Wristbands America that it will be closed for the foreseeable future as a result of the train derailment in Palestine, Ohio. Residents in East Palestine were ordered to evacuate on Monday after authorities executed a controlled release of toxic vinyl chloride from part of the detailed train.
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This Coffee Shop Created a Coffee Sleeve/T-shirt Promo Celebrating Poets
Philadelphia coffee roaster Elixr has been celebrating artists with rotating murals in its cafes. But, a new program has allowed local poets to print their work on coffee sleeves. It’s called “Heart On Your Sleeve,” and also features a T-shirt promo.
Read MoreThe Power of a Thank-You Note: A Firsthand Account
The holiday season might be over, but there’s no reason you can’t show your gratitude through thoughtful gifts all year long. When an end-user receives something as a thank-you for hard work or for being a trusted partner or customer, they’re likely to hold onto the gift for a long time. If you can make…
Read MoreLessons from Amazon’s Warehouse Game Promo: Reward Employees, Allow them to Choose their Gift, But Don’t Get OSHA Involved
Amazon created games that incentivize increased productivity in 2019, with “swag bucks” as a reward, which can be turned into branded merchandise. But, now OSHA is saying that the programs lead to workers overexerting and possibly hurting themselves.
Read MoreWhat Distributors Can Learn from This Year’s Grammy Swag Bag
This year’s Grammy swag bag totaled about $60,000, and included some very high-value items. But, don’t let the price tag fool you. There are a lot of ideas distributors can take from this haul and use in their own businesses.
Read MoreMichelob Ultra Is Once Again Bringing Its Star-Studded Super Bowl Ad to the Merchandise World
Last year it was a bowling alley. This year it’s a golf course. Michelob Ultra’s star-studded Super Bowl commercial is once again getting a full line of corresponding merchandise, including apparel and golf equipment.
Read MoreRed Bull Is Letting Fans Help With Its F1 Car Design
Red Bull has become one of the biggest names in auto racing, having captured this year’s Constructor’s Championship under two-time world champion driver Max Verstappen. It’s a good time to be a fan of Red Bull Racing, and the team is letting fans have a big part in the design of the car next year…
Read MoreThe Virginia Promo Bill Isn’t the First of Its Kind
The Virginia House of Delegates held a hearing yesterday on a bill that would prohibit government agencies from purchasing branded products. In its summary, House Bill 1913, otherwise known as the Virginia Public Procurement Act proposed by Del. Amanda Batten, says: prohibited contracts; agency-branded marketing materials. Prohibits state agencies from entering into any contract for…
Read MoreSPAM Partners with Content Creators for Retro-Themed (And Affordable) Merchandise Line for Charity
Despite the almost-rhyme, SPAM isn’t known for being a glamorous product. That said, it’s working with two food and travel influencers on a line of branded apparel and accessories.
Read MoreAEW Star Wrestles With Mask Designer In Court Over Branded Merchandise
AEW wrestler Luchasaurus, also known as Austin Matelson in normal life, is known for wearing a dinosaur mask in the ring. Now that he’s getting some acclaim as the cold-blooded wrestling star, it makes sense that he and AEW would want to sell some merchandise featuring his likeness. But, the company that made his mask,…
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