The gold, silver, and bronze medals given out at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will include real iron from the Eiffel Tower.
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Stanley Is Making Apparel Now, Too
Stanley, one of the most influential brands in drinkware for the time being, is looking to grow into the apparel world, too. The company just released a line of sweatshirts, T-shirts, socks, hats, and more.
Read MoreConvergence Corner: The Power of Yes
It’s interesting how businesses start out — and even diversify — sometimes. Often, it’s just out of necessity. Russ Truluck, CEO of Inform Systems Data Documents Inc., Arden, North Carolina, remembers when he first added promotional products to his product line. A print customer didn’t have the items they needed for a trade show. After…
Read MoreGood Job, Milwaukee: Standout Bucks and Brewers Promos
We took a look at how the Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers are elevating the apparel and novelty fan giveaways this year with high perceived value, city-wide branding efforts, and some clever sponsorship opportunities.
Read MorePPAI Expo Report: Social Media’s Favorite Bags, Turning Jackets Into Totes, and More in the Bags Category
A look at some of the biggest bag design trends from the show floor: features, colors, decoration, and social media content.
Read MorePPAI Expo Report: New Products for 2024
Paper cameras, oversized hoodies, and much more. Our rundown of some of the most interesting and eye-catching new promotional products at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas.
Read MoreLessons from Three Upcoming Starbucks Drinkware Collections
We looked at three upcoming Starbucks drinkware lines to provide inspiration for distributors’ drinkware promos for 2024.
Read More‘South Park’ Video Game Comes With Talking Collectible Toilet Paper Roll
A collectible edition of the new “South Park: Snow Day!” video game comes with a beanie, tarot cards, a snow globe, and a talking toilet paper roll that speaks in Cartman’s voice.
Read MoreA Reporter Is Selling ‘Googly Eyed B*tch’ Merchandise After Rapper’s Courtroom Viral Insult
After rapper Tory Lanez called reporter Meghann Cuniff a “googly eyed [expletive]” during a hearing, Cuniff turned the viral insult into merchandise (with some added jokes at Lanez’s expense).
Read MoreThe Story of the Redesigned ‘America 250’ Logo, and How It Works Better for Branding
Find out how the design firm behind the Bicentennial logo redesigned the America 250 logo to be more “flexible” and brand-able across media, while also telling a larger “brand” story of America right now.
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