http://www.merchdoneright.com admin Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:58:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Harry and the Potters is one band that's definitely on top of their merch game. We've featured them a few times already on the blog, and each time we're pleasantly surprised by the high-quality products they have available for their fans. Well, here's another example of some fine music merch. ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/11/19/harry-and-the-potters-foam-hand/ Simon dTOUR Live, which was coordinated by Simon Brand Ventures, a brand of Simon Property Group, Inc., was a series of teen targeted mall tours that ran from mid-June to August that featured both upcoming and established musical acts. Teens not only enjoyed their favorite musicians but they also ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/11/13/teens-rule-at-simon-dtour-live/ Here's a cool item that I've never seen at a merch table before: a wind-up music box! I actually haven't seen any sort of music box in years, and figured they had gone the way of the Dodo...but apparently some modern day artists like Feist are bringing them back from ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/11/12/feist-mushaboom-music-box-band-merch/ There really isn't much that can be said about Green Day. This promotional knit hat with the Green Day logo is pretty awesome though. Knit hats are a great giveaway at an outdoor concert or any promotion. http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/11/11/green-day-promotional-knit-hat/ Does any one remember the band Sabbat? Until I came across this bunch of concert schwag I completely forgot about them. This collection of giveaways includes promotional t-shirts, which are always a popular concert giveaway. http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/11/06/sabbat-schwag/ Here's an interesting piece of band merch: a promotional kazoo! Finding unique and uncommon products is a great way for bands to cook up some fan demand for merch, but I'm not sure if I want hundreds of crazy fans buzzing their imprinted kazoos during my concert. It would be ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/11/05/long-winters-band-merch-kazoos/ A super simple and quick way to promote is to imprint your brand name on concrete. Nine Inch Nails promoted their August 27th concert at the IZOD Center doing just that.Now don’t run off inking your brand name into the pavement. You have to get permission from the ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/10/29/concrete-promos/ For those who love Jimi Hendrix like I do, a free poster of the music legend would be a great compliment to any Hendrix collection. I am always skeptical about the text-this-get-this exchanges that companies are now implementing, but for those who have ever successfully received free merchandise from ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/10/15/free-music-poster-from-amazon/ In light of the ringtone generation, music companies have leveraged their artists by submerging them into the realm of mobile music. Many businesses like Jamster have become models for having an extensive collection of ringtones. Even cellular phone companies are joining in on the emergence of free ringtone ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/10/08/the-ringtone-generation/ The Today Show (NBC) hosted a Miley Cyrus concert recently, giving out tons of fun free promotional products. At related outdoor concerts, you would normally see the simple t-shirt being handed out. At this particular concert, The Today Show gave out cool promotional items with a high degree ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/10/01/quirky-concert-giveaways/ So what is the hubbub about the Jonas Brothers anyway? If you have children then you have probably heard them harp the brothers’ names, seen the band perform in concert or on television or heard a few songs blasting from the kids’ room.American Eagle Outfitters is working with their subsidiary ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/09/24/jonas-brothers-pandemonium/ Back in February, Pepsi launched a new promotional campaign called Pepsi Stuff, where you pretty much get free merchandise like music with your Pepsi merchandise. In the age of downloading, sampling music, and online shopping, getting complimentary music promotional items like free MP3 downloads is the ultimate incentive for ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/09/17/give-me-music/ Check out this cool bunch of Smashing Pumpkins schwag. Posters and promotional buttons fill out the majority of this group of awesome concert giveaways. http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/09/08/some-smashingsmashing-pumpkins-concert-schwag/ Some friends of mine went to the Nine Inch Nails concert last night in East Rutherford, NJ. Of course front man Trent Reznor would not disappoint, and would bring tons of free concert giveaways. As the tour continues across America, I'll be showing some more schwag from the shows. Till ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/08/28/from-last-night-nine-inch-nails-concert-schwag/ I just thought that this is an awesome piece of Foo Fighters Merchandise. This promotional jacket features the Foo Fighters logo and frankly is just a really cool high-end piece of merch that would make a great holiday gift. http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/08/21/foo-fighters-jacket/ Keeping with the trend of creative merch we've been following lately, I present to you: stuffed animal merch! A band called Angry Panda brought these cute/angry screen-printed stuffed pandas to Warped Tour. According to one band member, Angry Panda "sold a lot of dolls and made a bunch of friends." It's ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/08/20/angry-panda-doll-band-merch/ Talk about unique band merch! A popular German punk rock band called The Beatsteaks is selling logo'd lollipops at their concerts and on their website - a sweet merch idea! The Beatsteaks "b" logo appears on the surface of the raspberry lollipop in red sugar, creating truly original merch that ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/08/19/super-sweet-beatsteaks-band-merch/ Band buttons have been a staple of the music merch scene for quite some time. But what's so appealing about a simple promotional button? Well, the question sort of answers itself. Buttons are a simple and inexpensive way for fans to show support for their favorite groups. The bands themselves ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/08/18/band-buttons/ I'd never miss an opportunity to blog about my favorite progressive rock jam band, Umphrey's McGee - especially when band merch is involved! I recently received this jumbo promotional sticker after purchasing a digital recording of a live show that I attended at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/08/15/umphreys-mcgee-sticker/ The sequel to the overwhelmingly popular “Rock Band” video game has quite a surprise in store for music and merch lovers everywhere. The game allows players to create their own band, which they can customize down to the tiniest detail. The band’s name, logo, appearance, and members can all be ... http://www.merchdoneright.com/2008/08/13/rock-band-2-allows-gamers-to-create-their-own-band-merch/