In this final part of the three-part series, we talked about some of the specific challenges the bluemedia team faced this year, including snow in New Orleans, as well as a peek into the future and what Orr is already thinking about for Super Bowl 2026.
Read MoreCintas Ends $5.3 Billion Acquisition Bid for UniFirst
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said it couldn’t hold substantive talks with UniFirst, a key competitor in the uniforms space, on what would have been its biggest acquisition ever.
Read MoreTransforming Trash Into Tech: Gomi’s Innovative Upcycled Accessories
The U.K.-based company takes hard-to-recycle plastics and retired e-bike batteries and transforms them into power banks and other accessories. The brand has won admirers in promo.
Read MoreLouis DeJoy Officially Retires From USPS
The United States Postal Service will now be led by Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino while the agency’s Board of Governors seeks the full-time replacement.
Read MoreRigid Signage: Rich With Opportunity for In-Plants
As a value-add, rigid signage presents significant opportunities for in-plants, with 53% already producing it for their organizations.
Read MorePromoShop Names Josh Pospisil Director of Digital & E-Commerce Sales
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said Pospisil, who has worked for suppliers and another Top 40 firm while building a prominent social media presence in promo, will help drive growth.
Read More7 Trends From Impressions Expo Atlantic City 2025
Retro styles, boxy fits and specialty garment washes were among the standouts at the decorated apparel-focused show.
Read MoreReports: Trump Could Narrow Reciprocal Tariff Focus; Public Hearings on $1M+ Port Fees Begin
Both the new tariffs that could be announced as early as April 2, as well as fees proposed on shipping companies that come to port in the U.S., stand to impact the promo products market.
Read MorePostmaster General Signs Postal Reform Agreement With DOGE & GSA
Postmaster General DeJoy strikes deal with DOGE to pursue his “wish list” of reforms, including for the PRC to be disbanded.
Read MoreJudge Sends Masters’ Swag Swindler to the Slammer
Richard B. Globensky stole and then sold millions of dollars of exclusive merch and memorabilia from the Masters, one of golf’s four major tournaments, while working at Augusta National Golf Club.
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