Promo Products
January 24, 2017 at 1:38 pm
Many kids who grew up in the VHS age remember the huge (almost to the point of overkill) packaging that Disney movies came in. They opened like a book, and had white lining surrounding the cover photo. To monetize some of that sweet, sweet '90s nostalgia that's all the rage these days, Disney is once…
January 23, 2017 at 3:37 pm
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., honored the achievements of over 250 top account executives at an elegant gala at the Four Seasons Las Vegas Hotel during the PPAI…
January 23, 2017 at 10:58 am
It's been a busy week for promotional merchandise. Friday, we had Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration, and its subsequent merchandise. And the next day, we had the Women's March. From Washington, D.C. to Paris, participants wore branded T-shirts, held eye-catching signs and donned custom hats. Here, we take a look at the best merchandise from the Women's March. 1.…
January 20, 2017 at 2:50 pm
UniversalPromo Inc., Rogers, Minn., announced that Peter Will is now the company's new owner. Will, who started at UniversalPromo Inc. in 1991, held multiple manufacturing and sales roles. He became president in 2011, and purchased the company effective Dec. 28, 2016. "I…
January 20, 2017 at 2:39 pm
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: I didn't lose all my money on slots in Vegas! I lost it on food and drink prices.) Last week, Hit Promotional Products won again, and will face off against…
January 20, 2017 at 1:58 pm
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., has promoted Regina Tuitasi to its corporate team as national customer service manager. Tuitasi has been with S&S since 2010, serving as the manager of its California customer service team, and she has been in the industry since 1996 at the Americana Company prior to the S&S acquisition. Over her long…
January 19, 2017 at 2:13 pm
Lithium ion batteries aren't just a problem for electronic devices like smartphones and computers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Boosted, Mountain View, Calif., is recalling its electric-powered skateboards because the lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, causing a fire hazard. Boosted is recalling this battery-powered skateboard…
January 19, 2017 at 11:06 am
Uniflex, Philadelphia, recently opened a new 20,000 sq. ft. production, warehousing and distribution facility in Portland, Ore. The addition of this location, combined with current warehouses in Los Angeles; Tampa, Fla.; and Philadelphia, allows Uniflex to ship anywhere in the U.S. in two…
January 18, 2017 at 1:30 pm
SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, announced that it has acquired the assets for Soul Kix, Orem, Utah, a custom printed shoe company. "We are pleased to be acquired by SnugZ, who really has the capacity to grow the business to its full potential," Terry McEwen, founder of Soul Kix, said in a press release. "SnugZ…
January 18, 2017 at 11:45 am
It's not a good time for chargers. After the San Diego Chargers swiftly announced their controversial move up the coast to Los Angeles (a city that already has a football team it barely wants), the team added insult to injury by immediately posting a new logo it would use in Los Angeles. And boy, what…