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.
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Team 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…
Read MoreCongressmen Comer & Connolly Receive ‘Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy’
Keep US Posted has awarded Congressmen Jamie Comer (R-Ky.) and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) with the inaugural “Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy.” The award—presented by Keep US Posted executive director and former Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-Kans.) during a special reception in Washington, D.C.—is presented to members of Congress who have led efforts…
Read MoreiPhone 15 Will Probably Use USB-C, But with a Proprietary Catch
Leaks are coming out about the iPhone 15, which will reportedly will feature USB-C charging to go along with universal charging standards. However, characteristically, Apple is holding onto proprietary tech by making sure all USB-C chargers are still MFI (Made for iPhone) certified.
Read MoreNext Level Apparel Partners With Data Science Company to Trace Cotton Origin
Next Level Apparel, Los Angeles, announced that it will partner with data science company Oritain to trace its cotton origin after committing to only using U.S.-grown cotton. Cotton sourcing has been a hot topic in the apparel sector, as companies try to move away from cotton grown in China’s Xinjiang region, a major cotton manufacturing…
Read MoreFunko Will Destroy Up to $36 Million in Figurines After Decreased Toy Demand
Funko, the company known for their Pop toys, which depict athletes, movie characters, bands, pretty much any pop culture figure in history, reportedly plans to “eliminate” between $30 million and $36 million in its figurines due to decreasing demand in toys.
Read MoreCalifornia Assemblyman Reintroduces Paper Receipt-Limiting Legislation
A California State Assemblyman is pushing legislation that would only allow businesses to issue paper receipts upon requests as a means of limiting waste and exposure to chemically coated paper. Assemblyman Phil Ting, representing San Francisco and San Mateo County, re-introduced AB 1347, otherwise known as “Skip the Slip,” in a video demonstrating the sometimes…
Read MoreJoin Us For skucon Virtual, Hosted by commonsku
Join us on January 19th, 2023 to connect, learn, and re-energize alongside other progressive, like-minded pros! skucon Virtual is the promotional products industry’s most radical and inspirational virtual experience! This virtual conference features keynotes from tomorrow’s leaders, stories from pros in the trenches, and radical thinkers who will push you to dream and grow. Kickstart your new year with an afternoon of high inspiration and actionable ideas. Visit www.skucon.com/virtual to register your team today!
Read MoreChrysler’s Athleisure Line Is a Lesson In How Merchandise Changes Brand Perception
Chrysler is joining the growing list of automotive companies expanding their branded merchandise capabilities in the hopes of creating a brand aesthetic tailor-made for the 21st Century. Its new athleisure and lifestyle line features minimal branding but maximum cool factor…
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