In an effort to curb plastic pollution, the Canadian government has prohibited the manufacture, import, sale and eventual export of six single-use plastic items: checkout bags, cutlery, food service products containing “problematic plastics,” straws and more. The ban on importing will come into effect in December 2022, with the sale prohibition going into effect December 2023…
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Why Branded Drinkware Is Now a Must-Have Fashion Accessory (and How to Sell More of It)
When you think “fashion,” you think clothes, right? Popular cuts and materials? Big logos or subtle prints? The world of fashion doesn’t stop at wearables, though. Trends translate over to consumer products and accessories, most notably drinkware. Try telling the TikTok kid who demands the latest water bottle they saw their favorite influencer using that drinkware can’t be trendy…
Koozie Group Announces Giveback Program to Benefit United Way
Koozie Group, Clearwater, Florida, announced a partnership with regional United Way chapters in Florida and Minnesota to donate 5% of sales on its writing instrument orders. This cause marketing effort will start July 1, 2022, and is part of Koozie Group’s “Keep It. Give It.” initiative aimed at leaving a positive, lasting impact in the communities in which it operates…
Ohio State University Trademarked ‘THE’ for Branded Merchandise
After being told in 2019 that, no, you can’t trademark the world “The,” THE Ohio State University has successfully secured the trademark for “THE” to use on branded merchandise. https://twitter.com/JoshGerben/status/1539610553412452355 If you watch NFL games where the starting lineup says their names and where they went to school, you’ve probably seen a few Ohio State…
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Takes Effect: What Apparel Sellers Should Know
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) took effect on June 21, targeting goods produced in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region. The region has been a topic of debate in recent years, as human rights groups claim the Chinese government has forced the Uyghur minority into labor camps. In response, U.S. companies that source apparel from China should brace for disruption…
Spector Vision Augmented Reality
With the new 2022 Summer Ora collection comes some very exciting news! We have implemented a brand new and exciting feature called Spector Vision. This augmented reality tool will allow you to experience branded merch like you never have before. We are blurring the lines between a physical and digital experience by pairing each Ora product with its very own augmented reality code…
Which Side of the Promo Brain Are You? (Secrets to High-Performance Teams)
Today’s post-pandemic client expects more from you: more consultation, more creative ideas, more unique services. Given that your business now needs a high-performance production team in addition to a high-performance creative team, it’s critical we understand what each role needs in order to function at a consistently high level. Here’s a glimpse of what each area needs for success…
PowerStick’s One-For-One Program Results In 10,000 Trees Planted Across North America
In the 12 months since Ottawa-based supplier PowerStick began partnering with the nonprofit One Tree Planted to plant one tree for every order received, it has been responsible for planting 10,000 trees across North America. The trees have been planted in Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario and British Columbia), in the U.S. (California, Idaho, Oregon and across Appalachia), and in Mexico…
KFC Is Giving Away Finger Sporks So Your Side Dishes Can Be ‘Finger Lickin’ Good,’ Too
KFC wants to shine the spotlight on its selection of sides. To do that, KFC is including side dishes in the “Finger Lickin’ Good” motto by giving away little sporks that fit over your fingers. KFC has been using sporks in its restaurants since the 1970s, but these smaller models are “ergonomic and gastronomic [pieces] of table-ware tech” perfect for items like corn or mashed potatoes…
The Great Ayesha Curry T-shirt War of 2022 Ends With ‘Ayesha Curry CAN Cook’ Shirts for Sale
During the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics, a Boston bar displayed a sign reading “Ayesha Curry can’t cook,” a jab at Golden State star Steph Curry, whose wife Ayesha is a restauranteur. Steph responded by wearing a shirt saying “Ayesha Curry CAN cook” to a press conference, which kicked off a T-shirt war between player and bar. Now, the T-shirts are widely available…