Visstun Introduces New Under-Edge Printing Option

Las Vegas-based Visstun announced it now offers distributors the option of adding their contact information to the underside edge of Visstun cups, effectively turning all cup orders into self-promotions. The available area includes up to two lines with 140 total characters of print.

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Custom Ink Recognizes Heritage Sportswear Inc.

Heritage Sportswear Inc., Hebron, Ohio, a leading wholesaler of blank apparel and accessories, was awarded a Supplier of the Year award by Custom Ink, an online custom design store for T-shirts and custom promotional products.

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Gill Studios Hires New Marketing Team Member

Gill Studios, Lenexa, Kan., announced Kevin Burden will be joining the Gill Studios marketing team effective September 27. “We are excited to get Kevin with his abilities and industry experience in our marketing department,” said Carl Gerlach.

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Crowdsource your Designs

Bloomberg Businessweek ran an interesting article a few days ago about the website Threadless and how they select which T-shirt designs to sell. I thought there were a couple ideas worth considering when working with promotional apparel.

If you’re not familiar with Threadless, the site mixes standard online retail T-shirt vending with American Idol-esque voting.

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The Nonwoven Sling-Tote by Ecorite

With a nice use of curved lines and color contrast, Ecorite’s nonwoven sling tote could be a great way to punch up your next tote promotion. The bag measures 14×12” (or 14×34” if you count the strap), is available in three color pairs, and is made from 40 percent recycled material.

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BIC Graphic USA Launches Two New Awareness Pens

BIC Graphic USA, Clearwater, Fla., announced it is broadening its line of awareness products by launching two new BIC WideBody Design Grip pens just in time for October’s breast cancer awareness events. Both WideBody variations feature a custom-molded ribbon grip design and are available in pink, red and yellow.

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