Starline Announces Transition to Solar Energy

Starline, Grand Island, NY, announced its transition to 100% solar energy in a new partnership with a community solar farm. The announcement marks a milestone in the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts toward reducing carbon emissions. “Our mission at Starline is to be a true partner to our distributors, and that goes beyond products and service,”…

British Vodka Brand Forced to Pull Branded Gun-Shaped Promo

Au Vodka, a British liquor brand, received complaints over its gun-shaped novelty items, which uses a trigger system to “fire” money in night clubs or at parties, ultimately ending with a UK’s alcoholic beverage industry group drawing a line between the product and violent imagery.

Gina Schladetzky Joins Raining Rose Promos as Marketing Manager

Raining Rose Promos, Cedar Rapids, IA, announced the hiring of Gina Schladetzky as marketing manager. Schladetzky brings extensive experience to Raining Rose in start-up and digital marketing efforts. Prior to Raining Rose, she spent her career in two fast-growing Iowa marketing agencies. “I’m honored to be the marketing manager…

Qatar World Cup Banners and Signage Recycled for Packaging, Other Materials

A total of 173 metric tons (about 381,400 lbs.) of promotional items like polyester wraps, banners, and fence coverings from the Qatar World Cup are being recycled through a partnership with Saudi Top Plastics. The materials will reportedly be turned into plastic pellets for products like tape and packaging.