampa Marriott Water Street hotel in Tampa, Florida, from Feb. 19 – 21, 2023. This annual networking event features two days of education tracts, focusing on industry-relevant technology and PromoStandards integrations. More than 150 participants representing 75 companies attended. This sold-out event was the largest in the…
Read MoreThe Life-Saving Solution: A Conversation with LifeVac Founder
Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about making money. For LifeVac founder Arthur Lih, it’s about making a difference. What if you had already built a successful business, sold it for millions of dollars, then on the cusp of retirement, you realized you could create something that wouldn’t just change someone’s life, but it could save…
Read MoreDon’t Spit
In Italian, there is a saying that, loosely translated, states, “Don’t spit.” What it means is that when you are in a room, “don’t spit” on the ceiling because you never know when you will need to go back in that room. Think about it. How many times have we lost our temper or been…
Read MoreWhat’s Inside the Oscars Gift Bag? (Hint: It’s a Lot)
The Oscars are right around the corner, and we took a look at what’s inside the Distinctive Assets “Everybody Wins” gift set that nominees will receive. Spoiler alert: It’s pretty awesome.
Read MoreOrbus Achieves G7 Color Certification, Celebrates 15 Years of Partnership with Printing United Alliance
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Illinois, announced that it has been re-certified to the IDEAlliance G7 Master Print Specification for the 12th consecutive year, and is celebrating 15 years of membership with Printing United Alliance. The G7 Master Certification signifies that a facility has calibrated certain equipment and systems to G7 gray balance and…
Read MoreBag Makers Inc. Hires Frankie Gashler as Regional Business Development Manager
Bag Makers Inc., Union, Illinois, welcomed Frankie Gashler to the sales team as a regional business development manager. Gashler will serve the company’s customers in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Oregon, and Washington. Gashler brings more than 15 years of sales experience to her role at Bag Makers. Most recently, she…
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