Apparel
March 22, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, actor and former professional wrestler, partnered up with Under Armour to create "Project Rock" merchandise, which includes apparel, bags and footwear. Yesterday, Johnson took to Instagram to announce that the first item in his…
March 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm
Last week, Harvard Law School announced that the school will change its emblem due to the inclusion of a former slaveholder's family crest. The emblem, introduced in 1936, incorporates the school's motto and wheat sheaves, which are derived from the coat of arms of Isaac Royall Jr.'s family. Royall, according to The Boston Globe, was…
March 18, 2016 at 5:13 pm
With the weather finally warming up, end-users will be ready to shed their winter layers in favor of lighter T-shirts. Check out these T-shirt promotions for a fresh take on the classic look...
March 18, 2016 at 4:19 pm
The 2016 Expo East was underway in Atlantic City, N.J., this week. We at Promo Marketing spotted everything from costumed leprechauns to fun giveaways. But if you weren't able to make it this year, don't worry, we've got all the highlights straight from the source. "Expo East continues to be the premier East Coast event," said…
March 17, 2016 at 5:34 pm
Today is St. Patrick's Day. For many, it's a day to wear festive green clothing or eat traditional Irish foods to celebrate Irish heritage—whether they're actually Irish or not. For others, it's a day to pack the pubs and down countless pints of Guinness. Somewhere, these two worlds merged, as many St. Patrick's Day items,…
March 16, 2016 at 6:21 pm
It can be tricky trying to plan what to wear to a trade show. You want to be dressed to impress without being uncomfortable all day long. But we have you covered. Looking professional and staying comfortable while walking the trade show floor is the topic of this week's #OOTW (Outfit of the Week). Image via…
March 16, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Sterling Heights, Michigan-based STAHLS’ has successfully defended its intellectual property rights by reaching a wide-ranging settlement in a federal lawsuit. The three defendants in the case have agreed to cease their infringements of STAHLS’ patents, trademarks and copyrighted content related to its Hotronix FUSION heat press equipment, including a specific agreement to stop importation and…
March 16, 2016 at 5:44 pm
American Apparel has a new luxury T-shirt; Zara is launching an affordable athletic apparel line; a minor league baseball team in Ohio will wear election jerseys; Justin Bieber is forced to recall his Purpose tour merchandise; and a dress now exists that will display your tweets: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
March 16, 2016 at 12:54 pm
A flag is a symbol of unity. It’s a symbol of pride and belonging. When you put it on something, it’s the ultimate logo. At least that’s how I explain the appearance (and popularity) of the Maryland state flag on just about any product imaginable. I’ve been going to Baltimore for Orioles’ games my entire life and I went to college in Baltimore, too, so I’ve had time to see the trend of this seemingly discordant design take off...
March 15, 2016 at 6:02 pm
The French electronic music duo Daft Punk has a lot of merchandise, like T-shirts, posters, yo-yos, skateboards and pens from Fisher Space Pen Co., Boulder City, Nev. While the band's selection alone is impressive, their latest marketing technique is even more appealing: Each item is advertised in a style that's reminiscent of '80s magazine spreads.…
