Starbucks Harnesses K-Pop Fandom for Merchandise Collaboration

One of the biggest trends in fast food and restaurant branding over the last few years has been the phenomenon of celebrity meal deals. Just about every fast food and fast casual restaurant has done some sort of branded partnership with an artist that included a menu item, as well as promotional products. Starbucks, whose…

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Trader Joe’s Is Suing Worker’s Union Over Merchandise Trademark

Trader Joe’s United, the union representing Trader Joe’s employees, has been selling merchandise like apparel, buttons, bags, and coffee mugs as a means of raising funds. However, the grocery store chain is now claiming that the union is infringing on its copyright by using certain imagery and markings on the products.

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Proforma Wins GDUSA Inhouse Design Award for 12th Consecutive Year

Proforma, Cleveland, celebrated another victory as its esteemed Marketing Team wins two of Graphic Design USA’s American Inhouse Design Awards. The Proforma Marketing Team received recognition for its 2023 Annual Product Catalog as well as its “The ProShop” direct mail campaign, both expertly tailored to meet the diverse needs of the expansive Proforma Distributor Owner…

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