Only 16 days remain until people all across the country will look to delight their matriarchs and maternal figures through Mother’s Day gifts. For those who want to hear what a “sweet child of mine” they are to those figures, Guns N’ Roses has a rocking solution to any commercial worries that folks are having—branded…
Read MoreSilicon Valley Tech Firm Donates School Supplies in Lieu of Conference Swag
Conference attendees go into these events expecting to learn more information on their field, size up the competition and maybe make a few key connections with peers. But there’s one aspect of conferences and trade shows that stands out more than all of this. We’re talking, of course, about promotional giveaways. There’s a reason that…
Read MoreMultiple Promo Distributors Subpoenaed in Federal Corruption Probe of Auto Workers Union
Federal law enforcement agents are investigating whether members of the United Auto Workers union received illegal payments after purchasing promotional products for the union. The Detroit News reported that about 10 promo distributors have received subpoenas so far to produce documents, and the process could lead to more criminal charges. There have already been eight…
Read MoreFrom T-shirt to Branded Beer: Cubs Manager Joe Maddon’s ‘Try Not to Suck’ Empire
Likeable figures abound in MLB, with Joe Maddon being among the most revered. Since leading the Chicago Cubs to the 2016 World Series title that ended the franchise’s 108-year championship drought, the manager can never do any wrong in the eyes of Illinois residents, but the 65-year-old has far more on his mind than delighting…
Read MoreIMAGEN Brands Welcomes Lisa Brooks as Vice President of Marketing
IMAGEN Brands, Mason, Ohio, announced the addition of Lisa Brooks as vice president of marketing. Brooks comes to IMAGEN Brands from outside the promotional products industry, holding leadership roles in consumer packaged and durable goods organizations representing home fragrance, stationary, art and crafts, baby gear, and adult beverage categories.…
Read MoreBBQ Truck’s Controversial ‘LGBTQ’ T-shirts Sell Out as Criticism Mounts
A BBQ food truck is making national news this week, and it’s all because of T-shirts. According to CNN, a food truck in Kentucky is selling shirts that say, “I support LGBTQ.” On the surface, that seems like a positive message, but the text below that shifts focus. The entire shirt reads, “I support LGBTQ…
Read MoreIt’s Been a Busy Week for Sustainable Apparel
Sustainable apparel is nothing new, but in 2019 the sector has seemingly undergone tremendous growth. From a green-apparel subscription box that is attracting a ton of followers to sustainable apparel at PPAI Expo 2019, tons of apparel companies are getting in on the movement. This week was no different, with a number of sustainable apparel announcements making headlines…
Read MoreCustoms Officials Nab Nearly $12 Million in Counterfeit Sports Team Rings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday that it collected $11.7 million in phony team rings last month, with the fakes infringing on four athletic teams’ trademarks. The imitations included championship rings of the last two Super Bowl victors…
Read MoreHanesBrands Celebrates 10th Consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star Award for Environmental Stewardship
HanesBrands’ commitment to be an international leader in energy management and eco-friendly business operations has earned the company its 10th consecutive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Sustained Excellence/Partner of the Year award for continued success in energy conservation, carbon emissions reduction and environmental sustainability. Hanes was recognized by the EPA for its 2018 environmental…
Read MoreForever 21 Keeps Cranking Out Branded Apparel Collections, This Time With Pepsi
Forever 21 and Pepsi have teamed up for an exclusive line that features Australian DJ, Alison Wonderland. The collection includes tons of crop tops, biker shorts, socks, a beach towel and more!
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