The Merch Drop

Ep 137 11-03-2022 Miller Lite Beernaments are back, just in time for the holidays! Kraft Mayo is teaming up with Juicy Couture for some blingy, smooth as velvet fashion, Burger King is working with Call of Duty outside the US. And Clams Aclamst Huclamity (Cards Against Humanity) sent in a HUGE box of sweet Clam Merch! Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag...

Ep 136 10-27-2022 Taylor Swift just dropped a hot record, and has some fun merch to go along with it. McDonald's says it's the McRib's 'Farewell' Tour = we'll see about that. Balenciaga just dropped Ye, but it teaming up with Lay's for a fancy high dollar bag. And there's a trademark dispute over a fake paper company from TV - Dunder Mifflin. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they di...

This week AJ announces her new writing endeavor. Papa Johns has a weird halloween promo, and Captain Morgan misses the mark in it's marketing. RITZ Crackers have a holiday cookbook coming out, and Dolly and the dude from KoRn have new pet-based businesses. And would you like to try some Clam-infused Mayo if it came with a Cards Against Humanity pack buried deep inside the jar? Every week join Rich...

Ep 134 10-13-2022 Martha Stewart gets crafty making candles with Liquid Death and some unknowing volunteers. McDonald's is disappointing customers looking for Adult Happy Meals. Mentos has trained racoons to help with recycling efforts. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have a College tie in, recruiting college players named REESE. Are you making these social media mistakes? All this and more on this wee...

Ep 133 10-06-2022 Coors Light has teamed up with Tide Cleaners so you can get back to watching college football on Saturdays. Gatorade has created a Smart Gx Bottle with Gx Pods that uses sweatiness to gauge when you need to hydrate. Kohl's is kicking off their holiday season with a number of deals and promotions. Finally, Jimmy Kimmel has released Pizza Crocs to raise money for charity. Every wee...

Ep 132 09-29-2022 Starburst has created a special safe just for pink starbursts. McDonald's introducing Adult Happy Meals! Heinz has recruited a vegetarian vampire to help promote their return of tomato blood ketchup. Pusha T says that Arby's is a better Rib Sandwich than McDonald's. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom brande...

Ep 131 09-22-2022 Looks like Little Caesar's dropped the pepperoni on a National Pepperoni Pizza Day promotion. Mike's Hard Lemonade thinks you need more PTO. HP sells air-cooled gaming laptops with a free can of 'artisan' air. And Crown Royal is matching Uber Eats Driver's tips on NFL Gameday! Oh and I guess we missed the 7-11 Crocs Drop. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discu...

Ep 130 09-15-2022 This week we have our industry's response the Fast Company article, and highlight some sustainable promo products that we have available. Coors Light and Corona each have their own plans to save the planet. And those misprinted promotional goods? They might just be collector's items. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel,...

Ep 129 09-08-2022 Rick & Morty get tricked into doing an ad for Wendy's! Fast Company is against cheap, disposable swag (so are we), Michelob Ultra celebrates Serena Williams, and Pepsi is giving away a fully decked out NFL Tiny House. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded promotional products. Join us LIVE on Thurs...

We're back after taking last week off for Podcast Movement in Dallas! 7-Eleven launches a new swag shop, Doritos has fans looking for triangles, and Busch Light Beer wants to save the forests of Colorado. Plus, Heinz is staining vintage clothing with ketchup - but will it wash out? Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded...

A weird fun one! Miller High Life is teaming up with Tipsy Scoop to create 'Dive Bars' - ice cream bars that remind you of a real dive bar. HotPockets and Elgato are teaming up to give away some pretty rad branded gamer accessories. Old Bay has some dedicated fans, and awesome merch and collabs. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and c...

Flying solo today! I found a cool hotel in Traverse City with a PBR theme, some interesting Grills from Miller Lite, and a weird Coors collab that I'm not sure is real or not. Also Nature Valley has a fun TikTok hashtag thing that helps the environment. Join us LIVE on Thursdays at noon eastern time. https://bigpromo.live/youtube https://fb.com/BigPromotions/live #bigpromotions #biggerfish #mybigp...

