Charles River Apparel Hires Sales Rep Jillian Heilman

Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., announced the addition of Incentive Source sales representative Jillian Heilman to cover the Pacific Northwest for Charles River Apparel. Heilman has an extensive background in the industry, as she has spent the last 10 years at BDA Inc. Her last role there was as…

‘A Woman’s View’ Hosts Annual Networking Event at The PPAI Expo

On January 16, 2019, A Woman’s View hosted its Annual Networking Reception at The PPAI Expo. This event was designed to recognize and celebrate the industry’s hard-working women. The venue was transformed into a chic cocktail party scene complete with entertainment, cool lighting, wine and hors d’oeuvres. A complimentary gift bag was provided to all…

Biker Gang’s Criminal Case Has Some Interesting Implications for Logo Trademarks

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Mongols Motorcycle Club. And if members of the Southern California outfit had been stumped on a way to celebrate the occasion, they received an option yesterday, as a federal judge denied an attempt to strip the controversial group of its logo and two additional…

Fashion Brand Suing Nets, Nike, NBA Over Uniform Pattern Design

When the Brooklyn Nets debuted their “Brooklyn Camo” uniforms for this season, featuring a trim design pattern inspired by the Notorious B.I.G.’s love of Coogi sweaters, it seemed like a perfect partnership. The Nets, who relatively recently moved to Brooklyn, would celebrate one of the borough’s most famous artists of all time, and the design…

STYLE Bangkok Prepares for 2019 Event

After the massive success of the 2018 show, STYLE Bangkok is ready to rock again in 2019. Asia’s premier lifestyle show will take place from the 17th to the 21st of April 2019, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). On display will be the latest collections of lifestyle products, from fashion and…

These ‘Game of Thrones’ MLB Team Bobbleheads Are Pretty Rad

We here at Promo Marketing are absolutely giddy over the looming MLB season, especially since it will mark the 150th anniversary of the pro game (and the return of warm weather). The commencement of the historic campaign, though, will not be the only awe-inspiring event this spring, as “Game of Thrones” is set to start…

How We Talk About Promotional Products: Why Language Matters

It’s time to blow up much of the nomenclature that is used by others—and by us—to describe what we do. But certain words keep cropping up, even within the industry. And they’re not the only ones that give us a bad rep. I want people on the outside to understand how creative and impressive everyone involved is. Here are a few terms to reconsider…