What started with a few SVB-branded items on sale on eBay has now grown to include just about any product with the bank’s logo, including a Patagonia vest that’s listed for $1,000.
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Tesla Branding Iron from ‘Cyber Rodeo’ Event Now Available to the General Public
When Tesla hosted its “Cyber Rodeo” event to commemorate the company’s new Austin headquarters, we reported that there were Tesla-branded branding irons available to attendees because, at this point, why not? They were exclusive to the Austin event, but Tesla recently put them up on the company’s store.
Read More‘Ted Lasso’ Takes Over U.K. Nando’s Restaurant After Fictional Jersey Sponsorship
A Nando’s restaurant in Richmond, U.K., is transforming itself for a “Ted Lasso”-themed event to celebrate its sponsorship of the fictional AFC Richmond on the show. The installment includes signage, printed products, and more.
Read MoreGuy Fieri’s ‘Munch Madness’ T-shirt Is Dangerously Close to Trademark Infringement
Guy Fieri is flying dangerously close to the trademark infringement sun with his “Munch Madness” T-shirt, which parodies the highly proprietary “March Madness” logo. Fieri has plenty of parody apparel, so he clearly knows how to toe the line. Distributors can do that, too, but they need to be careful.
Read MoreCalifornia Court Rules In Favor of Independent Contractor Status
A California appeals court ruled yesterday that companies could still classify workers as independent contractors under the state’s Proposition 22. While this ruling mostly pertained to Uber and Lyft drivers, the fight over independent contractor status has been going on in the promo industry, too.
Read MoreWhy Is TikTok Obsessing Over Costco-Branded Apparel?
Costco’s branded apparel, featuring both its own logo and that of its house brand Kirkland Signature, is the hot new product on social media. So, what makes this apparel so sought-after aside from being hyped up on TikTok? We took a look at the decoration to try to figure it out.
Read MoreSilicon Valley Bank Merchandise Pops Up on eBay Following Collapse
Like clockwork, after Silicon Valley Bank went down last week, people started selling branded products like cardboard boxes, wine tumblers, hats, and apparel on eBay for marked up prices, trying to capitalize on the meme-worthy moment and exclusivity.
Read MoreALDI Is Back with Another Great Branded Product Line
ALDI is back with another ALDI Gear apparel drop. Their biggest one to date, it includes hats, socks, slides, sweatshirts, polos, and sweatpants. The line also includes accessories like drinkware, a fanny pack, an umbrella, and keychain quarter holder for its shopping carts.
Read MoreYETI Recalls 1.9 Million Coolers and Bags
YETI is recalling 1.9 million coolers and cases after reports that magnets can detach, creating the risk of injury or death if ingested. The CPSC report details that the magnets could attract to each other if ingested, and get lodged in the digestive system, resulting in perforations, twisting and blockage of the intestines, infections, or…
Read MoreiPhone 15 Will Probably Use USB-C, But with a Proprietary Catch
Leaks are coming out about the iPhone 15, which will reportedly will feature USB-C charging to go along with universal charging standards. However, characteristically, Apple is holding onto proprietary tech by making sure all USB-C chargers are still MFI (Made for iPhone) certified.
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