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…
Read MoreWhy T-shirt Sellers Aren’t Happy About NASA’s SpaceX Launch
If you go down to Cape Canaveral to watch a typical NASA launch, you’ll see all kinds of merchandise sellers hawking commemorative apparel. But, if you go today to see SpaceX launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, you’ll come back empty-handed. And that’s irritating to a lot of local merchandise sellers…
Read MorePromo History Lesson: How Jagermeister Skirted German Regulations to Put Its Logo on Soccer Jerseys
This week’s Promo History Lesson comes to you all the way from 1970s West Germany, where Jagermeister was trying to find a way to market its brand through soccer, but had to deal with the fact that, at the time, shirt sponsorship was against the rules of the German Bundesliga…
Read MoreAztex Enterprises/AZX Sport Welcomes New Hires in Sales and Marketing
Aztex Enterprises/AZX Sport announced it recently added two new team members, both with proven track records in the promo industry. Jay Ago, formerly of Tekweld, was named the company’s Midwest regional sales manager, while Brian O’Gara joined the company as a marketing specialist after four years at Polyconcept North America…
Read MoreMicrosoft Solitaire Turns 30 With Special-Edition Branded Merch
We have not caved to the power of Microsoft Solitaire yet while stuck at home, but many have, with 100 million hands played daily around the globe, according to Microsoft. In honor of the game’s 30th anniversary, the company is releasing branded merch that, while minimal, is a nice celebratory use of promotional products…
Read MoreAmazon Takes Heat for Giving Employees ‘Thank You’ T-shirts As It Cuts Hazard Pay
Amazon recently issued branded T-shirts as a thank you for fulfillment center employees. That gesture wasn’t entirely well received, especially in light of the company’s move to end its $2 hourly hazard pay wage hike and general employee concerns about working conditions before and during the coronavirus pandemic…
Read MoreMapping Customer Names Into QuickBooks From Excel
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have been trying to load customers into QB Premier from an Excel file, but I keep getting error messages about duplicates. How can I fix that? Answer: Here’s the fix: QB Premier runs on lists. Once you enter data into lists, you can use that list entry over and over…
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