When Were Red Solo Cups Invented? A History
On December 17th, 2020
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Industry Insights
12 Cold Weather Giveaway Ideas That Really Work
Ah, February. Besides being known for football and valentines, the second month of the year is also one of the coldest for much of the country. With all the snow,…
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Miscellaneous
The 7 Most Horrifying Allstate Insurance Commercials
Here in Cubeville we have mixed views on the Allstate Insurance commercials starring Dennis Haysbert. Some think his voice is calm and reassuring, whereas I become agoraphobic every time he…
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Marketing & Branding
JCPenney’s Pricing Strategy: 5 Things You Can Learn From Their Marketing
When you go to the shopping mall, there are a few things you can still expect to see: mall cops on super attractive segways, kiosks with unusual products, food courts,…
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Marketing & Branding
Green Bay Packers Stock: Marketing Genius or Dirty Trick?
What exactly is a share of “stock?” Obviously, if you own share of stock in a company that means you own a little part of said company. People typically own…
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Industry Insights
3 Reasons Why Stuffed Animals Are the Best Promotional Items of All Time
There’s a question we hear a lot at Quality Logo Products®. And it’s “What’s the best promotional product?” Now, there really isn’t a standard answer to that question. Promotional items…
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Work & Home
10 Online Tools to Boost Productivity and Help Organize Your Life
Whether you’re a procrastinator or you were that guy in college who finished his final project a week before it was due, all of us could be a little more…
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Marketing & Branding
Super Bowl Commercials: Russian Roulette for Companies
The holidays have passed, which means it’s that time again… For some, it’s the holiest day of the year: The Super Bowl! But let’s face it, we all know the…
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Miscellaneous
Bringing Microsoft Kinect Out of the Living Room and Into Your Daily Life
Remember back in the day when Game Boys were all the rage? Or going even further back, what about when Atari was the must-have gaming console? Nowadays, you could probably…
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Company News
A Very QLP Christmas: How We Spent Our Holiday Week at the Office
It was the week before Christmas and all through the office, no QLPer was unhappy, not even a little. Here at QLP, we work together as a big family. So…
Miscellaneous
New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebrating a bygone 365 days and welcoming what lies ahead. In America, it’s marked by a big ball drop in Times Square, a…
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Miscellaneous
S.Café: The Next Big Thing in Eco-Friendly Fabrics
There’s no denying that eco-friendly alternatives to everyday items are changing the outlook of many a savvy consumer. From re-usable shopping totes and recyclable drinkware to organically made cosmetic and…
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Miscellaneous
Should Retailers Tone Down the Christmas Cheer to Boost Holiday Sales?
Most folks don’t mind Christmas. Many of us downright love it. Because really, what’s not to love? From the festive colors and enticing aromas to the infectious spirit of giving…
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Marketing & Branding
A Crash Course in Branding with NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’
Even if Tom Haverford from NBC’s Parks and Recreation doesn’t know much about using promotional products, it turns out that he actually knows a thing or two about branding. In…
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Work & Home
5 Success Tips You Can Learn From Buddy the Elf
Buddy the Elf, played by Will Ferrell in the Christmastime favorite Elf, isn’t the kind of character you easily forget. In fact, I dare you to watch the film and…
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Marketing & Branding
Secret Messages in Your Packaging: Are Inspirational Wrappers Good Marketing Tools?
It’s that time of year again, everyone. There’s frost on my car in the morning, a chill in the air when I go out for lunch, and oh yeah —…
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Marketing & Branding
Off the Wall Branding: Vans Represents West Coast Skate and Surf
Paul Van Doren opened the doors of Van Doren Rubber Co. in 1966. Later, the company would come to be known simply as Vans. These canvas and rubber shoes have…
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Marketing & Branding
Company Names as Verbs or Proprietary Eponyms: Do You Use These Brand Terms?
While talking with a friend recently, I suddenly noticed the number of company names I was using as verbs. If you’ve never used, “Google” as a verb meaning, “to search…
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Work & Home
5 Keyboard Shortcuts That You’ll Love Using to Save Time
Ever wonder what it’d be like if you could use keyboard commands in real life? I’m putting millions of minds at ease by creating a guide for the most useful…
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Work & Home
10 Articles to Help Improve Your Work Environment
Whether or not you love your job, there’s probably something about your personal work environment you wish was different. Maybe you’re lacking motivation; perhaps you’re tired of the same greasy…
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Industry Insights
It’s Campaign Season: Do You Have Your Promotional Products Ready?
Not that I need to remind you, but we’re fully entrenched in campaign season. And I’m not just talking about our presidential election in 2012 or the campaign happening on…
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Miscellaneous
Who Owns What? Today’s Major Conglomerates and Subsidiaries
In the business world, there are a lot of mergers, partnerships, and companies buying out other companies. It can be hard to keep track of the big sharks and the…
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Work & Home
20 Awesome Thank You Gifts for Your Employees This Holiday Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching and gift-giving is well on its way. Do you know how you will thank your employees this year? Some companies have big parties in…
Miscellaneous
Planned Obsolescence: 5 Products That Have It and What to Do About It
Isn’t it funny when you come across a product your Grandpa used? Just picture the way stoves looked back in the day or vacuum cleaners. These items are like fossils…
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Miscellaneous
Dunkin’ Donuts: Getting My Fix in a Styrofoam Cup
In a recent Blog Squad meeting, we were asked to think of something that we were really passionate about and write a blog about it. One slow day, I decided…
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