Storm Creek, Hastings, Minn., announced the release of its 2020 Catalog, featuring several new styles and colors, as well as the company’s Eco-Collection. The Storm Creek annual catalog reflects the company’s dedication to high-performance, outdoor-inspired apparel. In addition, Storm Creek focuses on current trends, unique fabrics and exceptional fit, all while maintaining a reasonable price.…
Staples Inc. announced that it has named Matt Eckhouse head of Staples Promotional Products and Print as vice president and general manager. Eckhouse takes over for Rich Witaszak, who is no longer with the company. Staples also announced 175 more layoffs from its Framingham headquarters…
Through craftsmanship and creative campaigns, most companies let products speak for themselves. But, increasingly, many rely on audible logos to complement the customary visual ones. Just ahead of the open-to-the-public portion of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen joined that group of brands, with the automotive bigwig set to make add a “sound logo” as part…
While Ohio State grads and students love to remind everyone that it is THE Ohio State University, it can’t claim that it is THE owner of the word “The.” OSU filed an application for “The” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Aug. 8, which was shot down this week on the grounds that…
President Trump announced yesterday that the U.S. would postpone the latest wave of tariff increases on Chinese imports as a “gesture of good will,” as China is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Oct. 1. The increase will now kick in on Oct. 15. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1171925717988388865 Before anyone gets too excited that this is an extended olive…
A California politician is receiving criticism for using his office’s funds to advertise his state senate campaign. Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese has been sponsoring events in neighboring districts and handing out items like tote bags and hanging banners urging Californians to vote for him in the…
None of us here at Promo Marketing like to receive the lowercase version of spam, but if the uppercase variety were the offering, many of us would be in hog heaven. Continuing the food business trend of releasing branded merchandise, Spam is delighting fans of canned cooked pork through a line that includes close to 300 (!!!) products, including a Halloween costume that could end any debates on what people want to be come October 31…
Fully Promoted, West Palm Beach, Fla., reported that the launch of its new office locations this year was a success. Since its unveiling, nearly a dozen new Fully Promoted office locations have opened in the U.S. and Canada. By year’s end, the brand will open another 20. The office location combines the best of both…
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