When it comes to promotional items being released in capsule collections, most people wouldn't immediately think of dating apps. However, Bumble's latest merch drop might make the idea of limited edition merchandise for dating apps (and non-gaming apps in general) a more mainstream thing.

Logo Decorated Swag for Apps

The Bumble capsule collection is a fairly straightforward limited edition merchandise range, offering minimalist clothing and accessories with the Bumble logo design. Part of what makes sparsely decorated sets of apparel and other gift items so popular is that they draw the idea to the key elements of a brand's overall design. For Bumble that includes their hive logo alongside

Although restaurant chains are releasing brand collaborations at a ridiculous rate, not every collab involves fast food dining. Take, for example, the new capsule collection from streetwear giant Champion and Hasbro Gaming which units classic board games with wearable every day fashion. Intrigued? Read on to find out more!

Brand collaborations are amongst a businesses most effective tools for success. By

One of the more exciting events on the design calendar each year is the Pantone Colour of the Year announcement. For 2022, they've opted for a bold and courageous blue dubbed Very Peri (PMS 17-3938) which offers a deep undertone of violet red perfect for use on corporate branded gifts!

1. Set design trends with Pantone Colors.
2. Incorporate colors for consistent branding.
3. Enhance visibility and brand memorability.

Why Pantone Colours of the Year Matter

Why should any of us care about these colour announcements? Because they help set the trend for design for the year ahead and undoubtedly we'll see some big companies adopting Very Peri as part of their go-to palette

Have you heard of the Dalgona cookie? If you grew up in a Korean family or may have recently watched the horror drama called Squid Game, then you may be familiar with this cookie.

What is a Dalgona Cookie?

A dalgona candy or cookie is a flat circular toffee biscuit that measures around 8cm in diameter. It is a beautiful golden brown, made almost entirely from sugar. The cookie itself is somewhat crunchy (very crunchy in fact) and has a caramel, toffee taste. In some recipes, the cookie has a slight bitterness to it. This is due to the caramelised sugar.

The Squid Game (Dalgona Challenge)

The television show Squid Game on Netflix has a few episodes that feature this cookie. (warning: this show is not a children's show). Contestants in the

If you've been even slightly online in the past decade you've undoubtedly come across Facebook groups, Instagram pages, and TikTok accounts proclaiming hatred for coriander (aka: cilantro). While some people truly love the popular garnish, it has a very active group of online haters who often disparagingly compare its flavour to soap. US fast food chain Chipotle, which uses a lot of cilantro/coriander in its Mexican dishes, decided to put a fun marketing spin on the concept with a new sold-out promo product: cilantro soap!

1. Know your audience, be original.
2. Keep it simple, stay on-brand.
3. Use high-quality materials, customise.

Fun Promotional

A lot of big businesses talk the talk when it comes to promotional merchandise that is considerate of the environment. However, many of them fail to walk the walk. A&W Canada's latest limited edition capsule collection, created in association with Frankie Collective, features material "thrifted" from old branded apparel. The resulting merchandise is entirely unique and shows clearly that upcycling promotional items can make for innovative new merchandise at a low environmental cost.

A Unique Way to Use Old Merchandise

A&W is a popular North American fast food company, so they're very familiar with using branded merchandise to promote what they do. However, the business didn't want to create more waste with their latest line of apparel and

Happy hump day and happy December! Here at Cubic Promote getting your promotional items to you in a timely and secure manner is important to us, which is why we use local courier services to deliver your bulk goods direct to your door. However, due to the Christmas period and international logistics network strain, many Aussie courier companies are experiencing slower-than-usual delivery time frames.

What Does This Mean for Your Orders?

The Cubic team remains dedicated to providing you with excellent customer service during this busy time. So if there are any issues with courier services that we are aware of, we will try our best to use alternative services.

If your order is

Here at Cubic Promote we love hearing about new promotional merchandise drops from US fast food chain Dunkin'. Not only has the franchise figured out how to make branded lounge wear for eateries a thing, they've managed to do it in a style that remains unmatched. November has seen a new assortment of swag drop in time for the northern winter so today we're checking out some of our top picks from the range.

Branded Clothing and Other Custom Swag

Last year we were discussing Dunkin's Christmas-themed merchandise, but this year they've opted for an early release of casual wear in a move that saw most of the new range sell out within hours. Dunkin' is a casual dining chain where a lot

Lunar New Year (also referred to as Chinese New Year) is becoming a feature on the Australian calendar for businesses and individuals alike. With calendar New Year coming at the end of December and the Christmas holidays in a couple of weeks, we recommend our clients look into their promotional gifts for the Lunar New Year 2022 sooner rather than later!

Promotional Good Luck Merchandise

The Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year) festival begins on February 1st, 2022. While this might seem a while away, with all the other holidays going on and COVID delivery issues still impacting couriers, we're suggesting our Aussie customers get in now to ensure they get the customised gifts they want for the Year of the Tiger!

Here at Cubic Promote

While  most of us are trying to make it to the end of the current school term, dedicated staff members across the country are starting to get organised for the first school term of 2022. If you're one of the people doing hard yards trying to get promotional gifts and school yard essentials together before the new year starts, then you might find today's blog useful. We'll go through some of the most popular choices for Australian schools and how they can be useful for students and staff alike.

What Custom Merchandise Do Other Schools Buy?

One of the most common questions our staff receive from schools unsure of what products they're after is "What do other schools buy?" and honestly, this is a great place to start if you don't know exactly what to use in order