Considering how creative many companies are, I love labeling myself as a what-will-they-think-of-next consumer. My curiosity ends up rewarded with appealing product lines or intriguing one-offs that remind me of the joys of letting…
Read MoreSt. Louis Cardinals Want Fans to Pick Stadium T-shirts For Them
Have you ever gone to a baseball game or other sporting event, received your promotional product at the gate and thought that you had a better idea for a design? If so, you’re probably not alone, and the St. Louis Cardinals would like a word with you. The Cardinals are launching a program this year…
Read MoreSamantha Bee, Host of TBS’ Full Frontal, Moves T-shirt Production to Puerto Rico
Full Frontal will work with two businesses in Puerto Rico, Transom for printing and Suxess Clothing for the design of its charitable T-shirts. While their offering features T-shirts for a number of charities, the collaborative effort in Puerto Rico will include a “Frontal Entero” T-shirt to commemorate the special and raise money through the Hispanic Federation to support hurricane relief in Puerto Rico…
Read MoreLoyola Chicago’s Sister Jean Inspires Iconic Merchandise
If it wasn’t the immediate downfall of Virginia, North Carolina’s loss to Texas A&M or Nevada over Cincinnati, chances are Loyola Chicago’s unlikely Final Four run has ruined a few brackets. However, at least one person outside of the Loyola Chicago team has maintained the faith that the Ramblers would go far in the tournament,…
Read MoreHere Are Our Favorites of the 801 Promotional MLB Giveaways for 2018
Many Americans definitely endured a wicked winter, with frigid temperatures and ample precipitation leading to numerous inconveniences, including irksome infections. Now that spring has arrived, many maladies will end up yielding to the best affliction that has ever existed, baseball fever, as we are only three days away from having the 30 clubs that comprise…
Read MoreGet On Course: A Lesson In Selling Golf Products
Golf is more than just a sport. It’s an opportunity to spend a few hours in the sunshine in what’s basically a park. It’s a great time to create a bit of friendly competition amongst friends without having to expend too much energy. And, most importantly for businesspeople, it’s a killer networking opportunity. The fact…
Read MoreThis Brand Wants You to Wash Your Hair With Cheese and Bacon Scented Products
Now, we’re all for weird and whacky promotions. We routinely feature these sorts of promos, especially from fast food and snack companies. From Wendy’s to Arby’s to Taco Bell to Pizza Hut and beyond, brands have been lining up to embrace the millennial generations often-surrealist humor by offering bizarre clothing lines and jewelry products in promotions. But this time, Einstein Bros. has gone too far…
Read MoreUC San Diego Professor Develops Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Method
Lithium-Ion batteries have been a focal point of the promotional products industry for years now. Their inclusion in a multitude of electronic devices has made them ubiquitous, but their volatility has made them somewhat controversial. Think of items like hoverboards and wireless headphones—both items that existed in the promotional products space and have also been…
Read MoreVantage Apparel Becomes SanMar PSST Approved Decorator
Vantage Apparel, Avanel, N.J., is now an approved decorator for the SanMar Pack Separately, Ship Together (PSST) program at each of its locations in Avenel, N.J.; St. Louis; and Santa Ana, Calif. Distributors will benefit from free shipping into Vantage, no restocking fees, a spoilage protection plan, and more. All three locations are approved to…
Read MoreProforma’s Annual Million Dollar Club Celebration Garners Record Attendance
More than 400 Proforma owners, supplier partners and support team members gathered at the Fairmont Mayakoba Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, from March 15 to 18 to celebrate their 2017 sales success. Every year, Proforma owners achieving at least $1…
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