Promo Products

Starbucks' New Fall Drinkware Collection: Floral Prints Aren't Just for Apparel Anymore
September 10, 2018 at 12:20 pm

When we heard creative agency ban.do was collaborating with Starbucks for yet another collection of drinkware and other merchandise, we were expecting autumn leaf designs or maybe even some quirky Halloween-themed items. So we were surprised to see floral prints highlighting the collection, and even more surprised at how well the designs work...

Missouri College to Stop Wearing Nike Logo Uniforms Over Kaepernick Ad
September 7, 2018 at 12:40 pm

Kaepernick, who commenced his advocacy endeavors in 2016 by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem, has played hero to many and villain to others. Now, a small Missouri college is expressing its dissatisfaction over Kaepernick's new Nike commercial by planning “to remove all athletic uniforms purchased from Nike or that contain the Nike emblem.”...

Proforma’s Annual Convention Attracts Over 800 Top Industry Professionals
September 6, 2018 at 2:22 pm

Proforma’s "The Steps" 2018 Convention and Family Reunion concluded with another stellar year of attendance, attracting more than 800 industry professionals to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This four-day event was a gathering of top print, promotional and marketing professionals, who were challenged to "Step Up" to the next level of success by learning…

Padres Recall Promotional Beach Hats After Bugs Found in Packaging
September 4, 2018 at 10:50 am

The San Diego Padres were forced to recall giveaway beach hats last weekend after the organization found grain beetles in some of the items' packaging. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, fans at Petco Park received a voucher to get a replacement (and hopefully bug-free) beach hat mailed to their home. The team unfortunately already handed the items out before realizing the mistake, but ushers came around in the third inning with plastic bags to collect them...

Geiger Sets Industry Yoga Record, Issues Humanitarian Challenge
September 4, 2018 at 10:16 am

Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has set an industry record with the largest number of people participating in a single yoga session. Looking to make an impact throughout the company and beyond, Geiger kicked off the 2019 business planning season with every employee participating in motivational workshops and nearly 100 employees participating in a single yoga session.…

The Image Group Acquires Thomas Marketing
August 30, 2018 at 1:59 pm

Jon Levine, Jim Nathanson and Jay Nathanson, owners of Toledo, Ohio-based The Image Group/Target Marketing, today reached an agreement to acquire Thomas Marketing of Richmond, Va., effective Sept. 1, 2018. “This acquisition is a great opportunity for our Mid-Atlantic region,” said Jon Levine, CEO of The Image Group. "By combining our unique strengths, buying power…

Prime Line Releases Gift Collection Catalog
August 30, 2018 at 1:25 pm

Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., the hard goods division of alphabroder, Trevose, Pa., has released its 2018 Gift Collection catalog in both print and digital formats. The 136-page Gift Collection catalog features 74 new items from Prime Line and Jetline, Prime’s value line. Product information for the new items is available now on www.primeline.com. “This is…

The Company Making Smartphone Accessories From Recycled and Plant-Based Materials
August 29, 2018 at 2:35 pm

Eco-friendly options like recyclable straws, canvas tote bags and reusable water bottles have become increasingly popular in the promotional space thanks to society's growing interest in environmental sustainability. At the same time, our dependence on electronics and technology has grown, too, and now those two lines have crossed. Since we're all charging items like smartphones,…

Stran Adds Andrew Hoydich as Senior Sales Executive and Business Development
August 28, 2018 at 2:15 pm

Stran Promotional Solutions, Quincy, Mass., announced the hire of Andrew S. Hoydich in the role of senior executive and business development to accelerate sales across the greater New York and New Jersey market. Hoydich brings to Stran more than 30 years of experience in the print and promotional…