NCAA Schools’ Latest Promotional Effort? Branded Beer

While we can soon expect to see further information on the NCAA’s plans to allow student-athletes to monetize their names and images, many schools are hopping glad over another means to generate cash: branded beer. According to The New York Times, more than 20 universities are licensing their own beer as a way to market themselves…

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PPAI Responds to Senator’s SWAG Bill

Following the news of Iowa Senator Jodi Ernst’s SWAG Act, a proposed bill that would prohibit government entities from using taxpayer dollars for advertising (including buying promotional products), PPAI sent out a statement to the industry urging them to voice their opposition. “While it might be tempting to limit the purchase of promotional products in…

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Here Is a Very Fun Halloween Promo Item From the Band Misfits

Though Glenn Danzig and his mates who make up the punk band Misfits gave themselves a name that signifies being outsiders, we consider the musicians our peers in appreciating the power of promotional products. Through their record company’s partnership with Dead Zebra Inc. and the O-No Food Company, they released a very cool Halloween-themed promo…

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Kati Sportcap & Bag Adds 40 New Styles

Kati Sportcap & Bag, Houston, released 40 new styles, plus a variety of new patterns and colors to many popular styles. “We want to draw the line between selling and serving,” said Gary Mosley, Kati Sportcap & Bag co-owner. “By offering more products than ever before, we are able to truly give our customers the…

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