Remember the wearable tech NBA players will use inside their Disney bubble when the season starts again? A group of researchers at the University of California is studying data from the rings in use by the general public as well as more than 3,000 health care employees, to spot patterns that might help mitigate the spread of COVID-19…
Read MorePromotional Socks: Features, Customization Options and Sales Ideas
You’re probably well aware that socks and footwear are important. You’re probably even wearing socks right now. But what you might not know are some of the many capabilities that companies have to make socks more interesting or functional than just covering your feet…
Read MoreThis Snack Company Will Pay You in Merch to Taste-Test Their Cheese
Whisps Cheese Crisps, a snack company, is looking for a “cheese executive officer.” Specifically, someone that will taste-test cheese, help develop new flavors for the company and more. And, that’s not all. The new cheese executive officer will also receive up to $5,000 in cash, some merch, and a few other perks…
Read MoreHow the Pandemic Will Change the Promotional Products Industry (Short Term and Long)
As we head toward the summer, industry professionals know that many variables exist. What, then, should expectations be for the state of business as the economy reopens? And what about further out—what will the promotional products industry look like after the pandemic?…
Read MoreHanesbrands Completes Production of More Than 450 Million Face Masks in Three Months
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., has reportedly completed its planned production and distribution of more than 450 million cotton face coverings as part of a contract with the U.S. government. In March, Hanes first started using its facilities to make face masks. At its peak of production, the company was producing about 40 million per week…
Read MoreSelfie Lighting Rings Might Be the Next Big Tech Item
Since so much of our interaction with others is via Zoom meetings or Skype happy hours, we still want to look our best. And not everyone’s home lighting is, well, the most flattering. To get that studio glow, there are lighting rings and other lights designed specifically for home photos and videos…
Read MoreMajor Retailers Pull Redskins Branded Merch Even After Franchise Agrees to Review Name
The Washington Redskins are inching closer to changing their name after years of public outcry. This came after pressure from FedEx (owner of Washington’s stadium naming rights) and Nike, which pulled its licensed team merchandise from stores. Now, major retailers like Walmart and Target have also agreed to stop selling Redskins gear…
Read MoreSteve Jobs: The 1 Thing That Separates the Doers from the Dreamers
I recently read an article from TheLadders.com written by Michael Thompson, who explained a story about Steve Jobs and what he believes to be the one thing that separates the doers from the dreamers. When Jobs was 12 years old, he wanted to build a frequency counter but was missing some of the parts he needed, so he…
Read MoreNike Pulls All Redskins Merch, Which Might Actually Cause the Franchise to Change the Name
Nike reportedly pulled all of its Redskins merchandise this past week, issuing another blow to the team by depriving it of a major licensed merchandise stream. Nike has a contract with the NFL as its official uniform and sideline apparel merchandiser through 2028, but it has joined the growing call for the team to change its name…
Read MoreFinancial Institutions Are Using Branded Welcome Kits for Virtual Interns
The world needs to keep spinning, and college kids are still expected to get the necessary work experience internships provide, even if they don’t show up in an office. So, to make them feel welcome and keep things as close to normal as possible, big-name companies are giving their interns some pretty cool welcome gifts and gift bags…
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