Everyone Hates Formula 1 Racing's New Logo (But Here's What We Can Learn From It)
December 5, 2017 |
Formula One, the international single-seat auto-racing series, unveiled its new logo last week, and everyone hates it. At least, everyone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekryptikrose/status/935265075216224256 https://twitter.com/LateBrakers/status/935292185515384832 https://twitter.com/Dan_Rigsby/status/934801140469895169 https://twitter.com/banterf1/status/934800396358369280 Ouch. Now, it's important to remember that everyone hates everything on the internet, so cherry-picking a few angry tweets is not always a fair or reliable way to gauge…
The Best Holiday Merchandise of 2017
December 5, 2017 |
When it comes to the holiday season, I know it's all about giving and being thankful. But, I also can't help but get excited when musicians, sports teams, theme parks and TV shows release special edition holiday gear. In fact, my coworkers know my Sixers ugly sweater is one of my most coveted possessions, as…
World's Most Boring Hat Raises $300K for Elon Musk
November 28, 2017 |
When we saw that Tesla CEO Elon Musk was selling the "world's most boring hat" to help fundraise his new tunnel-digging company, we were unsure whether it would be successful or not. After all, it truly lived up to its name, simply featuring "The Boring Company" branded on the front and nothing else. It turns…
A Lesson in Logo Design From Google's Imperfect 'G'
November 28, 2017 |
The internet is a place at once empowering and stifling. It gives average people the platform to voice opinions, while also providing a veil of anonymity to those who choose to use it to target or discourage others. Often, it is those in the spotlight, such as celebrities and athletes, who find themselves at the…
Stove Top Launches Greatest Thanksgiving Apparel Promotion Ever
November 21, 2017 |
We've got to say, food companies have been bringing the heat lately when it comes to promotional apparel. Last week, Hidden Valley unveiled its holiday merchandise collection, and before that, we had Taco Bell and KFC making waves. But we have to give credit where credit is due, and this Thanksgiving apparel from Stove Top…
How Pizza Hut Is Using Promotional Merchandise to Boost Social Media Engagement
November 21, 2017 |
Certain words have a notable knack for producing smiles, with “vacation,” “sleep,” “free” and “raise” being among the finest friends to faces. Fewer examples, though, can engender such anticipation and subsequent satisfaction as “pizza,” which has attained global adulation that not many foods can counter. Serving and delivering more pies than any of its worldwide…
December Calendar of Events
November 21, 2017 |
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 December events, reference this calendar for month-long, week-long and daily observances. Month-long Observances: National Tie Month Universal Human Rights Month Week-long Observances: Cookie Cutter Week: Dec.…
Internet Slams Barneys' $375 'Antifa' Jacket
November 14, 2017 |
We've seen major fashion retailers majorly miss the mark in the past with their "trendy" fashion offerings, like Nordstrom's $425 "muddy" jeans. However, it seems Barneys really messed up with their $375 "Antifa" jacket, and the internet is not letting it off the hook, according to the New York Post. Just for some background, the…
6 Kitchen Products for the Holiday Season
November 14, 2017 |
While the holiday season is first and foremost about giving thanks and being with loved ones, it is also about epic meals. When it comes to preparing candied yams, pumpkin pies and roasted turkey, it helps to have a fully stocked kitchen. Help ready your employees, donors and clients for the holiday season with these…
'Stranger Things' Character's Shirt Created a Huge Marketing Opportunity for Museum
November 7, 2017 |
Have you finished the second season of "Stranger Things?" No? OK, we won't spoil anything, but we are going to discuss it a little bit here. In the first episode of the season, the character Dustin is wearing a sweatshirt with a dinosaur skeleton that his character supposedly got from the Science Museum of Minnesota.…