Ep 125 08-03-2022 What a week! Amber got a new haircut, and we learn about Bert Kreischer's Pro Model Powerbriefs from Liquid Death, Patrick Mahomes's Coors Light Flashlights, and the Build a Busch Beer Can Guitar. Also, you can take your date to Applebee's, which is spicing up date night with buffalo wing flavored lip gloss. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing w...

Ep 124 07-28-2022 Prepare for liftoff - Mattel is now the official creator of toys modeled after SpaceX rockets. Icon Heroes launches a line of mission patches a ComicCon for the new season of 'For All Mankind'. 7-11 giving away some snack-branded streetwear, and Miller Lite has teamed up with J Balvin to create 'BodegaWear' celebrating Latino businesses. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewe...

Ep 123 07-21-2022 Ew! A Velveeta Martini? A timely merch drop from Little Caesar's, and some neat tie-ins with Game Of Thrones. PLUS, 'Gentleminions' are taking over theaters. And some theaters are banning moviegoers... WTH? You can watch this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/MsY0oo9pNnM Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and...

Ep 122 07-14-2022 This week Amber and Rich tackle THOR Movie Merch - the MJOLNIR popcorn container, Camp McDonald's fails, and a fun sweepstakes from Mooyah Burgers & Fries. Simply Spiked Lemonade has hit the shelves, and Walmart has started 'in-home' grocery delivery. Weird! Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded pr...

Ep 121 07-07-2022 Lots going on this episode: It's National Ice Cream Month, and Blue Bell has the perfect way to keep your ice cream cold at your picnic - with their new pint koozies! If you're looking for something a little more festive, Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts on certain days in July. And if you're feeling thirsty, Coke has teamed up with Marshmello to release a limited-editi...

Ep 120 06-28-2022 The BOOZE episode! Bacardi teaming up with 'under-represented' artists and hustling HIGH-DOLLAR swag! Super expensive, is it worth it? Amber highlights T-Pain's Alka-Seltzer Hangover Cure and Jingle makeover. Miller Lite says 'There's no beer without women'. Rich helps Arby's tackle the 'meat sweats'. Ok that's not booze related. Plus an update about last weekend's Big Slick fund...

Ep 119 06-23-2022 So what does a Blended Wagyu Cheeseburger drink taste like, compared to a Mango Chainsaw? I'll never know, but these people know. YUK. KFC introduced Finger Sporks for your sides, and Chipotle is throwing it back to 1993. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded promotional products. Join us LIVE on Thurs...

Ep 118 06-16-2022 New cool merch from Denny's, Panera Bread, Margaritaville, and Miller Lite. PLUS, how Axe and Victoria's Secret are building digital shops in the Metaverse. And a recap of Amber's weekend in Galveston.... and what the heck is Popeye Elbow? It sucks, that what it is. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom brande...

Ep 117 07-09-2022 This week Amber and Rich talk about Rich's new side hustle as an ordained minister, how Forever 21 is hitting their target, and fun marketing from Absolut. Every week we discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded promotional products. Join us LIVE on Thursdays at noon eastern time. https://bigpromo.live/youtube https://fb.com/BigPromotions/live #bigpromotions...

Ep 116 06-02-2022 This week was fun! We chopped it up about Queen Elizabeth's Jubbly, we found out about a wifi beer bottle opener from Heineken, and there's a new podcast network from American Girl. It's summer y'all, and time for some sunscreen. And Gucci is in Roblox? WTH? Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded promot...

Ep 115 05-26-2022 Pepsi has a fun new smartphone game featuring Pogba, no download required! Miller Lite is getting you ready for summer grilling with Beercoal. Minute Maid Agua Frescas steal a campaign from a small business. It's all here on the Big Promo Cast! Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded promotional products...

Ep 114 5-19-2022 This week: The 80s are coming back with Doritos, Stranger Things, and an awesome online concert! Plus - CNN+ welcomes newly laid off employees after they shut down operations. Also what does Hip Hop do to Cheez-It's to make them so dang good? Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded promotional products. J...

Ep 113 05-12-2022 This week: an oddball collab between Cup Noodles and Hipdot, Godiva changing up their marketing and image, Tito's goes all out for doggos, and the Los Angeles Lakers #1 Fans are the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Plus Oreo teams up wtih PFlag to support LGBTQ+ causes. Every week join Rich Graham and Amber Jewell as they discuss marketing with swag, merch, apparel, and custom branded prom...