The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) took effect on June 21, targeting goods produced in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region. The region has been a topic of debate in recent years, as human rights groups claim the Chinese government has forced the Uyghur minority into labor camps. In response, U.S. companies that source apparel from China should brace for disruption…
Read MoreSpector Vision Augmented Reality
With the new 2022 Summer Ora collection comes some very exciting news! We have implemented a brand new and exciting feature called Spector Vision. This augmented reality tool will allow you to experience branded merch like you never have before. We are blurring the lines between a physical and digital experience by pairing each Ora product with its very own augmented reality code…
Read MoreWhich Side of the Promo Brain Are You? (Secrets to High-Performance Teams)
Today’s post-pandemic client expects more from you: more consultation, more creative ideas, more unique services. Given that your business now needs a high-performance production team in addition to a high-performance creative team, it’s critical we understand what each role needs in order to function at a consistently high level. Here’s a glimpse of what each area needs for success…
Read MorePowerStick’s One-For-One Program Results In 10,000 Trees Planted Across North America
In the 12 months since Ottawa-based supplier PowerStick began partnering with the nonprofit One Tree Planted to plant one tree for every order received, it has been responsible for planting 10,000 trees across North America. The trees have been planted in Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario and British Columbia), in the U.S. (California, Idaho, Oregon and across Appalachia), and in Mexico…
Read MoreKFC Is Giving Away Finger Sporks So Your Side Dishes Can Be ‘Finger Lickin’ Good,’ Too
KFC wants to shine the spotlight on its selection of sides. To do that, KFC is including side dishes in the “Finger Lickin’ Good” motto by giving away little sporks that fit over your fingers. KFC has been using sporks in its restaurants since the 1970s, but these smaller models are “ergonomic and gastronomic [pieces] of table-ware tech” perfect for items like corn or mashed potatoes…
Read MoreThe Great Ayesha Curry T-shirt War of 2022 Ends With ‘Ayesha Curry CAN Cook’ Shirts for Sale
During the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics, a Boston bar displayed a sign reading “Ayesha Curry can’t cook,” a jab at Golden State star Steph Curry, whose wife Ayesha is a restauranteur. Steph responded by wearing a shirt saying “Ayesha Curry CAN cook” to a press conference, which kicked off a T-shirt war between player and bar. Now, the T-shirts are widely available…
Read MoreMaple Ridge Farms Donates $7,500 to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau
Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wisconsin, presented a check for $7,500 to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau. The donation was the result of the company’s “Give Back” program for 2021. In that program, Maple Ridge Farms donates a percentage of the profits from a specially selected line of gifts. Presenting the check were executive vice president…
Read MoreBrands Walk Tightrope With Juneteenth Merchandise
Though it has been celebrated since 1866, Juneteenth wasn’t declared a federal holiday until last year. With that, there has been an influx of corporations and other businesses creating merchandise related to the holiday, or releasing branded products incorporating a Juneteenth motif. Like Pride motifs, though, it can come off as empty if companies doesn’t back it up with real action…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Uses Printed and Promotional Products for Winning Direct Mail Promos
Did you know that promotional products have been around in the U.S. since the days of George Washington? This isn’t a history lesson, but Linda Neumann, owner of Brilliant Marketing Ideas in San Diego, likes to include tidbits like that in her self-promos. With a personalized letter that’s both informative and entertaining, she’s found a way to meld print and promo for direct mail beyond just a flier…
Read MoreLogomark’s Second Sponsored Service Dog Announced
A second service dog sponsored by Logomark, Tustin, California, has been entered into the Shelter to Soldier training program. The recently rescued dog is a 2-year-old male Labrador and Shepherd mix, and has been named “Lucky” through Logomark’s online Dog Naming Contest. From the hundreds of entries submitted, AnyPromo’s Danielle Castro was the grand prize winner…
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