Promo Products
May 14, 2020 at 12:13 pm
Despite the fact that it’s six months old at this point, people are still talking about “Joker.” I mean it makes some sense. It did make a boatload of money and win some Oscars, and it was polarizing to say the very least. But aren't just talking about it—they’re still buying merchandise for it. And…
May 13, 2020 at 2:37 pm
When you’re working with tech items in promo, you can’t just chase every shiny thing that makes a momentary splash on the internet. A lot of tech items are expensive, so you’d be putting your customers in a bad spot if they bought a product no one wants by the time people receive it...
May 13, 2020 at 2:08 pm
Today is one of those time warp days for us. We had to check the calendar multiple times to confirm that it was, in fact, Wednesday. And since it's Wednesday, it means it’s time for another edition of our Fave 5. This week, we cover items celebrating our beloved baseball (with a superhero twist), movie promotions and parodies, and more...
May 12, 2020 at 1:34 pm
The Tokyo Olympics, originally slated for this summer, were postponed until next summer due to the coronavirus. Given the sort of last-minute nature of the announcement, officials in Japan had already cranked out a huge supply of Tokyo 2020 merchandise. What happens to it now?...
May 12, 2020 at 12:53 pm
We've missed sports immensely since the middle of March, and the news of MLB's possible July restart provides us hope. As a part of our fandom, we are also happy to report that with the recent inclusion of MLB, branded masks are available for supporters of every major U.S. pro sports league, a possible indicator of more widespread mask sales opportunities...
May 11, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Like Dr. Anthony Fauci, who serves as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has become a merchandise sensation for his role in America's coronavirus response, with Etsy being a hub for items touting his efforts...
May 11, 2020 at 12:02 pm
The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, recently recognized Polyconcept North America (PCNA) with the 2019 Supplier of the Year Award during the company’s annual national sales meeting. The Supplier of the Year Award is given annually to the industry supplier that provides the best overall service to The Vernon Company and its customers. The award is…
May 7, 2020 at 3:29 pm
National Nurses is a chance to show appreciation for everything nurses do on a daily basis, and it's especially important now as nurses battle the COVID-19 pandemic. While one week isn't enough to show our thanks, here are seven promotional products ideas to suggest to clients for National Nurses week, or just for any sort of health worker appreciation program...
May 7, 2020 at 9:15 am
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced that David Nicholson, president of Polyconcept North America (PCNA), New Kensington, Pa., has joined the PPAI Board of Directors. Nicholson fills the seat vacated by former board member Bill Mahre, CAS. Nicholson’s term begins immediately and runs through the PPAI Expo…
May 6, 2020 at 1:34 pm
After 36 years with BIC Graphic North America, Dave Saracino has decided to retire, effective immediately. Saracino made an incredible impact on both BIC Graphic and the promo industry over the course of his career. After starting with BIC Graphic in 1985 as a retail sales representative in Toronto, Saracino was promoted through several different sales roles...
