This week, Michelle Obama released her new memoir “Becoming,” which has already generated quite a buzz. In support of the book’s release, the former first lady will hit the road for a speaking tour that will feature a line of apparel and other merchandise for sale…
Tons of brands are getting in on the Advent calendar action. It’s a chance for companies to showcase some of their favorite products, and it turns out consumers are loving them. Here are a few of my favorites this year…
Snapchat has struggled a bit of late. But, tomorrow, the social app will look to make making money a snap by launching a Bitmoji merchandise store, with the concept furthering the public’s obsession with customization and personalization…
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn why Mobile and Technology solutions are having such a huge impact on the promo industry. While searches for traditional products fall, searches for Phone Grips are up 340%. Mobile accessories, power banks and Qi chargers are must-have products due to their broad appeal and usefulness for end-users.
Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., welcomed Bob Engh as a new regional sales executive for the Midwest, covering Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Engh, a native of Minneapolis, joins Sweda from J. Charles Awards & Recognition Company, with prior experience at Crystal Awards & Recognition. “Bob…
The concept of 3-D printing isn’t new, but for a lot of companies, it’s not economically viable. The benefits don’t outweigh the cost, yet. But, 3-D printing company Carbon is looking to make 3-D printing more accessible for everyone by slashing the price of three commonly used resin materials. Carbon CEO Joe DeSimone told Forbes…
The Prince of Pot, otherwise known as Marc Emery, has proven to be a royal pain for upholders of the Quebec Cannabis Regulation Act, taking to downtown Montreal on Sunday to hawk branded merchandise affiliated with the province’s marijuana culture. The problem—or, rather, the point—is that it’s now illegal to sell such goods in Canada…
Joe Fleming, Trina Bicknell, Mike Fleming and special guest Alex Morin joined the show to talk about HUB Promotional Group’s recent acquisitions, how HUB selects suppliers to buy, what distributors can expect from HUB Promotional Group moving forward, and more. Plus, Sean and Brendan dig into that Fast Company article that called for the entire promo industry to shut down…
Gather round, dear readers. It’s time for another edition of Promo Marketing’s “Great Moments in Promo History,” which is totally going to be a thing now. The topic of this second edition of our historical exploration is buttons. Not just any buttons, mind you. It’s the story of how Elvis’ manager and incredible-name-haver Colonel Tom…
Back in 2012, the Australian federal government lobbied hard to change the description of Pantone 448 C from “olive green” to “drab dark brown” after the country’s olive association expressed concern that being tied to the color would damage olives’ reputation. That’s when it became obvious we had a forerunner for the title of “the…