Exploring the Latest Writing Instrument Trends

In an industry like promo, tech will always have merit as a high-perceived value and high-profile gift. But a pen is arguably one of the most useful gifts you can use in a promo, so its application and intended audience is much wider.

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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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AI’s Role in the Future (and Present) of Promo

There are plenty of horror stories about AI. For starters, there’s “The Matrix,” where robots have taken over the Earth and turned us all into batteries — until Keanu Reeves heroically escapes, meets some people with awesome nicknames, and takes down the personified “consciousness” of the AI with some martial arts and back flexibility. There’s…

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