Rich Honiball
Today in Brand History: KFC
On September 24th, 1952, American fast food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) opened its doors for the first time as a...
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A Sweet Blog...
From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
I hope you enjoy. Perhaps glean something useful. And as always, I do appreciate feedback. No, seriously, I really do! Most days...
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Rich Honiball
- Sep 15
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: Google
Google: From Garage Startup to Global Tech Giant On September 15, 1997, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Ph.D. students at Stanford...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 8
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: 3M, Scotch Tape and Innovation
In 1930, 3M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing), began marketing its innovative Scotch Tape, the first waterproof, transparent,...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 4
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: George Eastman and the Birth of Kodak
On September 4, 1888, inventor George Eastman received a patent for the camera shutter and the trademark for the Kodak name, marking a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 2
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: Unilever
On September 2nd, 1929, Unilever was formed through a merger of Margarine Union and Lever Brothers, marking the beginning of a global...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 29
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: Goodyear Tires
On August 29th, 1898, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was established by the visionary entrepreneur, Frank A. Seiberling. At the age...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 21
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: The Founding of Oldsmobile
In 1897, Ransom Eli Olds of Lansing, Michigan, founded Olds Motor Works, marking the inception of a brand that would eventually become...
Rich Honiball
- Jul 15
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Original Rosetta Stone
(photo credit: science.howstuffworks.com) Originally published in 2022, edited on July 15, 2023 The Rosetta Stone dates back to 196 B.C....
Rich Honiball
- Jul 8
- 4 min
Today In Brand History: Trademark Protection
(photo credit: original AI created image) On July 8, 1870, the US Congress passed the Act of July 8, 1870, marking a pivotal moment in...
Rich Honiball
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Amstel Brewery
(photo credit: HeinekenCollection.com) On June 11, 1870, the foundation stone for the Amstel Brewery was laid in Amsterdam, marking the...
Rich Honiball
- Mar 12
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Hulu
On March 12, 2008, the streaming service Hulu launched for public access in the United States. While Hulu quickly gained popularity and...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: B&O Railroad
On February 28, 1827, the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the first commercial railroad in the United States, was chartered in...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 9
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: G.I. Joe
On February 9, 1964, the first G.I. Joe action figure was introduced to the world by Hasbro. (though the exact date is disputed...some...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Monopoly
On February 6, 1935, the first edition of the Monopoly board game was sold by Parker Brothers, a board game company based in Salem,...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Eskimo Pies
On January 24, 1922, Danish immigrant Christian Kent Nelson, a schoolteacher and candy store owner was issued a patent for his invention,...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Bank of North America
The Bank of North America was the first United States bank to open its doors, founded on December 31st, 1781, just a few years after the...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 25, 2022
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Black Friday
Or should I say retail history? A brand is “a product, a service, or a concept that is easily distinguished from other products,...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Gillette
In 1904, King C Gillette patented the Gillette razor blade. His innovation was a thin and disposable blade made of stamped steel. ...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Borden's and Eagle Foods
In 1856, American Gail Borden, a land surveyor, newspaper publisher, and inventor, was issued a patent for technology related to his...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Ballpoint Pen
In 1945, the first ballpoint pen was sold, manufactured by Reynolds International Pen Company in the US, was first sold. Debuting at...
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