Billie Eilish, the 17-year-old pop phenom famous for hit songs “Ocean Eyes” and “Bellyache,” released a merch line to promote her upcoming album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go.” The limited-edition collection incorporated streetwear styles and kitschy designs that made for a mega-cool finished product…
Read MoreGo Promo and Green Street Promotions Merge
Go Promo, West Fargo, N.D., and Green Street Promotions, Hope, N.D., announced that they have merged operations and will continue to operate under their own names. According to the West Fargo Pioneer, the two owners, Casey Glandt (Go Promo) and Casey McCullough (Green Street Promotions) made the decision in order to give themselves better buying…
Read More‘Stranger Things’ Teases Season 3 Through Fictional Restaurant Promo Items
Viral marketing has been a major aspect of advertising since internet usage became widespread. Movies and TV shows have been sneaking things onto websites and social media platforms hinting at new releases, often using a product or message that fans aren’t even aware exists yet. This is the case for the first promo items we’ve…
Read More‘Bunch of Jerks’: NHL’s Hurricanes Turn Dumb Controversy Into Awesome T-shirt
NHL commentator Don Cherry has gained notoriety for his outspoken nature, most recently on Saturday when he dubbed the Carolina Hurricanes as a “bunch of jerks” for their on-ice celebrations following each victory. In response, the Hurricanes added a bit of micro-moment comeuppance by issuing “Bunch of Jerks” T-shirts the day after his rebuke…
Read MoreThis Year’s Six-Figure Oscars Gift Bag Includes Cannabis Products, Poop Emoji Plungers
There’s nothing quite like the Academy Awards. We all pick the movies we liked during the year and cheer them on as if they were our favorite sports team. In the same vein, we have our favorite players (actors) we cheer for, and least favorite players we root against. One thing we can all cheer…
Read MoreThis Market Will Reach $47 Billion by 2027—Here’s Your Chance to Get in Now
Looking for the Ultimate Growth Industry? Cannabis. It’s a complex thing, but it’s a real thing: one that’s fast growing into a full-blown industry. California, Vermont, Alaska, Washington, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon—many U.S. states plus the District of Columbia have now legalized recreational marijuana use. As of January 2019, medical use of cannabis is…
Read MoreTri-Mountain Launches 13 New Styles in 2019 Spring Catalog
This week, Tri-Mountain, Irwindale, Calif., introduced 13 new styles to the industry in its 2019 Spring Catalog, making it Tri-Mountain’s biggest spring launch ever. There are two new Lilac Bloom styles. The twisted knot in the front of the LB004 Aria is a popular trend at retail right now. The knot is sewn down inside…
Read MoreAriana Grande’s Fun Valentine’s Day Merch Was Very On-Brand
Ariana Grande released a line of Valentine’s Day merch that is very on-brand. The collection features pieces like sweatshirts, dad hats, long-sleeve T-shirts, shot glasses and more, all in Valentine’s Day colors and all cleverly tied in with lyrics and song titles from her newest album…
Read MoreeXtendTech Welcomes Dino Bangiorno as Director of Distributor Applications and Services
Dino Bangiorno has joined eXtendTech, a Montville, New Jersey-based NetSuite solution provider with a focus on the promotional products industry, as the director of distributor applications and services. Bangiorno has more than 17 years of experience in the promotional products industry and is the former application development team lead…
Read MoreReusable Water Bottle Trend Update: Camping-Style Bottles Are Coming Back (Also, ‘Gorpcore’ Is a Thing)
Now more than ever, reusable water bottles are a must-have item everywhere we go. But, not all reusable water bottles are created equal. They all serve the same purpose, but there’s a lot more than functionality that goes into whether an end-user likes their water bottle. They’ve become a fashion item of sorts, and trends…
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