Name Brands Podcast

Polar Beverages, the country’s largest independent soft-drink bottler, is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that traces its roots back to 1882. CEO Ralph Crowley Jr stops by to discuss how they became an overnight success 136 years in the making. Plus, hear how their "unicorn army" solely focuses on millennial marketing which explains how they developed flavors Yeti Mischief and Dragon Whispers.

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It started with seven cows on a small farm in New Hampshire back in 1983. Now Stonyfield Farm has grown to one of the biggest influencers in organics and health foods today. While Samuel Kaymen owned the cows and the yogurt recipe, it was the marketing genius of Gary Hirshberg that grew the business. We talk with Gary about everything from the politics of organics, the power of the consumer and the one flavor that really missed the mark.

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"The Great White Shark" Greg Norman has transcended his sports stardom as a Hall of Fame golfer to become one of the world's most succesful entrepreneurs and philanthropists. His aggressive approach to golf has translated to immense branding success as The Greg Norman Company has achieved global recognition in industries from apparel to real estate to design. The Aussie explains why every brand needs a 200 year plan, how golf can revitalize its business and also clears up an old rumor about him and Bill Clinton.

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Founded in Quincy, MA in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts has grown to be the industry leader in donuts and coffee. CEO Nigel Travis reveals the key component for future growth and addresses the rumors of a potential name change. Plus find out what happens every 18 minutes in every Dunkin' store. 

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His name is a brand. Joseph Abboud has been called “the world’s most talented menswear designer alive today.” Hear how he went from Roslindale to Paris to New York and what triggered his passion for fashion.

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