Sales of Bullied Fourth-Grader’s Homemade Tennessee T-shirt Raised Almost $1M for Charity
December 17, 2019 |
Two of our favorite stories of the year came in September, when a boy bullied over his homemade Tennessee T-shirt had his design picked up by the Volunteers’ football program and subsequently received a full scholarship from the university. Good things come in threes, so we are happy to report that STOMP Out Bullying, a…
The Best of the 2019-20 Bowl Game Swag: Backpacks, Video Games and a Fanny Pack
December 17, 2019 |
It's that time of year again, everybody. The most wonderful time of the year to receive gifts. That's right, it's college football bowl season, where lucky athletes on successful Division I football teams get to walk away from an ultimately meaningless football game with a big ol' pile of swag! Some games are more luxurious…
There's a Secret Employee Gift Shop in the CIA's Basement and You'll Never See It
December 10, 2019 |
If we told you about a secret CIA gift shop, hidden behind an unmarked door in its Langley, Va., headquarters, you'd think we were spouting really weird conspiracy theories. We're not. There is actually a CIA gift shop. But you can't just stroll in and buy top secret barbecue sauce. The Washington Post got an…
Blockbuster Video to Live On (at Least for 10 Days) Through New York Pop-Up Merch Store
December 10, 2019 |
The decline in importance or outright disappearance of certain 1990s cultural icons will never sadden us, but we will likely continue to hold a very special place in our hearts for Blockbuster Video. Having experienced a rapid lack of support as the 21st century commenced—due to a host of factors including video-on-demand services—the all-but-defunct video…
Five Days of Denny’s Promotion Includes Pancake Socks and Bacon Scarves
December 3, 2019 |
If you had the fortune of being able to stuff yourself on Thanksgiving, you might not want to consider looking at a large plate of food again until next November. Along with showing goodwill and giving gifts, this is the season, however, for taking in considerable quantities of calories, and Denny’s wants not only to…
NYC Parks Partners With Nike for Branded Apparel Collection
December 3, 2019 |
Given its massive population and status, New York City will always command attention for how it maintains its reputation as a place to call home. NYC Parks deserves an ample share of that credit since it helms a mind-boggling number of recreational destinations. Eager to give credit where it’s due, Nike will soon release an…
This Angry Birds 'Venting Machine' Will Give You Branded Merch If You Beat It Up
November 26, 2019 |
Picture this: You feed a crisp dollar bill into the vending machine, only for your bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos to get caught juuuust before the little swirly thing completes its spin, sending you into a flamin' hot rage of punches and sweet karate kicks that reduces the machine to a smoldering metal pulp before…
Christie's Is Auctioning Off an Enormous Collection of Supreme Merch—Here's the Coolest, Weirdest and Most Expensive Stuff
November 26, 2019 |
When we see the words "auction house," we think rich old British guys in suits and monocles bidding on weird antiquities in some floral-wallpapered room filled with taxidermy rhinoceros. Apparently, Christie's, the world's preeminent auction house based in London and New York City, is well aware of that perception, and is looking to change it…
Dunkin’ Launched a Holiday Pop-Up Store (and Nearly Half the Merch Is Already Sold Out)
November 19, 2019 |
There aren't many sleigh bells ringing, and not that much snow glistening in the Northeast, but Dunkin’ is seeing beautiful sights and will definitely be happy tonight thanks to its new online pop-up store. Just a few days into its existence, many of the items have sold out. Dunkin’ is no stranger to promotional products…
This Promotional Holiday Sweater From PETA Is Absolutely Insane
November 19, 2019 |
’Tis the season to show moxie. While the last two words of that sentiment don't roll off the tongue as easily as “be jolly,” they aptly fit what PETA is looking to do to draw attention to its anti-wool campaign. Never one to shy away from employing “controversial tactics,” the animal rights organization is using…