The Importance of Empowering Users

Research has shown that the right promotional products can elevate your prospective customers’ opinions of your products. However, selecting the right gift isn’t always easy. Balancing desired outcomes, messaging, branding and costs can be a nightmare. Successful promotional products are not only relevant to your brands, but also to your customers. Your ultimate goal is…

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Clinton’s ‘Deplorables’ Comment Spawns New Pro-Trump Merchandise

Another day, another political merchandise battle. While the 2016 political campaign will come to an end soon, there is no slowing of new insult-based merchandise. The backstory Clinton made a comment at a fundraiser on Friday that sparked outrage from Trump supporters. “You can put half of Trump supporters into what I call ‘the basket of…

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QCA Hires Tim Brown, MAS, as Executive Director of Operations

Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has hired Tim Brown, MAS, as executive director of operations. He replaced Jeffrey P. Jacobs who retired in April. Brown is responsible for the overall direction and operational oversight of QCA, including three overarching goals: Increasing…

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Best Buy Starts Using Recyclable Gift Cards

In an effort to be more green with its promotional products, Best Buy started using a gift card that’s completely recyclable. The “Go Green” gift card is made of paper, so customers can toss it right in their recycling bins when they’re done using them. Traditional PVC cards typically are not accepted in city recycling…

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The Wrap: Nike Brings Back NFL’s Color Rush Jerseys & More

NFL bring back Nike’s Color Rush jerseys; Under Armour unveils high-end clothing line; Business of Fashion dives into Amazon’s fashion ambitions; Alexander Wang partners with Adidas Originals; and company creates first robotically sewn T-shirt: Here’s what’s happening in the apparel world…

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7 Fan Apparel Pieces to Score a Touchdown

Football season is finally here and it promises to be an exciting one. With temperatures dropping, fans are ready to throw on their jerseys, scarves, ear warmers and home team smiles if it means seeing their teams get a win. We’re…

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