When I was a freshman in high school, we had to take a mandatory class in typing. I attended an all-boys high school, and virtually all of us complained bitterly every day in that class. The requirement of the class was that we learn to type at least 40 words per minute. All of it…
Read MoreMucinex’s ‘Sickwear’ Branded Apparel Line Is Designed to Make You Feel Better
We all have comfy clothes we turn to when we don’t feel well, like an especially soft hoodie or a favorite pair of sweatpants. Mucinex is trying to do more to make sick people feel better by introducing a line of “Sickwear,” stylish designer apparel pieces that help you feel better and look great. The…
Read MoreNext Level Apparel Appoints New President of Sales
Jason Buchanan has joined Gardena, California-based Next Level Apparel as president of sales. He will be responsible for all sales-related activities at Next Level Apparel. “We are excited Jason will serve as our new president of sales,” said Joe Simsoly, CEO of Next Level Apparel. “The experience and knowledge…
Read MoreHormel Foods Is Giving Away Bacon-Scented Face Masks
We’re surprised it took this long: Hormel Foods is giving away bacon-scented masks. Each request will be met with a donation of one meal to Feeding America, too. The mask is a two-ply multi-fiber cloth mask “to keep the delicious smell of bacon always wrapped around your nose and mouth.” There’s also an immersive branding campaign…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Is Back With Another Celebrity Meal/Merch Tie-In, and It’s Expensive as Heck
After we all got done telling them Cactus Jack sent us for the Travis Scott meal (and subsequent insane merchandise drop), McDonald’s teamed up with J Balvin for another branded meal and merchandise tie-in. And it’s not like this was an item or two. There’s an entire merchandise shop that includes, like, a zillion items…
Read MoreTeespring Adds ‘Digital Merchandise’ to Its Product Offering for Online Content Creators
Following up on its moves to give TikTok and YouTube creators ways to sell merchandise directly in-app, Teespring is now giving online content creators the option of selling “digital merchandise.” It’s an interesting twist for a company that built itself on T-shirts to now deal with digital products like filters, digital planners and other social-media ready “items”…
Read MoreStart-Up Creates Fully Biodegradable Plastic Water Bottle
Cove, a California-based company, received financial backing to create a water bottle made entirely from biodegradable materials, including the cap, label and adhesives. The product is set for a small launch in December, and a wider release in stores in January, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer…
Read MoreIs Your Blog Not Getting You Sales? Fix These 5 Common Blogging Mistakes
Blogging has proven to be one of the most effective digital marketing methods. Done right, it helps you get found, generate leads and convert potential clients to the next stage of your sales funnel. However, plenty of distributor blogs struggle to get any traffic. Or, they earn plenty of traffic, but lackluster conversion numbers. There are a number of reasons this can be happening. Let’s fix them!…
Read MoreWhat’s New With iPhone 12? MagSafe Technology for Accessories (But No Headphones or Charging Block)
Yesterday, Apple unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 12 models. We say “models” because, like the last few iPhone releases, there’s not just one singular design. There’s the iPhone 12, the 12 Mini and two sizes of the 12 Pro. Apple users might recognize some design elements. The squared-off edges are reminiscent of the iPhone 5.…
Read MoreAIA Corporation Appoints 2020 Owner Advisory Council Members
AIA Corporation (AIA), Appleton, Wis., announced the appointment of new members to its Owner Advisory Council (OAC). Now in its 11th year, the OAC works closely with AIA leadership to ensure the success and growth of AIA’s nearly 300 independent owners. Incoming OAC members include…
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