Ahh, Spring! Fresh chilly mornings followed by blazing hot afternoons! Even though we can’t control the weather, we can make sure that you have 2019’s spring fashion all mapped out! It’s time to look fresh and feel good. With all the new spring trends coming in, this article has got you covered with a short…
Read MoreAIA Corporation’s David Woods Remembered by Friends, Colleagues
AIA Corporation, Neenah, Wisc., yesterday announced the passing of former CEO David Woods. The statement released yesterday by Matt Gresge, current CEO, reads: At AIA, we have heavy hearts as we learn about the loss of our colleague and friend, David Woods, who served as CEO of AIA from 2003-2016. David was one in a…
Read MoreRapper 50 Cent Sells T-shirts in Instagram Feud, Raises $300K Overnight
With plenty of assets in the bank, rapper 50 Cent loaned $1 million to noted film and television producer Randall Emmett, but the borrower’s inability to pay back all of the seven-figure loan after more than six years led 50 Cent to demand the rest by yesterday. That resulted, naturally, in a series of T-shirts 50 Cent began hawking on Instagram…
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Launches a New Philanthropic Initiative for 2019: Clothing for a Cause
Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., launched Charles River Cares, its charitable giving program, in 2010 with the mission of expanding Charles River Apparel’s philanthropic impact in the community. This year, in addition to its core programs, and building off of last year’s Colors for a Cause, Charles River has launched Clothing for a Cause. Charles…
Read MoreQuick Facebook Tips for Promotional Products Businesses
Facebook is a great tool to connect with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while (or to remind you about upcoming birthdays). But, if you’re not using it for your business, you might be missing out on a great opportunity…
Read MoreWhy the NFL Made the University of Kentucky Take Down a Giant Banner
The NFL decided to flex its muscles against 260-pound defensive end Josh Allen’s alma mater, the University of Kentucky, ahead of his selection at No. 7 overall in the NFL draft. The league demanded that the school remove an enormous banner that celebrated the star because of the item’s unauthorized use of its logo…
Read MorePromo Industry Professional Killed in Synagogue Attack Hailed as Hero
News reports confirmed this weekend that the woman killed in the shooting at Chabad of Poway, a synagogue based in Poway, Calif., was Lori Gilbert-Kaye, 60, a promotional products industry professional for Pro Specialties Group Inc. A story published yesterday in USA Today painted a picture of Gilbert-Kaye heroically defending the synagogue’s rabbi as he…
Read MoreHanesBrands Celebrates National Park Week
HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., the official apparel supplier of the National Park Foundation and a premier partner of the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement, celebrated National Park Week at the Alternative Apparel retail store in Venice, Calif. From…
Read MorePPAI Releases Statement Supporting industry After UAW Investigation
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has released a statement following the news that multiple promotional products companies received subpoenas in an ongoing corruption case in Michigan, where union workers are accused of receiving illegal payments when spending money on promotional items. The statement, released today, reads: The promotional products industry has been a…
Read MoreHUB Pen Company Hires Customer Service Rep Shannon Fitzgerald
HUB Promotional Group’s HUB Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Shannon Fitzgerald to its award winning customer service team. Fitzgerald came to HUB Pen last year with 10 years of experience serving customers. She started working at her family’s restaurant before she was 13, and went on…
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