The CDC announcement that vaccinated adults don’t have to wear masks outside and in some indoor environments came as somewhat of a surprise. For the promotional products industry, masks were a lifeline. But things are slowly returning to normal. And, now, industry companies might be left wondering how the new CDC guidance could impact mask demand…
Read More12-Week Year Mindset With Brian Moran
The 12 Week Year is all about creating a 12 week execution cycle so that you can take back control of your day, increase your income, balance the priorities in your life, lower your stress and accomplish your goals in record time. Brian Moran, founder of The 12 Week Year, shares the steps to achieving more with host Greg Muzzillo…
Read MoreQUINN Promotes Dawn Duggin to Sales and Marketing Lead
QUINN, Hanover, Pa., has announced Dawn Duggin as the company’s new sales and marketing department lead. Increasing demand through the first quarter of 2021 has led QUINN to promote from within and actively seek new talent in the…
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Read MorePokemon Collaborates With Pop Stars for Co-Branded Music Videos and Tie-In Merch
Pokemon is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has brought in some musical stars to help make us feel very old. As part of the P25 project, pop star and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry just put out a Pokemon-themed music video for the song “Electric,” which came with a limited edition co-branded line of merchandise…
Read MoreNew York Assemblywoman Introduces Cannabis Packaging Recycling Legislation to Limit Waste
New York State Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy introduced legislation to implement a recycling program for cannabis packaging. New York City was on the forefront of limiting single-use plastics like bags and water bottles, so limiting single-use cannabis packaging before it hits circulation makes sense…
Read MoreEagle Promotions Honored With Minority Supplier of the Year Awards
Eagle Promotions, Las Vegas, was honored with two awards by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting minority-owned businesses. Eagle owners Sean Ono and Mario Stadtlander were recognized during the 2021 Impressions: Excellence in Supplier Diversity Awards on May 6, 2021…
Read More7-Eleven’s Streetwear Collaboration Uses Branded Apparel, In-Store Signage to Elevates the Brand to New Heights
Chicago designer Joe Freshgoods just dropped a collaboration with 7-Eleven that includes sweatshirts, shirts, socks and in-store signage that reflect the JFG brand. Starting today at 7:11 p.m. (!!!) the products included in the aptly named “Brainfreeze Szn” collection will be available on the Joe Freshgoods site, with a second drop scheduled for two weeks later…
Read MoreDoritos Versus Cheetos’ Flamin’ Hot Face-Off Is a Masterclass In Promotional Marketing to Gen Z
Doritos and Cheetos are “competing” in the Flamin’ Hot Face-Off, trying to win social media support in exchange for exclusive merchandise drops. With some big-name influencers involved, too, it’s got everything a modern promotional campaign needs to be successful…
Read MoreLinks Unlimited Adds 7 New Brands to Portfolio
Links Unlimited, Cincinnati, announced seven additions to its brand portfolio: Power Plate, GreenPan, Echelon, FitNation, VitaMix, Nutribullet and Peak Design. “The past year has been challenging, and we are dedicated to continuing to build strategic relationships with premium retail brands,” said Scott Kooken, president of Links Unlimited…
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