One of the industries hardest hit by COVID-19 both here and in the United States has been the restaurant industry. Diner aficionado and celebrity chef Guy Fieri has emerged as one of the champions for restaurant workers at this difficult time, raising over 26 million Australian dollars to help unemployed staff in need. Fieri's charitable work has since received a boost from actor John Krasinski and the Pepsi brand in the form of promotional merchandise!

Good Vibes and Promotional Products

Good vibes and

No matter where you are in Australia I think you'll agree that things are starting to get pretty chilly. Whether you're experiencing icy frosts in the morning or just needing an extra blanket on your bed at night, it seems like Autumn really is barrelling towards Winter this year. To prepare for the changing seasons we've put together a list of our best-selling cold weather promotional gifts that will suit your marketing requirements over the next few months.

Branded Winter Gear for Australians

Winter is the perfect season to get your logo branded on uniforms for your staff, for ordering custom decorated gifts for your clients, or for investing in seasonal

One of the surprise hits on Netflix so far this year has been the infamous documentary series, 'Tiger King' about zookeeper Joe Exotic and the bizarre world of big cat facilities in America. The story was filled with sex, drugs, violence, and some very large cats, making it addictive viewing for those of us in COVID-19 lockdown. Despite being incarcerated, Joe Exotic has managed to team up with streetwear brand Odaingerous to capitalise on his success with a range of custom branded clothing this week and boy, is it a sight to behold!

Promotional Streetwear for TV Fans

Joe Exotic may have been convicted under US murder-for-hire statutes

We've put together case studies on Taco Bell branded merchandise before and we're happy to report that the company continues to be at the top of its swag game, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taco Bell's laid back, casual merchandise has become a surprise hit during this difficult time with consumers finding the brand's relaxed approach to apparel and accessories is just what they need while the world is under pressure.

Comfy Branded Gear for Fast Food Fans

What sets apart Taco Bell's promotional merchandise right now is a combination of the following:

• Useful, comfortable products
• Vibrant, unique branding
• Trending

With lockdown and quarantine protocols in place around the world, it seems to be increasingly difficult for people to have a good time in their own homes. There's only so many times you can watch Netflix, play video games, and make sourdough starters before you need to change things up a bit.

Enter some big brands like McDonald's and Heinz who are releasing limited-edition promotional puzzles as corporate gifts to help keep foodies amused while they're stuck at home!

Quirky Promotional Puzzle Gifts

You don't need me to tell you we're living in strange times and when it comes to promotional gifting, McDonald's Belgium and Heinz Canada

Sports fans all over the world are struggling with limited access to their favourite games and teams during the COVID-19 outbreak, with sports fanatics resorting to watching obscure international codes of soccer on the internet just to get a fix of their preferred pastime. In America, it will be quite sometime before normal sports seasons resume but for those still wanting to rep their team during this difficult time, the NFL has released a range of special edition custom printed t-shirts.

Branded Sports Shirts for Charity

Part of what makes this campaign so special is that the sale of these limited edition football shirts will go towards the United

Just a quick update to let you all know that the Cubic Promote team, while still practising social distancing in line with government requirements, is open as normal for all your promotional items needs. You can contact us via phone, email, LiveChat, or by simply sending through one of our online inquiry forms -- it's that simple!

Promotional products are an important tool for staying

The colder months are upon us here in Australia, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who has had to start digging out the extra blankets in the past week. Now is the perfect time to pick out promotional products for the months ahead, and we've put together a list of our top items perfect for branding with your logo.

Promotional Body Lotions

While in lockdown, a lot of us have taken the time to pamper ourselves with soothing body lotions, back massagers, and relaxing bath salts to help combat the stress that comes from staying isolated. Given that winter weather can often mean dry skin, we think this is the perfect opportunity to utilise promotional body lotions emblazoned with your logo to reach out to staff and clients alike. Your recipients will love getting a personalised gift to help

While there's talk of relaxing restrictions across Australia, we're still some time off being able to participant in large-scale conferences and events like we did before the COVID-19 outbreak. However, that doesn't mean festivals, performances, or trade shows aren't going ahead as we speak -- it just means that these events are now virtual!

What are Virtual Events?

A virtual event takes place online and allows participants to interact online via video or voice chat, rather than attend physically in real life. Virtual events allow long-planned trade shows, conferences, shows, product launches, and lectures to continue even during periods of social distancing.

Who Holds Virtual Events?

Virtual events in Australia are held by universities, industry bodies, musicians,