Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s presidential campaign is over, but the former candidate still is looking to supporters to help raise funds. In exchange for a donation of at least $45, the…
Read MoreFestival Fashion: Rock Your Next Apparel Promotion
By the time summer gets here, it seems like there’s a can’t-miss music festival each weekend. (No, seriously.) Add in touring festivals, like Warped Tour, and major festivals, like Bonnaroo, Firefly and Lollapalooza, and it’s no wonder festival fashion is a hot topic. Here are a few examples of how distributors can take advantage of the season and cater to festivalgoers nationwide…
Read MorePromo Direct Expands Donation Program
Promo Direct, a Henderson, Nevada-based promotional products distributor, has extended its donation program to two nonprofits—Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that supports U.S. troops, and Brighter Dawns, which helps to resolve health issues and improve quality of life in Bangladesh. Promo Direct will donate items, such as bags, pens and mugs, to organizations that need them.…
Read MoreJustincase Appoints McOuat Agencies as Multiline Representation
Max Baer, president of Markham, Ontario-based Justin Case, has announced the appointment of McOuat Agencies as the company’s multiline rep agency in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Scott and Wendy McOuat started their agency 28 years ago in the sporting goods market and have been providing sales and marketing solutions to promotional distributors in the region for 20 years.…
Read MoreKobe Bryant’s Merchandise Sales Surge Ahead of Final Game Tonight
Whether you’re a Los Angeles Lakers fan or not, your news feed probably has been filled with stories about Kobe Bryant’s final game tonight. After 20 years in the NBA, the basketball all-star finally is hanging up his jersey for his final season, and fans are…
Read MoreOpening Day for Promos
Yesterday was the Philadelphia Phillies home opener, and, of course, they lost because they know that I have my heart invested in them and they just want to disappoint me. Sorry, did I say that last part out loud? Anyway, because I live in the city, I saw plenty of people who obviously were coming…
Read MoreDov Charney’s American Apparel Rival May Open in ‘Six Weeks’
Dov Charney, former CEO of American Apparel, is looking to set up a rival shop in the backyard of the company he founded. Charney has been scouting factory locations around South Central Los Angeles, just a few miles away from American Apparel’s downtown Los Angeles headquarters, according to Bloomberg. The new company, which has not yet been named, will…
Read MoreFuture Next Level Apparel Distribution Center to Bring 100 Jobs
Gardena, California-based Next Level Apparel has announced the company will open its new distribution center in Ashford, Ala. The new East Coast distribution center is projected to bring 100 new jobs to the city, according to the Dothan Eagle. Ashford, Ala., utilized Mayor Jonathan Grecu and even Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley to convince Next Level Apparel…
Read MoreWearing a Fitbit Literally Saved Someone’s Life
Wearable fitness trackers have become wildly popular in recent years. Users like to keep track of their heart rates and steps taken while they exercise.…
Read MoreVideo: ‘Animal Approved,’ Episode 2
Promo Marketing is excited to announce the second video in our “Animal Approved” series. Each episode, Promo Marketing visits a local animal shelter with a variety of donated products from some of our favorite suppliers. The adoptable animals “test” out the products, and the shelter receives a slew of items, from dog bowls to cat toys. “Animal Approved”…
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