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While it's been uncharacteristically cold here in Philadelphia, the first week of April still has brought chirping birds and blooming cherry blossoms. The start of spring also signifies that Earth Day is almost here, and if you're anything like us, you love the opportunity to give back to Mother Earth. Whether it's with eco-friendly products…

Evernote, the popular smartphone app for cross-platform note-taking, had tried its hand at physical products, like notebooks, backpacks and wallets. Now, after three years of selling these items, the company shut down its Evernote Market on Feb. 3. According to The Verge, some Evernote-branded items,…

While Phil doesn't exactly have the track record of a completely accurate weatherman, I am more than willing to proclaim we're in for an early spring this year. Ease your end-users into the changing of the seasons with these 15 spring-themed promotions so they're ready for everything from picnics to cherry blossom festivals...

Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., has appointed Ross Dohrmann as director of account management. He will be focused on program channels, direct-mail channels, wholesale channels and new business opportunities. Dohrmann brings strategic sales and management experience to this new role. For more information on Gemline, visit www.gemline.com.

Whether it's for a tourist looking to commemorate his or her trip or a Toronto native showing city pride, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) memorabilia, including T-shirts, prints, pillows and more, is easy to find. However, the TTC doesn't make any money from…

As focus continues to grow on Marvel’s adult-focused characters through various Netflix series, Marvel and Disney Consumer Products have announced new merchandise plans for these characters, including Daredevil, The Punisher, Jessica Jones and Deadpool. This new development addresses a key Marvel strategy to tap into the…

Very few outlets will be offering single copies of "Annie Leibovitz, The Collector's Edition," a hardcover photograph book limited to 10,000 personally signed copies. The Book Company, Delray Beach, Fla., will have a limited supply next month with more available in May. Each book cost $2,500.

A young book business, little BLUEPRINT, Los Angeles, selected RPI, Seattle, to deliver its customized books made to help children address challenges and achieve milestones.

During the first two weeks of November 2013, McDonald’s made a dramatic shift away from its typical Happy Meal offerings. In place of plastic toys based on cartoon and movie characters, Happy Meals featured books. Each limited-edition children’s book brought nutrition and imagination to millions of kids who received them.

The Book Company announced the promotion of Missy Salaam to account manager. In her new role, Salaam will oversee all aspects of her newly assigned, dedicated account base, including creative research on specific distributor opportunities, proactive education on book and journal applications, and attending industry events.