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Why is Postmates Called Postmates?

January 26, 2016 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

The concept of a courier service is not a new one. Even before mailmen, carrier pigeons executed note deliveries. Yet despite how connected we’ve become through technology, the courier service is one industry that hasn’t quite followed suit.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Bastian Lehmann, Postmates, Sam Street, Sean Plaice

Why is Nintendo Called Nintendo?

January 20, 2016 by Annelise Schoups 3 Comments

Few things in the world are built to stand the test of time. Everything is subject not only to the elements but also, and perhaps worse, pop culture trends. This is especially true when it comes to consumer products and technology. For a single company to have survived, and almost consistently thrived, for more than 125 years is beyond remarkable. It is practically unimaginable.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Fusajiro Yamauchi, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Nintendo, Nintendo NES, video games

Why is Lyft called Lyft?

January 2, 2016 by Annelise Schoups 1 Comment

Carpooling is not a new concept, nor is it only reserved for single lanes partitioned by solid lines along bustling North American highways. On the contrary, the idea of carpooling – or ridesharing – is even more common in places where vehicles are fewer and farther between.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: John Zimmer, Logan Green, Lyft, ridesharing, Zimride

Why is Vevo Called Vevo?

December 29, 2015 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

They say video killed the radio star. Then YouTube killed Music Video Television. Then, well, you get the idea. Regardless of who killed what, the truth is that music, like any technology, is ever-evolving. This goes beyond genres to include formats as well. Those born in the 80s, for example, have seen audio cassette tapes, compact discs, mini discs and MP3s come (and in most cases go) all within their lifetimes.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Erik Huggers, Sony, UMG, Vevo, youtube

Why is Prezi Called Prezi?

December 29, 2015 by Annelise Schoups 2 Comments

Long before Budapest was the title of British pop sensation George Ezra’s smash hit, it was known for a history all on its own. The capital city of Hungary has been admired far and wide for its luxurious geothermal baths, for the third largest, and perhaps most elaborate, parliament building in Europe and for the iconic chain bridge that links the historic cities of Buda and Pest.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Adam Somlai-Fischer, Peter Arvai, Peter Halácsy, presentation software, Prezi

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