Thanks to new standards in the European Union, however, Apple will finally be forced to create iPhones with USB-C ports rather than its proprietary Lightning charger. But, could the future of the iPhone be completely charger-less?
Read MoreWhat We Can Learn from Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Merchandise Collection
Whether you care for her music or not, you have to admit that Taylor Swift is one of the biggest brands on the planet. So, there’s a lot you can learn from the way she approaches her merchandise when a new album comes out.
Read MoreThe Pickleball Revolution: Celebrity Tournaments, Pro Leagues and Huge Branding Opportunities
Pickleball is sweeping the nation, with new professional leagues and even an upcoming celebrity tournament hosted by Stephen Colbert. The game’s accessibility makes it appealing to so many different people, and that makes it a huge opportunity for distributors to incorporate it into promotional campaigns.
Read More3 Ways to Elevate Your Headwear Offerings
You’ve found the perfect hat —— the one your customer has been searching for. It’s a great fit, stylish, and the color works well with their branding. Now comes the difficult part: how do you decorate it? The decoration options for headwear are practically endless. The good news is you don’t have to be a cap designer or headwear expert to end up with a perfectly branded cap. (We’ll do it for you!)
Read MoreThese Stylish Bags Are Made from Rejected Airbags
It’s amazing seeing the progress companies have made with making eco-friendly products like apparel and bags out of eco-conscious material. Sometimes it takes developing new compounds, or creating new ways to use organic ingredients. Other times it includes repurposing products into consumer products. Swiss bag manufacturer Freitag just created a foldable bag from discarded airbags…
Read MoreAIA Focuses on Company Growth with Expansion of Business Development Team
AIA Corporation (AIA) recently welcomed two new members to its business development team as part of its continued focus on strategic growth. Wendy Smith, CPIM, MASI, joins as vice president of business development; and Paula Klingman has been hired as a business development manager.
Read MoreLive from PRINTING United Expo: Benny Landa Is Creating The World He Wants to Live In
Print icon Benny Landa delivered a keynote address titled “Social & Business Success: How Diversity, Inclusion and Other Social Values Can Drive Engagement and Growth,” focusing on lessons he’s learned from his father, mentors and decades in the industry.
Read MoreBalenciaga and Lay’s Collaborated on a $1,800 Chip Bag Purse
The hottest, most fashionable accessory right now might be a bag of Lay’s potato chips. If you don’t want grease all over your fingers, though, you’re in luck. This isn’t really a bag of Lay’s chips. It’s a Balenciaga bag meant to look like a bag of Lay’s chips. The bag debuted as part of…
Read MoreLive from PRINTING United Expo: Complementing Hard Goods and Print Products with Apparel
Apparel, hard goods and print products might all seem separate, but they’ve never been more related than they are right now. For starters, they’re all under the larger print ecosystem of items that can be personalized and decorated. But, since the onset of the…
Read MoreHirsch Gift Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to Hirsch
Hirsch Gift, Houston, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to reflect both the growth of the organization and a renewal of its corporate vision. At the heart of this rebranding is the change of the company name to Hirsch and an update of the corporate logo. “It’s a major milestone for the company, as we…
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