Nobody asks to borrow a permanent marker, they ask to borrow a Sharpie. Senior Brand Manager Sarah Wiskind sits down with Jay to talk all things Sharpie, from the history of their first permanent marker to the full catalogue of products on offer today, on this episode of Great American Summer.

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On this episode of Great American Summer, former Chief Brand Officer for Carhartt fills us in on his time stewarding an iconic American brand, how its stayed true to its roots, and how the name "Carhartt" became synonymous with hard work.

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VP Creative Services Benjamin Soto and Senior Director of Product Design John Maldonado sit down with Jay to talk Igloo's history, their dedication to product testing, and the passion for product that keeps the consumer coming back time and time again across decades.--Song: Innovation by Cody Martin ULCLCR9RWKRDG7XQ

We sit down with award-winning blogger, author, and style and trend expert Lizzie Garrett Mettler to discuss the history of American fashion and how authentic style will always beat out an overpriced designer copycat. Song: Innovation by Cody Martin ULCLCR9RWKRDG7XQ#podcast #lizziegarrettmettler #styleandfashion #trends

Zippo's archivist and historian Dr. Kate Zapel and Channel Business Manager, Special Markets Donna Urbanski walk us through Zippo's founding story, it's resilience, and it's continued dedication to their employees and the people of Bradford, Pennsylvania in this week's episode of Great American Summer. #podcast #zippo #zippolighters #founderstories #brandmerchandisingArchival imagery courtesy of Zippo

In this episode, we learn what makes the A.T. Cross Pen Company an enduring legacy, from its origins in Providence, Rhode Island in 1846 through the downturn of the Great Depression and WWII to the prestigious company they remain today.--Archival photos courtesy of the A.T. Cross Pen Company.

Welcome to The Great American Summer.In this episode, we dive into the rapid rise of Nike with analyst Matt Powell, founder of Spurwink River, who’s work has been featured across CNBC, Bloomberg TV, Fox Business, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and more.He sheds light on Nike’s early innovation, strategic branding, and brilliant marketing that has positioned the company as a cornerstone of American athletic apparel. ---Photo of Micheal Jordan:By Carmine Galasso of North Jersey Media Group; published by The Record - [1] [2] [3] [4], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=185456618Photo of Phil Knight:Neon Tommy, CC BY-SA 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Alan Hoffman came by the office with a bag full of samples from Ad-N-Art, CNIJ, Super Bagline, and Aloe Up.

We started with drinkware and bags, but the conversation quickly became about something bigger.

In a world where everyone has access to the same products, what actually makes something memorable?

From ceramic-lined drinkware and custom metal decoration to heavyweight canvas bags and a few products I hadn't come across before, this episode is packed with promo ideas.

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