Owing to the enduring popularity of the Harry Potter books and movies, related promotional products and merchandise related have proven mainstays for some time. That regard led Adam Hill, an employee of the Harry Potter studio tour, to lift more than $48,000 in branded merch from the tour shop between Dec. 2017 and March 2018, reselling the items on eBay…
Read MoreFacilisgroup Appoints Ashley McCune as President
Facilisgroup, St. Louis, announced the appointment of Ashley McCune as president. McCune will assume leadership of the company as founder Dan Rochette and chief business development officer Martin Weber officially retire, and CEO Chuck Fandos moves into a new position with The Pebble Group (Facilisgroup’s parent company) as chief strategy officer…
Read MorePopSockets Introduces Wireless Charger Made for PopGrips
PopSockets have taken over the smartphone accessories world. They’re such a simple but brilliant solution to the problem of dropping increasingly-expensive phones. They work for every smartphone on the market, and the company has even formed partnerships with the likes of Apple for official PopSocket-integrated cases. Another major trend in smartphone accessories is wireless charging.…
Read MoreGemline Announces Strategic Partnership With Corkcicle Drinkware Brand
Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., announced a strategic partnership with Corkcicle, the Orlando-based barware, drinkware and cooler brand. Gemline now offers four leading drinkware brands in its portfolio, and will launch its initial Corkcicle product offering beginning today, with plans to expand the offering throughout the year. It will preview the introductory collection at the Gemline Booth (No. 5017) at PPAI Expo…
Read MoreGeiger Announces Its First Acquisition of 2020
UK distributor GeigerBTC, a subsidiary of Lewiston, Maine-based Geiger, announced that it has acquired Berkshire-based distributor Lancewich as part of GeigerBTC’s continued expansion strategy to support clients in the UK and across Europe. Lancewich, a highly respected name within the industry for more than 30…
Read MoreCBD Cream, Bluetooth Speakers and Solar-Powered Chargers—What’s In the Golden Globes Swag Bag
It can sometimes prove pretty hard to relate to celebrities based on the frequent disparities between their lifestyles and ours, but the rich and famous are much like us in one huge respect: namely, their love for promotional products. Last night’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony threw a spotlight on that commonality through 1,200 gift bags…
Read MoreRavens Fan Files Trademark for Team’s Motto In Hopes of ‘Partnering’ on Designs for His Apparel Company
Let’s say your favorite team has been throwing around a sort of unofficial motto for the season that’s become a rallying cry of sorts. It’s fun. It’s something every fan can feel a part of. But what if you wanted to be an even bigger part of the team and its identity? Would you trademark that phrase in an attempt to sort of extort the team into working with you? One Las Vegas apparel maker thought that was the best course of action…
Read MoreCourt Dismisses Lawsuit Against Essendant Relating to Staples Merger
A Delaware court dismissed a case against Essendant, as of October the sister company of Staples, which claimed that it breached its fiduciary duty during the process of being acquired by Sycamore Partners. Shareholders said in the class action lawsuit that Essendant aborted a previous agreement to merge with another office supplies company, S.P. Richards.…
Read MoreIs Your Brand Supporting Your Success?
It’s curious to me that we are in the “branding business,” yet so many companies seem to have a brand that does not contribute to their success. Here’s a rule I learned many years ago: If you sell products, you will be asked to quote prices. If you sell solutions, you can name your price. Pick…
Read MoreLeed’s Partners With Skullcandy
Leed’s, Pittsburgh, announced a partnership with lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy. Leed’s will offer a selection of the retail brand’s bestselling headphones and true wireless earbuds. Based in Park City, Utah, and founded at the center of music and board sports, Skullcandy drives innovation in audio experiences from groundbreaking technology in its headphones to once-in-a-lifetime music…
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