Does Your Coffee Shop Promo Come With a Planner? Maybe It Should

It makes sense for a coffee chain to have things like coffee mugs, tumblers, and other branded drinkware. But a new product release at Starbucks locations in the Philippines stands out because it’s not drinkware at all. It’s a planner and pen combination.

Why the Congressional Printing Caucus is Like Having ‘Friends on Capitol Hill’

Last month, the newly formed Congressional Printing Caucus was announced, marking a “first-of-its kind bipartisan Caucus dedicated to advancing a public policy agenda that benefits and protects America’s printing industry and its rich, diverse, and varied communities,” according to a press release. “The Caucus will provide the Alliance with regular opportunities to educate a core group of lawmakers and their staff about the issues, legislation, and regulations that have a potential effect on the printing industry,” the release continued. But what is a Printing Caucus and what does it mean…

‘Funflation’ And a Generation That Wants Experiences Rather Than Stuff

There’s a term for the rising demand (and cost) of travel and experiences following COVID: “Funflation.” With the world reopened, people are allocating more money and time to travel and experiences, presenting new opportunities for distributors to help their clients create branded memories.

Sportsman Cap & Bag Unveils Atlantis Headwear Low-Impact Sustainable Knits for Greener Winter

Sportsman Cap & Bag, Lenexa, KS, announced the arrival of eco-friendly knits from Atlantis Headwear for winter. The core commitment to sustainability is seen in the meticulous selection of materials, marketing a significant stride toward a greener future. Atlantis Headwear prides itself on extending the life of fibers and minimizing its environmental footprint through the…

H&M Just Introduced an AI-Integrated Print-On-Demand Apparel Creation Platform

H&M is using a new AI text-to-image program to let people design their own products, which will then be printed on demand for them to either sell or buy themselves. The H&M Creator Studio takes written prompts and “draws up” apparel mock-ups with the custom artwork on a selection of H&M apparel styles. On the…

Xpres LLC Welcomes Cindy Moss as Director of Business Development

Xpres LLC, Winston-Salem, NC, announced the appointment of Cindy Moss as the new director of business development. With an impressive track record in the promotional products industry, Moss is set to drive Xpres LLC’s sales and marketing efforts to new heights. Moss brings more than 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry, with…