June was an action-packed month. Between fraudulent products, acquisitions and Brexit, we had a lot to talk about. In case you didn’t have time to read up on all of the big stories, our very own Hannah Abrams broke it all down for you…
Read MoreWhat the Potential RR Donnelley, Xerox Merger Means
Stock in RR Donnelley, Chicago, is on the rise after reports that Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., is interested in buying the company. According to The Street, RR Donnelley shares rose 3.71 percent yesterday to $19.14. But, the reliability of the merger still seems a bit murky, and some experts don’t know whether or not it would…
Read MoreThe Wrap: Under Armour Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit & More
Under Armour sues Chinese company for trademark infringement, Nike named the most intimate brand in the apparel industry, Forever 21 faces hard times, Dallas unites through local T-shirt vendors, and wearables have the potential to track sensitive information: Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world…
Read MorePPAI Announces 2017 Board Candidates
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the candidates for the PPAI board of directors, class of 2021 election. Distributor candidates are Mitch Rhodus, CAS, of Sterling, Illinois-based HALO Branded Solutions; and Danny Rosin, co-owner of Morrisville, North Carolina-based Brand Fuel Inc. Supplier candidates are Andrew Spellman, vice president of corporate channels at…
Read More4 Promotional Marketing Tips from ‘Pokemon Go’
Maybe you’ve heard of ‘Pokemon Go,’ maybe you haven’t or maybe you’re just wondering why all these millennials suddenly are congregating on your lawn mumbling something about Pinsir. Whatever the case, “Pokemon Go” is sweeping the nation with its augmented reality- (AR-) and Google Maps-integrated mobile app. Using…
Read More10 Apparel Ideas for the Outdoorsman (and Woman)
We know, we know—the outdoorsy types don’t mind roughing it. But make sure your outdoors-loving end-users don’t have to. Take their minds off their wardrobes and let them focus on the adventures ahead with the help of options like these…
Read MoreNominations Open for Promo Marketing’s New Face of Promo
Who are the new faces of promo? Promo Marketing is looking for young millennial leaders making strides and bringing their companies success in the promo world. If you know someone who is a hardworking, innovative up-and-comer, we want to know. If there’s someone at your company who you want to honor, nominate your colleague for our New Face…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy S7: My Short Review
I’ve had my Samsung S7 for two weeks now after upgrading from the S5. My S5 was losing battery quickly, giving me less than a half a day of use. So I bought the S7 hoping to solve that problem. I felt unsure about the upgrade. After all, other than battery life, my S5 was…
Read MoreJoe Maddon Releases ‘Try Not to Suck’ T-shirt for MLB All-Star Game
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has become a bit of a T-shirt mogul recently, or at least a great inspiration for funny T-shirts. His sage wisdom of, “Try not to suck,” was so popular that it ended up on a T-shirt that caused the St. Louis Cardinals to change rules in their stadium. The best…
Read MorePaul Bellantone, Tom Goos on PPAI’s #GetInTouch Campaign
Yesterday, we reported that Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, is launching its #GetInTouch campaign in September. The campaign, which will launch in conjunction with the Advertising Week event in New York City, will focus on the longevity and lasting effect of promotional…
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