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- 3923MrBeast BurgerWhat’s your opinion on the idea? Is a good one, will it last, will it, will it get better and stop putting out raw burgers? Also, it’s your opinion Mr. beast in general? It’s a crazy idea for a YouTub... Read more...
- 2900TeslaIt would be interesting to hear its story. how Elon saved it from bankruptcy
- 2373Decline of Drive In Theaters (or drive up)It got the highest number of likes on the AMC video and it's an interesting change in how society has changed over the years. Some young people never knew they existed. People my age had them as a kid... Read more...
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- 1951Howard JohnsonThis was my dad's favorite restaurant chain growing up, but by the time I was a kid in the 90s, it was on its death bed. I never really got why he loved it so much. In doing a little research, I have ... Read more...
- 1640AvonMulti-level Marketing companies are huge and work very differently from most companies. Avon was one of the first and one of the biggest.
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- 1388ABS-CBNThey are the HUGE Company in the Philippines, they are responsible for the economic growth of the country (all though their parent company didn’t pay their debts yet to the government), as well as ent... Read more...
- 1339The oldest companies in the worldTo have a company last for a couple years is one thing but thousands of years gives a lot of history that said companies would have experienced
- 1047General MotorsAt one point the biggest automobile company in the world went bankrupt in 2008 and now is rising again.
- 987Foodland vs. PigglywigglyI think it be a fun video about 2 Midwest and Southern grocery stores. To have people living in other parts of the USA to learn about them and see which is better.
- 795A&W CanadaI am a sustainability student at a Canadian university and we are interested in what the Canadian A&W is doing to innovate the fast food market here! They now offer a completely plant based versio... Read more...
- 604Streaming Services (Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney+)With new services like Disney+ and AppleTV+ coming you should look into the roots of Streaming and the future ahead.
- 522Yum! BrandsYum! Brands is the supply’s fast food chains like TacoBell, KFC, and Pizza Hut. This would be a great continuation from your KFC video, and I know that Yum! Brands would be an interesting candidate fo... Read more...
- 518PlayStation vs XboxWhen did the rivalry start, will it ever end, which is more successful? Could be an interesting video.
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- 467Girl scout cookiesHow does a company get child workers to sell a product for free and have their parents run this temporary business with no local business permits?
- 439Chrysler CorporationOne of the "Big Three" automobile manufacturers in the United States
- 415Chevron/Standard OilExplain how chevron got so big and how it got its name. From Pacific Coast Oil Co. to Standard Oil and then eventually Chevron Global.
- 396Tony Roma'sI remember when Tony Roma's was one of the hottest steakhouses. Now, I rarely see them. If I do, most of the time they're in mall food courts which I think is a little odd for a steakhouse. How did su... Read more...
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- 275The Great Recession of 2008It’s something we were all affected by at one point during it.
- 230StaplesThe quintessential office supply store struggling to find itself in the Amazon era.
- 228The Controversy of KinderKinder is a huge chocolate brand in Europe but virtually unheard of in America. It's started gaining some ground with Kinder Joy but their hallmark product is the Kinder Surprise Egg, totally differen... Read more...
- 220In-N-Out Burger vs. Five Guys Burgers and FriesTwo of the most popular burger restaurants! And this can explain the difference between the two chains.
- 217HotWheelsA little toy that sparked a huge interest in boys and girls from around the world.
- 213Medieval TimesThere is no other restaurant that provides entertainment with live animals and swords
- 213The Rise and Fall of Sharp CorporationSharp Electronics used to be an iconic brand of Japanese electronics. However, after the 2000s, they seemed to be on a steady decline. Even if some YouTube channels have detailed the downfall. It will... Read more...
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- 203FordBecause Ford had become one of the major truck and SUV companies and they have a very interesting storys behind it all.
- 161Wegmans supermarketWegmans supermarkets started out with a single shop over a hundred years ago in Rochester New York, and has grown to over 150 stores if I remember the number right in multiple states on the East coast... Read more...
- 156Smaller than you knowYou pick a company that everyone knows about and is very popular in everyday society. But is not a part of a huge conglomerate and is private. kind of the opposite of the larger than you know videos. ... Read more...
- 144BIMBOThe world's largest baking company with reported revenues of US$14.1 billion for 2014 and located in 32 countries in America, Europe and Asia. It operates several noteworthy bread brands such as Wonde... Read more...
- 143CaterpillarCaterpillar is a leading heavy equipment and power generator manufacturer. They have a dealer network that gives them a competitive advantage. Financial markets also use Cat as a benchmark to econo... Read more...
- 141Rise&Fall of GameflyGameflg used to be so popular a site I and many used to use to rent games and it was advised heavily on t.v Why has it fallen?
- 140Standard oilRise and fall. I think it got broken up into a bunch of current oil companies, so hearing the story would be great.
- 139The major music record labelsInteresting how Warner Music, Universal Music and Sony Music became the three major labels that basically rule the music industry. What caused them to be become the three ruling labels?
- 137eMachinesThe low-end brand of personal computers that was big back in the day. They were bought out by Gateway. Interested to hear the story of what happened to them!
- 134Green Bay PackersIt’s North America’s only community owned professional sports franchise.
- 132CoogiVery much a rise and fall and rise again in the making, largely thanks to the likes of Connor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather, ASAP Yams, and other celebrities. Coogi is a high end clothing company from... Read more...
- 130The stock marketHow and why did the stock market start? And how has it evolved from when it started?
- 130Time WarnerThe formation of Time Inc. & Warner Communications, Turner, AOL, WMG, and AT&T.
- 126Frank’s Red Hot SauceIt's much older than you'd think, started by two men in 1920
- 124PorscheHow the Porsche brand and company grew and evolved to become the epitome of luxury sports in the world.
- 123Bosch - Bigger than you know.Bosch is huge, I've learned a bit about them recently after buying a table saw from them, a fuel pump for my Jeep, and looked over their kitchen appliances. I had no idea how big they were!
- 115Target vs WalmartTarget is always considered upper middle class in the publics eye while Walmart is considered lower class. But Walmart is the more profitable company and have the highest revenue of any company in the... Read more...
- 115Scholastic BooksAs a teacher I’ve realized that this company is huge. They’re a large part of nearly all of our childhood lives. Scholastic News Magazines, Scholastic Books, Scholastic Book Fairs, Scholastic Storia, ... Read more...
- 114Gi joeRise then fall then rise and fall again a real American franchise has virtually disappeared from stores and media
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- 111PlaystationI’ve been a fan of PlayStation since the PS one and I have been through all of the up and downs with them and it would be cool to see their history
- 108The WB & UPNIt would be an interesting dive into the history of the TV networks that eventually led to the creation of The CW.
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- 107ShellThe history of shell one of the biggest gas station companies in the world so it would be cool to see how is doing over the years
- 106IntelWhy does there seem to be so little competition against it? Whenever there will be competition, how will Intel stand against it?
- 106AmtrakIt's something different; Amtrak is owned by the government. They have been losing funding and I think it is very interesting how they came to be and the reasons that they are falling.
- 105Berkshire HathawayThey are a large company that owns many popular brands, and are controlled by Warren Buffet, one of the most successful buissnessmen in history
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- 103Hudson's Bay CompanyThis company started as a fur trading empire with control over most of Canada but now is a chain of retail stores. Also, it owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor.
- 100PetSmartI’ve worked for the company for 6 years, and it has been on the decline since it’s purchase by a private holdings group in 2014. Starting as a small warehouse style store in the late 80s, it is now th... Read more...
- 100Texas RoadhouseStarted in 1993, it has grown to become one of the fastest growing restaurant chains. It is in all states but Hawaii and has grown overseas as well.
- 99AT&T: Bigger Than You KnowLike Comcast they are also hybrid Telecom and Media as of 2018 with the addition to Time Warner acquisition, Direct Tv and a Few Others
- 95TikTokWhy and how they make money (unlike vine) and how they became so popular and just overall their story!
- 93Sega vs NintendoTwo rivals from the old days of videogames sega had an a good run but nitendo came out on top . (Tecnecly)
- 90HasbroThey are a massive company with hundreds of brands and are very philanthropic.
- 90USPS United States Postal ServiceHow did it start and how much longer will it be around?
- 89SennheiserThe rise and fall of sennheiser and why did they sold the company.
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- 86Hershey's Ice Cream vs. Hershey's Chocolate - Two Different CompaniesSo, I just found out that Hershey's Ice Cream company and the Hershey's Chocolate company are not affiliated with each other. Could you do an explanation of these two companies?
- 85HerbaLifeIt's a company which I believe is running a pyramid scheme. People must know about it so that they can protect themselves from falling into these kind of traps.
