Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: We’ll be recovering from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas!) Last week, Hit Promotional Products won again, and will face off against Outstanding Branding. The winner will be decided by a…
Read MoreUnder Armour’s Offerings Show Signs of Overall Wearable Tech Growth
We reported that Under Armour telegraphed its plans when it came to implementing technology into its apparel. Under Armour’s announcements at CES in Las Vegas show that the Baltimore-based company is really putting a lot of stock into its tech offerings. According to Forbes, performance apparel will account for about 50 percent of the company’s overall…
Read MoreIs This Planned Parenthood Tote Bag the Coolest Ever?
We’ve already told you how a T-shirt impacted Planned Parenthood funding. Now, it’s a tote bag that’s making strides for Planned Parenthood, and according to Yahoo, it’s the coolest ever. With Planned Parenthood at risk for losing funding, the nonprofit is looking for other ways to generate cash…
Read MoreDunkin’ Donuts Recalls Moderne Glass/Glass America Tumblers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Dunkin’ Donuts is recalling its glass tumblers, imported by Moderne Glass/Glass America, Aliquippa, Pa. The tumblers can crack or break, posing laceration and burn risks.
Read MoreReflecting on PPAI Expo 2017
As the 2017 PPAI Expo comes to a close, we spoke with Paul Bellantone, president and CEO of PPAI; and Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS, chair of the board of directors for PPAI, about this year’s event. “I think this Expo has been fantastic,” Tomasini said. “I am hearing just incredible feedback from distriutors that are…
Read MoreCounterfeits Abound at College Football Playoffs
The climax of the 2017 College Football Playoff, the National Championship game, was an exciting one. You didn’t have to be a Clemson or Alabama fan to get excited about the game. And, as we’ve seen with other aspects of sports and pop culture, excitement and enthusiasm can lead to a lot of counterfeit merchandise.…
Read MoreFEY Promotional Products Acquires Magna-Tel Inc.
FEY Promotional Products, Egerton, Minn., announced that it has acquired Magna-Tel Inc., Cape Girardeau, Mo. “This acquisition brings together two long-standing suppliers of promotional products,” said Mike Fey of FEY Promotional Products. “We truly are excited to have the opportunity to align ourselves with a company such as this that has a long-standing reputation of…
Read MorePrime Line, Promo Marketing Content Honored by PPAI
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., and Promo Marketing received recognition last night at the PPAI Awards in Las Vegas. PPAI received a gold technology award for #WhatsTrendingNow in the Blogs/Podcsats/Digital News – Supplier category. #WhatsTrendingNow was a collaborative effort between Prime Line and Promo Marketing. Prime Line also received a gold award for Social Media -…
Read More6 Eye-Catching New Products from the 2017 PPAI Expo
One of our favorite parts of the PPAI Expo is checking out what’s new in the promotional products space. A lot of items are variations of things we’ve seen already, but with added twists and features, and some are things we’ve never seen before. This year was no exception. Whether they’re fascinating new items or…
Read MoreStop Underestimating Promotional Products E-Commerce
“Department Stores Are Paying the Price for Underestimating Amazon” Department stores have been dabbling in e-commerce for a long time, but failed to recognize the big shift in consumer shopping preferences. Now, they are paying the price by closing stores en masse and shifting more investments into e-commerce. Amazon has such a large lead online…
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