The first “Pokemon Snap” video game came out in 1999 for Nintendo 64. When the long-awaited follow-up comes out on April 30, “New Pokemon Snap” players in Japan will be able to actually print their in-game photos onto stickers or full-sized photo prints by visiting kiosks in Lawson convenience stores…
Read MoreAre You Ready for the Boom?
Consider this small window of opportunity—now—the biggest moment of your future. The Financial Times called it a “once-in-a-century” boom. Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman calls this imminent moment coming out of COVID a big bounce followed by a long boom. Many are predicting a second roaring twenties. But it won’t boom for all. Why?…
Read MoreNew Era Tries Something Different for NFL Draft Hats (to Mixed Reviews From Fans)
Last year, the NFL sent each first-round draft prospect a full set of 32 New Era caps so they could keep tradition alive from home. This year, players will be back at the event in person, but there will still be a new look when it comes to the hats. For the first time, the hats will be trucker style, with a fitted mesh back…
Read MoreNike’s Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ Lawsuit: Explaining the Branded Shoe Drama
To commemorate the release of Lil Nas X’s “Montero” single, the art and design collective MSCHF released a Satanic-themed Nike sneaker. The problem was that Nike actually had nothing to do with it, and sued MSCHF for giving off the impression that it was a collaborative effort…
Read MoreSanMar Recognized as a U.S. Best-Managed Company
SanMar Corporation, Issaquah, Wash., announced that it has been selected as a 2021 U.S. Best-Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. The 2021 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution;…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Bill Murray Golf Shirts and More
This week, our five favorite promotional products include co-branded Tito’s Vodka golf shirts from Bill Murray’s golf apparel company, very specific Mountain Dew cans and more. It should be enough to hold us over while we work on our new self-care goals…
Read More2021 State of the Industry Report: The Economic, Legislative and Market Factors Shaping Print and Promo a Year Into the Pandemic
Incorporating data from NAPCO Research, insight from government affairs analysts and reporting from our editors, the 2021 State of the Industry report is a comprehensive look at the challenges of the past year and the opportunities available to industry businesses as the year progresses. The report features four subsections and five Q&As with industry experts…
Read MorePopSockets Introduces Plant-Based PopGrip, Special Line to Benefit AAPI Youth
The PopGrip Plant, made from 35% plant-based materials, including corn starch, canola oil and castor beans, is set to hit the retail market in September of this year, according to Mariah Wakeling, vice president and creative director for iClick. Wakeling added that iClick will bring the PopGrip Plant to the promotional products industry in January 2022…
Read MoreStorm Duds Raingear Hires Multi-Line Rep Beata Miller
Storm Duds Raingear, Attleboro, Mass., announced the addition of multi-line representative Beata Miller of Jules Scheck Associates. Miller will represent Storm Duds Raingear and share the territory with Michael Bender to expand the company’s services to its growing partner distributors. Miller joins Storm Duds Raingear with more than a…
Read More2021 State of the Industry Report
The economic, legislative and market factors shaping print and promo a year into the pandemic
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