It always seems like summer flies by. As we celebrate the approach of fall, let’s look back at some helpful stories and advice we gleaned from our distributor friends as part of our ongoing My Best Promotion feature. We talked handling mistakes, landing long-term accounts and more. Let’s hit the rewind! Our first highlight is…
Read MoreFacebook Runs Into Trademark Issue With Logo for Digital Currency Brand
Brands are always looking to outdo their competitors, but what happens when seeking an edge leaves a company dangling from a cliff? It appears Facebook will soon have an answer to that inquiry, as its planned Calibra cryptocurrency is not only undergoing severe scrutiny but also facing accusations that the concept’s logo is a rip-off…
Read MoreWhy the U.K.’s Brexit Party Is In Some Trouble Over Merch
The Brexit Party in the U.K. is anything but subtle. Its leader, Nigel Farage, has thrown himself in front of every microphone or camera with a red light on to espouse his beliefs of U.K. independence from the EU and dependence on international relations. That’d be all well and good if it didn’t come out…
Read MoreLeed’s Partners With Herschel Supply Co.
Today, Pittsburgh-based Leed’s announced an exclusive partnership with Herschel Supply Co. The new partnership between two premier companies brings branded Herschel backpacks, duffels and accessories to the promotional products market for the very first time. Founded in 2009, Vancouver-based Herschel…
Read MoreEvery Color of the Gamut
Commercial printing, packaging, apparel, signs and graphics, functional printing. Equipment, consumables, workflow tools. 650+ exhibitors. Networking opportunities. Special community-focused events. PRINTING United has it all: It is the essential event for printing industry professionals seeking to thrive, grow and prosper.
Read MoreYou Had Me at ‘Mechanical Bull’
Join the PRINTING United team and 2,000 of your industry colleagues to celebrate the event and look toward next year. The drinks and snacks are on us — bring yourself, your PRINTING United badge, and your ability to enjoy. Opening Night Party, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Gilley’s Dallas.
Read MoreGerber Technology Aids Move Toward On-Demand Manufacturing
Using the new GERBERcutter® Z1, an on-demand personalized apparel manufacturer has been able to increase production levels, thanks to the speed of the system. It’s a game changer in this developing market area. PRINTING United Booths 8833, 8850.
Read MoreThe PAS Store Offers B-Flex Gimme 5 Heat Transfer Vinyl
Featuring a matte finishing and an application time of only four seconds, new B-Flex Gimme 5 Heat Transfer Vinyl from the PAS Store (Brother International) works on numerous fabric types and features a low application temperature. Further, it’s durable, as finished garments can be either machine washed or dry-cleaned. PRINTING United Booth 1416.
Read MoreSTAHLS’ Offers CAD-CUT® Templates
Using a free and easy online designer offered by Stahls’, apparel decorators can create one-color vinyl graphics and have them shipped straight to their door. With 50 layouts, 17 new fonts and nearly 2,000 pieces of clip art, there is much to choose from. PRINTING United Booth 2600.
Read MorePuma Joins Nike, Adidas in E-Sports Apparel World
E-sports is still sort of polarizing, despite the ample proof of its success all over the world. There are still some people who might think that “professional video gaming” would never take off. Those people should see the crowds that fill arenas like Madison Square Garden to watch tournaments. They’re even building arenas in major cities…
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