Fan Apparel

Grumpy Cat Wins Big in Lawsuit Over Promotional Merchandise
January 29, 2018 at 1:23 pm

Since 2012, Grumpy Cat has been a promotional powerhouse, reportedly generating millions for her owner through the sale of branded merchandise. Grumpy Cat has also served as a spokescat for brands such as Honey Nut Cheerios and Nestle’s Friskies brand of cat food...

Kid Rock May Be Able to Use 'Greatest Show on Earth' for Tour, Merch After All
January 24, 2018 at 2:44 pm

It seems that after changing the name of his current tour from the Greatest Show On Earth to the American Rock ‘n’ Roll Tour 2018, Kid Rock has actually been granted the right to use the name. A U.S. Federal District Court judge in Florida has ruled in favor of Infant Stone despite the lawsuit Feld Entertainment has filed against him for trademark infringement...

A Look at the Leftover Jaguars, Vikings Championship Gear (And Where It Could End Up)
January 22, 2018 at 2:13 pm

The Super Bowl LII stage is set, with the Philadelphia Eagles (editor's note: Yay) facing off against the New England Patriots (editor's note: Boo). Although the NFL led some to believe that the fix was in after publishing promotional material advertising a Pats-Vikings Super Bowl, last night's result proved that it was (probably) just a…

NFL Backs Down Quietly in Trademark Battle With Barstool Sports
January 16, 2018 at 3:51 pm

While it’s no surprise that the media outlet is banned from attending any official NFL media events or reporting from any games in an official capacity, it’s incredibly surprising to discover that the NFL thought it would be a good idea to infringe on a Barstool trademark with a line of branded apparel...

Kid Rock Changes Name of Tour, Discontinues Merchandise Over Lawsuit
January 15, 2018 at 12:35 pm

In the wake of this concession, it appears that Feld Entertainment is still eager to take the rocker to court in Florida, seeking discontinued use of the name, unspecified damages and the forfeiture of all monies gained via the sale of tour-related merchandise that bore the slogan in question...

Are Universities the Next Big Subscription Box Market? This Startup Thinks So
January 12, 2018 at 12:59 pm

Anthem Club, started by a trio of friends, is a subscription box service that is looking to send merchandise to fans of college sports teams. So far, the service packages and delivers goods to fans of Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, but it is clear that there is ample room for growth in their operation...

Under Armour Uses Drones to Deliver Merchandise to Fans
January 4, 2018 at 2:11 pm

On December 16, followers of Under Armour basketball’s instagram account (@uabasketball) were instructed to search for a “drop zone pin” on a Bay Area map that could be accessed on their smart phones. Once these “drop zone pins” were found, fans were given a QR code that would provide them withdirections to a “Drop Zone”...

Nike Might Have Accidentally Spoiled a Huge Soccer Deal In Apparel Ad
January 3, 2018 at 2:21 pm

For those who follow European soccer, January brings not only a new calendar year, but a new transfer window, where rumors of players changing teams develop quicker than news outlets can publish them. A lot of times, these rumors are nothing more than clickbait or wild speculation based on a tiny nugget of truth. But,…

6 Million People Voted In NHL.com’s “Best Uniform” Poll
January 3, 2018 at 1:47 pm

Thanks to having claimed three Stanley Cup championships since 2010 and employing standouts such as right winger Patrick Kane and center Jonathan Toews, the Chicago Blackhawks have no trouble drawing large crowds to the United Center. Along with winning regard for their style of play, they do not struggle to reap renown for their attire,…

Seattle Seahawks Enlist Uber, Fanatics for Promo Delivery
December 27, 2017 at 2:34 pm

Christmas shopping can be awfully daunting. With so many gifts to get, and such a brief window of time to do so, the holiday season greets us each year with its own share of stress and anxiety. That is, of course, unless you’re actually a sensible person who doesn’t wait until the last possible moment…