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Compliance and Risks Announced as Official QCA Partner
September 14, 2018 at 1:55 pm

Compliance and Risks, an end-to-end regulatory solutions provider for companies in the technology, consumer and industrial goods, retail and life-sciences sectors, has been announced by the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) as one of its official compliance solutions partners. Compliance and Risks is part of a recent round of new QCA partnerships intended to increase access…

Colorado Timberline Abruptly Closes, Cites Ransomware Attack
September 13, 2018 at 2:22 pm

Colorado Timberline, the supplier based in Denver, posted an announcement on its website yesterday announcing that the company was closing abruptly. Here's the full text of the message: Dear valued customers and suppliers of Colorado Timberline: It is with great difficulty and a heavy heart that we must inform you that effective immediately Colorado Timberline…

Not Yet, Cleveland: Bud Light Rules Browns Tie Not Enough to Open Promotional Beer Fridges
September 10, 2018 at 2:05 pm

Despite a valiant effort, the Cleveland Browns could not conquer the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a blocked field goal in overtime sealing a 21-21 tie. In going from supporting a team with a losing streak to one with a winless stretch, many fans had hope Bud Light would unlock the victory fridges it had placed in and around Cleveland watering holes, but the beer company made it clear fans would have to wait for an actual win...

Ad Bands Parent Company Wins Unfair Competition Case Against Overseas Companies
September 10, 2018 at 12:31 pm

The U.S. Commerce Department announced that it has made a preliminary ruling that imports of rubber bands from Asian markets like China and Thailand amount to dumping. This ruling stemmed from a petition filed this year by Alliance Rubber Co., Hot Springs, Ark., the parent company of Ad Bands Plus and the largest rubber band…

Starbucks' New Fall Drinkware Collection: Floral Prints Aren't Just for Apparel Anymore
September 10, 2018 at 12:20 pm

When we heard creative agency ban.do was collaborating with Starbucks for yet another collection of drinkware and other merchandise, we were expecting autumn leaf designs or maybe even some quirky Halloween-themed items. So we were surprised to see floral prints highlighting the collection, and even more surprised at how well the designs work...

Missouri College to Stop Wearing Nike Logo Uniforms Over Kaepernick Ad
September 7, 2018 at 12:40 pm

Kaepernick, who commenced his advocacy endeavors in 2016 by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem, has played hero to many and villain to others. Now, a small Missouri college is expressing its dissatisfaction over Kaepernick's new Nike commercial by planning “to remove all athletic uniforms purchased from Nike or that contain the Nike emblem.”...

Proforma’s Annual Convention Attracts Over 800 Top Industry Professionals
September 6, 2018 at 2:22 pm

Proforma’s "The Steps" 2018 Convention and Family Reunion concluded with another stellar year of attendance, attracting more than 800 industry professionals to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This four-day event was a gathering of top print, promotional and marketing professionals, who were challenged to "Step Up" to the next level of success by learning…

Padres Recall Promotional Beach Hats After Bugs Found in Packaging
September 4, 2018 at 10:50 am

The San Diego Padres were forced to recall giveaway beach hats last weekend after the organization found grain beetles in some of the items' packaging. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, fans at Petco Park received a voucher to get a replacement (and hopefully bug-free) beach hat mailed to their home. The team unfortunately already handed the items out before realizing the mistake, but ushers came around in the third inning with plastic bags to collect them...

Geiger Sets Industry Yoga Record, Issues Humanitarian Challenge
September 4, 2018 at 10:16 am

Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has set an industry record with the largest number of people participating in a single yoga session. Looking to make an impact throughout the company and beyond, Geiger kicked off the 2019 business planning season with every employee participating in motivational workshops and nearly 100 employees participating in a single yoga session.…