- 85Hitachi - Bigger than you know.Hitachi is rather large. I've worked with their power tools and storage arrays in the IT world and they got more! Further more I wonder if people know who they are as I don't think anyway, that they a... Read more...
- 85Fox-Disney MergerExplaining what the effects and reality of the two media giants merger is and means going forward.
- 85S.c JohnsonThis is a company everyone knows who's products we use all the time. When we talk about plastic food bags we don't say I need a baggie we say get me a ziploc even if the brand in our home is glad, or ... Read more...
- 83Ruby TuesdayThere used to be like three Ruby Tuesday locations near me. Within the past month, they all closed. Once all the restaurants closed, I started seeing their ads on TV frequently. Are they dying?
- 83Dollar treeThere’s a lot of dollar tree or dollar store type places and it would be very interesting who cane up with it and how they get their products!
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- 81Boeing VS AirbusIn light of the recent Boeing 737 Max 8 controversy could you talk about Boeing's rivalry with Airbus.
- 81Kidz Bop, Why Did They Get SO BIG?Since You make vids about companies being big, why not Kidz Bop? Do IT!!
- 80Formula 1You could talk about its long history, and it trying to get its self more involved in the American market
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- 76The Decline of PontiacIt was a particularly good company who made lots of rebadged GM cars, such as the G8, the G3, the Torrent, the Vibe, the Solstice and the Grand Prix. It'd be interesting to see how they went from big ... Read more...
- 75LucasFilm...the Rise and FallRose in the seventies with the debut of Star Wars, peaked in the eighties with other ventures such as Indiana Jones, and declined in the 90s due to a focus on adventure games and the ultimately terrib... Read more...
- 74Farmer JackFarmer Jack was a Detroit-based grocery store chain with stores in Michigan and Ohio. The chain was started in the 20s and closed all of its stores in 2007. It would be interesting to see a video on i... Read more...
- 73Family VideoI would love to know how this company is able to still be around. A few of the local stores are now selling CBD products and I would like to know if this is a new venture that all of the Family Video ... Read more...
- 72HondaHow big are they? Engines for cars, trucks, bikes, scooters, lawnmowers, weedeaters, boats, generators, etc.
- 72StateFarmIt’s been in your intro forever! StateFarm is a HUGE company and I know it’s a lot to cover, but from working here, I know the story is one people will think is worth hearing. Heck, 22% of all vehicle... Read more...
- 71MAD MagazineTalk about the history of MAD Magazine, and stuff MAD made like MADtv. Just curious for this company and I want to know more from them.
- 71Public Broadcasting ServicePBS in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and how their programming has changed, specifically the push to increase comprehension of math, science, and geography.
- 70BicWhy/How did this company get into 2 completely separate industries (lighters, pens). Similar concept to the Yamaha video.
- 69MyPillowThe company got very huge the past few years and built up a dedicated fanbase but now there are people starting to push back against the company.
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- 66ToyotaThey make cars and forklifts. They also own Daihatsu And Hino Trucks. They have small shares in Yamaha Motor, Subaru, Isuzu, and Mazda
- 66Dutch East India Trading CompanyFirst publicly-traded company, early megacorporation, operated its own fleet of war ships, etc.
- 66YouTube vs VimeoWhy YouTube stayed the reigning champion and why Vimeo is still not as popular
- 65John Deere177 years old worth of history to explore and going stronger then ever. Starting to pivot to a tech company with them buying AI and Computer vision company Blue River along with a lot of big data inve... Read more...
- 64Paramount StudiosFeels like this one of those movie studios who has such a rich history with big box office hits and lately have been pushing out some mediocre stuff with the occasional money maker.
- 64Saturn CarsSaturn started out with a lot of promise and brought something new to the auto industry but mismanagement from Chevy ended the ambitious project.
- 64McGraw Hill Education/S&P Global Inc.McGraw Hill Education is recognizable for many Americans, and possibly others, as their textbooks and online education programs are widely used in both lower and higher education. However, it is not c... Read more...
- 63Aunt JemimaOn June 17, Quaker Oats announced they were retiring the over 130+ year old Aunt Jemima name. It's a touchy, but important subject to address as companies are scrambling to answer to calls of equality... Read more...
- 63Microsoft Mixer: What Happened?Microsoft just announced that they are shutting down their live streaming service, Mixer. It showed potential to be a competitor to Twitch early, but even after all their business moves, they struggle... Read more...
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- 62Smaller than you ThinkSimilar to the Bigger than you Think Series how about a Smaller than you Think series
- 61Mercedes-benzIt has a really long and interesting history, and I want to learn more about the way the company is structured.
- 61Hollywood VideoDuring it's existence it was the biggest competitor to Blockbuster. The Blockbuster video was made last year and has over 1,000,000 views as of now. This video would pair well with that video.
- 61Target CanadaExplain why Target came to Canada and why it ended up failing. Or just do a video on Target if you want.
- 60Story of Meijer: One of the few Privately Owned Grocery StoresMeijer is one of the top 20 largest privately held grocery/hypermarket grocery stores with 17.4 Billion.
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- 60Kwik tripThis is the real Kwik Trip don't @ me. Ok but this is a very good chain of gas stations/ convenient store s in Wisconsin and the miswest
- 59RokuRoku is a very interesting company that continues to expand rapidly even with competition from some of the biggest brands in the world. And who doesn’t love streaming video!
- 59ViacomCBSIn December of 2019, Viacom and CBS Corporation re-merged into a new media company under the name ViacomCBS since these 2 companies split back in 2005. I want to know what networks and studios they ha... Read more...
- 58Discovery ZoneCause i used to go there as a kid and im sure it would be enjoyable to alot of people
- 58Boy Scouts (Rise and Fall)Would love to hear about the BSAs financial structure, history, rise and fall, and what the bankruptcy means for their future
- 57Enterprise car rentalHi there can you please do a video about enterprise car rental, how big they are .. thanks
- 57Rax Roast BeefRax Roast Beef was a fast food restaurant based in Ohio and, at one point, was a rival to Arby's, and had over 500 locations in 38 states, before scaling back considerably in the late 80s/early 90s. I... Read more...
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- 57Discovery, Inc.Discovery, Inc. is a mass media giant that owns many cable channels such as Discovery Channel (their flagship), Animal Planet, TLC, Travel Channel, a majority stake of Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and ... Read more...
- 56Liberty MediaThe owners of Formula 1! Ok, you touched them slightly in your iHeartRadio video as potential buyers for the whole company, then again somewhere talking about a drone league. Would be interestin... Read more...
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- 56FunimationFunimation has been a driving force behind the extreme popularization of anime in the west for over 25 years. They've been responsible for the rise of classic hits such as Dragon Ball and One Piece al... Read more...
- 56JUMIA , said to be the Amazon of AfricaJumia is usually referred to as the Amazon of Africa. In April 2019 it was the listed on the NYSE and claimed to be the 1st African company to do so, well what could possibly go wrong??? However 6 mo... Read more...
- 56IMDBAfter watching your latest video on Rotten Tomato's (Feb/10/2021) it got me wanting to know about my own personal Frequented Go To Site for Movies, TV Shows and the like IMDB for me even if don't real... Read more...
- 56Successful companies you've never heard ofThis idea would have to be a series and would give you a lot of content. One example is a company called Vinegar Syndrome or Arrow Video. Very interesting backgrounds and companies that are relevant.
- 55Rise of DiscordCurious on how Discord became SO big, and how almost every single youtuber has it.
- 55BMW(Switching Industries) They started making aircraft engines and motorcycles specifically for World War 1. Currently, they now exist as an automotive company and a separate one for motorcycles (BMW Mo... Read more...
- 55Hanna barberaIn the 70’s Hanna barbera dominated televised animated market. However now they only exist trough WB making movies using their IPs. The story of Hanna barbera has an interesting rise and fall
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- 5420th Century Foxthe history of 20th century fox how it started to the reason for the disney fox merger.
- 54Yankee Candle CompanyIt has a very interesting origin. Also it's interesting that a brand based entirely on candles has become so prominent all over the world. (Especially Korea)
- 54Mayo ClinicLocated in the small city of Rochester, MN (population around 115,000), the clinic was started shortly after a tornado struck Rochester and quickly grew to become one of the largest hospitals in the w... Read more...
- 54Y. M. C. A.This company is a mystery to me. It stands for something and there is the song but now it seems like a fitness center. It originally helped men? Could this possibly be good for switching industries?
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- 52CrunchyrollIt was a bootleg anime fansub site that went successfully legit and a major company that changed how anime is watched in the US and occasionally through the committee system, what anime gets made.
- 52Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusI think this would make for a very interesting and colorful topic. 148 years of business and I'm curious to see a video on their origins, how they got so big, and what led to their end in 2017.
