The 9 Biggest Marketing Mistakes Ever
February 20, 2017 |
There's nothing worse than spending countless hours brainstorming a new marketing campaign only to have it flop. But thankfully, you probably never had a marketing disaster as big as these. Recently, Reddit users put together a list of the worst marketing mistakes of all time, and we're sharing some of the top ones with you. We…
San Diego Padres Go for Uninventive Promotions
February 14, 2017 |
The San Diego Padres essentially are playing it safe with their giveaways this year. Maybe it's that Padres owner Ron Fowler knows that he doesn't have to compete with any other sports teams in San Diego now that the Chargers moved up north. Fowler told the San Diego Union-Tribune that the team is "not going to be…
6 Products for a Lucky Saint Patrick's Day
February 14, 2017 |
It might be Valentine's Day, but that just means we're one step closer to the luckiest holiday of them all, Saint Patrick's Day. Whether you're hosting an employee party or a fundraising event, these spirited promotions will conjure the warmth of Dublin and Galway. 1. Shamrock Lapel Pin 2. Shamrock X-Strobe Ad Light 3. 4.48 Oz. X Large Chocolate Shamrock…
March Calendar of Events
February 13, 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 March events, reference this calendar for month-long, week-long and daily observances. Month-long Observances: American Red Cross Month Employee Spirit Month Irish-American Heritage Month National Athletic Training…
Patriots Fans Rush for Merchandise, Atlanta Stores Remove Super Bowl Stock
February 7, 2017 |
Man, what a Super Bowl. Regardless of whichever team you rooted for, there's no denying that what the Patriots did was unexpected and, if we may say, pretty amazing. (And at least one digital content editor was actively rooting for the Falcons.) So, it's no surprise that Patriots fans are scrambling to commemorate this Super…
American Airlines Workers Will Protest New Uniforms
February 6, 2017 |
Hives and rashes—the name of a pop punk band, or the continuing issue American Airlines flight attendants are fighting? The American Airlines uniform battle has been raging quite some time, and it's no closer to a solution than it was at the start. According to the Chicago Business Journal, American Airlines flight attendants are expected to picket…
What's In the Inauguration Ball Gift Bag?
January 31, 2017 |
We all know Donald Trump is no stranger to branding. His presidential campaign was heavy on branding efforts, like signage and his trademark caps. So, it makes logical sense that attendees at the inauguration ball received some branded products in a gift bag. Thanks to Us Weekly, we got to see what was inside without…
McDonald's Promotional Big Mac Sauce Going for Big Money on Ebay
January 31, 2017 |
Recently, McDonald's took an interesting approach to branded merchandise. For one day only, McDonald's fans were given the chance to snag a bottle of the company's special sauce, as part of a promotion for its new Big Macs. The chain only released 10,000 bottles, but you might be surprised how well the campaign did. Within…
The 12 Weirdest Trump Inauguration Day Promotions
January 24, 2017 |
It's hard to believe that Donald Trump's Inauguration Day has come and gone. And while many people are focusing on the actual politics, we always have a different angle. Working in this industry, we know one thing is true—it's all about the branded products. Now that Donald Trump has taken office, there's plenty weird political promotions centering…
Support Wear Red Day With These 8 Branded Products
January 24, 2017 |
National Wear Red Day falls on Feb. 3 this year, and it's a great way to show up for a great cause. Participants wear red to raise awareness for heart disease, and it's a cause everyone can get behind. Showing support is simple—just wear red. Whether you're a nonprofit working to raise money for heart…