It's a jungle outthere in ad land Feb 5, 2010
Merchandising: Beer lights, T-shirts, refrigerator magnets, light switch covers, beer steins, key chains and a rock album. Historic significance: The Budweiser lizards, Louie and Frankie, initially piggybacked the fame of the Budweiser frogs, but at their peak were much more popular. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ordinary items make the best keepsakes Feb 4, 2010
-- When I first started traveling, I was delighted by refrigerator magnets, T-shirts, embroidered patches and snow globes -- all the usual gift-shop kitsch. At some point, however, it struck me as a shortcut, celebrating a destination's clich;s rather than the place itself. (CNN -- Travel)
Get ready for President Brown Feb 3, 2010
On the upside, however, we could make a fortune by opening a souvenir shop to sell Scott Brown T-shirts, nesting dolls, action figures, mugs, key chains, snow globes, shot glasses, refrigerator magnets, and the like. Perhaps we could even dispense with some of our presses to make room for a wax museum featuring Brown in that famous Cosmo pose. (Boston Globe)
Artist aids wounded warriors Jan 13, 2010
At the exhibit, guests will have the opportunity to obtain with a free-will donation refrigerator magnets featuring photos of the art. Donations will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project, which works to adjust wounded soldiers into civilian life after their tours of duty. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Tsunami spending? Wave your money bye Jan 11, 2010
Imperial Beach used the money for warning signs and updated communications, as well as coloring books and refrigerator magnets. The city earned the TsunamiReady label in 2008. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Worshipping Mandela Jan 10, 2010
His image appears on drink coasters, T-shirts, refrigerator magnets, post cards, paintings and dolls. A recent newspaper poll asked readers whether they think Mandela should be embalmed, like Lenin, after his death. (The Age, Australia -- Features)
