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Why is Expedia Called Expedia?

April 18, 2015 by Adam Lang 2 Comments

I’m writing this article on a flight to Chicago so it only feels right to taxi into some travel puns (sorry).

Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned on the fasten seat belt sign. If you haven’t already done so, please stow your carry-on luggage underneath the seat in front of you and turn off all electronic devices. Please make sure your seat belt is fastened, your seat is in its full upright position and your folding trays are in the up-right and locked position.

Now sit back, relax and learn the journey behind why Expedia is called Expedia.

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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 Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Expedia, Rich Barton

Why is it Called Zillow?

February 26, 2014 by Adam Lang 2 Comments

Consumers can now discover homes instantly, even before their agent.

Zillow is an online real estate company that was founded in 2005 by Rich Barton (founder of Expedia & co founder of glassdoor  and Lloyd Frink in Seattle, Washington. The company is currently CEO’d by Spencer Rascoff.. Zillow makes it easy for house hunters and renters to discover the perfect place. They do this by providing an easy-to-use app that allows custom filtering (price, rooms, bathroom, home type etc), saved searches and alerts.

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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 Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Lloyd Frink, Rich Barton, Spencer Rascoff, Zillow, Zillow story

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