Liquid Death just released the “Hard to Kill” T-shirt, which benefits Austin Measles’, who broke more than 50 bones in a skydiving accident. The T-shirt design came from a handwritten request for the brand’s water while he recovered in the hospital.
Read MoreHackers and skateboarders used stickers to signify to others that they were part of the clique. They were social capital. Now, stickers are a way to represent things like beer preferences, political ideology and more. Are your sticker promotions representing your end-users enough?
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Stran & Company, Quincy, MA, announced its acquisition of the assets and business of Premier Business Services (Premier NYC), Larchmont, NY. “We remain committed to our M&A growth strategy, and with over 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry, we expect Premier NYC to complement our capabilities and customer base,” said Andy Shape,…
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The latest news in reusable and eco-friendly restaurant products comes from France and Canada. France will put in place a ban on disposable products in fast food restaurants beginning on Jan. 1. Tim Hortons introduced a new recyclable and eco-friendly cup, as well as a reusable cup program similar to Starbucks.
Read MoreH&M just launched a line of licensed merchandise featuring Justin Bieber’s likeness and lyrics. With one of the most famous names and faces in entertainment, it’s a pretty safe bet for H&M. The problem is that Bieber himself is saying that he didn’t approve the merchandise.
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Proforma, Cleveland, recently sponsored the tree lighting event at the May Dugan Center, a foundation that provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals and families throughout the Cleveland area. The May Dugan Center aims to enrich and advance the lives of people and their…
Read MoreMargaritaville knows the power of good experiential branding and logo placement. So, its decision to become the marquee sponsor of Major League Pickleball shows that the growing sport is a huge opportunity for promotional products.
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Musicians have been making their way into the pet product space, with Dolly Parton and Korn vocalist Jonathan Davis starting their own lines of branded products. Now, in a move that seems obvious in hindsight, rapper Snoop Dogg is launching his own “Snoop Doggie Doggs” pet accessories brand.
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As the story goes, the main character is asked by Sam-I-Am, “Do you like green eggs and ham?” He replies, “I do not like them, Sam-I-Am. I do not like green eggs and ham.” What’s the business lesson for each of us in this story? The lesson is that we all have our comfort zone,…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I was recently asked about receiving cash payments from customers. After showing him how to record cash payments against a customer invoice, it became clear that he wanted to keep the cash, not record it as income. Answer: Truthfully, I have never been asked this before and was floored. When I…
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