Originally set for April 20, the Boston Marathon was first postponed until September due to the coronavirus, and now will be virtual only. But it will still have its shot at setting the pace as a marquee event, as participants will receive their customary T-shirts, medals and race bibs even as they compete virtually…
Read MoreHPG Brands Announces Reopening
HPG Brands, Braintree, Mass., the parent company of Hub Pen Company, Debco, Origaudio, Handstands and more, announced today that it is once again officially open for business. “Thank you for enduring with us during these times of uncertainty and continuing to trust us with your business,” Trina Bicknell, senior vice president of sales for HPG…
Read MoreStarbucks Merchandise Is Selling Like Crazy (But Starbucks Won’t See a Dime of It)
Orders of Starbucks merch on some reseller sites have increased by more than 100 since most states and cities went on lockdown in March. But with no online store of its own and a lot of customers still without the option of going into physical locations, Starbucks is missing out on a huge amount of potential revenue from merchandise sales…
Read MoreLady Gaga Is Personally Delivering Her New Record in a ‘Chromatica’ Branded Truck (Maybe?)
Lady Gaga rarely does anything by the book. In fact, we could proclaim that she eagerly makes a new script each day. The award-winning pop star added a new chapter to her legacy yesterday by making an Instagram post that claims she is delivering her new album “to every retailer around the world” via a branded truck wrapped in “Chromatica” art…
Read MoreAIA Helps Owners Diversify Product Offerings With Home Office and Business Supplies
As COVID-19 shifts how promotional products distributors run their businesses, AIA Corporation, Appleton, Wis., is providing its owner community with tools and resources to retain clients, attract new customers and, ultimately, manage a profitable business. Most recently, this included offering home office and business products through a partnership with AIA-owned OfficeZilla, a business products distributorship…
Read MoreComic-Con Uses Vintage Designs for Canceled Event Merchandise
Due to the current situation, fans from all over the world aren’t going to be able to make any Comic-Con memories this year. But, they can at least wear new (old) memories proudly. Comic-Con is relying on nostalgia, selling a line of event merchandise that commemorates the event but uses vintage designs from past Comic-Cons…
Read MoreScientists Are Working on Face Masks That Kill Coronavirus On Contact
Scientists are working on creating a treatment for face masks that not only prevent pathogens from spreading, but actually kills the virus on contact. According to Newsweek, researchers at the University of Kentucky have been working on a mask that would “capture and deactivate” the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19…
Read MoreOur Fave 5 Promotional Products of the Week: ‘Friends’ Parody Tees, Virtual 5K Prizes and More
We hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, and that despite current circumstances you still were able to grill up a few burgers (or whatever you like to put on the grill). The long weekend gave us even more time to check out some cool promotional items of all types, so we have some good stuff for you for this week’s edition of the Fave 5…
Read MoreDietz & Watson Is Donating Half of Proceeds From Branded Loungewear and Other Merch Sales to Local Charities
Dietz & Watson is a well known deli brand, but it’s also been known to dabble in branded merch, and its latest offering benefits certain cities that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. From now until June 21, 50 percent of all purchases from the company’s “Lounge for Good” online store will be donated to small business and charities…
Read MoreRock Band Jet Finds Unopened Box of Branded Underwear From 2004, Has Giveaway
Jet never really took off the way we expected them to in 2004, but perhaps the band’s recent reincarnation might bring added fame. Speaking of second go-arounds, Jet branded underwear that went undistributed that year is earning another shot at glory through a giveaway that is sure to beat the pants off other apparel promotions…
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