People don’t necessarily want to smell like bug spray when they’re just hanging out in their back yard, hiking or going camping. Having apparel that stands up to pests but also feels comfortable to wear could be huge in the outdoor apparel world…
Read MoreUnder Armour Follows Actual Space-Travel Apparel With Virgin Galactic Branded Merch Capsule
This partnership actually started before billionaire Richard Branson’s voyage to the stars, with Under Armour designing the clothing and uniforms for eventual commercial flights on Virgin Galactic. Back in 2019, Virgin enlisted Under Armour to design apparel and footwear for both pilots and passengers…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Mario Smartwatches, Bread Bowl Pools Floats and More
The best part of the Euros final wasn’t the actual game (which was entertaining), but the Italian fans dressed as Mario. Did the spirit of Italy’s favorite plumber push the Azurri to victory? Seems likely, so we’re celebrating with something Mario-themed in today’s edition of the Faves. Let’s-a go!…
Read MoreNike and Xbox’s ‘Space Jam’ Kit Is a Slam Dunk on So Many Levels
Warner Bros. has 200 licensing partners for “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” The latest merchandise to come out of that is a co-branded kit from Nike and Xbox that combines footwear, gaming and direct mail, appealing to fans and influencers alike. The attention to detail here is out of this world…
Read MoreSunscope Group’s Brad Doan on Importance of Inclusion and Diversity in the Working World
Brad Doan of Sunscope Group is a long-time diversity advocate for the promo industry. He has been a proven voice of change throughout his associated companies and with the industry at large. Doan’s unique insight helps to demonstrate the importance of diversity and inclusion throughout our working world…
Read More3 Ways to Incorporate Spirit Accessories in Your Back-to-School Promotions This Fall
After more than a year of virtual learning in many places across the country, this fall could be the first school year that is in-person full-time since the class of 2019 graduated. Classrooms abruptly became virtual in 2020 and have been a hybrid mix this school year as places across the country return to in-person…
Read MoreThe Dodgers Are Raffling Off a World Series Ring and a World Series Ring NFT
Major League Baseball recently announced a partnership with Candy Digital, which specializes in “digital collectibles.” As part of that partnership, the Los Angeles Dodgers are auctioning a 2020 World Series ring NFT along with a real one. It underscores the possibilities in combining digital and physical merchandise…
Read MoreQUINN Expands Production and Service Teams With Three Hires
To keep up with the surge in orders, Hanover, Pennsylvania-based QUINN welcomed three more professionals into its family of printing superheroes dedicated to making full-color fabric printing easy for distributors…
Read MoreRecognition: Benefits for Your Business
There’s little doubt that employee recognition—especially when done both thoughtfully and intentionally—has an enormously positive impact on all involved. From a simple increase in productivity to retaining talent, there are seemingly countless studies that materially show how well employee recognition programs work for all involved. Even with all the irrefutable data, many employers overlook the…
Read MoreThe Most Important Question: Business Advice From Terry Fergus
Terry Fergus discusses the importance of building relationships and always having your eyes open to the opportunities around you. As a successful entrepreneur and trusted financial advisor, Fergus shares the most important question that every client is dying to answer: “Tell me about yourself”…
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