The typical thinking is that when the broader economy suffers, so do sales in the promotional products industry. But that hasn’t been the case so far in 2022. Despite rampant inflation, gross domestic product declines and sagging consumer sentiment, the…
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NFL Players Can’t Endorse Beer, So Patrick Mahomes Sold ‘Coors Light’ Flashlights (for a Good Cause)
As one of the biggest sports stars on the planet, Patrick Mahomes has all kinds of endorsement deals. But you won’t see the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback promoting beer. That’s because the NFL has (complicated) rules that (mostly) prevent active…
Michelob Ultra Turns #TheMichelobGuy Viral Moment Into Official Merchandise
If you’re on the internet as much as we are, you’re probably familiar with the “not a cell phone in sight” meme. If not, the basic idea is: Take any image featuring a group of people, animals, whatever, and add…
Biden Administration ‘Considering’ Reducing China Tariffs to Ease Inflation
Despite promises to review and revisit them when he took office, President Biden has so far left the Trump administration’s China tariffs mostly intact. But with inflation still running wild, that could soon change. Reuters reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging the…
The Barbie DreamCamper Is a Life-Sized Branding Accessory for Real-Life Camping
A good pop-up event is immersive. Everywhere you look, you should feel connected to the brand that’s hosting the event. There’s no room for empty space when the goal is to stay top of mind at all times. One of…
New Name, Logo And Merch: Can Washington Football Rebuild Its Reputation?
In football terms, the Washington brand has become a personal foul in recent years. The club, which joined the National Football League in 1932 and on Wednesday announces its new team name, Washington Commanders, hopes that the rebranding will usher…
Like Adult Cereal-Box Prizes: Branded Merch in Landshark Cases
Is Landshark nostalgic? As kids, few things were as exciting as digging to the bottom of a cereal box for a prize. The products usually weren’t even that special—often a spoon or toy that broke after a few minutes. But,…
5 Promotional Products Trends for 2022
The last year has been a disruptor. Not necessarily in a bad way, but in a different way. We are more aware of what we are buying, how we are consuming, how things are made and what impact those items…
Current State of Global Supply Chain Disruptions
In light of global supply chain challenges facing our industry and our livelihoods, GNP Branded Gear will be regularly updating our blog with current supply chain issues and their impact on our industry. Update: A brewing global energy crisis A surprisingly strong rebound…
Urgency In Ordering Early To Manage End-Of-Year Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain problems have wracked the global economy for much of 2021, driven by the yo-yo effect of the rebounding economy, the uneven progression of business reopenings and pandemic-related restrictions, critical labor shortages, lack of raw materials and other issues,…