Tag Archives: slogans

“Queen City” nicknames dotting the map

  Apparently being a queen city was big deal at one time in history given the number of cities that have used that moniker in some manner or another during their history. The list does not include cities with the … Continue reading

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Crafting a Perfect Brewery Name, Logo, and Slogan

Favorite craft brewery names/logos/slogans and why they are so good: *BEST NAME: Stormcloud Brewing of Frankfort, MI – This is my all time favorite name for a brewery and they have a great logo, as well.  If you’ve ever seen a fierce … Continue reading

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Ten Best and Worst City/Town Slogans

Here’s a fun list of the ten (10) best and ten (10) worst city or town slogans from across the United States. If you think there are better or worse ones, please send them along and we will judge them … Continue reading

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State sponsored identity theft

Okay Wisconsin. Can’t think up anything innovative about your own state, so you try to steal a part of Michigan’s identity (see weblink to USA Today). At best your state resembles a fist with the pinky finger sticking out, but … Continue reading

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