The Cleveland Cavaliers hoped to honor Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, two members of their 2016 NBA championship-winning club, through a combination bobblehead giveaway on March 30. That promotion will have to wait, though, as the team announced it was postponing the giveaway due to manufacturing and shipping delays related to coronavirus…
Read MoreKathy Scanlan Joins Peerless Umbrella from Rainkist
Peerless Umbrella, Newark, N.J., announced the addition Kathy Scanlan, former customer service manager for the recently closed Rainkist Umbrella. “We are all friends and family in this industry, so it’s always sad to see any business, even one we consider a competitor, have to…
Read MoreWingstop Is Paying People to Be ‘Walking Billboards’ in Its New Promotional Sweatshirts
Wingstop is giving away a limited amount of hooded sweatshirts that say things like “This is an ad for Wingstop” or “This is an ad for Wingstop delivery.” If you post a selfie or video of you walking around in the shirt in public and tag Wingstop on social media, the company will Venmo you $10…
Read MoreWould You Watch 15 Hours of ‘The Office’ to Win a Dundie Award and Coffee Mug?
Do you love “The Office?” Have you always wanted your own “World’s Best Boss” mug and Dundie award? Do you think you could watch 15 hours of “The Office” in nine days? If so, you might be able to get these coveted television artifacts while you get to watch your favorite show…
Read MoreKorn Online Merch Store Sells Out of Branded Surgical Masks Amid Coronavirus Fears
As the coronavirus spreads and continues to dominate global headlines, a cottage industry has sprung up centered around some, well, distasteful goods. The nu metal band Korn isn’t quite in that same category, as it had been selling branded surgical masks in its web store prior to the coronavirus outbreak. But it was only recently that the masks sold out entirely…
Read MoreWhen Supply Consistently Meets Demand: A Take on U.S Manufacturing
For more than 20 years, Tennessee has been the manufacturing and decoration site for our popular line of in-house made SimpliColor® writing instruments. This domestic molding and decoration capability delivers a unique product line which offers the unprecedented value of virtually unlimited inventory and a super-quick, 24-hour standard production. “Goldstar® offers such a unique and…
Read MoreHH Global Enters Marketing Partnership with GNC
HH Global, Chicago, announced a three-year partnership with GNC Holdings Inc., providing production management for GNC’s print and direct mail execution in support of retail operations and loyalty programs. “We are thrilled with GNC’s decision to partner with us,” said Mike Perez, CEO of the Americas for HH Global. “We have invested in solutions for…
Read MoreCoronavirus-Themed Decorated Apparel and Custom Merch Removed From Etsy
Etsy might not appear to be too keen on suppressing brand hijacking, but the e-commerce website proved Wednesday that its moral backbone is not completely crooked. With the advance of the coronavirus having become a global concern, the site removed hundreds of items that…
Read MoreProforma Rewards Employees With Caribbean Cruise
Proforma, Cleveland, rewarded employees with a five-day Caribbean Cruise for the development and success of ProVision, Proforma’s $15 million business management technology. “Our Technology and Support Center teams worked exceptionally hard to develop and launch the industry’s newest, fully-integrated business management technology platform, ProVision,” said Proforma CEO Vera Muzzillo. “We wanted to honor their hard…
Read MoreUniversity of Illinois Offers ‘Chief Illiniwek’ Merchandise Buyback Program Before Introducing New Mascot
After years of debate, it looks like the University of Illinois is changing its mascot. While it’s not quite finalized, the Illinois Student Government posted on Facebook that it would offer a buyback program where students could exchange new or used Chief Illiniwek merchandise for new merchandise…
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