The Story Behind Pantone 448 C, 'the World’s Ugliest Color'
November 13, 2018 |
Back in 2012, the Australian federal government lobbied hard to change the description of Pantone 448 C from “olive green” to “drab dark brown” after the country’s olive association expressed concern that being tied to the color would damage olives’ reputation. That's when it became obvious we had a forerunner for the title of “the…
Reach For These 6 Branded Blankets When Temperatures Drop
November 13, 2018 |
We are officially hitting colder temperatures this week, and that means there's no better time to bundle up. When clients, donors and employees are looking to curl up by the fire with a good book, they'll be thankful they have a branded blanket to keep them warm. Keep reading for our six branded blanket picks.…
OK, These Adidas World Series Merch Vending Machines Were Freakin' Awesome
November 6, 2018 |
The World Series is over, with the Boston Red Sox cruising to a 4-1 series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. But, honestly, who cares, because we need to talk about the digital vending machines Adidas designed to dispense piles of branded World Series merch and promote a new line of shoes. Here's how NBC…
6 Branded Houseware Products You Need in Your Rotation
November 6, 2018 |
Halloween has come and gone, and Starbucks has rolled out their red cups. That can only mean one thing: The holiday season is upon us. While it's the season of gift-giving, it is also a stretch synonmyous with cooking and entertaining. To make the holiday season even more special, gift your employees, donors and sponsors…
November Calendar of Events
November 5, 2018 |
For promotional products, it's always important to know what's coming. From holidays to national events, this calendar of events has everything you need to know. To keep on top of November events, reference this calendar for month-long, week-long and daily observances. Month-long Observances: Avitation History Month American Indian Heritage Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month National…
Jonah Hill Made a Shirt for His New Movie 'Mid90s' and It Sold Out Within Hours
October 30, 2018 |
Jonah Hill is known for his many acting roles—“21 Jump Street”, “Superbad” and “Get Him to the Greek” to name a few—but his latest film, “Mid90s,” is Hill’s debut on the other side of the camera. This past week, Hill and film studio A24 not only released a movie that critics are raving about, but…
The Killer Branding and Merchandise at Starbucks’ First American Sign Language Store
October 30, 2018 |
Love it or loathe it, Starbucks, with more than 28,000 global locations as of June, will not be going anywhere for a long time, literally speaking, that is. Figuratively, the coffeehouse chain is headed in a very commendable direction due to the Tuesday opening of a Signing Store, with two-dozen staffers helming the destination via…
Taco Bell Is Giving Away Limited Edition Xbox One X Consoles With a Special Promotional Twist
October 23, 2018 |
Thanks to its partnership with Microsoft, Taco Bell is marrying two of our loves through an Xbox One X Platinum Limited Edition Bundle that features co-branded packaging and a special function that plays the the fast food restaurant's famous bell-ringing tone when users press the power button. https://youtu.be/ui-3HdHAQ6A In an amazing example of instant gratification,…
7 Drinkware Promotions Your Q4 Marketing Needs
October 23, 2018 |
With October in full swing, it's no surprise that the chill in the air is getting more powerful. As days get darker earlier and fireplaces start to crackle, there's no better time to add some thermal drinkware to your marketing lineup. When clients, donors and employees are craving some hot chocolate, peppermint mochas and pumpkin spice lattes, they'll…
Bud Light's Latest Promotional T-shirt Decoration Is Really Clever
October 16, 2018 |
Bud Light has pretty much been the Forrest Gump of sports marketing these days. It’s everywhere. Think of a sports moment within the last two years, and try to argue that Bud Light didn’t capitalize on it. Super Bowl? They wrote “Dilly Dilly” in the sky and gave the team a statue. The Browns winning…