These days, it can be hard to keep anything out of the public eye, thanks to the internet. From new albums to movie trailers, if it exists, the chances of a leak are inevitable. Unfortunately, the NFL learned this the hard way, and it is currently investigating a photo…
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Check Your Work Email Every 45 Minutes (and Other Business Email Tips)
No matter our job descriptions, we all undoubtedly find ourselves reading and sending (perhaps even dreading) work email. But should the inbox and outbox dominate our days? What is the proper course for handling any inundation of messages? Here are five tips from a recent, extensive research report into work email…
The Boundless Potential of Bags and Totes
Because of constantly crammed schedules and cravings to enjoy occasional escapes from the rat races that comprise our days, one can say (with the sincerest apology to Smokey Robinson) that bags and totes have really got a hold on us. The containers keep consumers confident that no matter what they need to lug or want…
Uh Oh, Beyoncé Might Have Messed Up With Latest Apparel Collection
Most of the time, Beyoncé can do no wrong when it comes to her promotional merchandise. From her Valentine’s Day collection to her Holiday collection, she’s consistently proving that she is the queen of promotional apparel. But, it looks like Queen Bey hit a snag with her latest Nefertiti-inspired spring…
Cotton Prices Could Reach Five-Year High Next Year—What Increased Costs, Environmental Impacts and More Mean for Apparel
It’s unlikely that cotton will lose its spot as the top material for apparel production any time soon, but increasing costs, uncertain availability and several other issues are worth monitoring…
We Need to Talk About This New Spacesuit Apparel Trend
When we browsed Nike’s new spring collection last week, we had some questions. Looking at the athletic apparel retailer’s Nike Sportswear Metallic Jacket, we couldn’t help but think it looked like a space suit. But it looks like Nike kicked off an interesting trend. According to GQ, The North Face and Supreme are collaborating on…
This ‘Spyro the Dragon’ Video Game Promo Is Delightfully Strange
Writers for Forbes and Paste Magazine reported receiving mysterious packages at their front doors, which, when opened, revealed purple, metallic-scaled eggs nestled within some real-life, pungent hay. A note was also included, on purple paper of course, reading “Something ‘s about to hatch,” and attributed to some fellow named Falcon McBob…
Say What You Mean!
“Irregardless” means regardless, so why do some say “irregardless?” In fact, most dictionaries state that “irregardless” is nonstardard or incorrect use, yet I hear so many colleagues use the phrase. So what, you say? Why does it matter? Perhaps it doesn’t matter to most people, but it always makes me pause to contemplate the speaker’s…
University of Illinois Latest School to Take Legal Action Against Former Student Over Apparel
With 100 teams competing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball and National Invitation tournaments and what seems like one million bowl games making late December and early January an extra festive time, not earning a spot in the postseason as a major conference constituent can prove difficult to do. The hoops and gridiron squads…
The Wall Street Journal: Why Use a Free Promotional Tote When You Can, Uh, Buy One Instead?
Simple yet hip, promotional totes have managed to displace their more costly competitors for a number of reasons. Not only do they offer a more sustainable option than plastic grocery bags, canvas totes also prove to be reliable accessories fit to make subtle-yet-certain statements on individual fashion and social sense. Totes are cool, and so are you, as long as you use them. That is, of course, unless you write for the Wall Street Journal…