Fan Apparel

Trent Reznor and Netflix Collaborate on Black Mirror Merchandise
June 17, 2019 at 1:41 pm

You probably wouldn't peg a guy like Trent Reznor, the king of intensity behind industrial-rock forefathers Nine Inch Nails, as a guy who loves a good brand collaboration for the sake of e-commerce. But after Reznor collaborated with Marvel on apparel for the movie "Captain Marvel," it's not that surprising. His latest is still a…

A Look at Nintendo's World Championship Swag (and One Valuable Rarity)
June 10, 2019 at 2:09 pm

Nintendo has always been known as one of the driving creative forces in video games. After all, this is the company behind some of the most beloved video game franchises of all time, as well as innovative console technology that's changed the way we play video games. So, it only makes sense that they'd have…

MLB Still Hasn’t Solved Its Memorial Day Apparel Problem
May 29, 2019 at 12:17 pm

While the internet teemed with pieces that aimed to clarify the distinction between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Jacob Weindling, a staff writer with Paste, and Nick Francona, a former Marine and son of Major League Baseball manager Terry Francona, sought to address the distinction between saying one is going to do something for military…

The Booming Trend of NBA Players Selling Their Own Branded Merchandise
May 24, 2019 at 1:24 pm

The National Basketball Association (NBA) finds itself at an interesting stage, and not only because it is nearing the conclusion of another riveting season. The business behemoth abounds with performers who, beyond the rewards that their often-exorbitant contracts grant them, are looking for more financial stability acquired through branded merchandise. Given that NBA careers are…

There's a Lesson in Appreciating the Bucks' Absurd T-shirt Cannon
May 23, 2019 at 1:40 pm

We’re not going to waste anyone’s time rehashing how much we love T-shirt cannons at Promo Marketing. As Editor-in-Chief Sean Norris said earlier today, it’s pretty much my official beat at this point. So, with that distinction, it’s my duty to keep everyone updated on the news and…

Blues’ Playoff Run Fueled by Philadelphia-Born 'Play Gloria' Promo T-shirt
May 20, 2019 at 12:37 pm

South Philly possesses distinction as the home to the most loyal Philadelphia Flyers fans—the NHL team situated in the City of Brotherly Love, Promo Marketing’s home base—but thanks to a local bar’s ties to the St. Louis Blues, the neighborhood finds itself in a Missouri State of Mind. Four months after a quintet of Blues…

Fanatics Owner Michael Rubin Says Printing Capabilities, Data Key to Success
May 16, 2019 at 2:22 pm

Fanatics found itself ranked 25th on CNBC's Disruptor 50 list, which isn't incredibly surprising given that it's become the premier licensed apparel company in the U.S. and beyond, thanks to partnerships with multiple sports leagues. Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics parent company Kynetic and co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, went on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to…

H&M and Netflix Combine for 'Stranger Things' Branded Apparel Collection (With Demogorgon All-Over Prints!)
May 15, 2019 at 2:39 pm

Thankfully, we only have to wait until July 4 until season three of "Stranger Things" drops, and if it’s anything like the last two, we’ll probably binge the whole thing in less than 48 hours. But, to tide us over until the release, H&M and Netflix have collaborated on a summery, branded “Stranger Things” collection, releasing in stores and online on May 23. Yes, there are Demogorgon all-over prints...