Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: It’s Friday the 13th, and I’m going to make sure I avoid any black cats or ladders on my walk home from work.) Last week, South Paw Canada…
Read MoreHirsch Gift Inc. Launches Logitech and Targus in Promotional Market
Hirsch Gift Inc., Houston, has expanded its Branded collection to include Logitech and Targus computer and tablet accessories. Logitech introduced the computer mouse into the retail market in 1981, and has since manufactured more than 1 billion mice. Hirsch Gift Inc. now carries Logitech computer mice, iPad cases, wireless presenters and wireless keyboards. Targus pioneered…
Read MoreThe Industry “Disruptors”—How Do They Affect You?
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect of on all the things we are thankful for. I’m thankful for my family, my health, my business and the opportunity to have a positive impact on the community around me. Recently, I was blessed to be able to attend the ASI Power Summit, which is a gathering of…
Read MoreWashington Nationals Calendar Features Boston’s Ballpark
When the Washington Nationals debuted their 2016 calendar, there was a bit of an elephant in the room about the cover. (Well, in this case it’s more of a Green Monster in the room.) The calendar features the Red Sox’s Fenway Park. Unfortunately, Fenway’s famous ballpark wall…
Read MoreInaugural AIA Power Meeting Event in Phoenix Is a Success
AIA Corporation, Neenah, Wis., held its inaugural AIA Power Meeting Event, powered by Promo Marketing. The event, which matches AIA Corporation’s top affiliates with its most valuable supplier partners, was held from Oct. 26 through 28 at the picturesque Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix. “We have received very positive feedback from affiliates attending…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Releases Fine Jersey Classic Women’s T-shirt
American Apparel, Los Angeles, has announced the release of its new principal style—the Fine Jersey Classic Women’s T-Shirt (23215). With a true-fit design that provides full coverage, the new style fills a demand in the current marketplace for a high-quality T-shirt that flatters a feminine silhouette. The garment features short sleeves and a crew neck.…
Read MoreBIC Graphic Raises $198,000 for Wounded Warrior Project to Date
BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., continued its support of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) this Veterans Day by guaranteeing a minimum donation of $100,000 in 2015 in support of the organization’s mission—to honor and empower wounded warriors. Upon announcing the partnership in January, BIC Graphic made an initial donation of $50,000 to WWP and also began a…
Read MoreCan’t Wait for Tomorrow
Paul Bellantone and I walked to dinner after the first day of PPAI’s 2015 Product Responsibility Summit and talked about the same thing we always do: the best concerts we’ve seen recently. (Foo Fighters and the Smashing Pumpkins, for the record.) We also talked about the summit and the state of promotional product safety. Standing…
Read MoreIgnite USA LLC Recalls Children’s Tumblers
Ignite USA LLC, Atlanta, announced a recall of its Bueno by Contigo Kids’ Straw Tumblers due to a risk of ingestion. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), if children chew on the drinking straw, small pieces can break off into their…
Read MoreStromberg Brand Umbrellas Hires Two Multi-line Representatives
The Hudson Valley Umbrella Company, the home of Stromberg Brand Umbrellas, Valley Cottage, N.Y., has announced the hiring of two multi-line representatives: Tobin James of TCJ Marketing Inc., to cover Florida and Puerto Rico, and Bo Turner of Turner and Associates for…
Read More