A T-shirt for the Redbox Bowl depicts Cal State, rather than the University of California, facing off against a University of Illinois team with an outdated helmet design. University of California officials said they rejected the design, yet somehow it managed to make it to the T-shirt anyway…
Read MoreSales of Bullied Fourth-Grader’s Homemade Tennessee T-shirt Raised Almost $1M for Charity
Two of our favorite stories this year came in September, when a boy bullied over his homemade Tennessee T-shirt had his design picked up by the Volunteers’ football program and subsequently received a full scholarship from the university. Now, we’re happy to report that the nonprofit STOMP Out Bullying received nearly $1 million through sales of the shirt…
Read MoreBag Makers Hires Aubrie Madai as Inside Sales Representative
Bag Makers, Union, Ill., has hired Aubrie Madai as an inside sales representative. Madai will be working with distributors across the country to share information about Bag Makers’ products and services. She will be developing and leading webinars, and conducting proactive outreach to demonstrate how Bag Makers can support…
Read MoreS&S Activewear Acquires Technosport Canada
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., announced that it has acquired Technosport Canada, marking its third acquisition since 2010. Over the past 10 years, S&S Activewear has grown from a single location in Bolingbrook to a nationwide operation with over 1,800 employees and…
Read MoreSunday’s U.S.-China Tariff Deadline Could Go Either Way
The Trump Administration could delay tariffs on more than $100 billion of Chinese goods set to take effect this weekend. The New York Times reported that U.S. officials have hinted at avoiding the additional tariffs, which would be placed on virtually every product imported from China, but sources said that the president “could go either way” when he meets with his advisors this week…
Read MoreWalmart Pulls ‘Let It Snow’ Christmas Sweater From Canadian Website for Depiction of Santa With a Pile of Cocaine
Walmart recently removed a holiday sweater from its Canadian website, denying shoppers a chance to buy the item emblazoned with a Santa-like figure, the text “Let It Snow” and a whole lot of cocaine. Posted by a third-party seller, the listing also included a description that removed whatever ambiguity was left as to what kind of snow the sweater was referencing…
Read MoreBlink Marketing Begins QCA Distributor Certification Program
In order to continue meeting buyer demands for brand safety and responsible sourcing, Franklin, Tennessee-based Blink Marketing has applied to participate in the QCA Distributor Certification Program developed by Quality Certification Alliance (QCA). Built in response to demand from the Advocacy Council, the Distributor Certification Program is designed specifically for the needs of distributors and decorators, allowing…
Read MoreThis Website Is Selling ‘Gravy’ T-shirts Tie-Dyed With Actual KFC Gravy
We all know at least one person who will argue that the gravy is the best part of the Thanksgiving meal, and now they can even show their love for it with this “Gravy” T-shirt that’s tie-dyed using actual gravy. Yep, you read that right. And it’s not just regular gravy—it’s 100 percent real KFC gravy…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Crocs, Spork Hats and Bathroom Signs
Here in Philly, we don’t need an excuse to talk about the Eagles’ Super Bowl Victory. So, you won’t be surprised to see a “Philly Special” item on this week’s list of our favorite promotional products we spied in our travels on the web and in the world. What else is in store? Read on and find out!…
Read MoreAB InBev Is Using Direct Object Printing to Imprint Label Designs Directly on Beer Bottles
AB InBev is testing direct object printing to imprint labels directly on glass bottles. The new “tattooed” labels are for Beck’s Artist Series, a collaboration between AB InBev’s Global Innovation and Technology Center and six up-and-coming artists. The limited run features nine total designs and 200,000 bottles for U.K. release, showcasing the printing tech…
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