Whisps Cheese Crisps, a snack company, is looking for a “cheese executive officer.” Specifically, someone that will taste-test cheese, help develop new flavors for the company and more. And, that’s not all. The new cheese executive officer will also receive up to $5,000 in cash, some merch, and a few other perks…
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Jared Leto’s Rock Band Is Selling a DIY Tie-Dye Merch Kit
We’re still seeing a surplus of quarantine trends like DIY home projects, recreations of Disney theme-park dishes, and of course, tie-dye clothing. That last trend has made it to popular retail brands like Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and even band merch, with Jared Leto’s rock band, “Thirty Seconds to Mars,” launching a DIY tie-dye merch kit…
Read MorePPE Vending Machines Have Arrived
In April, a company called RapidMask2Go installed a PPE vending machine in New York City. In May, the company added another machine at a different NYC location. It now has 10 machines in New York and four in Philadelphia. A similar company is gearing up for launch in Philly, too. This is just the beginning of the PPE vending machine boom…
Read MoreNBCUniversal Manufactured Its Own Products for Employee Welcome Back Kits After ‘Unreliable Deliveries’
As part of its reopening plan, NBCUniversal began running drills with volunteer staff, applied floor and seating signage to demarcate safe distances, and supplied employee welcome back kits. According to Deadline, though, the company ended up manufacturing some of the items for the kits in-house…
Read MoreDos Equis is Giving Away a Six-Foot Branded Cooler to Practice Social Distancing
While the best course of action is still to stay home, some outdoor activities are OK as long as you plan accordingly and follow safety measures. Thanks to a clever bit of engineering from Dos Equis, you can put the “social” in “social distancing” with a 6-foot long branded cooler…
Read MoreThe Sourcing Group Acquires A Brand Company Assets in Foreclosure Sale, Including BrandAlliance
The Sourcing Group announced that it has purchased certain assets from A Brand Company in a foreclosure sale. The purchase included assets of A Brand Company Inc., BrandAlliance LLC, Global Direct of NC LLC and Branded Business Support LLC. As part of the agreement, some BrandAlliance salespeople will join TSG…
Read MoreAd Agency Creates Fake Social Distancing Merch Line, Makes It Real After Huge Social Media Buzz
Back in April, Curiosity, a Cincinnati-based ad agency, decided to create its own fictional social distancing merch line, called the “Social Distance Supply,” to have some fun and showcase its design abilities. What the agency didn’t expect was what happened after it released the designs on its social media pages: People actually wanted to purchase the products…
Read MoreHow Three Companies Are Using Social Media and Branded Merch to Help Small Businesses
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been covering news stories on how companies are coming together to support one another. Here’s how three companies in particular—DS Projects, Leave Philly Alone and Lucky Prints—are using social media and branded merch to help small businesses impacted by the pandemic…
Read MoreDietz & Watson Is Donating Half of Proceeds From Branded Loungewear and Other Merch Sales to Local Charities
Dietz & Watson is a well known deli brand, but it’s also been known to dabble in branded merch, and its latest offering benefits certain cities that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. From now until June 21, 50 percent of all purchases from the company’s “Lounge for Good” online store will be donated to small business and charities…
Read MoreAmazon Takes Heat for Giving Employees ‘Thank You’ T-shirts As It Cuts Hazard Pay
Amazon recently issued branded T-shirts as a thank you for fulfillment center employees. That gesture wasn’t entirely well received, especially in light of the company’s move to end its $2 hourly hazard pay wage hike and general employee concerns about working conditions before and during the coronavirus pandemic…
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