Missing Life Savers?
2008-12-07
Read our post on what has happened to Life Savers. Thankfully, you can still buy a Sweet Storybook this Christmas. And Pep-o-Mint is still around.MORE HERE
The Glow of a Vintage Duncan Yo-Yo
2008-12-07
Walk the dog with us. Few things are better than the feel of a Duncan Yo-Yo, especially when you first figure it out. But there is one problem. Glow in the dark yo-yos from Duncan don’t glow after 30 years. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com/ for in depth stories.MORE HERE
Bar Keepers Friend, One of Many Great Hoosier Brands
2008-12-06
INDIANAPOLIS – Brands are more interesting when they are owned by small companies, and have some history. That’s why Bar Keepers Friend, founded in 1882, is memorable. Bar Keepers Friend is one of many products made in Indiana, including Clabber Girl. A few other vintage type brands. These include: ClayMORE HERE
Newspapers That Will Survive
2008-12-06
Want to know what newspapers will survive? Weeklies will survive. Here, a newspaper box (Sho-Rack brand?) from the Boca Beacon, in Boca Grande, Florida. The box is painted up with a local theme. ALL the content is local, and you can’t get it online. We also read about the importanceMORE HERE
How To Brand Your Region For Tourism
2008-12-05
Hint: It’s about finding the cool stuff, and making cult favorites out of the mundane Everyone has to brand these days. It started with product brands, then service brands. Now we all have to have a personal brand. And cities now talk about “branding” themselves. Good earth. Can’t we justMORE HERE
The American Made Candle Maker, Candle Artisans
2008-12-03
The Patrician brand of candles is made by Candle Artisans Inc. of Washington, N.J. They specialize in plain, white candles, and all manner of candles for the floral trade. Candle Artisans, founded in 1962, has been the leading manufacturer of quality candles serving the floral industry for over 60 years.MORE HERE
Fighting for Kraft Fudgies
2008-12-03
If you miss Kraft Fudgies, please read our story on it and leave a comment at the BrandlandUSA.com story called Bring Back Kraft Fudgies.MORE HERE
Helene Curtis and Noxzema
2008-12-02
Artifacts found at the Marco Island Museum in Old Marco, Florida. A cosmetic bottle, perhaps perfume, from Helene Curtis. Right, a trademark blue Noxzema jar, from the old Noxell company in Baltimore. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com/ for wacky advice on keeping your brand alive, outside of a museum.MORE HERE
Surveying (and Surviving) the Virginia Furniture Brands
2008-12-02
MARTINSVILLE – While it is High Point (and North Carolina) that is associated with the American furniture industry, it is the southern part of Virginia that is the hub for traditional American furniture. The region is home to a cluster of old-school, middle class brands including Stanley, Hooker, Pulaski, RoweMORE HERE
Eliminate Pontiac? Good Earth How Stupid of GM
2008-11-30
Yes, they are talking about it. Read about the implosion at GM on our main blog. Meanwhile, a stunning Pontiac. Thank goodness for the car collectors. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com/ for in depth stories, including a discussion of the Tiger Woods/Buick divorce.MORE HERE