- 52The video game crash of 1983.It would be interesting to take a look at what caused the video game industry to crash in the 80's, and it's rebirth a few years later.
- 51WD-40It can be found in almost every household across the America, and many other parts of the world. Is it getting bigger or declining, and what is it exactly..?
- 51Mondelez InternationalQuite a lot bigger and an unknown name, is effectively the sucessor to kraft foods
- 50SubaruSubaru started out as a humble carmaker in Japan and it has grown to the giant it is today, also in other industries along the way. It could be a "How did __ get so big?" Video or maybe a rise and fal... Read more...
- 50Volkswagen Group AGThe group, not the carmaker. At first glance, the name doesn't ring a bell aside from, well, the carmaker itself. But they actually own various companies. Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Ducati, Bentley, ... Read more...
- 50American AirlinesA video about the worlds largest airline doing a HUGE rebrand in 2013 would be very interesting. How could a company leave the iconic look and logo to go to something completely different.
- 50BuzzfeedThe website that has a lot of those personality quizzes. A how did they get so big video would work.
- 50SNKThis Japanese video game company is best known for the Neo Geo brand of systems like the Neo Geo MVS arcade cabinet for example. Also, it gave us some popular game franchises from the likes of Samurai... Read more...
- 49Union Pacific RailroadThey have a long, fascinating history, and are still one of the largest transport companies in the world
- 49JuulI've tried the last couple of years to get one of the other channels to do a video on a vape related subject. Unfortunately I haven't had much luck, but I have a good feeling this time. There's a ton ... Read more...
- 49Invisible companiesCompanies that are more or less invisible because they make the products that consumer products are made of, or make it possible to sell consumer products. Companies like Dupont ,BASF, U.S. Steel that... Read more...
- 49SunnyDPreviously known as Sunny Delight, this drink has a surprisingly interesting history. I'd appreciate it if you did a video on it.
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- 48DuolingoThis company lets you learn a foreign language for free! How did they get so big, and how do they make money?
- 47McDonnell Douglas. or the Fall of McDonnell DouglasTalk about how some shady practices and disregards to safety such as the DC10 cargodoor issue, MD11 failings ETC
- 47Carnival Corp.The Carnival Corp. has the biggest slice of the cruise industry. With over 15 lines, it is the biggest company in the cruise industry. Many people know carnival for the Carnival Cruiseline, this would... Read more...
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- 47Newell BrandsMight make a great "Bigger Than You Know" video. They own Sunbeam appliances, but also have a lot more well know brands outside appliances that are well known and pretty surprising.
- 47VerizonVerizon claims to be the biggest and best wireless network. How do they start?
- 47Fruit of the loomThey were top of clothes distribution and then went bankrupt and is now coming out on top
- 46The biggest companies you've never heard ofThere are a boat load of massive companies that for one reason or another have never reached the public sphere. I think it would be interesting to hear the stories of some of these hidden companies.
- 46RyanairThe southwest airline of Europe. The airline has had a huge impact on the continent.
- 46PfizerOne of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, 170 years old, produces iconic brands such as Viagra, Lipitor, and Chapstick, and has acquired many other pharma companies, even other large ones, ... Read more...
- 46USA militaryHow can they afford spending hundreds of millions of USD on weapons and what's their return?
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- 46The Discovery Family of Networks-Bigger Than You KnowThe Discovery Family of Networks is huge, they own everything on cable it seems. Also, why are they giving DIY to Magnolia?
- 45Textbook Publishers (i.e. McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Harcourt)How did certain publishers become so big? Why isn't there more diversity in the market for this? Also why do they get to charge such a high price for their textbooks and how do they convince school di... Read more...
- 45For Dummies: How did it get so big?This is a book series from the 90s I thought was a fad but is still going strong despite physical book sales decline.
- 44La CroixOver the past couple years this company has grow a lot. Just a few years ago was a niche thing and is now a staple in the market.
- 44ZellersZellers was once a major brand in Canada, but died out after a little over 80 years after was founded in 1931. I think covering the rise and fall of Zellers may make for an interesting video topic,... Read more...
- 44RCA: Company DeclineRCA went from a very innovative, well-known company to a company producing cheap-feeling products such as the Cambio, that not many seem to pay attention to. It would be interesting to see details bot... Read more...
- 44Stop And Shop: The fascinating historyAlternative title: Stop And Shop: Why their successful Alternative title #2: Stop And Shop: How did they get so big? Alternative title #3: Ahold Delhaize: Why their successful Alternative title #4:... Read more...
- 44Map QuestRemember when Map Quest was the thing to use before GPS' were widely accessible? It almost feels like it just completely disappeared since things like Smart Phones started becoming the norm as well as... Read more...
- 43LidlLidl is a German global discount supermarket chain, based in Neckarsulm, Germany, that operates over 10,000 stores across Europe and the United States. It belongs to Dieter Schwarz, who also owns the ... Read more...
- 43MUJIMUJI is a Japanese retail brand that specialises in lifestyle goods with a touch of minimalistic design and focuses on sustainability. It is commonly referred to as the Japanese Ikea. Having opened... Read more...
- 43PolaroidHaving been synonymous with ready-made pictures you can see within minutes, they have a rich history of development of diverse photographic media, and were about as synonymous with photography as Koda... Read more...
- 42CheetosCheetos is one of my favorite brands of chips the story of how one janitor made flaming hot cheetos is inspiring and how one man can creat a huge product.
- 42Exxon MobilHow did they get so big? How did in the aftermath of the Valdez oil spill? With the increased popularity of alternative energy sources what are they doing now to stay competitive for the future?
- 42Lockheed MartinA giant of the military–industrial complex that few know. They even build nuclear weapons.
- 42CraigslistWebsites and other online businesses or forums seem to be lacking in the channel. With Craigslist in many countries other than America how they have expanded could make for a good topic.
- 42The Weather ChannelWould love to see their history and downfall including their recent legal troubles
- 41LuxotticaLuxottica has a virtual monopoly over the eyewear industry and controls various brands as well as stores, so a video about them may be interesting.
- 41commodore internationalCommodore is a company That developed and sold the legendary Commodore 64 the number one selling home computer of all time. And the amiga that still has a fan base today The company bankrupt in 1993 9... Read more...
- 41Ross Dress For LessSeems like these discount second hand stores are popping up everywhere (in southern california). Largest off-priced retailer in the united states. Would be interesting to see a why they're so successf... Read more...
- 40Western UnionFrom telegraphy monopolist to worldwide financial transfer giant
- 40Wawa vs SheetzIn the Northeast, this is the biggest food/gas station rivalry. If there is a Wawa, there is most likely a Sheetz close by. Both fans are very loyal to their preferred place.
- 40NBC vs ABC vs CBS vs FOXCompare the major news outlets! They have truly fascinating histories.
- 39Service MerchandiseI loved that store! Two stores in one. One side you bought things and put in a cart. The other side you would look at items write down the number and it would come out on a conveyor belt in the middle... Read more...
- 39Amazon vs GoogleSo much to talk about. From personal assistants to stock price.
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- 38Stanley SteemerStarted as a one-man operation and grew into a nationwide franchise... with a banger for a jingle. Probably the only carpet cleaning company you can think of off the top of your head.
- 37TataOne of the largest companies in India with operations more than in 100 countries. P.S. It owns Jaguar and Land Rover.
- 37Office DepotRise and Fall of one of the most famous business/personal office supply company in history.
- 37SyscoA food service company that seems to be everywhere. Bigger than you know?
- 37As Seen on TVAll the commercials they put out were constantly repeated and well known. People bought the products and even made Youtube videos to compare to the products shown on TV.
- 37Clorox vs LysolBecause they both make disinfect products like toilet bowl cleaners and disinfectant wipes
- 36NeopetsIt's a 21-year-old website for children that won't die---despite the many incompetent owners it's had over the years (including Viacom) and its connection to scientology.
- 36Sesame WorkshopSesame Workshop isn't a very largely known company but it's history is so intriguing and it's involvement in other companies have really shaped what it is. It's extremely interesting.
- 36UniqloThis store is huge in Asia and is constantly opening new locations in North America. I want to know more about the secret to its rapid growth.
- 36Netflix vs HuluThe 2 biggest streaming services and the most widely used. I feel like a comparison would be interesting since Netflix was the pioneer of the streaming services, and Hulku has become more popular in t... Read more...
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- 36The Y, formerly known as the YMCA.This organization has been around since 1844 and has experienced incredible expansion. How does this non-profit organization work?
- 36How iOS & Android Became the Only Smartphone Operating SystemsToday you can only buy 2 kinds of smartphones. How did they crush Microsoft, Symbian, Palm, & BlackBerry.
