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Why is M&M’s Called M&M’s?

March 5, 2018 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

When starting a company, we all dream of hitting it big or creating something with a lasting impact in the business world. Of course, most of us would settle for even temporary success. So how does a company achieve excellence and maintain it for over 75 years? M&M’s has transcended being called a food company and instead it has cemented itself as a household name, producing over 400 million M&M’s every day.

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Adam Lang
Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: chocolate

Why is Mike and Ike Called Mike and Ike?

March 5, 2018 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

One of the biggest mysteries in candy: who is Mike and Ike? Or more accurately, where did their names come from? Headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Just Born company produces Mike and Ike candies as well as Hot Tamale’s, Peeps, and various other candies.

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Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: candy

How Five Popular Naming Agencies Got Their Names

March 4, 2018 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

I can’t believe it, but I launched my naming blog over four years ago. At the time, I was working for a startup in Seattle and was inspired by the entrepreneurial energy. I made the commitment to launch a blog, but there seemed to be a blog for everything, even strange things like, Ryan Gosling’s Disneyland Cats, so I set a few requirements to structure it.

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Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: Marketing Ideas Tagged With: brand names, company names, naming, naming agencies, naming firms

Why is Blue Bell Called Blue Bell?

March 3, 2018 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

For over a hundred years, one company has dominated the market of one of the world’s favorite sweet treats. At the supermarket, millions of people reach for that same tried and true brand that never ceases to warm hearts despite its cool, sweet taste: Blue Bell. Blue Bell has been a staple in the ice cream world since 1907.

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Adam Lang
Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names

Why is Pringles Called Pringles?

March 3, 2018 by Adam Lang Leave a Comment

The original “duck lips” began in the form of two chips by the name of Pringles.  The popular chip brand has been at the root of tons of fun and crunchy deliciousness since its creation in 1968. Though rather young, the chip became a staple in snack foods very quickly and hasn’t slowed down since.

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Adam Lang
Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names

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