NBA Turns to ’90s Nostalgia for Promotional Push

The ’90s have been making a full comeback lately in everything from fashion to television programming. Now, the NBA is following suit, attempting to capitalize on its nostalgic fan base with ’90s theme nights and promotional products. SB Nation highlighted some of the throwback merchandise…

Video: PM News Top Headlines for February 2016

February 2016 was a pivotal time for news in the promotional products industry with everything from slave labor reform to BIC Group’s CEO stepping down. Lucky for you, Promo Marketing has combed the top headlines to bring you a condensed version of the month’s biggest stories. Stay updated on all the latest information with Promo Marketing…

New Container Shipping Rule Could Cause Port Congestion

A collection of global shipping logistics companies sent a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to clarify details on a new container-weighing requirement that could make big changes in the global shipping industry. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Global Consolidators Working…

New Scribble Pen Replicates Any Color with Scanner

For those of you who answer the question, “What’s your favorite color?” with “rainbow,” there may finally be the perfect pen for you. The Scribble Pen uses a special ink cartridge and scanner to replicate any color with both a ballpoint pen tip and stylus tip for tablets. According to Mashable, the Scribble Pen allows…

Promoting Higher Education

College was an exciting time in my life. For me, a kid from suburban Central Pennsylvania, it was a time when I moved to an exciting city, made new friends from all over the country (and the world)…

Aprons Etc. Launches New 2016 Product Line

Aprons Etc., a textile promotional products supplier, launched a new product line in 2016—Fast and Free. The line provides five-day production to in-hand delivery in the U.S. or Canada with free shipping. This upgraded delivery service and new standard production applies to select styles of table covers and flags in the 2016 event display category. For…

McDonald’s Sweden Enters Virtual Reality with Promo

McDonald’s Sweden is trying something new with its Happy Meal boxes: virtual reality headsets. According to Adweek, the promotion is connected to the Swedish “Sportlov” holiday, when many families hit the slopes for a week of skiing. The virtual reality viewers, named Happy Goggles,…

4 Children’s Promotions for Leap Day Babies

Today is leap day, which only happens every four years. Those who were born on Feb. 29 only get to celebrate every four years, which means (because of science) that they only have birthdays every four years. So, for all of you leap day babies who think you’re turning 40 this year, you’re really only turning…

University of Utah Ditches Merchandiser After Questionable T-shirt Post

The University of Utah Trademarks and Licensing Program said it will no longer do business with a Salt Lake City-based merchandise company following a post on social media of an inappropriate T-shirt. According to KSL.com, Offside Apparel, an independent business that sells Utah Utes memorabilia, posted a photo of another company’s design poking fun at…