- 36Can Mcdonald's Fall?So this will be different from the usual rise and fall videos. I want to know if Mcdonald's will ever fall, and if so how and why (using trends/statistics etc). Looking from the outside they're a glob... Read more...
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- 36Tops Friendly MarketsA northeastern grocery store chain with an interesting history.
- 35Stanley Black & DeckerMajor tool company that has scooped up a lot of big names, love to see how they have acquired such a wide variety of brands and become just a massive conglomerate
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- 35AllstateI think Allstate would make a great video topic because of how extensive their history is. They went from being a small subsidiary of sears, to being a juggernaut and owning many big subsidiaries of t... Read more...
- 35The Rise and Fall of Blue ApronThe rise and subsequent fall/total disappearance of Blue Apron and it's ads from podcasts everywhere. I think many people have questions about how DTC companies like Caspar and Blue Apron make any mon... Read more...
- 35Fox News: How it startedThis company has a crazy origin story, literally created as a propaganda machine. It would be fascinating to explore this and how it has affected our current state of the union.
- 35LionsgateA Film Studio like MGM that isn’t considered to be in the main six. You may know them for distributing DVDs or they’re older movies
- 35The Internet Archive (archive.org)Great website with lots of history dating back to 1996. Also a non-profit like Wikipedia.
- 35VeggieTalesMake this a video in “The Rise and Fall and Rise Again” series because the company behind the series had been on some hard times in the early 2000s, but came back up in the 2010s.
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- 34Discovery CommunicationsThis company is worthy for bigger than you know because it is a mass media company that is growing rapidly. Discovery owned the Discovery channel, TLC, Designation America, and more. But they acquired... Read more...
- 34Autism Speaks: Why They’re HatedAlthough Autism Speaks is a 501 (c)(3) organization, it has had corporate ties ever since its’ founding in 2005 by former NBC/Universal CEO Bob Wright & his late wife Susan. Former board directors... Read more...
- 34Chick fill A vs PopeyesWhen you say chicken sandwich either Chick Fil A or Popeyes come to mind they have been fighting to see who has the best chicken sandwich
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- 34Bandaidhow did they become the face of the bandage industry? not all bandages are bandaids, but that’s just what we call them. and i can’t think of another bandage brand other than bandaid
- 34Jersey Mike’sYou’ve done videos on Subway, Fire House Subs, Quizno, and other sub restaurants. Now it’s time to do a video on the best one Jersey Mikes!
- 33Warner MediaAs being one of th big 6 media sources, I’d love to learn about how they grew to be so big!
- 33NordstromNot only this hits close to home (as I work for the company) but I always wondered about the company as there is very little news about it. Either that or I’m looking in the wrong places. I don’t know... Read more...
- 33Lenovo: Bigger Than You KnowLenovo is huge: ThinkPads, tablets, desktops, so many things! Also, their acquisition of Motorola and any other companies I don't know about could be fun too.
- 33The sudden collapse of the AAFI was so hyped about the AAF and the league seemed to be doing really well. Then one day the league simply announced it was done for. I feel like hearing your take on what happened to the AAF would be... Read more...
- 33American GirlThe rise and decline of a doll franchise that has been popular with young girls in the US since the late 80s, but has since suffered a decline due to children's disinterest in favour of smart devices ... Read more...
- 33AT&T vs VerizonWhich is the top phone company in the USA? I think it would be interesting coming from you
- 331-800-Flowers.com1-800-Flowers.com is a website where you can order flowers and gourmet gifts online or through the phone by calling 1-800-Flowers (1-800-356-9377). I want to know how did the company started.
- 33Weight WatchersWeight Watchers (now simply WW) is a company about how you will lose weight. I want to know how it started.
- 32HyundaiThe car company that went from cheap import to pushing the envelope.
- 32dunder mifflinApril Fools day video, the rise and fall and rise again of dunder mifflin
- 32MinecraftThe decline of Minecraft would be a good video idea. Minecraft is definitely one of the most popular games of all time. But it’s fading away. A video on how this happened would be helpful..
- 32UnivisionA huge company with its primary focus on Spanish content in America. Not only that, its founder had a hand in another entertainment company that serves even more of the Hispanic world.
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- 32Tastee FreezI heard Tastee Freez is older than Dairy Queen. Personally, I think Tastee Freez had better ice cream. There used to be a lot of them where I live, but there hasn't been in at least 15 years. I know t... Read more...
- 31Bubba Gump Shrimp CorporationFictional Company from Forrest Gump. Why Not? 😛
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- 31Wizards of The Coast/Publisher of Magic the Gathering, bought TSR games and purchased by Hasboro.
- 31RubbermaidHow they got so big and why. For god sake there in everyone’s home for the most part
- 31ColecoThey used to make game consoles, especially the ColecoVision. They were also behind the Cabbage Patch Kids, which Mike has already made a video about. Coleco also manufactured other various games like... Read more...
- 31Sherwin Williams CompanyMore than you know. The growth from a paint company through the development of paint tech. From coating the Pentagon to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Sign. SW owns the following SW pain... Read more...
- 31Roy Rogers RestaurantI remember Roy Rogers from when I was a kid and a lot of them closed and I'd like to know why.
- 31Chips, Ahoy!: Rise And FallI was going down the cookie aisle and I looked and I saw less and less Chips Ahoy cookies, and more Oreos, Keebler, etc. Wonder Why?
- 31McAfee SoftwareThe programmer behind the name just passed away in a Spanish prison. How did he "go off the rails"*, and why is his anti-virus software in every Windows PC? *Source: "Antivirus creator John McAfee ... Read more...
- 30Wrigley's GumWhen you look close at any packet of gum, you seem to be able to see their name on it.
- 30PanasonicA bigger than you know episode, haven't really heard anything about it other than air-conditioning but I've heard they also produced a bunch of other stuff
- 30Winn dixieReason why I'm submitting this idea, is because where I live there have been a couple of these Winn Dixie stores closing. my wife had told me that day were under financial strain. I remember a long ti... Read more...
- 30VHS vs BetamaxTwo video cassette formats, head-to-head and VHS emerged victorious. Whilst Betamax had a niche market at best. Be interesting to hear more about it
- 30Disney+Could Be The Start Of A New Series Where You Talk About Upcoming Products/Companies And Say If You Think They'll Succeed Or Not
- 30Major League Baseball MLBMLB is america's favorite pastime but not the most watched sport. The MLB faced about of challenges that questioned its existence. One of the biggest challenges that is not spoken about is the 1922 ru... Read more...
- 30Sinclair Broadcast GroupIt owns the most TV Stations in the USA but critics call Sinclair an evil company due to the political nature of it's leaders.
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- 29Why (*this company*) still exist? (NEW SERIES IDEA)Make a new series about a specific company that are refused to shutdown or close. Explore their efforts to be profitable and how they manage to survive (despite that they are not much popular or profi... Read more...
- 29Shake ShackNew York based food chain with 249 locations around the world. Known for items such as their shakes and the ShackBurger.
- 29Cheesecake FactoryThey have one of the biggest menus I’ve ever seen, as well as one of the biggest spaces. And yet it’s always full and crowded. How does Cheesecake Factory manage such a big menu and did they start off... Read more...
- 29Disney XDNo one really talks about this channel and I want to see if it has had a decline. If it has, please do a rise and fall
- 29WarnerMedia-Bigger than you knowWater is a huge Brandon owns many subsidiaries in the entertainment industry and is owned by AT&T which makes it a perfect video for bigger than you know
- 29Kool AidAll kids grew up with Kool Aid it is King of the Jucie box world and it is nice to see how this iconic drink became so popular
- 29Cannon picturesBiggest names in action in the 80s and early 90s. Chuck Norris, Charles Bronson, Superman movies.. Never really knew what happened?
- 28KONEAn elevator company that did an unusual approach by buying up domestic large corporations to grow into an international company!
- 28HollisterIm sure that this company and brand is one that most have heard of or worn - yet they seem to have fell off recently, now coming back with more street style clothing. The russ, fall and rise again of ... Read more...
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- 28Crown equipment corporationIt's a company that's different than what you normally post, and how they got started manufacturing thermostats for wood burning furnaces in ww2, to television antenna rotators, to today where they ar... Read more...
- 28ColgateA ton of cleaning brands across the world, including one pet food brand? And there are different brand names in different countries.
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- 28Golden CorralOur Family and I Just Ate There Last Night and we could Praising the Heck out of it. And we went to know what there Food So Darn Good, and of course the History of that Place
- 28Motown RecordsMotown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American–owned label that achieved significant crossover success. In the 1960s and still exists today.
- 28Jersey Mike'sPeter Cancro, current CEO, bought a small sandwich shop (Mike's) at the age of 17. He has since grown the business to over 2000 locations nationwide
- 28Cap'n CrunchActually a Quaker brand but legacy so old. Great to know about Cap'n Crunch from history to present.
