Yesterday, we reported that Samsung fully discontinued its Galaxy Note 7 phone due to the smartphone’s tendency to overheat, explode and combust. Now, in order to safely recall existing phones (after all, they’re banned from some airlines), the company is…
Read MoreSan Antonio Police Officers Face Discipline for Trump Hats
The San Antonio Police Department plan to punish more than twelve police officers for wearing Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” caps in a video Trump tweeted out yesterday. The video shows Trump standing with a group of uniformed police officers on the tarmac at San Antonio international Airport, with at least 14 of the…
Read MoreBankers Advertising Company Celebrates 120 Years in Business
Bankers Advertising Company, an Iowa City, Iowa-based distributor, hosted a party to celebrate its 120th year in business. Bankers Advertising Company staff, sales partners and vendor partners attended the festivities, which included a cookout, cake and memory sharing. The company also gave out…
Read MoreHere’s Why Netflix’s ‘Gilmore Girls’ Promotional Event Was a Huge Success
Whether or not you’re a fan of “Gilmore Girls,” you were probably well aware of the show last week. To celebrate the Netflix revival of the hit TV show, nearly 200 coffee shops across the country transformed into…
Read More9 Women’s Apparel Pieces Trending for Fall
Excuse us while we embrace our inner Spice Girl. (You can call us “Pumpkin Spice.”) Women are powerful, intelligent and beautiful. They want to look as good as they feel—and feel as good as they look. And that’s where you come in. With these apparel pieces, you can lead your clients into the “girl power!”…
Read MoreThe Wrap: Sarah Jessica Parker Launches Dress Collection and More
Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … “Sex and the City” fans, be prepared to experience deja vu. Sarah Jessica Parker launched the first piece from her Bloomingdales collection, and we definitely think Carrie Bradshaw would have worn it on a date with Big. According to People, the fit-and-flare tulle “Title” dress is $365…
Read MorePort of Oakland Backed Up with Stacks of Hanjin Containers
The Hanjin Shipping saga continues, as the Port of Oakland is experiencing a major backup as empty shipping containers from the bankrupt Korean shipping company are blocking other shipments from reaching…
Read MoreSamsung Completely Discontinues Galaxy Note 7
Following a complete recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Samsung announced that it will no longer produce or market the smartphones after presumably repaired phones continued to overheat, sometimes resulting in combustion. While it’s still not fully clear what…
Read MoreShinola Offers Journals Through The Book Company
The Book Company, Delray Beach, Fla., announced an exclusive partnership with Shinola, a Detroit-based lifestyle brand with retail stores worldwide. Shinola’s line of U.S.-made journals is now available to the promotional products industry as of Oct. 1. Since 2012, Shinola products have…
Read MoreLogomark Announces Partnership with Pelican Products
Logomark, Tustin, Calif., announced an exclusive partnership with Pelican Products, Torrance, Calif. The partnership gives Logomark customers access to a full lineup of Pelican Products’ promotional offerings, beginning with steel double-wall insulated drinkware. “When it comes to offering truly high-performance products, Pelican stands apart from the crowd,” said Scott Pearson, Logomark executive vice president and…
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