OkCupid, one of the many dating services available today, is trying to bring some romance to the civic duty of voting in the 2020 election. It’s doing that by introducing a full line of merchandise like bags, lawn signs and T-shirts that say “Be a #VILF,” which, of course stands for, “Voter I’d Like to…” well, you know…
Read MoreAmazon to Buy $400M in Kornit Digital Printing Equipment, Open New Merch by Amazon Facility
Amazon is set to significantly expand its digital and on-demand printing capabilities with a commitment to buy $400 million in digital printing products from Kornit. Separately, Amazon plans to open a new Merch by Amazon facility in Phoenix as the company’s e-commerce sales soar…
Read MoreDisney to Sell Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise ‘Off-Planet’ for the First Time
Part of the appeal of Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme park was the fact that all of the merchandise was exclusive. You couldn’t get it unless you ventured a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. (OK, it’s just in Florida, but still.) Yes, the merchandise isn’t the whole reason people go.…
Read MoreProforma Q4 Kickoff Event Provides Momentum Motivation for Business Success
Proforma, Cleveland, recently held its PROmentum Q4 Kickoff Event to provide Proforma owners, sales reps and team members with the momentum and motivation to head into the fourth quarter poised for success. The meeting, which was held virtually on Sept. 15-16, was attended by more than 600 members of the Proforma family. Kicking off PROmentum…
Read MoreThe Phillies Will Send You Promo Items If Your Cardboard Cutout Gets Hit With a Home Run
Like many MLB teams, the Phillies are filling seats with cardboard cutouts of fans in the absence of live ones. In a fun way to show love for the real fans, they’re sending tickets and a promo gift package to anyone whose cutout gets hit by a home run ball…
Read MoreLeBron James Introduces ‘More Than a Vote’ Branded Apparel Line to Benefit Social Activism Group
LeBron James is encouraging people to vote in this year’s election as part of his “More Than a Vote” organization. He’s introduced a full line of merchandise, too, which directly benefits a social activism organization dating back to the 1960s.
Read MoreWhat Walmart’s Second Try at Private Label Apparel Tells Us About Consumer Apparel Trends
Walmart’s new private label apparel collection includes items for men and women. But after seeing other big-name retailers, like Amazon, try private label apparel lines to uninspiring results, it leads to some questions about apparel trends and what consumers are actually looking for in their apparel…
Read MoreUp to 70% of Imported KN95 Masks Do Not Meet Filtration Standards, Study Finds
With N95 masks expected to remain in short supply for the duration of the pandemic, many U.S. hospitals and other health facilities have turned to alternatives like the KN95 for frontline workers. But a new study is casting doubt on the reliability of many models of the masks imported from China…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Beer Can Glasses, ‘Die Hard’ Kazoos and More
It’s officially fall, which means Halloween decorations, pumpkin-spice everything and, of course, promos. This week, our five favorite promotional products include brewery glasses shaped like beer cans, “LOST” coffee mugs and a “Die Hard” kazoo for some reason…
Read MoreDecoration Diaries: How A&P Master Images Used Halftone Screen Printing to Land a Repeat Customer
A&P Master Images pitched the idea to use a trendy screen print technique to bring a customer’s hand sketch to life. The product was such a hit it evolved into an online company store for fulfillment and future business with the client on other projects…
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