- 28CBCHow this government channel became of the biggest channel in Canada And Make Shows from around the world
- 28Toei AnimationFrom Dragon Ball to One Piece, to Sailor Moon, Toei Animation has the best anime known to every fan in the world. I want to know how did the anime studio started.
- 28TwixTheir whole right bar vs left bar marketing. It such a weird way to do it.
- 28Wonka candyThe decline of the wonka candy line originally owned by sunmark later sold to nestle. The wonka brand was discontinued in 2018 and since then uses the nestle branding
- 28WaldenbooksUsed to be #1 bookstore in the malls. Owned by borders it looks like so that’s interesting
- 28Cedar PointIt is a very successful amusement park and it also has broken many records with its crazy rides.
- 28The Rise and Fall of Shopping MallsI submitted this idea earlier to the email. I remember when I was a kid, (I'm 55 now), malls were all the rage. Many malls were outright ritzy with super high-end stores. Most had four or more larg... Read more...
- 28Continental AirlinesContinental started out in the 1930s and eventually grew to become a major airline with numerous carriers. They merged with United in 2012. Their history would be very interesting to encompass a vi... Read more...
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- 28GroupMeGroupMe has been a standard group messaging app for many years. Just a year after the company’s formation, it was purchased by Skype in 2011. Even though GroupMe was not profitable at the time, this a... Read more...
- 27EABecause it used to be one of the best video game companies then it failed
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- 27Ollie's Bargain OutletGrowing tremendously quickly and in a space where retail is struggling, they continue to thrive. Their stores are interesting as they are messy and low overhead, but it's the thrill of getting a barga... Read more...
- 27Club PenguinWhat ever Happened to this beloved kids game played by millions. How did Disney’s acquisition ultimately kill the game and the reboot.
- 27Google GlassI've seen the commercials but not the people wearing them. How did it fail?
- 27Waffle House vs IHOPThese 2 companies are 2 of the biggest sit in and eat breakfest places in the country right behind Dennys.
- 27Dolby vs DTSThey both provide audio technologies and surround sound, and they have been very similar over the years.
- 27Valve SoftwareBigger than you know? Or the rise and rise? Something like that.
- 27AeropostaleDo the rise and fall and rise again because they were really strong until their bankruptcy, but now they're doing well again, even opening back up in Canada.
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- 26Blumhouse ProductionsThey have made some of my favorite horror films recently like Us and Split and have also made other great films like BlacKKKlansman and Whiplash. So how did they get so big?
- 26Vivendi Bigger Than You KnowFounded by Napoleon III Emperor of France. This company has owned or currently owns: Activision, Blizzard, Ubisoft, NBC/Universal, Universal Music Group, Spotify, Game loft, Daily motion, and much of ... Read more...
- 26TencentI know very little about this company, but I would like to learn more. They are huge in the gaming space, specifically mobile gaming, and I’m wondering how they got so big.
- 26BayerBigger than you know and why it is one of the most evil companies in the world.
- 26The rise and fall of AmesAmes Department Stores Inc. was an American chain of discount stores based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States. The company was founded in 1958 with a store in Southbridge, Massachusetts, and at... Read more...
- 26Cabellas and Bass Pro ShopThey are huge stores, in that each store is huge and really cool with animals, fish and restaurants. What I didnt know is that they are the same company. I always thought they were competitors. that i... Read more...
- 26RailroadsSome of the oldest US companies and best known (UP, BNSF, CSX, NS.) Or go with the predecessor lines (ACL, C&O, Southern, ATSF, New York Central) or even monopoly spaces (B&O, Pennsylvania, Re... Read more...
- 26CommodoreA lot of the public in America grew up with Commodore versus Apple. You could do a spin off and have the rise and fall of each video game system. Might be nice for something different, but still stay ... Read more...
- 26AlbertsonsHow Albertsons became the 2nd largest grocery store brand in America and why they have so many different named stores that aren't "Albertsons" around the country
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- 26Bandai NamcoBigger than you know. Since most people see Bandai and think either Toys or Video Games but they have many other companies under them as well.
- 26Viacom/CBS MergerIn the 1950s, CBS started Viacom as their syndicated television company. In the seventies they speaking its own separate company, which then bought its former parent company in the late 90s. The mid-2... Read more...
- 26Mervyn'sIt would be interesting to see a whole breakdown of how Mervyn's came to it's end. Would also be nice to reminisce in a store from childhood
- 26Disney JuniorI was always a fan of Playhouse Disney! I wanna know when the Rise & Fall started to occur!
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- 26Square EnixAs someone who is getting into the Dragon Quest series, I would want to see how the company is successful in Japan and in America. Especially with how the Dragon quest games being really extremely pop... Read more...
- 26JusticeThey went bankrupt this year and I don’t think they will come back, and there some of girls fav stores
- 26The rise and fall of board gamesBoard games used to be a household game in the 80s and now they're completely extinct the last time I've ever seen a board game of the years ago no one's playing them and I wonder why
- 26Columbia Pictures - The Interesting HistoryThey rose from being a Poverty Row studio during the 1920s silent film era to become one of the most successful film studios during the Golden Age of Hollywood. They were purchased by Coca-Cola in 198... Read more...
- 25Rise of flea marketBigger than you know I’ve got an idea but I want to know more
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- 25AirbusA bigger then you know Episode. Airbus has a long history that would be really interesting to watch.
- 25WeWorkThis company takes a simple idea and infuses it with branding to create something that appears as much more than a real estate holding company. The companies central business model is also essentially... Read more...
- 25GymboreeIt is the decline of crazy 8 and gymboree and now those stores are closed
- 25LuLaRoeThis MLM clothing company has a different model from most other MLMs, grew very large very quickly, followed by a massive bust that is ongoing with lots of lawsuits, losses of major players within the... Read more...
- 25JeepThe Jeep brand began as Willys in the 1940's and ever since than has been sold and bought by numerous companies. I think a deeper dive into why, and what contributed, would be cool!
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- 25books a millionits a store similar to barnes and nobel. i have been to one a few times so i want to know more.
- 25haagen dazsNow that you did Ben and Jerry's, I would love to see the story of the other super premium ice cream brand.
- 25SpaceXI am very curious to see how this privately owned rocket company rose to the top, nearly rivaling NASA.
- 25My PillowI see Ads for them on TV but who are they really and do they only make pillows?
- 25Studio GhibliIt has enhanced the viewing of anime movies as a form of art thanks in part to Disney on helping with the distribution of their films.
- 25Fred'sA moderately successful retail chain going belly up in less than a year due to bad deals, a failed merger, and mismanagement. With 263 stores closing this summer.
- 25CanonBigger than you know. History. Having to adapt to adapt the changing environment in photography due in part to tech. and the rise of smartphones.
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- 25CoinstarA video on the rise of Coinstar would be great as they now offer Bitcoin as an option.
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- 25GoogleWhat started of as a simple search engine turned into a $280 billion dollar company. Google is tied into so much of peoples lives that everyone at least uses one of it's services.
- 25Black FridayHow about the Rise and Fall of Black Friday. We have heard and seen how this has changed so much especially in the Cyber Monday and how the internet has changed Black Friday.
- 25Midway Games incBe cool to see what led to the fall of a company that made some amazing arcade, pinball, and console games
- 25Jeopardy!Not a company, per se. Businesses come and go, but this game show has been around for decades. Maybe consider its sponsorships, video games, apps, board games, etc, and why the show is still around.
- 25What happened to FazolisFazoils had incredible pizza and had lots of customers. Over the past ten years the quality has declined and the customers aren’t there. Recently the location closest to me shut down. I wonder what ha... Read more...
- 25Ashley FurnitureThe largest furniture manufacturer and retailer in the united states. They have their own fleet of trucks to ship and distribute their products as well.
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- 25Mens WarehouseCould you please make a video on/about:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Mens Warehouse? The Slogan from the guy in the ad spots was as follows: ... Read more...
- 25The comeback of toys R usYou made 2 videos on the decline and they have opened there new world flagship store in American dream mall and will be in every USA Macys by mid October that will mean hundreds of stores around the c... Read more...
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- 24Honeywell. bigger than you knowIf you read there Wikipedia page it turns out there involved in alot more than just making thermostats. Obviously there main business is in HVAC related things but they also have a hand in defense con... Read more...
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- 24Beyond meat, Inc.They just went public and the stock is performing well. I'd be curious to see where this company got there start and what the future potential of companies like this would be.
- 24DysonFrom very humble beginnings, Dyson went from a small manufacturer of revolutionary bagless vacuum cleaners in Malmesbury, UK to becoming a global powerhouse in technology and consumer goods. Their nam... Read more...
