Promo Products

TikTok, the wildly popular social media platform, is now opening the door for content creators to sell merchandise directly through the app. TikTok partnered with Teespring to allow content creators to design their own merchandise and let fans buy it directly on the app. This is a first for TikTok, but not new for similar apps like YouTube or Instagram...

A lawsuit alleges that Under Armour misled UCLA about its financial standing—resulting in an enormous $280 million apparel contract in 2016—and then failed to make scheduled payments or deliver products as laid out in the contract. Under Armour informed UCLA two months ago that it was terminating the deal with more than $200 million still owed to UCLA...

Clear Hot Gear, a company that sells apparel, bags and other products relating to law enforcement and “tactical” purposes, is selling a challenge coin and sticker pack that says “Long Beach Police - 2020 Riot.” It is also selling similar coins and stickers for Los Angeles County. The actual Long Beach Police department is not happy about the products...

commonsku opened registration for commonsku Sessions at Home, a virtual conference dedicated to thriving in sales. The virtual experience will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. EST, and features a lineup of maverick thinkers who are reimagining the role of selling in the new world of work, including...

Southern Plus, Hartwell, Ga., is using these challenging times to expand its sales force by adding four new multi-line reps/groups to the company. The supplier added MAC Marketing, Paparone Consulting LLC, KS Sales Inc. and Mercer Enterprises, totaling decades of industry experience...

Well, folks, Whataburger is at it again. The restaurant is making a strong case for being the fast food chain with the best promotional presence. After rebranding an entire Minor League Baseball team, Texas’s crown jewel of fast food is appealing to a different demographic of fans—pets...

Without the throngs of people visiting Charlotte for an in-person RNC, there was no traditional promotional and branded merchandise for attendees, as we saw at the DNC. But, unlike the DNC, which made merchandise available for spectators and supporters through an e-commerce store, the RNC still focused on in-person gifts for delegates and select attendees in Charlotte...

Gemini Industries, Roxana, Ill., announced Steven Meyer, MAS, as its national sales manager. “Steve brings extensive experience from his over-20-year career in the promotional industry,” said Steve Ehlert, general manager for Gemini Industries. “He has managed multiple teams, delivered consistent sales growth and brought a customer focus to all…

Jake Gyllenhaal is making sure we don’t get complacent when it comes to supporting local restaurants, and also helping out one of his favorites in the process. New York deli Russ & Daughters released a T-shirt design worn by Gyllenhaal in a video, with all proceeds going to charity.

Michigan might not have any sharks in its lakes, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is still celebrating Shark Week. And, in turn, Discovery Channel is celebrating her hot mic moment at the DNC by sending her a bunch of “Shark Week” merchandise. During a speech at the convention, Gov. Whitmer was caught on mic saying “It’s…