Miller Lite Wants People to Unfollow It on Social Media

Throughout its 46-year history, Miller Lite has come up with some interesting means to advertise, and with social media being all the buzz, one would think that 2019 could be a watershed year for the company through various platforms. It could very well end up being so, but not in the way that we would…

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Under Armour Sues Clothing Company Over Knockoff Apparel, Logo

While the major news coming from Under Armour is that Kevin Plank will vacate his CEO role on New Year’s Day, the company is getting even more public attention through a lawsuit against a clothing company. In going after Ageas Inc. for its Hotsuit apparel, Under Armour is claiming that a “copycat logo” and the…

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Overture Promotions Opens New Headquarters Facility

Overture Promotions, previously based in Vernon Hills, Ill., announced on Monday that it is fully operational in its new headquarters facility in Waukegan, Ill., 40 miles north of Chicago. The $70 million promotional marketing firm consolidated two distribution centers into 200,000 square feet of warehouse space in the new facility, with expanded screen print and embroidery operations, and upgraded office space. The company added state-of-the-art technology to communicate better with customers, its U.S. network of sales offices and distribution centers, and its global partners.

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Promotional Jackets: Style Trends and Sales Advice From Outerwear Experts

Remember the Orolay jacket—the coat that went viral earlier this year and netted so many Amazon reviews it became known as the “Amazon Coat”? We asked our very own experts what to expect in promotional jackets for the coming months, so that you can help your customers find their very own versions of Amazon’s must-have outerwear phenomenon…

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Animal Shelter Director Heather Achenbach on Branded Merch Ideas for Small Nonprofits, Why Online Pop-Up Shops Are a Great Idea

When we last talked to Heather Achenbach, executive director for a small nonprofit animal shelter, she was gearing up to launch a two-week online pop-up shop selling branded merchandise to help raise funds. Heather joined the show to tell us how it went, what she looks for as a merch-buyer and why online pop-ups are a great option for organizations like hers…

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