politics

White House Lawyers Look to Limit Commercial Use of President

Barack Obama's popularity makes him a marketer's dream. Now, the honeymoon may be over for those trying to profit from his appeal. White House lawyers want to control the use of the president's image, recognizing... more »

Antioch company creating Obama china

Whether it's campaign buttons, posters, historic front pages of newspapers or bobblehead dolls, it seems anything with an image of President-elect Barack Obama is a hot collectible.E-bay power-sellers are saying "Yes we can," when it... more »

With Obama souvenirs, people take home history

Washington — Yvette Boyd and her daughter Shalae, both from Nashville, Tenn., looked like twins in their matching wool caps that featured "Obama" written in sparkles."We got these at the gift shop at our hotel,"... more »

Obama merchandise: Bright spot for stores

New York, NY -- Retail sales have contracted as consumers slow their spending, but gear linked to President-elect Barack Obama is generating sales for many retailers and designers.Businesses including Amazon.com (AMZN, Fortune 500), niche clothing... more »

Local stores catch the fever

A few local stores were taking the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president tomorrow as an excuse to create their own economic stimulus package.Newbury Comics on Route 114 in Peabody is selling Obama... more »

From bobbleheads to shot glasses, D.C. is awash in Obama memorabilia

There are Barack Obama action figures, coffee mugs, puzzles, bobbleheads, T-shirts, posters, baseball caps, plaques and wrist watches. Not enough? How about some shot glasses, beer mugs, colouring books, mints, commemorative plates, chocolate bars, paper... more »

President Elect Obama Inaugural Committee Selects Local Company To Make Commemorative Product

Middlebury, VT – Maple Landmark, creator of award-winning children's products, has been hand picked to create a wooden toy train engine to celebrate the Inauguration of President Obama. A train engine was chosen because President-elect... more »