Rich Honiball
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...
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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
- 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...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Kodak
In 1884, George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film. It was the first film in roll form to prove practicable, an innovation...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 9, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Singer Sewing Machines
In 1855, American inventor and businessman Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine motor. The Singer company began to market its...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: James Bond
(photo credit: www.movies.fandom.com) In 1962, "Dr. No", the first James Bond film based on the novel by Ian Fleming and starring Sean...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Orient Express
(photo credit: trainconsultant.com) In 1883, The Orient Express departed on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul. A luxury...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 2, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Washington Commanders
In 1932, the Washington Commanders (originally as Boston Braves) played the franchise's debut NFL game, losing 14-0 to Brooklyn Dodgers...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Flintstones
(photo credit: The Cartoon Network) In 1960, "The Flintstones", created by Hanna-Barbera, became the first animated series to hold a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Marks & Spencer
(photo credit: thegenealogist.com) In 1894: Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester. Michael Marks, a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 25, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The Hollywood Sign
(photo credit: LA Times) In 1949, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of the new Hollywood sign in Hollywood, Los...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Velcro
In 1955, Swiss inventor George de Mestral was granted a patent for what would become known as Velcro. The concept stuck (sorry, I had to...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 8, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Scotch Tape
In 1930, American inventor Richard Gurley Drew, an American inventor who worked for Johnson & Johnson, Permacel Co., and 3M, created...
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