Starbucks Korea has been a branding powerhouse, with promotional products almost outshining the actual coffee. However, the company is delaying a summer bag promo following detection of formaldehyde in bags released last year.
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Once upon a time there was a person that had been through a lot in their life. That person had been through some wonderful and exciting experiences. That person had been through many disappointing experiences that discouraged them. That person had been through some painful experiences that hurt them deeply. Over time the disappointments and…
Read MoreReddit announced that it would cut its promotional product spending in half in favor of more sustainable options, after users on its r/ZeroWaste page discussed the environmental impact of promo. Many clients might not be aware of ways promos can still be sustainable without being cut out.
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NC Custom, Hicksville, NY, has been chosen by Premier Group Network as the recipient for this year’s Paul Smith Supplier Performance Award for revenue above $50 million. This exclusive annual honor is awarded to a Premier Group Supplier that exemplifies excellence in the areas of quality of products, marketing support, internal customer service support, outside…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: Which QuickBooks Online product is right for me? Answer: If you have read my blogs, you know that I am not a big fan of QBO (QuickBooks Online) for an ad specialty distributor. However, there are some circumstances where QBO is the better choice, such as when you are using an…
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Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA, announced the retirement of co-founder and president Alan Vaught. After an illustrious career spanning more than 30 years, Vaught has decided to step down from his role, effective June 30, 2023.
Read MoreThe heavy metal band Iron Maiden has taken legal action against a lingerie brand called Maiden Wear, hoping to block the company’s trademark on the basis that people would think it was associated with the band.
Read MoreMiller High Life and Planters debuted a fully co-branded line of merchandise, called “A Match Made in The High Life,” which features apparel, headwear, and other bar-themed accessories like bottle openers, can coolers and even neon signs.
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Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Jay Vento, president and owner of Proforma Spectrum Graphics has completed his acquisition of DataGuide, a more than $3 million printing and promotional products distributor headquartered in Boston.
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Ah, Tim Hortons. Our favorite Canadian coffee chain that we can’t get where we live, but love to write about because they do so many fun promotions with the likes of Justin Bieber and more. With Mother’s Day just around the corner Timmy’s dropped a branded line of products that every Tim Hortons-loving mom will…
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