As a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, this nearly 39-year-old scribe, thanks to SEPTA, knows all about the frustration that relying on public transportation can foster. Courtesy of the entity’s Center City-based store, though, I often put aside my irritation and revel when my son finds a few branded toys, whose purchase serves as a mini…
Read MoreHow the Uniforms Market Is Changing (According to One Expert)
There’s been no shortage of uniform news lately, from Delta’s Zac Posen-designed threads to controversial marching band uniforms. With so much transformation and change hitting the uniforms market, it can be hard to see where the future is heading. Thankfully, Apparel Magazine interviewed Richard J. Lerman,…
Read MoreBob Heintz Joins Terry Town Sales Team
Terry Town, San Diego, announced the hiring of Bob Heintz, bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to the Terry Town family. Heintz, who will hold the position of director of national sales, will be responsible for key account management, national…
Read MoreDiamondbacks Bring Back Promotional Bullpen Carts
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back the golf cart formerly used to bring pitchers to the mound, and using it as a promotional product.
Read MoreOf Course Disney Will Promote Han Solo Movie With Solo Cups Partnership
Ever since Disney has taken the reigns of the Star Wars franchise, there have been a number of promotional partnerships made with brands in order to grow excitement for its latest franchise additions. With three movies already released, and another two on the way, there is plenty of room for brands to get involved…
Read MorePizza Hut’s New Promotional Sneakers Let You Press a Button to Order a Pie
When I was coming of age, I developed an obsession with pizza, but I never gravitated toward the pies from Pizza Hut, whose appearance, texture and taste led me to dub the chain “Grease-a Hut.” Fast forward a few…
Read MoreSome Schools Move to Ban Backpacks (and … Mechanical Pencils?)
While these bans could have a wider impact on the promotional products industry, there are undeniably greater things at stake here. With every regulation comes the question of individual freedom, just as every instance of violence against innocents raises questions about appropriate policy positions for lawmakers to take in order to ensure that people remain safe in schools and at work…
Read MoreTrump Organization May Have Broken Law by Ordering Presidential Seal Golf Tee Markers
The Trump Organization reportedly ordered “dozens” of new golf tee markers with the presidential seal to be used at Trump golf courses. And that, by definition, is illegal. It’s a violation of Title 18 of U.S. Code § 713, which states that using the seal of the U.S. President (among other government seals) of the…
Read MoreQuickBooks Training for Ad Specialty Distributors On Demand
Harriet Gatter, founder of Accounting Support LLC, announced reduced pricing of QuickBooks Training On Demand, video instruction specifically for ad specialty distributors and bookkeepers to use QuickBooks correctly and to its full capacity. For the ad specialty distributor, there is a version of QuickBooks…
Read More3M Announces New CEO
3M, Minneapolis, announced yesterday that CEO Inge Thulin will move to a newly created position—executive chairman—and will be replaced by current chief operating officer Michael Roman. Roman has been with 3M for 30 years, according to the Post and Courier, and had led the company’s Industrial Business Group (the company’s largest group) as chief strategy…
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