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Category Archives: advertising
Regional Potato Chip Makers of the USA (past and present)
Who doesn’t love potato chips? They are a staple of many lunches, dinners, and snacks. While there are some behemoth potato chip companies such as Frito-Lay and Pringles, fortunately there remain a number of local and regional producers. Here’s a … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, branding, Cities, commerce, consumerism, Cuisine, culture, Food, fun, geography, marketing, product design, shopping, Trade
Tagged food, fun, potato chips, snack foods, snacks
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Eons of neon in Tucson
If there is one type of signage this urban planner adores, it’s tastefully designed mid-century neon. And if there is one place to find such glorious signage, it’s Tucson, Arizona, where the city and local preservation groups have done a … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, architecture, art, Cities, Communications, consumerism, economic development, fun, historic preservation, history, land use, planning, shopping, signs, tourism, Transportation, Travel, Uncategorized, zoning
Tagged Arizona, neon, neon signs, preservation, signage, signs, Tucson
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Favorites of 2017
One of my New Years resolutions for 2017 was to read more classic literature and watch classic films I have missed in the past. As you can see form this list, I have accomplished that, partially in thanks to TCM … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, art, book reviews, books, branding, cartoons, Communications, culture, entertainment, film, fun, history, internet, libraries, literature, movies, music, music reviews, reading, Science, Science fiction, Television, theaters, writing
Tagged books, cinema, film, lit, reading, television, TV
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Time to say goodbye to large commercial signs?
With approximately 77 percent of all Americans now owning a smartphone, is there really a need for large commercial signs? One only needs to use the mapping software and GPS directions on their phones or built into their cars to … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, branding, cities, Communications, Economy, entertainment, futurism, geography, infrastructure, internet, Maps, marketing, pictures, placemaking, planning, signs, spatial design, technology, tourism, transportation, Travel, zoning
Tagged signs
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Catchy and clever food truck names
Listed in alphabetical order with my favorite names shown in bold. Additional suggestions are welcome, as long as they are (or were) real food trucks. While some of these food trucks no longer may be open, the names are still great. … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, branding, Cuisine, culture, Food, fun, placemaking, planning, tourism, Travel, urban planning
Tagged food trucks, mobile cuisine
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Birthplace geography of iconic pop/soda/cola brands
The following list identifies well-known soft drink brands (pops, sodas, and colas) from across much of North America. The criteria for inclusion in the list includes: Founded a minimum of 40 years ago – Vernor’s leading the way at 150 … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, branding, Canada, commerce, consumerism, culture, economic development, economic gardening, Food, fun, geography, history, Maps, marketing, Mexico, North America, product design, States, Statistics
Tagged cola, pop, soda, soft drinks
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Classic car nameplates/hood ornaments
Took these photos (and many others) of classic car nameplates and hood ornaments over the past holiday weekend during the National Cherry Festival Classic Car Show. Enjoy!
Posted in advertising, art, branding, Cars, commerce, consumerism, culture, historic preservation, history, marketing, pictures, product design, transportation
Tagged automobiles, classic cars
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Monikers/nicknames for high-tech hubs – UPDATED
We’ve all heard of Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle, but what about lesser know high-tech hubs? Here are the monikers and nicknames found thus far – additions and corrections are always welcome. Aerospace Valley – Toulouse, France Automation Alley … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, branding, cities, Science, technology
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Can a city’s name harm its future?
The subject of this post could be considered by some to be quite controversial. Most, if not all cities take great pride in their name and the history surrounding it. But, are there times when the name takes on such … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, branding, business, cities, civics, civility, commerce, Communications, culture, economic development, futurism, geography, government, historic preservation, history, land use, marketing, place names, placemaking, planning, revitalization, technology, tourism, Trade, Travel
Tagged advertising, branding, cities, government, marketing, place names, planning, policy
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Urban design without fake plastic signs
In many communities across the country, commercial signage seems to be employed in a manner that appears more appropriate in Las Vegas, Times Square, or in this Radiohead video for the song Fake Plastic Trees, rather than on businesses fronting Main Street. … Continue reading
Posted in adaptive reuse, advertising, architecture, art, branding, business, cities, commerce, Communications, consumerism, downtown, economic development, historic preservation, history, land use, new urbanism, placemaking, planning, signs, urban planning, zoning
Tagged advertising, architecture, branding, business, cities, communications, Fake Plastic Trees, history, land use, placemaking, planning, Radiohead, signs, Traverse City, zoning
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