The Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, announced that David Clifton has been appointed to serve as board president, succeeding Larry Whitney of Polyconcept. Mr. Whitney will remain on the board and continue to serve on the organization’s compliance committee. “On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Larry for his dedication to the…
Read MoreFormula 1’s New, Controversial Logo May Violate 3M Copyright
Formula One made headlines last year when it redesigned its iconic logo. Fans hated the company’s new look, and it taught us a few lessons when it comes to altering logos. Nonetheless, Formula One decided to double down and stand its ground on the decision, instead announcing the logo was here to stay. Now, it…
Read MorePPAI to Publish Strategic Foresight Playbook
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, is publishing a draft of its Strategic Foresight Playbook, a step-by-step process for implementing strategic foresight and operational excellence for promotional products industry businesses. Draft copies will be distributed for review and comment to key volunteer groups during The PPAI Expo 2018 in Las Vegas. The final Strategic Foresight Playbook…
Read MoreKid Rock Changes Name of Tour, Discontinues Merchandise Over Lawsuit
In the wake of this concession, it appears that Feld Entertainment is still eager to take the rocker to court in Florida, seeking discontinued use of the name, unspecified damages and the forfeiture of all monies gained via the sale of tour-related merchandise that bore the slogan in question…
Read MoreGiving Them Their Filling: Amazon Offering Merch-Inclusive Oreo Cookie Club Subscription Box
In its commercial quest to conquer the cosmos, Amazon has amazed many consumers and irked its fair share of competitors. While the latter set will surely continue to attempt to counter the company’s dominion in 2018, the former group figures to rejoice as founder/chairman/CEO Jeff Bezos and his hires conceive more means to enhance customer…
Read MoreTen-Hut! U.S. Army Officially Challenges NHL’s Golden Knights’ Name, Color Scheme
In their inaugural year, the Vegas Golden Knights have provided the chief feel-good story this season, as they have registered the Western Conference’s best mark and rank behind only the Tampa Bay Lightning for league supremacy. While I enjoy literal battles, the expansion club’s roster members and ownership personnel have become combatants in a figurative fracas, as the United States Army is opposing their team name and affiliated uniform colors…
Read MoreAre Universities the Next Big Subscription Box Market? This Startup Thinks So
Anthem Club, started by a trio of friends, is a subscription box service that is looking to send merchandise to fans of college sports teams. So far, the service packages and delivers goods to fans of Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, but it is clear that there is ample room for growth in their operation…
Read MoreYETI Releases Folding Chair, Creates Further Competition in Outdoor Market
Now that we’ve dug through YETI Coolers’ plentiful lawsuits, the latest being against Walmart again, thanks to the latter’s refusal to fulfill the obligations of the first lawsuit, we can look some other big news over in YETI land. Are you sitting down for this? (This is a great joke that you’ll get in a second,…
Read MoreAxis Promotions Welcomes Rob Watson as Vice President of E-Commerce and Marketing
Axis Promotions, New York City, announced that Rob Watson has joined the company as vice president of e-commerce and marketing. Within this role, Watson will be responsible for the expansion of Axis Promotions’ robust e-commerce and on-demand capabilities, while enhancing marketing communications. “I am honored and excited to join the Axis leadership team,” said Watson.…
Read MoreTerry Town Adds Strategic National Account Manager
Terry Town, San Diego, has announced the hiring of Livier Gomez to its national sales team. Gomez, who will hold the title of strategic national account manager, is a graduate of the University of San Diego, and previously worked for a Southern California nonprofit organization. “Livier came to us already knowing what it takes to…
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