SS United States, Among New York’s 11 Missed Tourism Opportunities
New York is, of course, a great tourist destination. But with vacancy rates going up, it needs a spurt. Recently, The Fantastiks came back. That’s quite interesting.... Read more.
Brands of Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Catching the film Escape from the Planet of the Apes on Planet of the Apes weekend, the movie was packed with brands. Surely there are more, but these were the ones... Read more.
History of Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing
That there can be small companies that make just a few products and stay independent is evidenced by Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing. The company was born in the 1880s,... Read more.
What Happened to Safeway’s Private Brands?
RESTON – So we haven’t been in a Safeway in years, but go in to grab some things while traveling. And I am curious about brands, and I look to see what... Read more.
BrandlandUSA Talks to the Hand … the Palmolive Hand
Editor’s Note: In our study of American brands, we talked to Roanoke, Virginia writer Elizabeth Barbour, who is the model for the Palmolive hand. While she... Read more.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer, the Classic, Lives On
The new Land’s End catalog features one of the great American cars, a car brand with great enduring appeal. The Grand Wagoneer. It still holds as an icon,... Read more.
Old London Melba Toast, WASP Cocktail Snack
One of the genius Partridge Family episodes was when Shirley Partridge met up with a millionare man who had made a fortune in Melba toast. Lucky for us, you can... Read more.
Protecting Old Brands in China
BEIJING – Do the Chinese understand brands better than the U.S.? In some ways, yes. The Chinese interest in American brands, it is hoped, will help preserve... Read more.
Taster’s Choice No Longer a Top Choice
We still get confused by the nomenclature of Nescafe Taster’s Choice. There are really two products, Nescafe and Taster’s Choice and they should only... Read more.
Ronald McDonald, a Powerful American Icon
McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) knows what it is doing. How do I know? I saw Ronald McDonald in action, first hand, when Ronald McDonald made a visit to our local Sarasota... Read more.