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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...

Rich Honiball

Oct 13, 20224 min read

Today in Brand History: The US Navy

In 1775, the first US Navy formed when the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. An advisory committee made up...

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Rich Honiball

Oct 10, 20223 min read

Today in Brand History: The United States Naval Academy

(Photo credit: The Library of Congress) In 1845, the Naval School was established at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis, MD. What would...

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Rich Honiball

Oct 9, 20222 min read

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...

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Rich Honiball

Oct 4, 20222 min read

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...

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Rich Honiball

Sep 30, 20222 min read

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...

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Rich Honiball

Sep 28, 20222 min read

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...

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Rich Honiball

Sep 14, 20222 min read

Today in Brand History: The American Department Store

(photo credit: visualizingnyc.org) In 1848, Alexander Stewart opened the first US department store, the A.T. Stewart Dry Goods Store,...

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Rich Honiball

Sep 13, 20222 min read

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...

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Rich Honiball

Sep 12, 20222 min read

Today in Brand History: Spaghetti Westerns

In 1964, the film that popularized the "Spaghetti Western" genre, "A Fistful of Dollars" premiered. It was directed by Sergio Leone and...

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Rich Honiball

Sep 8, 20222 min read

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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Rich Honiball

Sep 5, 20222 min read

Today in Brand History: Minor League Baseball

In 1901, the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, known later Minor League Baseball was formed. Representatives of...

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Rich Honiball

Sep 4, 20222 min read

Today in Brand History: The Cafeteria

In 1885, the first cafeteria is believed to have opened. The Exchange Buffet in NYC, opened right across from the New York Stock...

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Rich Honiball

Aug 30, 20222 min read

Today in Brand History: Air France

In 1933, Air France was formed from five French airlines, Air Orient, Air Union, the Société Générale de Transport Aérien, and the...

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Rich Honiball

Aug 29, 20221 min read

Today In Brand History: Mercedes-Benz (kind of)

In 1885, Gottlieb Daimler, a German engineer, industrial designer and industrialist, received a German patent for the world's first...

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Rich Honiball

Aug 28, 20222 min read

Today in Brand History: Lea & Perrins

In 1837, pharmacists John Lea & William Perrins first commercially manufactured what became known as Worcestershire Sauce. Why the name?...

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Rich Honiball

Oct 12, 20204 min read

A Time For Exploration

I am struck by the fact that this will be the first time in fifteen or twenty years where I have not traveled somewhere new...

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Not Everything Needs To Be Created From Scratch

Rich Honiball

Jan 17, 20203 min read

Not Everything Needs To Be Created From Scratch

Too many times we are given an assignment or presented with a challenge and we start with a blank piece of paper...

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When All Else Fails - Learning From Failure

Rich Honiball

Jun 2, 20196 min read

When All Else Fails - Learning From Failure

Failure is sometimes the only option. How you learn and recover from failure is key.

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Rich Honiball

Dec 15, 20176 min read

Does Your Brand Have A Purpose & Can It Can Inspire Innovation?

pur·pose (pûr'ps) n. 1. The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. 2. A result or effect that is...

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Eating the Retail Elephant One Bite at a Time (Articles of Interest from March '17)

Rich Honiball

Apr 16, 20176 min read

Eating the Retail Elephant One Bite at a Time (Articles of Interest from March '17)

Each month, I send a list of my favorite articles from the past month to a group of individuals that I have met along my journey. This...

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