Promo Products

Ubiquitous and often humorous, bobbleheads have established a steady presence in the American consciousness, frequently inspiring some very novel creations. The sports world has perpetually given the nod to the figures as means to celebrate performers,…

New Beats by Dr. Dre headphones could be a good indicator of what wireless headphones will feature in the near future, as more smartphone products are ditching the headphone jack and wireless systems grow in popularity. Apple made the news on the release of its iPhone 7, which was the first model to do away…

MAC Specialties Inc., Oceanside, N.Y., announced that, effective Sept. 5, 2017, Maria D. LaFichi will be joining the company as vice president of sales. LaFichi brings more than 40 years of industry experience to MAC Specialties Inc., most recently as executive vice president for Zenith Promotions, a position she held for 20 years. In addition…

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced today that it is donating more than five trailer loads of underwear and activewear to assist victims of flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast. Hanes is partnering with nonprofit Delivering Good and North Carolina-based transportation company Glen Raven Logistics to get the more than 1 million…

As smartphones evolve and features develop, more and more smartphone products have put the stylus to use. Many use it for writing quick notes or marking up design elements. But according to Phone…

The promotional products industry has come through in a big way to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston and its surrounding areas. Through product donation and fundraising, suppliers and distributors have been doing their…

PPAI Award-winning business resource FreePromoTips, a division of All American Marketing Group, has added industry veteran Adrienne Barker, MAS, to its team. Barker grew up in the promotional products business, and has more than 35 years of experience including sales, management, marketing and training, and a…

Technological advancements, especially when it comes to automated manufacturing, are developing quickly. We reported earlier that a Chinese apparel company is setting up shop in Arkansas using newly developed automated systems to create apparel. In that feature, we discussed that, while some processes are easily automated, others just can't replace human skill. These tasks usually…

Above all else, promotions should be functional, right? When your clients want to give their end-users a way to stay organized, you want to find something that works the way they want it. Lori Sweeney, owner of Exclusive Marketing Concepts, Holland, Mich.,…

Pro Towels, Pittsburgh-based parent company of Superior Decorating, announced that the Las Vegas location of Superior Decorating is now open and fully ready for production. The Pro Towels family of companies was able to expand production due to the growth of the company, and were able to accomplish the move while continuing to take orders.…