DreamWorks Slap Bracelets Recalled

Studio Fun International is recalling children’s slap bracelets sold with storybooks in the U.S. due to a laceration hazard. CT Post reported that the bracelets’ metal band can wear through the fabric. So far, there have been five reports of children receiving cuts to the hands or fingers from the toy. The item was included…

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Handstands Adds New Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

HandStands, Draper, Utah, has hired Charley Johnson as its new senior vice president of sales and marketing. Johnson brings more than a decade of promotional products industry experience to the HandStands team, having previously acted as part-owner and executive vice president for SnugZ USA, Jordan, Utah, for 15 years. In between his employment with SnugZ…

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Let’s Talk About Those New iPhones

Yesterday was the big day for fans of Apple products. Tim Cook taking to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater and saying, “One More Thing” is to techies what Bruce Springsteen hinting that he’s about to play “Born to Run” after an already 2-hour long set is to everyone from New Jersey. Yesterday, Apple…

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How The New Yorker Struck Gold With a Canvas Tote Bag Promo

I gained my initial exposure to The New Yorker 17 years ago this month when, as a college senior, I joined classmates in submitting poetry to the publication as it marked its 75th anniversary. While none of us could eventually boast of being a celebrated bard within its pages, nobody had a sour grapes mentality,…

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