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As one of the biggest sports stars on the planet, Patrick Mahomes has all kinds of endorsement deals. But you won't see the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback promoting beer. That's because the NFL has (complicated) rules that (mostly) prevent active players from endorsing alcoholic beverage brands. But those rules don't say anything about flashlights...

The Biden Campaign wasted no time at all creating a branded fly swatter after a fly landed on Vice President Mike Pence’s head for a moment during the debate last night. By the time we saw that the “Truth Over Flies Fly Swatter” existed, it was already too late. The campaign sold 15,000 by midnight, and 35,000 altogether. For better or for worse, this is the current state of political merchandising...

Shake Shack is the latest brand to go the merch-by-mail route, giving fans an opportunity to still enjoy the great outdoors (while maintaining social distancing) and boost its own brand simultaneously with its Shack Camp Box. The “curated box of supplies” comes with gear for classic summertime activities and is bursting with promo products staples...

Researchers at Cornell University's Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design have created a new machine that deconstructs woven or knit fabric so that old apparel can find new life outside of a landfill. Tasha Lewis, Ph.D., and Anil Netravali, Ph.D, said their creation can help create a "closed-loop system" to turn post-consumer textile waste into products...

Starline Inc. recently announced the selection of Rubin Malpica as the inside sales rep for the the company's Midwest North and Midwest East regions.

Logomark, Tustin, Calif., utilized $2 million in equipment and training in 2013 to meet expectations of timely delivery and exceptional service. That investment, coupled with dedication, resulted in higher industry ratings.

Starline Inc. recently announced that its sales representatives Patrick Reinecker, Rich Conroy and Jen Kruger have all won performance awards from outside organizations. Additionally, Ed Maloney, Blake Dugger and Doug Oslance have won internal sales performance awards.

MAGLITE recently announced that it will be entering the promotional/premiums and incentives industry as a direct supplier, as of January 1, 2014. The company will be handling these new markets through a new division called "MAGLITE PROMO DIRECT."

Marc Puglisi and Scott Kennis will be managing the new division. "Marc and Scott are a team with longstanding distinction and deep experience," said Anthony Maglica, company founder and owner. "With a combined record of accomplishment spanning 50 years, they are skilled relationship builders with a vast knowledge of the promotional products/premiums incentives industry. Marc and Scott have a long history with Mag Instrument and are well-known to many of our promotional products/premium incentive customers."

Grand Island, New York-based supplier Starline Inc. recently announced that its shipping partner, FedEx, has recently improved their service throughout the United States just in time for the holiday season. Service changes include expanded one-day service in the Ohio/Pennsylvania/New York area, two-day service in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and areas of Texas, including Dallas and Houston, as well as three-day service to Oklahoma.

Starline USA Inc. recently announced it's now open later this holiday season to serve customers better with any inquiries or questions. Its customer care department is now open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, and as of October 14, its inside sales department will be open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Thursday.