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M&M’s Releases a Branded ‘Snack Jacket’ Aimed at Moviegoers

Products

The very limited-edition merch drops on Nov. 15 in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studio...

Sabrina Carpenter’s Coffee Shop Pop-Ups Have Experiential Marketing Takeaways for Promo Pros

Strategy

The “Espresso” singer teamed up with Cash App for three branded events in New York, Chi...

This Year Has Been the Most Momentous Ever for M&A

Blockbuster buys involving Counselor Top 4...

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NASA Is Deftly Using Branded Merch To Build Buzz Around Its Artemis Program

The chicly designed apparel and accessorie...

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What ‘I Voted’ Stickers Look Like Across the U.S. This Election

From turkeys to unicorns and pretty much e...

What Is ‘Chaos Packaging’ & How Can You Use It in Your Next Promo Campaign?

Strategy

It’s time to literally think outside the box (or can, or bottle).

3 Takeaways for Promo Products Pros From McDonald’s Clever ‘Receipt Tees’ Campaign

Strategy

The fast-food corporation’s Sweden-based division turned the receipts of customers’ ord...

Green Day Combines Tags, Labels & Even Toothbrushes for ‘Dookie’ Anniversary Release

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The legendary pop-punk band is releasing each of its seminal album’s tracks on antiquat...

What We Wish Our Apparel Decorators Knew

Strategy

Distributors and contract decorators must take pains to understand each other’s busines...

Why Streamlined Processes & Quality Control Are Key

The sign industry – like promo products – ...

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4 Merch Marketing Lessons From Liquid Death’s Cold Plunge Tub & Casket Cooler

The completely custom, highly creative pro...

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4 Reasons Promo Is Going To Have a Strong Fourth Quarter

The industry will end the year with a bang...

I Was One of Many ‘Helens’ at Annual Roper Romp

Paying homage to a beloved character from ...

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Weezer’s Fun Sweater Sleeve Box Set Packaging Has Powerful Takeaways for Print & Promo Pros

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its f...

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Apparel Lessons From Nike and Lululemon’s Olympic Collections

If these styles are good enough for the bi...

Your Path to Increased Profit: How I Reached Financial Independence Before I Turned 50

Strategy

Five key strategies worked for me – and they can make your entrepreneurial journey a su...

Typo Gaffe on PA Highway Sign Hammers Home the Importance of ‘Proof-Before-Printing’

Strategy

The sign temporarily guided drivers on I-95 to ‘Cenrtal Phila’ until it was fixed by Pe...

Paris Olympics Mascot Reflects French History – and Interesting Design Choices

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A Phryge? What’s a Phryge?

Kylian Mbappe’s Decorated Facemask Fail Is a Lesson for Distributors

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Whoever created the French soccer star’s protective facemask wasn’t aware of UEFA regul...

Apple’s 2024 WWDC Promos Are a Case Study in Minimalism & Cohesion

Strategy

The annual conference is a highlight for Apple users, and each year brings new branded ...

As a Soon-To-Be College Senior, Here’s Graduation Merch I’d Like to See

Products

Here are three ideas for celebrating the occasion with promo.