Promo Products

Target's CBGB-themed East Village Promotional Event Was Not Well Received
July 27, 2018 at 2:10 pm

Music fans can be protective. Especially in the punk rock community, people who see themselves as "purists" or "lifers" might be quick to call out those whom they believe are "posers" or "sell-outs." It doesn't take someone deeply rooted in the punk rock scene to see some problems with Target's latest promotional campaign, though. Even…

Hub Pen Company Hires Customer Service Rep Dawn Banta
July 27, 2018 at 1:41 pm

HUB Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Dawn Banta to its customer service team. Banta comes to Hub with many years of experience managing the accounts for several successful local businesses, often while also working with the public in hospitality. “I love people, and…

Royal Industries Acquires Marlo Plastic Products' Promotional Line
July 26, 2018 at 2:03 pm

Royal Industries, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that it has acquired the promotional products division of Marlo Plastic Products, Neptune, N.J. "Royal and Marlo have been friendly competitors for years, and the decision to sell the promotional products division was an organic conversation," Art Livingston, CEO of Marlo Plastic Products, said in a press release. "It kind…

Astros Fans Lined Up at Midnight for Josh Reddick Bobbleheads
July 26, 2018 at 1:06 pm

As they approached and subsequently celebrated their first World Series title, we enjoyed chronicling the success that the Houston Astros enjoyed last season. Holding Major League Baseball’s second-best mark this campaign, the defending champions could certainly repeat come the fall, but even if they were at the bottom of the standings, we know that the…

People Were Upset When They Didn't Get McDelivery Day Swag as Promised
July 25, 2018 at 2:05 pm

Last week, McDonald's partnered up with UberEats to deliver not only its famous food, but some pretty impressive promotional items, including jackets, socks, pins and fanny packs. People were quick to post pictures of their hauls on the internet, apparently believing that the swag items made the increased price of delivery versus picking it up…

Golden Knights and U.S. Army’s Parachute Team Resolve Trademark Matter
July 24, 2018 at 1:42 pm

When the 2017-18 NHL schedule commenced, one could say the word “no” surrounded the Vegas Golden Knights, as in they—being an expansion team minus a captain, an identity and any supposed star player—would have zero hope of escaping the sort of wretched campaign that typically befalls a first-year team. The Western Conference squad, which certainly…

Beacon Promotions Celebrates 15th Anniversary
July 20, 2018 at 1:37 pm

Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., celebrated its 15th anniversary this past week with many fun events. The company played some games, had some special treats and lunches catered in, employees were in drawings to win some corporate gift prizes, and more. Some of the company's retirees also returned to visit, and Beacon recognized the 15…