Promo Products

Apparel Brands, Organizations Create Supply Chain Sustainability Group
October 24, 2017 at 2:45 pm

Companies and organizations in the apparel world, such as Gap Inc., Target, the Sustainable Trade Initiative and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, have established the Apparel Impact Institute (AII), which will focus on helping apparel companies with…

Long Trail Brewery Sues Apparel Company Over 'Take a Hike' Trademark
October 24, 2017 at 2:28 pm

Long Trail Brewing Company has somewhat of a litigious past, and it's taken other companies to court that dared to use just about anything related to the word "hike" or the act of hiking. The latest lawsuit involves Long Trail suing an apparel company called Chowdaheadz, after the company made a shirt that said "Take…

Promo Company Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Fist Bump Toy
October 24, 2017 at 2:04 pm

The world’s first interactive fist-bumping toy, Bump’n Buddy, is set to launch. The creator, Kevin Vaughn, owner of PromoTown powered by HALO Branded Solutions, has launched a Kickstarter campaign that will run from Oct. 24 to Nov. 23 and will allow collectible backers to be one of the…

Nepalese Government Prohibits Promotional Items During Elections
October 23, 2017 at 2:48 pm

The Nepalese Election Commission has banned the manufacture, distribution and use of promotional items like hats, stickers, T-shirts and tote bags during the elections to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies. An Election Commission spokesperson told My Republica that the use of promotional items could keep an election from being "free, fair, transparent and…

The Las Vegas Golden Knights Trademark Case Is Not Over
October 23, 2017 at 2:06 pm

Just because the NHL season is underway, with the Las Vegas Golden Knights seemingly avoiding any trademark disputes that plagued them before the puck drop of opening night, doesn't mean that the battle is over. According to SportsLogos.net, both the College of Saint Rose and the United States Military Academy (Army) filed separate requests within…

This 'Eye Pillow' Has Huge Promotional Possibility
October 20, 2017 at 2:34 pm

Every now and then, a new product comes along that makes us immediately think, "Man, that would be great as a promotional product," or "Man, you could really slap a logo on that easily." It could be something we've seen on Shark Tank, something we see kids playing with on the street, or some new…

United Airlines Celebrates Boeing 747 Retirement With Branded Amenities Kit
October 20, 2017 at 2:20 pm

United Airlines is celebrating the retirement of the carrier's Boeing 747 fleet by giving out a line of premium cabin amenity kits branded with the United Airlines logo and a picture of the 747 aircraft. Starting Oct. 23, travelers on United's Polaris international business and first class cabins, and on Premium Transcon flights, will receive…

Gemini Industries Acquires F&H Ribbon Co.
October 20, 2017 at 2:10 pm

Gemini Industries, Roxana, Ill., announced the acquisition of F&H Ribbon Co., a provider of award ribbons and rosettes for the awards and recognition industry. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Founded in Dallas in 1962, F&H Ribbon designs and manufactures highly customized award ribbons, neck ribbons, rosettes, sashes, banners, celluloid buttons, certificates and folders,…

How One Distributor Turned a College Deal Into Repeat Business
October 20, 2017 at 1:57 pm

Colleges and universities love making their incoming students feel welcome and at home, and one way to do that is through promotional products. Many of us likely remember arriving at orientation and receiving items like T-shirts, school supplies…

Adidas Suing Turner Broadcasting Over E-Sports Logo
October 19, 2017 at 2:55 pm

Is a stripe enough to be considered intellectual property? That seems to be the big question in court right now, as companies are looking to copyright color patterns and stripes. Most consumers instantly recognize Adidas' branding, with the three stripes appearing on everything from sports uniforms to shoes and streetwear. The stripes are synonymous with…