When you hold the title as the keepers of the Doomsday Clock, the general public could surmise that you might be just a tad, uh, tightly wound. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, however, is proving that presumption wrong, thanks to the organization’s annual fund drive, through which it wants supporters to help “save the…
When you think of movie studios, you probably think of the giants like Disney, Universal, 20th Century Fox and Paramount. Those are the ones churning out the giant blockbusters and opening insane theme parks. But movie buffs are probably familiar with A24, the studio quietly producing some of the most critically acclaimed indie flicks of…
We can always count on Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) not only to cater to our carnivorous cravings but also to come up with compelling marketing campaigns. This time around, the brand is expanding its Russian presence through a promotional hat that, yes, is a bucket hat, and yes, can double as an actual fried chicken bucket…
Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire all the outstanding stock of The Flesh Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Impressions Direct Inc. The closing will occur on July 15, 2019, but the transfer of ownership for the transactions contemplated by this agreement will be deemed for all…
“Stranger Things” has wielded the power of nostalgia so well that even kids who weren’t yet born in the ’90s, let alone remember the 1980s, are getting all amped up on ’80s music and technology. Keeping with that trend, Netflix and T-Mobile are celebrating the kick-off of the show’s third season by raffling off a…
Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y., announced the hiring of Marc Mann as its new regional sales manager representing Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Mann brings with him more than 22 years in the promotional products industry as both a supplier and a distributor. Most recently, he was a…
The promotional campaign for “Spider-Man: Far from Home” has smashed previous film promo records, reaching a jaw-dropping total value of $288 million. That figure accounts for TV spots, publicity stunts, in-person activations and more, including some creative and cutting edge promotional products campaigns, such as augmented reality-integrated Papa John’s pizza boxes and Spider-Man themed hospitality…
Anyone else still in denial that the long weekend is over? As my sunburn finally fades, I guess I’m starting to shake off the vacation hangover, which means I’ve got my eyes back on the prize: promotional products. The products I’ve seen this week have been enough to lift me out of my sleepy stupor,…
You might be unaware that the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing takes place on July 20, but for a small T-shirt shop on the edge of the Kennedy Space Center, Apollo 11 merch is making a huge impact. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the T-shirt shop, Space Shirts, is working around the…
In 2019, we’ve become increasingly obsessed with Minor League Baseball merchandise, and it turns out we’re not the only ones. The MiLB just announced 2018 was a record year for sales, and it gave a breakdown of the top 25 teams making waves. According to sportslogos.net, Minor League Baseball had a banner year in the…