The fire authority in Tianjin, China, said that lithium-ion batteries and some semi-manufactured battery products caused a fire in the Samsung SDI Co. factory that manufactures batteries for Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone infamous for causing fires and property damage. The South China Morning Post reported that 19 fire engines and more than 110…
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Max Baer, president of Justin Case, Markham, Ontario, announced the appointment of Promopartner as its multi-line representation in the Greater Toronto area (GTA) East. Sally Pilitz, president of Promopartner, has been providing creative sales and marketing solutions to GTA distributors for more than 20 years. As a member of the Promo Expo Showroom, Sally will…
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In an effort to protect Planned Parenthood against proposed defunding, companies are stepping in to create promotional products with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit. Power and Light created a tote bag that went viral, and these Nasty Women T-shirts helped raise more than $100,000 for Planned Parenthood. Now, it seems the fashion world wants in on…
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After Donald Trump made the executive order to ban refugees, opponents of the ban have taken to apparel to express their discontent. According to Fox25, a T-shirt shop in downtown Oklahoma City made quite the impression with its “Refugees Welcome” T-shirt campaign. McKenzie and Company offered to print…
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We already know that Chance the Rapper is a marketing genius. Now it seems he’s using his marketing talents to bump a Barack Obama-themed apparel line straight to the top. ‘According to Paste Magazine, Chance the Rapper has become to new face of Chicago-based designer Joe Freshgoods’ “Thank You Obama” clothing collection. The line features…
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell definitely will need to develop a thick skin to get through this Super Bowl victory. After the New England Patriots made the comeback of a lifetime to become champions, they clearly are not pulling any punches when it comes to their victory parade. If you recall, Goodell punished the Patriots for the…
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After Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus recently announced they would not be restocking the Ivanka Trump collection due to poor sales, it seems more retailers are following. According to BuzzFeed, retailers Belk, Jet, ShopStyle and Home Shopping Network also have dropped the Ivanka Trump brand. “When our major…
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HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the acquisition of Michael C. Fina Recognition, New York City. “Michael C. Fina Recognition is one of the most reputable recognition companies globally, maintaining an experienced and success-driven management team,” said Marc Simon, CEO of HALO Branded Solutions. “We plan to build the Michael C. Fina Recognition business through…
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At first glance, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) creating Facebook and Instagram pages doesn’t seem like a big deal. In fact, it makes sense. Some might have already assumed the organization already did. But, this comes as a bit of a controversial move. What first stands out is the day that the CPSC announced…
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Imagine this: You’re in a meeting with a potential client. The client wants a promotional campaign to drive revenue and leave as many lasting impressions as it can. You think for a while, and respond with this: “How about we do something kind of boring?” Bet you haven’t done that. But, it’s what the San…
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