Musicians have been making their way into the pet product space, with Dolly Parton and Korn vocalist Jonathan Davis starting their own lines of branded products. Now, in a move that seems obvious in hindsight, rapper Snoop Dogg is launching his own “Snoop Doggie Doggs” pet accessories brand.
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As the story goes, the main character is asked by Sam-I-Am, “Do you like green eggs and ham?” He replies, “I do not like them, Sam-I-Am. I do not like green eggs and ham.” What’s the business lesson for each of us in this story? The lesson is that we all have our comfort zone,…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I was recently asked about receiving cash payments from customers. After showing him how to record cash payments against a customer invoice, it became clear that he wanted to keep the cash, not record it as income. Answer: Truthfully, I have never been asked this before and was floored. When I…
Read MoreA crypto company in Miami was planning on handing out branded T-shirts from the crypto platform FTX, but after the company filed for bankruptcy (and its founder continues to fight a legal battle), the T-shirts became a different type of collector’s item.
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TEAM Concept Printing, Carol Stream, IL, announced that it is now certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This certification reinforces TEAM’s commitment to creating and sustaining an environmentally healthy world. FSC is the global standard for responsible forest management. The FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification guarantees that wood grown for paper in certified forestlands is tracked…
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NogginBoss is a new company that specializes in gigantic hats. After appearing on Shark Tank and getting a shoutout from an NFL star, they’re looking to expand their licensing capabilities for the larger-than-life product.
Read MoreAfter being urged by the animal rights activist group PETA, Victoria’s Secret has banned cashmere from its product line. It’s not the first apparel brand or seller to do so. So what is causing the sudden shift away from cashmere?
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The term “swag” is sort of controversial in the promotional products industry. For the layperson, it’s the term most commonly used to describe free branded products you receive at an event. But, within the industry, it might feel a little close to the belittling “trinkets and trash” argument, and minimizes the effect tangible products have…
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AAA Innovations, Norwood, N.J., announced that Cristi Meyer will be joining the team as a national account director. In her new role, Meyer will be managing many of the largest national accounts in the promotional products industry, such as Staples Promotional Products, Proforma and Geiger. Meyer joins the team…
Read MorePlatforms that support creatives and content producers have been integrating ways for users to sell branded merchandise right within the app. We’ve seen it across social media, video platforms, music streaming, and now the world of adult entertainment. OnlyFans will start allowing content creators to sell branded merchandise to users through a partnership with the…
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