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- 24Sprouts Farmers MarketNot exactly the size of Kroegers but they're expanding and exist all over the southern part of the country and the pacific coast. They just opened a WA location and they exist in both California and T... Read more...
- 24Dunkin Donuts vs Krispy KremeThe two biggest companies in Donuts and have their own fan base what is the case
- 24CBS v NBCThis would be interesting to see the 2 of the biggest TV channels compared to one another
- 24DreamWorksAfter watching the video on Pixar, I thought "why not DreamWorks?" They're the third-biggest animation studio after Disney and Pixar, and it's be nice to see the contrasts between DreamWorks and Pixar... Read more...
- 24Jell-OThere are somethings that people don't know about Jell-O like the rise and fall of the company
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- 24Hunt'sMaker of tomato paste/ketchup/etc., what is the backstory of their success?
- 24Nintendo SwitchA video on why the Nintendo Switch is so successful after its poor performing predecessor, Wii U. What did Nintendo do differently when developing the Switch? And what factors were most responsible fo... Read more...
- 24New York & CompanyThe decline of New York & Company due to them closing all of their stores.
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- 24Keurig vs nespressoI feel like doing a video on these would be interesting there in the same market and their biggest competitors but they seem like they have a different history from each other.
- 24ElmersIt is just known for its glue but it dose so much more, and yet it is living in other companies shadows.
- 23Leica CameraThe German Camera Manufacturer is over 100 years old, they have faced so many changes in the industry and they are profitable! Quality Product and known as expensive. The partnership with Huawei was v... Read more...
- 23OracleThe godfather of the Silicon Valley. The database that the entire world runs on. Facebook and Google will be nothing without Oracle.
- 23Aldi/LidlEuropean companies that have bridged the gap to America, so they are relatible to both an American and European Audience. I’m Irish and I can say that either one of these companies are in every town w... Read more...
- 23CapcomA gaming company that crosses over American and Japanese audiences alike. A company with broad reach in the video game industry.
- 23Bob EvansThis restaurant chain started from a man, Bob Evans himself, coming up with his own sausage recipe at his Ohio Farm. Today, there are hundreds of Bob Evans restaurants all over the Midwest, Mid-Atlant... Read more...
- 23Burger ChefThey used to be a major player in fast food from the '50s -'70s, they even created the "kids meal" (and I think the flame-broiler). And yes, it would be nostalgia for me!
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- 23DHLI haven't seen any postal service companies yet and I'm very curious in how DHL in particular travels around the world as an express shipping service.
- 23Apple vs Microsoftthey are always neck and neck with each other and we might see whos better
- 23Discontinued products:Why they’re missedIt’s a good idea because it will let people reminisce about their old favorite products that were discontinued
- 23KmartDo a follow-up Kmart video that discusses their current position financially, and what things might look like in the near future for them.
- 23The "Big Three" american airlinesThe competition between American, United, and Delta. Also difficulties in running an airline during a pandemic.
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- 23Kodak Part Two!We saw the original video from you on Kodak. And you mentioned doing another, and I think that time has come. With all respect, of course.
- 23Formula oneBiggest motorsport in the world/ highest growing sport in social media. A lot of money involved
- 22FUNimation vs CrunchyrollOkay, this is probably a "nerdier" topic to cover, as these are two of the biggest American anime distributors. FUNimation is definitely older and more respected, but Crunchyroll is garnered so much a... Read more...
- 22the fall of Netscapeit was at one point the biggest internet browser at one point, but now has faded into oblivion
- 22LoblawsLoblaws is a massive Canadian company that owns several grocery store lines as well as some retail and drug stores. Might make a good Bigger Than You Know video.
- 22Anheuser-BuschThey're a near-monopoly on the beer industry and they've been quite controversial because of how big they are.
- 22Bigger than you know: Hormel FoodsLarge grocery store presence multiple items that people buy daily.
- 22Market BasketMarket Basket is a large regional supermarket chain in New England. There was a battle within the family that owns Market Basket over selling off the company's assets. This resulted in a ... Read more...
- 22Chili’sThey’re pretty much everywhere and everyone has been to one for some reason or another. I think it’s a fascinating chain and place to go no matter what the circumstance. It’s not that good but it’s al... Read more...
- 22Albertsons vs. KrogerBoth grocrey store companies basically operate on the same model where they own a bunch of different grocery store brand names but basically run them the same. Albertsons is doing significantly worse ... Read more...
- 22Nexstar Broadcastinghttps://www.dallasnews.com/business/business/2019/06/20/nexstar-lied-minority-owned-broadcast-group-accuses-tv-giant-misleading-fcc Its the Largest TV Station Owner in the United States. Nexstar... Read more...
- 22Getty ImagesDo an image search for just about anything, and you are greeted with "Getty Images" watermarked on so many matches. Where did they come from? How did they come to own so many images, even ones from ma... Read more...
- 22ADT (Home Security)Do you know what ADT stands for? American District Telegraph. I was reading about the history of this company after I saw it was founded in 1874! How does a computer age security company have roots so... Read more...
- 22A&PThe grocery retailer was once the biggest grocery retailer in the u.s, peaking in the mid 1900s. In 2015 they filed for bankruptcy. They were still popular in the northeast until 2010, with stores all... Read more...
- 22FingerhutThis catalog has been around forever and they are known for letting you buy things with their own line of high interest credit and recently declared bankruptcy.
- 22Orkin vs TerminixThe two largest pest control companies in America. They each have hundreds of branch locations, thousands of trucks/employees.
- 22MagnavoxThey used to be a very well k own electronics company, known for their televisions,the creation of the first home gaming console, and many more things Then it got picked up by Philips along with no... Read more...
- 22Radio DisneyThey used to play teen pop music, but in the last few years it's become little more than just a PG Top 40 station. They used to have over 50 stations, but Disney is planning on closing the last one th... Read more...
- 22Kwik Trip vs Quick TripBoth gas stations with same name but different spelling
- 22iHeartRadio vs. SpotifyThey are the two biggest mobile radio streaming apps in the world.
- 22P.F. Chang's - The Interesting HistoryOne of the biggest Asian restaurant chains next to Panda Express.
- 21Lotte CorporationIt’s a Japanese and Korean conglomerate that many Americans are unfamiliar with. I think it would be an informative video for many of your viewers. Thanks, Brian
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- 21THQThis video game company gained fame through making licensed games on consoles throughout the 2000's. However, at the end of them, it owed a huge debt to the WWE. I'd love to hear the details.
- 21Steve and Barry'sMeteoric rise and fall, including the Starbury $15 basketball shoes.
- 21NASAPlease make a video talking about how big Nasa is. I would love to know the history behind this major corporation.
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- 21University of PhoenixThe decline of university of phoenix what happened? Went from 500k students to 100k due to their for profit culture and lack of accreditation for majors.
- 21American broadcasting company(abc)Because of the future of it and how Disney will handle it
- 21ClairesI understand they survived a bankruptcy recently and came out of it significantly better. They have been around a long time but I find it interesting that they were like many companies pre 2008 financ... Read more...
- 21Self-Publishing and the Book Industry (Kindle Direct Publishing/CreateSpace)Self-publishing is transforming the book industry, and Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing is at the forefront of this industry. I'd love to see a video about self-publishing and how certain companies, ... Read more...
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- 21Play-DohPlay-Doh has been around for quite some time and I would like to learn more. I heard it was a wallpaper remover and invented by accident. Maybe there was a fall I haven't heard about, and maybe bigger... Read more...
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- 21Trader joes vs Whole foodsBecause me and my family go to both, and, trader joes, is closer, so we shop there frequently, but Whole foods is a much more memorable experience, so which is more popular and bigger?
- 21TV Land: Switching MarketsTV Land is a cable channel that originally was centered around classic TV from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. In the late 2000’s they rebranded you target Generation X and aired predominantly programs from... Read more...
- 21Hi CHi C used to be huge. Then all of a sudden it was gone. It seemed as if the only place you could get Hi C (specifically Hi C Orange) was at McDonald’s. Then McDonald’s dropped Hi C and now it appears ... Read more...
- 21etsyniche market (artisan/ hand crafted) marketplace that has managed to hold it own and grow substantially against powerhouse marketplaces amazon & ebay. Major changes they have made in the past 5 y... Read more...
- 21Fire Tv vs RokuThe battle of the streaming platforms will never end, which is better and more successful?
- 21Simon (mall) GroupExactly how big are they? They seem to own all of the malls nowadays.
- 21Dennys's (dennys vs waffle house)how did dennys get so big and how does it compare to waffle house?
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- 21Dave & Buster's vs Round 1Both of these arcade chains are taking over a lot of vacant anchor tenants in malls.
