Last month, the newly formed Congressional Printing Caucus was announced, marking a “first-of-its kind bipartisan Caucus dedicated to advancing a public policy agenda that benefits and protects America’s printing industry and its rich, diverse, and varied communities,” according to a press release. “The Caucus will provide the Alliance with regular opportunities to educate a core group of lawmakers and their staff about the issues, legislation, and regulations that have a potential effect on the printing industry,” the release continued. But what is a Printing Caucus and what does it mean…
Read More‘Funflation’ And a Generation That Wants Experiences Rather Than Stuff
There’s a term for the rising demand (and cost) of travel and experiences following COVID: “Funflation.” With the world reopened, people are allocating more money and time to travel and experiences, presenting new opportunities for distributors to help their clients create branded memories.
Read MoreSportsman Cap & Bag Unveils Atlantis Headwear Low-Impact Sustainable Knits for Greener Winter
Sportsman Cap & Bag, Lenexa, KS, announced the arrival of eco-friendly knits from Atlantis Headwear for winter. The core commitment to sustainability is seen in the meticulous selection of materials, marketing a significant stride toward a greener future. Atlantis Headwear prides itself on extending the life of fibers and minimizing its environmental footprint through the…
Read MoreH&M Just Introduced an AI-Integrated Print-On-Demand Apparel Creation Platform
H&M is using a new AI text-to-image program to let people design their own products, which will then be printed on demand for them to either sell or buy themselves. The H&M Creator Studio takes written prompts and “draws up” apparel mock-ups with the custom artwork on a selection of H&M apparel styles. On the…
Read MoreYETI Just Introduced a Cocktail Shaker (With Universal Lid) and Stackable Coffee Cups
YETI’s latest product drop includes stackable coffee cups, small espresso-style cups, and a cocktail shaker with a lid that fits onto its extremely popular Rambler model products, turning existing tumblers into cocktail shakers on the go.
Read More7-Eleven Turns Bengals Receiver’s ‘Always Open’ Comment Into Branded Merch Opportunity
After Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase said he’s “always open” in a press conference, 7-Eleven created a co-branded line of merchandise with Chase, including a sparkly 7-Eleven logo pendent, Bengals-colored apparel, and more.
Read MoreThis ‘Diablo IV’ Branded PC Requires a Blood Sacrifice (And Contains Real Blood)
Promotional campaigns often include a challenge. Sometimes it’s a prize for winning a competition. Sometimes it’s a sweepstakes. They seldom require too much investment. But Blizzard, the company behind the video game “Diablo IV,” is requiring a blood sacrifice if gamers want a branded PC with real human blood in it.
Read MoreXpres LLC Welcomes Cindy Moss as Director of Business Development
Xpres LLC, Winston-Salem, NC, announced the appointment of Cindy Moss as the new director of business development. With an impressive track record in the promotional products industry, Moss is set to drive Xpres LLC’s sales and marketing efforts to new heights. Moss brings more than 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry, with…
Read MoreThe Magnet Group Hires Lauren LeMay as Regional Sales Manager
The Magnet Group, Washington, MO, announced that it has hired Lauren LeMay as regional sales manager to cover its Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado territory. LeMay comes to TMG with nine years of industry experience. “We are excited to welcome Lauren to our already outstanding sales team,” said Joe Huber, national sales manager for The Magnet…
Read MorePromo Distributors and Suppliers Take to PRINTING United Expo for New Equipment, Tech Insight, and More
We caught up with promotional products suppliers and distributors on the show floor of PRINTING United Expo to learn about technology they were learning about and investing in, how suppliers could reach potential new customers at a “print” event, the future of DTG and DTF printing, and more.
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