University of Arizona students are turning old Wildcats football jerseys into updated apparel, and influencing a new upcoming apparel line in partnership with the university that will turn recycled jerseys into new pieces and accessories. Arizona Replay, as the project is being called, is a collaboration between the university’s Marketing and Brand Management department and…
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7-Eleven’s 7/11 Birthday Line Gets Some Things Right (Like Paper Products), but Apparel Misses the Mark
7-Eleven’s birthday collection includes apparel and other birthday-ready products like gift bags and balloons. While it gets some things right, some of the apparel seems too focused on one day of the year, and only appeals to a small audience, rather than a long-lasting and wide-ranging apparel promo.
Read MoreKFC’s Shady Rays Sunglasses Show Fast Food Promos Don’t Have to be Cheap-Looking
KFC, which has already done things like a fried chicken bouquet kit and finger sporks, is eschewing some of the goofiness of its recent promos for a partnership with Louisville-based sunglasses company Shady Rays.
Read MoreFanatics’ ‘Merch Madness’ Event: 30 Cities and $20M in Apparel Giveaways
During Fanatics’ ‘Merch Madness’ event, the company (along with some celebrity helpers) gave out more than $20 million worth of branded apparel and merchandise. Also, founder Michael Rubin hinted at how physical products will play a role in this company’s digital future.
Read MorePittsburgh Contracts Local Printer for Officially Licensed City Merchandise
The city of Pittsburgh is launching its first officially licensed merchandise line, in collaboration with local printer CommonWealth Press. According to Pittsburgh Magazine, the “Printed in Pittsburgh” merchandise is co-branded with both the city and CommonWealth Press; includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, pennants, and drinkware; and will contribute a percentage of revenue to the city’s…
Read MoreOrbus Exhibit & Display Group Changes Name to Orbus Visual Communications
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, IL, announced a name change to Orbus Visual Communications, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company’s expanded capability, offering, and commitment to meeting the evolving visual communication needs of its clients in events, interiors, and retail.
Read MoreArtist’s Granddaughter Sues Nirvana Over ‘Inferno’ T-shirt Design
Nirvana LLC, alongside Live Nation Merchandise, have been selling T-shirts, hoodies and mugs with a design of “Upper Hell” from Dante’s Inferno, as drawn by C.S. Scott-Giles. The artist’s granddaughter claims that Nirvana illegally used and claimed ownership of the image.
Read MoreThieves Stole More Than $6,000 Worth of Post Malone-Branded Raising Cane Cups
Raising Cane’s, a chain of chicken restaurants, partnered with rapper Post Malone for a line of collector’s cups. Someone apparently stole 249 cups from the Galleria Mall in Houston — a total of $6,150 worth of cups
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The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is a 4th of July tradition right there with fireworks. We watched (sometimes in horror) to bring you the best promotional and print products from this year’s event.
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Momentum in business is the force that enables increasingly stronger and faster success. The key to creating momentum in your business is contained in the word itself: moment-um. How we spend our moments in our business is the key to creating momentum in our business. Your to-do list and your calendar are how we plan…
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