The Ollyball is an inflatable ball that’s designed for the one thing Mom always told you not to do: play ball in the house. Listen in as inventor Joe Burke explains to Brendan how his invention earned Toy of the Year honors, and how he’s bringing the Ollyball into the promo space.
Read MoreThe Virginia House of Delegates held a hearing yesterday on a bill that would prohibit government agencies from purchasing branded products. In its summary, House Bill 1913, otherwise known as the Virginia Public Procurement Act proposed by Del. Amanda Batten, says: prohibited contracts; agency-branded marketing materials. Prohibits state agencies from entering into any contract for…
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Koozie Group announced that 77% of its product assortment — a total of 1,944 items — has earned the organization’s Keep It. Give It. (KG) Factor designation, which identifies products whose designs lessen environmental impact through longevity. The comp[any’s goal was to reach the 50% mark by 2024.
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Deborah Gaspar, vice president of marketing for NC Custom, Hicksville, New York, has been elected a trustee of the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) Foundation Board. In this role, she will aid the foundation’s mission to connect with and support the local tri-state communities through charitable…
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Despite the almost-rhyme, SPAM isn’t known for being a glamorous product. That said, it’s working with two food and travel influencers on a line of branded apparel and accessories.
Read MoreAEW wrestler Luchasaurus, also known as Austin Matelson in normal life, is known for wearing a dinosaur mask in the ring. Now that he’s getting some acclaim as the cold-blooded wrestling star, it makes sense that he and AEW would want to sell some merchandise featuring his likeness. But, the company that made his mask,…
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During the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, presented a check to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) for a total of $125,000 to show its continued support to the veteran organization from Basecamp sales. What began with a speaking engagement by wounded warrior Dan Nevins in 2015 has led to a partnership…
Read MoreMinneapolis brewery Modist Brewing Co. is bringing the flavor and spirit of Hormel chili cheese dip by creating a special edition branded beer that it says captures the essence of chili cheese dip in a beer.
Read MoreHurley, a brand synonymous with surfing and other action sports, is partnering with another high-octane sports culture — NASCAR — for a co-branded apparel line to celebrate the NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season this year.
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Stran announced today that it has acquired T R Miller Co. Inc. (T R Miller). T R Miller, a 47-year-old branded merchandise business with clients such as Major League Baseball, a Big Four accounting firm and Jim Beam, boasted 2022 revenue of approximately $19 million. “We are thrilled to be acquiring T R Miller, our…
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