Awards & Gifts
March 11, 2016 at 4:37 pm
BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., has announced the launch of a dedicated customer service team for the JAFFA by BIC Graphic Collection—a series of awards and recognition. After extensive customer research, including both quantitative surveys and focus groups, BIC Graphic determined that the awards and recognition category requires additional support and developed the JAFFA…
March 3, 2016 at 6:25 pm
Last year, we reported that the Oklahoma state government was looking into spending less money on promotional products. Now, critics say that the Texas state government is spending too much taxpayer money on promotional items,…
February 29, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Although Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday isn't until April 21, that's no reason why the Royal Collection Trust (RCT), a department of the Royal Household, can't start selling commemorative china for a hefty price tag, according to The Independent. The souvenirs are set to feature…
February 25, 2016 at 6:11 pm
Spring is right around the corner, and now might be a good time for people to eliminate some clutter at home. Maybe someone sells a bowling ball he or she hasn't used in years for a few bucks, an old bicycle that's too small or an Academy Award…
February 25, 2016 at 4:52 pm
H&M is making an effort to create a more environmentally conscious apparel industry by rewarding startups with 1 million euros (approximately $1,102,695) in prize money for technological innovations that benefit the sustainable-apparel landscape. According to Fashion Times, the H&M Conscious Foundation—an independent organization to create positive change—hosted…
February 23, 2016 at 4:23 pm
If you watched the Grammy Awards on Feb. 15, then you saw highlights of a year of music and performances. Now, we have highlights from the glitzy gift packages the attendees received. Distinctive Assets, which we wrote about…
February 19, 2016 at 3:58 pm
Last week, we ran a story about some of the more interesting items that Academy Award nominees would take home. After we, along with many other sources, like Vanity Fair, The Telegraph and Forbes, reported on it, it came to light that the bag actually isn't an officially…
February 16, 2016 at 4:37 pm
For 10 years, the one by one program from Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based 4imprint has awarded at least one $500 promotional products grant every business day. In 2015, the one by one program saw its greatest demand for in-kind promotional products contributions from nonprofit organizations—up more than 21 percent over 2014. Based on that need, the one…
February 15, 2016 at 7:02 pm
Admittedly, I'm a big fan of Presidents Day. Sure, the main reason is because my mom gave me $20 in first grade to memorize the presidents in chronological order, but also because it's a chance to be patriotic. Even if your end-users are at the office today, you can still help them celebrate our forefathers…
February 15, 2016 at 4:03 pm
Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA), West River, Md., has announced the winners of the 2016 Peake Awards. The CPPA Peake Awards spotlight the top promotional consultants and promotional products suppliers in the Chesapeake region by highlighting distributor- and supplier-specific and accomplishments along with overall awards for campaign excellence and commitment to the association. The association…
