Obscure Beloved Brands: Jasper Peanut Butter
Brand managers and marketers like to think they do it all. But the reality is that adept brand manager of a legacy brand sees forces out there, and takes advant... Read more.
Where’s the Clicker: Zenith’s Space Commander
The television remote is a generic thing, but at one time, it was exclusively connected to one brand, Zenith, now part of Korea’s LG. In many worlds, it i... Read more.
Brands of Jim Rockford’s 1970s Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – What guy doesn’t want to be Jim Rockford? Well, perhaps living in the trailer was a bit tiresome (how come they let him keep it in the... Read more.
What Happened to Cassette Brands? Imation Revives TDK, Memorex
The 1970s cassette brands Memorex and TDK are back as electronics brands. Business Week reports that the brands have been revived by Imation (IMN), which itself... Read more.
Brands in the Stanley Warner Family
We ran across an old ad for Stanley Warner, the film company and conglomerate. S.H. Fabian was President of the company in 1964; they had offices at 1585 Broadw... Read more.
Sculptor Milton Hebald and the Pan Am Zodiac at JFK
NEW YORK – In the wake of discussion about the possible demolition of the Pan Am Worldport (now Delta’s Terminal 3), there is one key element that h... Read more.
Many Issues Surround Proposed Delta Worldport Demolition
NEW YORK – We read in Crain’s New York that the old Pan Am Worldport at JFK might be demolished soon by Delta. The building is one of the great land... Read more.
Porter’s Pillbox Hats and Peplum
TORONTO – There’s a niche airline that gives free drinks, flies planes with propellers and only goes on a few select routes. Best yet, it puts its f... Read more.
Jazz Room at London’s Pizza Express to Close
LONDON – An email blast from Tony Puxley, manager of jazz singer Salena Jones, who writes that “what is probably the most intimate music room in Lon... Read more.
Research Firm Ranks Top Hotel Brands
NEW YORK – The research firm Harris Interactive has released its 2010 rankings of tourism brands. There are some surprises. Hilton is the most notable in ... Read more.