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 19
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Bissell
The Sweeping Success of Bissell: From Carpet Sweepers to Cleaning Empire In 1876, the first carpet sweeper was patented by Melville...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 16
- 7 min
Today in Brand History: General Motors
General Motors: A Legacy of Innovation and Transformation On September 16, 1908, a visionary carriage-maker by the name of William C....
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
- 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 28
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: United Parcel Service (UPS)
On August 28th, 1907, the world of logistics and package delivery was forever transformed with the founding of United Parcel Service...
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
- Aug 19
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: The Birth of the Indy 500
On August 19, 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened its gates for the very first time, marking the beginning of a legendary racing...
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
- Apr 1
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
On April 1st, 1946, the Navy Ship’s Store Office was established, marking the birth of what is now known as the Navy Exchange Service...
Rich Honiball
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Burlington Arcade & Shopping Centers
On March 20, 1819, the Burlington Arcade opened its doors to the public. It was one of the first covered shopping arcades in London, and...
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
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Dry Cleaning
(photo credit: www.goodhousekeeping.com) On March 3, 1821, American tailor and inventor Thomas L. Jennings received a US patent for his...
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 8
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: William & Mary
Founded on February 8, 1693, William & Mary College is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia and is the second...
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
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Carrier
On January 2nd, 1906, Willis Carrier received a US patent for the world’s first air conditioner, the first modern air-conditioning...
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...
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