In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, only those who can prove themselves worthy can wield Mjolnir, Thor’s famous hammer. In real life, however, all it takes is $39.99. You can even eat popcorn out of it. To commemorate the release of “Thor: Love and Thunder,” AMC Theaters is selling a replica of Mjorlnir that doubles as…
Read MoreHALO Hosts National Sales Meeting
HALO, Sterling, Ill., hosted the company’s national sales meeting, Breakthrough Summit 2022, on June 20-24. More than 600 HALO selling professionals and industry suppliers joined HALO management and staff at the event, held at the Grand America hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. The Breakthrough Summit featured small-group “Impression Sessions” with key HALO suppliers, training…
Read More4 Affordable Gift & Award Ideas Your Customers Will Love
If the word “affordable” makes you think of t-shirts, mugs, and hats, you’re not alone. But those items aren’t the only way to share something affordable with your customers. Think of a 3D model of a building, a full-color portrait of an employee, or a timeless deep etched award filled with rich color. Crystal D…
Read MoreAn Unbelievably Great Umbrella
When it comes to umbrellas, nobody has you covered like ShedRain. Founded 75 years ago in Portland, Oregon, where rain experts reside, this third-generation family-owned business is the only umbrella company that operates a manufacturing facility in the United States. ShedRain adheres to the highest quality standards in making its umbrellas, including expert craftsmanship, outstanding…
Read MoreAIA Elevates and Grows Owner Success Team with Promotion and New Hire
AIA Corporation (AIA), Appleton, Wisc., recently announced the promotion of Andres Blanco to vice president of owner success, and welcomed Kali Zecy and Kelli Bernd as new owner success managers. These positions will further expand the owner success team’s resources and talent to support AIA’s growing owner community. “AIA is dedicated to investing in the…
Read MoreFashion Lessons from Baseball: Trucker Caps Are In (And So Are Holes In Your Shirt Apparently)
For the second year in a row, every player will wear uniform caps for the MLB All-Star Game. This year’s design features a mesh, trucker-like back on a fitted cap. Also, one fashion designer thinks baseball fans want holes in their clothes.
Read MoreBetter Business University Announces ‘New To Promo’ Class
Those who are new to the Promotional Products industry, or those that have hired new team members, now have a new course to get them started on the right foundation. Better Business University, an online learning platform for the promotional products industry, has announced a new course called “How To Start A Successful Business In…
Read MoreIntroducing uni: uniball Rebrands as Product Portfolio and Market Share Expands
Today, celebrating renewed omnichannel growth and a continued commitment to expanding the product portfolio, uniball announced its rebrand as uni. “uni is more than a name change,” said uni president Mike Parker. “It’s a fresh commitment to our future that will widely expand our portfolio of product solutions in the writing, art and creativity market…
Read MorePizzacast! Community College of Philadelphia’s Kris Henk on Pizza Box Marketing, QR Codes and More
They say the quickest way to a college kid’s heart is through pizza. That’s why Community College of Philadelphia has been advertising on pizza boxes throughout the City of Brotherly Love. Kris Henk, executive director of marketing for the school, joined the show to tell us all about it. Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss Netflix’s smash-hit new “Stranger Things” merch and more…
Read MoreBlink-182 and Guy Fieri Released Co-Branded Apparel for Charity
It’s a match made in delicious rock n’ roll heaven. Famed pop-punk band Blink-182 just released a limited line of merchandise co-branded with celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s “Flavortown” brand. The “blink-182 x Flavortown” collection is currently available, and proceeds will benefit the Guy Fieri Foundation, which uses cooking and education to support communities across the…
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