This year, SXSW didn’t happen, as the festival was called off due to the pandemic. But, going forward, SXSW won’t be abandoning its creative and commercial partners and the ecosystem of brand-building it cultivates in Austin. It’s just doing it a little differently by creating a “Digital Swag Bag”…
Read More35,000 Orders Later, Four Seasons Total Landscaping Has Sold More Than $1M in Branded Merchandise
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that, since that fateful day, Four Seasons Total Landscaping has fulfilled more than 35,000 orders for T-shirts, sweaters and face masks totaling more than $1 million in sales. Staff have had to take turns packing up the orders in the company’s conference room to keep up with the demand…
Read MoreOhio Doctor Invents Pen Sanitizing Device for Keeping Office Pens Clean
Sharing pens isn’t like it used to be. There are sanitary measures that we haven’t really had to take until recently, at least outside of medical facilities. But a doctor in Ohio thinks he’s found a way to keep his current batch of pens without having to risk the spread of any disease or viruses…
Read MoreHealth-Tracking Woven Garments Like Socks Could Be Here in Two or Three Years
Wearable tech has been around for a while. Watch any training footage of your favorite athletes, and they’re probably wearing at least one garment over their torsos that keeps track of vitals and other measurables. And hardware like smart watches have been known to identify possible ailments. But, what about something as minimal as socks…
Read MoreIKEA Expands ‘Exclusive’ Branded Apparel Line to Singapore
Earlier this year, IKEA released its first apparel line called EFTERTRÄDA exclusively in Japan. Originally, it was supposed to end up in stores in Tokyo, but the IKEA Singapore website advertised that it could receive products from the EFTERTRÄDA line, too…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Ornamental Treats, Weighted Pizza Blankets and More
We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and a relaxing weekend. More than that, though, we hope everyone has been enjoying the precious leftovers that come after Thanksgiving dinner. With the holiday break, we had plenty of time to cruise around the internet to check out some interesting promotional products…
Read MoreHow One-Stop Promotional Apparel Solutions Can Simplify Orders, Add Value and Save on Costs
Apparel orders can be messy—but they don’t have to be. From decorating to customizing to kitting, promo suppliers are offering one-stop-shop apparel solutions for distributors that can simplify orders, add value and save on costs. Here’s how…
Read MoreDecoration Diaries: A Distributor Goes the Extra Mile on an Embroidery Order
Jamie S. Young of Jamie Young Swag & Strategy tells us how an embroidery project almost went south after switching contract decorators for a reorder. Young vowed to stick to her original source going forward for this particular project, but here’s how she stepped in to keep her client happy…
Read MoreApple Patent Hints at Some Pretty Cool Capabilities for iPhone MagSafe Cases
A recently approved patent shows that Apple is looking for ways to use its new MagSafe technology. It could, for example, tell the iPhone that there’s a case present, allowing it to push its processor harder to improve performance while protecting the user from the excess heat…
Read MoreA Few Things to Keep In Mind for Last-Minute Holiday Promo Orders
Hopefully, most of your holiday orders are already taken care of to beat the shipping crunch from the surge in online shopping. But we all know there’s going to be rush orders from customers getting a late start. And, this year especially, these holiday and seasonal promotions will need to be effective and memorable…
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