Following the news that it will destroy $36 million of its Pop! figurines, Funko reportedly killed its popular Mondo poster division amidst mass layoffs across the company.
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Maple Ridge Farms Broadens its Collection of Deliciously Fun Snack Boxes
Building upon the success of its very popular snack boxes, Maple Ridge Farms announced the release of eight new snack boxes this week. Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wisconsin, now offers eleven unique snack boxes with prices ranging from $20 (c) to $50 (c). These exciting new options can be viewed at MapleRidge.com/Snack-Boxes. Each snack box…
Read MorePatagonia Changes Branding Policy, Allows Limited Direct Embroidery
Remember when Patagonia decided to put a pause on all direct embroidery on its products due to sustainability concerns? In April 2021, it felt co-branding garments would lead to forgotten items, a shortened lifespan, and ultimately textile waste. However, the company has recently decided to change course on this decision after finding a more responsible…
Read MorePizza Hut Continues ‘Newstalgia’ With Mini Basketballs and Pizza Box Hoops
With the return of the NCAA Tournament, Pizza Hut is also bringing back a beloved promotional item that fans haven’t seen since the 1990s: mini basketball and special pizza boxes that transform into a basketball hoop.
Read MoreThe SVB Branded Rush on eBay Is Going Even Stronger Now
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.
Read MoreTesla 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 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 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 MoreTeam Phun Appoints Jenn Mayenschein as Director of Sales
Team Phun, a national branding company based in Charleston, South Carolina, announced the appointment of Jenn Mayenschein as its new director of sales.
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…
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