With reports of the Zika virus worrying consumers, purchases of bug spray have increased rapidly. CBS News reported that, according to market-research company IRI, sales of insect repellents have increased 11.2 percent from last year, topping $516 million. CBS News reported that SC Johnson & Son has seen skyrocketing demand for its…
Read MoreWould You Imprint That? Cold-Weather Edition
I recognize that ridiculous fashion has its time and place. So I searched the Internet for a few of the silliest, most impractical cold-weather apparel and accessories that someone, somewhere out there may want to wear to bring you a fun game of “Would You Imprint That?” Take a look at the products and cast your vote…
Read MoreThe 7 Best MLB 2016 Promotional Giveaways
With spring training set to begin this week for Major League Baseball, teams have quickly been rolling out their promotional schedules to get fans excited for the coming season. While the classic promotions always resonate with fans—rally towels, T-shirts, etc—it’s the unique giveaways that set a team apart…
Read MoreCalifornia Adds Aloe Vera to Proposition 65 List
When we get sunburns, nothing soothes the pain like aloe vera. But, the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added a form of aloe vera to its list of potentially harmful substances under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of…
Read More8 Handy Drinkware Promotions
Tumblers, barware, cups, glasses, mugs, sports bottles, oh my! With so many options available in the promotional products industry, there’s always a reason to see the glass as half full with drinkware promotions. A classic product is…
Read MoreClub Med Anniversary T-shirt Is a Best Seller
Back in 1995, Club Med Punta Cana started selling a limited-edition line of “45” T-shirts to celebrate its 45th birthday. According to Caribbean Journal, the shirts were an instant success, and guests began to collect the T-shirts at the various Club Meds that were selling them. However, while…
Read More4imprint Doubles Promotional Products Grants Commitment for 2016
For 10 years, the one by one program from Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based 4imprint has awarded at least one $500 promotional products grant every business day. In 2015, the one by one program saw its greatest demand for in-kind promotional products contributions from nonprofit organizations—up more than 21 percent over 2014. Based on that need, the one…
Read MoreA Lesson in Branding from a Skate Spot
Growing up, skateboarding was just about the most important thing in the world to me. I tore through magazines, like Thrasher and Skateboarder, I idolized Tony Hawk, and I watched every skate video I could get my hands on. I…
Read More5 Promotions to Celebrate Presidents Day
Admittedly, I’m a big fan of Presidents Day. Sure, the main reason is because my mom gave me $20 in first grade to memorize the presidents in chronological order, but also because it’s a chance to be patriotic. Even if your end-users are at the office today, you can still help them celebrate our forefathers…
Read MoreToronto Police Crack Down on Counterfeit NBA All-Star Merchandise
The NBA All-Star game took place in Toronto last night, and law enforcement officials was ready to seize knock-off merchandise being sold to fans. Together with the NBA, Toronto authorities were also looking to crack down on the illegal use of the league’s official logo and the word “NBA”, according to the the Toronto Sun…
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