Whether you're looking in the local clothing shop or checking our kitchenware, it's hard to go into well, any, retail area these days that doesn't boast some promotional merchandise featuring the classic "meatball" NASA logo. Despite being an American institution, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is known the world over thanks to this iconic logo design (and space missions). Today we're investigating why exactly this design is still popular after all these years.

Old Logo is New Again

The "meatball" NASA logo we are seeing spring up on promotional drink

Ellio's Pizza isn't a brand we're familiar with here in Australia, but in Northeastern America it's the frozen pizza meal of choice for a lot of young people. Ellio's has been a staple in freezers around the US for decades, and the brand has decided to tap into the nostalgia factory with some funky new clothing & accessories featuring the company's logo. What kind of promotional products tie-in well with pizza? You're about to find out!

Promotional Merchandise for Pizza Fans

Because the Ellio's Coolectables range launched just in time for summer in the Northern Hemisphere, a lot of the custom-branded merchandise in the range is perfect for an adventurous day at the beach. However, the merchandise isn't restricted to just the summer season

The next season for the hit Netflix show is almost upon us. Like all successful TV shows and movies, there is no shortage of businesses wanting to align themsleves to create marketing Buzz. Personally, I love this TV show. It is easily my favourite at the moment. Check out the types of merchandising created for Stranger Things 3.

1. Collaborations amplify brand exposure.
2. Unique offerings drive customer loyalty.
3. Brand collaborations foster creativity and innovation.

More Than Just Merchandise

The burger restaurant, Burger King, has aligned itself with the TV show Stranger Things. On offer is not just merchandise, but a satisfying

Promotional soft shell jackets are a type of jacket that offers comfort, warmth and importantly an element of waterproofing. On days like today (it is wet and rainy in Sydney), this is the perfect type of jacket. So what other advantages do soft shell jackets have over different types of corporate apparel wear? Read on and find out.

1. Soft shells offer comfort, warmth, & waterproofing.
2. Softshells are versatile, durable, and breathable.
3. Branded jackets boost awareness & professionalism.

Soft Shell Jacket Advantages

Many of the products sold on this website, find its way into the marketing and brand promotional campaigns for organizations around Australia. Products made in bulk quantities is not just for marketing and advertising though. Take, for example, this story about a young girl who created a go-fund-me to create teddy bears for young patient suffers in hospitals.

1. Promotional products create positive change.
2. Custom teddy bears bring comfort and joy.
3. Promote awareness and sustainability through promo items.

Custom Teddy Bears by 12-Year Old Ella

A 12-year-old girl called Ella Casano found going to the hospital for treatment of her autoimmune

When your promotional pens come to the end of their useful life as writing instruments, it can be tempting to just toss them in the bin and get a new one. However, as we are living in an age where reusing resources is of increasing importance, we decided to check out some tricks for getting used out of your custom pens long after their ink has dried up.

5 Ways to Upcycle Promotional Pens

So how do you reuse something like a promotional plastic pens? Here are some of our favourite ideas that are just a bit out of the ordinary.

1. Use Pens as Markers for Plants -- When you pop some new seeds into the ground it can be hard to know exactly where they are or what they are next time you come back to water them. Try removing the internal elements of

Dunkin' Donuts, the popular snack chain in the USA has recently rebranded to simply "Dunkin'", and part of their recent rebrand has been a slew of new products including a unique set of new promotional lip balms that only Dunkin' could release.

What Product Has Dunkin' Released?

The Dunkin' Munchkins lip balm sets are two mini-sized lip balms with sweet, doughnut-inspired flavours in a box that looks exactly like the real one the chain's range of "Munchkins" come in. Here in Australia, we don't use the term munchkin in relation to doughnuts, so to quickly clarify -- these are so-called "doughnut holes" the yummy treats made from the material

What happens to promotional products emblazoned with some of the world's most famous logos when they've served their original purpose? They usually end up in the bin or recycled if they're made from eco-friendly material, but have you ever heard of them being upcycled? Nicole McLaughlin is a designer who likes to take classic branded items and turn them into unique custom wearables that are as eye-catching as they are bizarre.

Nicole McLaughlin is a

Disney and Starbucks have just collaborated to release six mugs reflecting six renowned Disney theme parks, capturing the essence and attraction of each venue in prized memorabilia. These mugs offer a unique way of bringing joy to past adventures and travelling back in time to those famous Disney theme parks.

1. Collaborative mugs promote brand exposure.
2. Personalised mugs make memorable gifts.
3. Customisation enhances brand visibility.

Ceramic Mugs With Custom Decoration

At Cubic Promote, we’ve always had this idea of immortalising brands or logos through promotional

Sometimes it feels like all around us things are becoming increasingly complicated be it products themselves or branding designs. The same can't be said for the daring -and eye-catching- branded merchandise created for eyewear company, Andy Wolf. Check out how simple is the new daring below.

Minimalist Logo Printing on Promotional Items

When the Andy Wolf company wanted a new brand identity, they asked the Von K organisation to put together a revision that combines the idea of casual and high-street fashion in one ultra-simple, eye-catching marketing pack. The result is a straightforward black-on-white theme with a custom serif font highlighted by a cheeky comma after "Andy Wolf." You might wonder how a basic set of promotional