- 21How does Publisher's Clearinghouse workYears ago they made their money on magazine subscriptions but people don't subscribe to magazines anymore. How are they still around?
- 21Disney Land vs Disney WorldPeople wanna know which one makes more money and which is bigger etc... which one has more visitors, which one is the original. NO other videos on this.
- 21MAPCOThe gas station chain "MAPCO Express Inc." was founded in 1981 and has recently begun to dominate the landscape of the Southeastern USA (or at least the area between Atlanta, Nashville, and Birminham)... Read more...
- 20SimonThey're the king of malls of New England. More specifically, Massachusetts. i want to see how expansive it is and the company's history.
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- 20Companies you didn't know were owned by a one big corporationThere are so many products I see and I'm usually surprised about how of the products are owned by the same company
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- 20SalesforceThey are a very large tech company and are a CRM which improve the companies and how they get their feedback from other countries.
- 20Staples vs. Office DepotTwo companies surviving off of office supplies. Also, with the failed merger, it’s interesting to see how the two companies are doing now
- 20Regal cinemasRegal is a huge movie theater chain all around the world. You probably live by or in a 25 mile radius of regal cinemas and often see movies there they also have a long history
- 20Hastings EntertainmentAlthough regional, Hastings Entertainment had a great deal of success in their heyday, and even weathered the decline of video rental due to the diversity of their offerings; however they could not su... Read more...
- 20Why two names, Office depot and office maxDiscuss the difference between Office depot and Office max and why they have two names.
- 20pizza hut Vs DominosYou should make a video comparing these companies and how they both are trying to be the superior pizza brand
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- 20KonamiI think a lot of us would love to see you start taking on video game companies. Why not start with Konami who used to be one of the most celebrated companies and is now one of the most hated.
- 20Jordan BrandJordan’s are icons and it is interesting to learn about how it is related to Nike
- 20TetrisThe number 1 bestselling video game of all time has had many legal battles, being nearly the only product coming from behind the Iron Curtain.
- 20BandaiIt would be interesting to see all of their ventures, (mostly toys) I mean, their name means "eternally changing".
- 20Google PlusWould be very interesting to hear about how one of the most powerful companies in the world failed to launch a successful social media platform to rival Facebook.
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- 20COMPUSAOnce a great seller of Computers and TVs, electronics. What went wrong?
- 20Loot CrateThis is a newer company but blew up pretty quick, work lots of other companies copying their idea. How did this company become what they are today?
- 20iTunesHow it revolutionized the world 20 years ago to its planned shutdown today.
- 20ITT TechThe rise and sudden fall of the for-profit technical school which left over 40,000 students high and dry.
- 20ConagraAfter watching Food Inc. a couple of years ago, I didnt really change my eating habits. But I did start reading my labels a bit closer, and I've seen Conagra a lot at the bottom of the package, and li... Read more...
- 20What Happened to DIC EntertainmentA big animated television studio for kids during the 80’s. Sadly it saw it’s decline after Disney Bought ABC in 1996 which a few years prior ABC Bought DIC Entertainment. Didn’t get better when DIC En... Read more...
- 20Marriott vs HiltonTo my knowledge they are the two biggest players in the hotel industry. Many of the most prestigious brands are owned by them, which I'm sure would be a surprise to people. For example, Marriott owns ... Read more...
- 20Rise and fall of Thomas cook groupThomas cook was an empire founded in 1841 and since became one of the largest budget package Holliday carriers in Europe until 23rd September 2019 when they went bust causing the largest repatriation ... Read more...
- 20Rise and fall of PhilipsPhilips, ones one of the biggest consumer electronics companies in the world with products in almost every market. From TV's to vacuum cleaners and from computer chips to there own movie studio(PolyGr... Read more...
- 20WingstopI heard my friend talk about wingstop a lot and when I found out they had a location near me I gave them a try and they were fantastic, but I’m wondering where exactly they came from
- 20Cargill - Bigger than you knowCargill is probably the largest food companies in the world that no one has heard of.
- 20Tower RecordsTower Records used to be a leading provider of music and media, and I know they have a super interesting history. I think it would be cool to look into their success here versus Japan, where Tower sti... Read more...
- 20Outback SteakhouseCompletely American chain restaurant themed after Australia for some reason.
- 20Universal Studios vs. Disney World/LandThey are both competitors and learning about which demograpichs they want to reach.
- 20GarminThe rise and fall and rise again of Garmin sounds interesting to me. I know very little but I know that there's interesting stuff related to their start in aviation software and then moving to GPSes i... Read more...
- 20LG Groupthe fact that LG is a diverse with products ranging from electronics, LED panels to even toothpaste and telecom services...
- 20G4/ tech tvWhen I was growing up it had one of my favorite tv shows on there was ninja warrior/ ( Sasuke Japan) and also it had video game content on the channel like X play and also had a show where they review... Read more...
- 20The Rise of K-Pop Why It's SuccessfulFor the past few years, It seems that we have seen K-pop reach mainstream success worldwide thanks to artists like PSY, BTS, Blackpink, and Twice and video-sharing sites such as YouTube. However, I wa... Read more...
- 20Moe's Southwest GrillIts beginnings, its success, and where it stands today.
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- 20OreckThe Decline. What happened? They sold their vacuums on TV at one time and were very popular but now they seem to have disappeared.
- 20Sesame StreetThe amazing history. The show is a huge chunk of American TV culture and has done so much good for the generations of children that have watched and continue to watch it. It's also done so many innova... Read more...
- 20Godfather's PizzaI recently saw and ad about a Godfather's Pizza restaurant getting liquidated, and it made me wonder, "What ever happened to this franchise?" Back in the 90's it was one of the hottest places. Saw com... Read more...
- 20Mr PibbAfter your recent topic on Dr Pepper (which was excellent) why not speak on Coke's "contender" prodcut now know as Pibb Xtra. Growing up in MS that's all we drank as kids. I had no idea of its true... Read more...
- 19ColumbiaColumbia could have some interesting stuff like rivalries. It’s also a cool brand that isn’t talked about much
- 19Multi-level marketing companiesI believe this topic is worthy of a video because i think a lot of us have been approached by MLM reps at one point or another. They also have been around for ages. Examples: monat, herbalife, shakeo... Read more...
- 19Epic gamesHow they created the unreal engine and Rose to the top with fortnite
- 19Linux (or why to open source)how do they earn money as free and open source project
- 19PogsI noticed you did a few videos on fads (such as JNCO’s for example). I would like to see if you’d consider doing one for the pogs fad back in 1990’s. I was a 90’s kid and I remember pogs being a big t... Read more...
- 19IGA(International Groceries Alliance)Hey Company Man you should do a video on the decline of IGA stores these used to be on every corner and city and town 60's thru the 90's but have declined over the past 25 years. Now you might see an ... Read more...
- 19Dish NetworkThe rise and decline and possible transition to a true 5G/wireless company. DISH has always been the underdog in the satellite TV industry.
- 19NHL vs WHAIt could be a good addition to the nba vs ABA and XFL vs nfl series and it is also a good story.
- 19COLEMANI collect, restore and love Coleman lanterns, there is even an international coleman collectors club. The story of AC Coleman is very cool and how he went from selling lamps in Kansas to an internatio... Read more...
- 19Hometown BuffetRise and Fall of this what used to be popular chain buffet/ restaurant. It was very popular in my area, with huge lines out the door. Then they made changes and poof! They disappeared. I'd like to kno... Read more...
- 194Kids What HappenedEveryone knows about the infamous One Piece dub, but there's way more to the story than just the objectively worst anime dub ever.
- 19L’oréalL’oréal is A French company of make up, parfums and personal care products and it has grown a lot since it was founded and absorbed a lot of companies including high sales product sold in the US makin... Read more...
- 19Chapter 11 BankrupcyWe often listen about in the news and even in the channel. But most of us don't understand what it means. Why is it called Chapter 11? What does it state? And how does it affect the operations of stru... Read more...
- 19The Rise and Fall of Vinyl.... and Rise AgainYou can show how vinyl came to be, and how they fell out of relevancy, and is now becoming more and more popular.
- 19Rockwell International, what happened?Rockwell International was a major American manufacturing conglomerate in the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the 1990s, Rockwell International was No. 27 on the Fortune 500 list, with... Read more...
- 19MozillaMozilla has been around for awhile, and after the Firefox quantum release, they are trying to gain back market share against Chrome. A rise, fall and rise again video
- 19Ted TurnerI believe we've all seen his content some of us without knowing TNT, Cartoon Network, Trutv, etc... All are owned by this guy!!! id love to see how he started and how he grew his business to become a ... Read more...
- 19BluetoothBluetooth is used worldwide, but not usually talked about. Maybe you can bring something up most people don’t know!
