After Buzzfeed jumped the gun by publishing unsubstantiated documents detailing Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia, the president-elect responded during his press conference last week by calling Buzzfeed a “failing pile…
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For those of you who regularly read my blog, I want to caution you that this article tackles some very real and sensitive topics. But I want to share with you how I have been able to use what I’ve experienced in my personal life as motivation, and how you can use even the most…
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Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., provider of U.S.-made and eco -friendly apparel, announced the release of its New 2017 Catalog. Shot throughout Brooklyn, N.Y., it features new styles, new colors and an expanded children’s collection. You can view the new catalog here. For more information about Royal Apparel, visit royalapparel.net.
Read MorePromo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: We’ll be recovering from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas!) Last week, Hit Promotional Products won again, and will face off against Outstanding Branding. The winner will be decided by a…
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We reported that Under Armour telegraphed its plans when it came to implementing technology into its apparel. Under Armour’s announcements at CES in Las Vegas show that the Baltimore-based company is really putting a lot of stock into its tech offerings. According to Forbes, performance apparel will account for about 50 percent of the company’s overall…
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We’ve already told you how a T-shirt impacted Planned Parenthood funding. Now, it’s a tote bag that’s making strides for Planned Parenthood, and according to Yahoo, it’s the coolest ever. With Planned Parenthood at risk for losing funding, the nonprofit is looking for other ways to generate cash…
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Dunkin’ Donuts is recalling its glass tumblers, imported by Moderne Glass/Glass America, Aliquippa, Pa. The tumblers can crack or break, posing laceration and burn risks.
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As the 2017 PPAI Expo comes to a close, we spoke with Paul Bellantone, president and CEO of PPAI; and Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS, chair of the board of directors for PPAI, about this year’s event. “I think this Expo has been fantastic,” Tomasini said. “I am hearing just incredible feedback from distriutors that are…
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The climax of the 2017 College Football Playoff, the National Championship game, was an exciting one. You didn’t have to be a Clemson or Alabama fan to get excited about the game. And, as we’ve seen with other aspects of sports and pop culture, excitement and enthusiasm can lead to a lot of counterfeit merchandise.…
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FEY Promotional Products, Egerton, Minn., announced that it has acquired Magna-Tel Inc., Cape Girardeau, Mo. “This acquisition brings together two long-standing suppliers of promotional products,” said Mike Fey of FEY Promotional Products. “We truly are excited to have the opportunity to align ourselves with a company such as this that has a long-standing reputation of…
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