Let’s face it. Almost everyone wants to change something in their lives, right? Whether it’s their income, weight, relationships or bad habits, they hope to find the “motivation” to make the changes they want in their lives. But motivation doesn’t work. It’s actually pretty clear by this time of the year. We are six months…
Health Canada, the country’s national public health department of the government, has been receiving complaints that Banana Boat sunscreen is causing bad reactions for users aged three months to 30 years. According to the CBC, Health Canada has received 26 complaints in the last month alone, with 14 of those complaints involving claims that the…
After the tragic attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, U.K., on May 22, Grande put together the “One Love for Manchester” benefit concert for June 4. To commemorate the show, Universal Music Group authorized vendors who would earmark product proceeds to the British Red Cross’s We Love Manchester Emergency Fund. But, the company…
For many in this industry, there comes a time where it feels like no matter how hard you work, your business efforts have come to a screeching halt. Maybe you’ve seen consistent growth in sales for five-plus years, but all of a sudden you’ve hit a plateau. Sound familiar? What if we told you that there are three easy steps you can take to help get you unstuck and start creating real success in your business and in life? Learn more.
On Sept. 15, 1996, two days after his death, Death Row Records and Interscope Records released “I Ain’t Mad at Cha,” the sixth single from…
After its lengthy battle with the CPSC, Zen Magnets destroyed 500 lbs. of magnets, as ordered by a judge in the case of Zen Magnets vs. the Department of Justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OFVIbGfamg Zen Magnets took the magnets to an industrial oven in Denver, where the company held a tongue-in-cheek “eulogy” for the controversial products. “Truly, as…
Bollman Hat Co., the U.S.’s oldest hat maker and parent company of Kangol, decided recently to start manufacturing its products in the U.S., moving its manufacturing operations from China to Adamstown, Pa. Despite its long history and popularity among celebrities, like Samuel L. Jackson, the company saw a sharp increase in its cost of production,…
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Kreative Kids is recalling its children’s robes after the items failed to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, creating a risk of burn injuries. The recall…
We follow up with the American Airlines uniform saga and the possible involvement of a T-shirt in a high profile court case.
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: I just got back from Mexico! It was fun, but it’s nice to be away from 95 degree heat.) Last week, HALO Branded Solutions won once again, and now will…