Amazon created games that incentivize increased productivity in 2019, with "swag bucks" as a reward, which can be turned into branded merchandise. But, now OSHA is saying that the programs lead to workers overexerting and possibly hurting themselves.
Brendan Menapace
This year's Grammy swag bag totaled about $60,000, and included some very high-value items. But, don't let the price tag fool you. There are a lot of ideas distributors can take from this haul and use in their own businesses.
Last year it was a bowling alley. This year it's a golf course. Michelob Ultra's star-studded Super Bowl commercial is once again getting a full line of corresponding merchandise, including apparel and golf equipment.
Red Bull has become one of the biggest names in auto racing, having captured this year's Constructor's Championship under two-time world champion driver Max Verstappen. It's a good time to be a fan of Red Bull Racing, and the team is letting fans have a big part in the design of the car next year…
The Virginia House of Delegates held a hearing yesterday on a bill that would prohibit government agencies from purchasing branded products. In its summary, House Bill 1913, otherwise known as the Virginia Public Procurement Act proposed by Del. Amanda Batten, says: prohibited contracts; agency-branded marketing materials. Prohibits state agencies from entering into any contract for…
Despite the almost-rhyme, SPAM isn't known for being a glamorous product. That said, it's working with two food and travel influencers on a line of branded apparel and accessories.
AEW wrestler Luchasaurus, also known as Austin Matelson in normal life, is known for wearing a dinosaur mask in the ring. Now that he's getting some acclaim as the cold-blooded wrestling star, it makes sense that he and AEW would want to sell some merchandise featuring his likeness. But, the company that made his mask,…
Minneapolis brewery Modist Brewing Co. is bringing the flavor and spirit of Hormel chili cheese dip by creating a special edition branded beer that it says captures the essence of chili cheese dip in a beer.
Hurley, a brand synonymous with surfing and other action sports, is partnering with another high-octane sports culture — NASCAR — for a co-branded apparel line to celebrate the NASCAR's 75th anniversary season this year.
Stran announced today that it has acquired T R Miller Co. Inc. (T R Miller). T R Miller, a 47-year-old branded merchandise business with clients such as Major League Baseball, a Big Four accounting firm and Jim Beam, boasted 2022 revenue of approximately $19 million. "We are thrilled to be acquiring T R Miller, our…
Geiger announced this week that it has hired Robert Wozniak to the position of chief financial officer. Wozniak previously served as the vice president of finance, merger and acquisitions, and financial planning analysis, where he oversaw four acquisitions by Geiger.
Proforma Continues to Grow with $600 Million in Sale
Nothing says "I love you" quite like a few White Castle sliders, eh? If you're one of the people who would risk life and limb just for those little burgers, ideally with your partner in crime, then White Castle's Valentine's Day collection is probably for you.
Between Dietz & Watson's Philadelphia Eagles apparel campaign and the Milwaukee Bucks' branded hot dog wrappers, it's clear that a promotional campaign centered around hot dogs allows for creativity.
Kids these days probably don't know what a Walkman is, but Microsoft still combined the past and present of tech by creating a Walkman modeled after the Xbox Series S console. And, get this, kids: It really plays cassette tapes.
