PRINTING United Alliance today announces that fifteen exemplary industry professionals have been nominated into its prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS).
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Pittsburgh Contracts Local Printer for Officially Licensed City Merchandise
The city of Pittsburgh is launching its first officially licensed merchandise line, in collaboration with local printer CommonWealth Press. According to Pittsburgh Magazine, the “Printed in Pittsburgh” merchandise is co-branded with both the city and CommonWealth Press; includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, pennants, and drinkware; and will contribute a percentage of revenue to the city’s…
Read MoreOrbus Exhibit & Display Group Changes Name to Orbus Visual Communications
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, IL, announced a name change to Orbus Visual Communications, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company’s expanded capability, offering, and commitment to meeting the evolving visual communication needs of its clients in events, interiors, and retail.
Read MoreArtist’s Granddaughter Sues Nirvana Over ‘Inferno’ T-shirt Design
Nirvana LLC, alongside Live Nation Merchandise, have been selling T-shirts, hoodies and mugs with a design of “Upper Hell” from Dante’s Inferno, as drawn by C.S. Scott-Giles. The artist’s granddaughter claims that Nirvana illegally used and claimed ownership of the image.
Read MoreThieves Stole More Than $6,000 Worth of Post Malone-Branded Raising Cane Cups
Raising Cane’s, a chain of chicken restaurants, partnered with rapper Post Malone for a line of collector’s cups. Someone apparently stole 249 cups from the Galleria Mall in Houston — a total of $6,150 worth of cups
Read MoreDemandBridge-Peecho Partnership Offers Print Flexibility Worldwide
Marketing and sales automation platform DemandBridge and print-on-demand provider Peecho have entered a partnership to offer DemandBridge clients unlimited print flexibility. Benefits for DB clients include localized printing, procurement, and immediate local tax compliance for international print orders, so they can enter new international markets with confidence. Peecho’s checkout software is now integrated with DemandBridge’s…
Read MoreBDA Acquires Germany-Based Distributor ipm|gruppe
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates LLC (BDA), announced it has completed the acquisition of leading promotional products service provider in Germany, ipm|gruppe. The acquisition immediately broadens BDA’s merchandise service offerings in Europe, and further builds out its global reach and capabilities. With established offices in France and the UK, the creation of BDA Germany will provide…
Read MoreYETI’s $400 Cast Iron Skillet Is Really All About the Branded Accessories It Comes With
YETI just released a $400 cast iron skillet. On the surface, it looks like any other 12″ cast iron skillet, albeit with a “YETI” logo on the top. But, YETI bills it as “the last skillet you’ll ever need,” and backs it up with what really makes this item so special and appealing: The care kit it comes with.
Read MoreXbox’s Barbie Campaign Includes a Branded Console, Doll Clothes, and Dream House
Microsoft incorporated the Xbox Series S console into a special edition Barbie collaboration: The Xbox Barbie DreamhHuse. There’s also a full line of Xbox-branded apparel made for the dolls, making it a fun promo for real people and dolls.
Read MoreFanatics Acquires South American Apparel Wholesaler Fexpro
Fanatics just announced that it has acquired Panamanian sports apparel wholesaler Fexpro. Fexpro creates licensed apparel for major sports leagues in Latin America, like the NFL, NBA, and MLB; as well as international clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, giving Fanatics an even larger international reach. “[Fexpro CEO] Alberto [Bassan] and the…
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