- 19CNN and How they became fake newsDo an episode about CNN and how they became such fake news and lost all of their credibility
- 19H&M - Why they're successfulClothing manufacturer/distributor that is thriving in the retail market. Shopping malls/brick-and-mortar clothing stores are on a decline yet this store maintains a favorable public view.
- 19How Did Nexstar Broadcasting get Bighttps://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/more-legislators-join-call-for-nexstar-at-t-resolution They own the most TV Stations in the USA and now they are in a contract dispute with AT&T.
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- 19Bally Total FitnessThe fitness chain went bankrupt several years ago. The chain attempted to aggressively persuade me into signing their contract when I was actually trying to use just a seven-day guest pass.
- 19PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)For your new “why they’re hated” series, PETA has been highly disliked by even the most humane animal lovers for their shock campaigns, demonizing people like the Irwin family or just for consuming an... Read more...
- 19American Dream MallThis mall has been through a lot since 2004 to 2019-20, and perfect for a rise and fall, then rise again video and be love letter to all of the dead malls that are closing.
- 19Ollies Bargain Outlet Why are they successful?Because they are a rapidly expanding store chain who’s sales and revenue are hitting sky high
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- 19Singer (sewing) CompanyIn 1988 a man named Paul Bilizerian bought Singer with junk bonds then cannibalized its assets, raided its retirement accounts which ruined thousands of retirees lives. He singularly destroyed a huge ... Read more...
- 19Froot LoopsThe commercials are hit after hit (the vintage ones) and they are owned by Kelloggs now, but who started them?
- 19Kmart USA vs Kmart AUSI want to see how Kmart became a failure and a success in these countries, and the differences between them
- 19Melissa and Doug -Why there succsesfulThey went to a home video company to puppets! This would be a great idea!
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- 19MicrocenterMicrocenter has very little advertisement, has no real media presence and is a private company. Yet the store I work for (a lower tier store) has packed lines every single day, and we never have any s... Read more...
- 19Publishers clearing housePlease do a video on this company! How in the world are they able to give out all these millions of dollars based on magazine subscriptions? Do people really actually win all these millions of dollars... Read more...
- 19California pizza kitchen bankruptcyCalifornia pizza kitchen just filled bankruptcy, what went wrong? Were they in big debt? Was it the pandemic? Bad management?
- 19Google Drive Vs. OneDriveI want people to know about the differences between the two apps/websites.
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- 19Avex GroupJapan's biggest music company that isn't really well-known outside there and Taiwan Would make for a interesting video of sorts
- 19Sur La TableDo the decline of Sur La Table, especially with their bankruptcy.
- 19Dum DumsHow such a simple idea came to be so successful, why they're called Dum Dums, and the unique thought of the mystery flavor
- 19In N Out VS WhataburgerTwo burger chains that are limited to their own few states. In N Out in the West Coast. Whataburger in the Mid-West. Both areas claim they have the best burgers. It's a great unofficial rivalry!
- 19Edible arrangementsHow did a company become so successful from selling fruit arrangements. They can be delivered without spoiling, they stores are popping up everywhere around me, they are just fruit covered on chocolat... Read more...
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- 19Walmart vs AmazonWe all know about Walmart and their massive success, but we know even more about it’s biggest rival, Amazon. Walmart has no doubt expanded their online presence and they have done so by making benefit... Read more...
- 19Conagra BrandsWhile I was eating my Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn, I looked on the back of the box to see the company they were under and found Conagra Brands. I go to their website and find that they own many well... Read more...
- 19Royal Caribbean InternationalRoyal Caribbean International is one of the most popular, family-friendly cruise lines. It has been a major innovator in cruising and is the owner of the largest ships in the world.
- 19Bu cee'sWhy they're successful! I think this would be a super interesting topic for a Gas Station chain that is retaining virality on the internet through their branding, and the cult like culture that is sur... Read more...
- 18Creatures Inc. / The Pokemon CompanyPokemon was very popular and still is to this day
- 18NORTELShould be self explanatory. Biggest Telecom company in the world. Dominated the telecom infrastructure market. In the early 2000's, went from 60,000 employees down to 12. Stock price went from $124 do... Read more...
- 18VF Corporation (Vans, Jansport, Etc.VF Corporation should deserve a video because they are a huge conglomerate. They own Vans, Jansport, Nautica, North Face, Wrangler, etc. I would just like to learn about VF, THX
- 18CarrefourHeard once it's the second biggest (non-online) retail company in the world, though it's not found in america at all, if you wanna get out of your america comfort zone this is a good place to start
- 18How is ebay surviving after the rise of Amazon?I'd like to know how they are surviving after all this time?
- 18DropboxIt was a pretty wacky idea and it used to be a simple file service but now became some collaboration space. They have some wacky ads and they went through a lot. Think it would be interesting
- 18NvidiaDo a Company History on Nvidia. If you are a Gamer, or a person that likes to Build, repair, or do stuff with PC's & Laptops, then you obviously know Who Nvidia is.They are notorious for Their GPU... Read more...
- 18Corus EntertainmentCorus Entertainment is a media conglomerate based in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. They owned various radio stations and television networks including YTV, Teletoon (in both English and French), Treehou... Read more...
- 18Alibaba2nd biggest ecommerce platform in the world, possilbily bigger than amazon in some ways
- 18SaabA car company formed from an aircraft company following the end of world war 2. A relatively quirky car company grew rapidly from the 70s to the 80s and into the 90s. Then once the acquisition by Gene... Read more...
- 18BP (Oil Company)It's history and the oil spill in 2010 sounds interesting to me
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- 18Virgin: Bigger than you knowDo you know that they do airlines but they do a lot more, like cell phone service and music recording.
- 18HTC: Once a smartphone leader, now boring and forgotten by allHTC in 2011 was the third biggest smartphone comany behind samsung and apple but now, they get minimal media attention. HTC was the first smartphone manufacturer to use android and the first google ne... Read more...
- 18Ames, Bradlees, and Caldor.For those who don't know, these were three discount department store chains that operated in the northeastern part of the United States; especially New England. In addition to sharing similarities bet... Read more...
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- 18The decline of TumblrTumblr has been going down lately for multiple reasons (toxic userbase, bad moderation, staff ignoring legit problems, etc.). It would be pretty cool to see a video of its decline!
- 18MidwayIt'll be interesting to hear about the rise and fall of Midway- a fighting game company that has made successful franchises, then its bankrupsy, and then being bought by WB who was sort of responsible... Read more...
- 18Barq'sWhile technically a coke product, Barq's has a really fascinating history. Between being one of the first two major root beer brands to break into the market, the first one to use sassafras, beating "... Read more...
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- 18How did Miku Hatsune/vocaloid become so popular?I find it odd Youtube suggests videos for me at 2 am made by possibly glorified synthesizers? What is it? Who actually makes the songs? Who owns the rights? Where did they come from?
- 18Company Man MerchYou should make merch with your logo on a t - shirt because that would be so cool.
- 18Ben & jerry's vs Häagen-DazsThey were almost the starting point of many ice cream companies and we should see how both evolved during the hippie era and how are they are doing now
- 18Steve & Barry'sIt had so many celebrity endorsements and some celebrities even had their own clothing lines in the store. The prices were reasonable, and the merchandise was trendy/fun. What happened?
- 18AstrazenecaThey are a large pharmaceutical company that everyone knows, but no one knows that much about them.
- 18Smuckers Vs Welch'sTwo pretty classic jelly company's but they have more things made than jelly, so I think they should have a bigger discussion. For example, Smuckers has a bigger company line than just their jelly... Read more...
- 18The Litton Entertainment Scandal - A Simple OverviewCharleston SC based Litton Entertainment received negative criticism from 90s kids audiences over replacing Saturday Morning cartoons with their live action content. Litton's Weekend Adventure repl... Read more...
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- 18FoodCityIt is a company that is a grocery store chain that is a competitor to Walmart in my area and so I think it would be a interesting video
- 18Please talk about Ulta vs SephoraBoth beauty stores are so popular and there's so much to talk about the pros and cons of these stores
- 18Simplified LogosWhy are a ton of companies simplifying their logos to be more generic what's going on?? It would make for a good video to explain why all of these companies are simplifying their logos
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- 18IPod: The Rise and FallI know you talked a bit about this in your Microsoft zune video, but I believe many of your viewers would be interested in a more in-depth look at the history of the iPod. From its start in 2001, it h... Read more...
- 18Taco Bell vs. Del TacoBoth massive fast-food Mexican chains, Taco Bell and Del Taco, they have some history and difference even though they both sell tacos.
- 17Ultraviolet/Vudu/iTunes/etc...The evolution from DVDs to Blu-Rays to Digital Media. With Ultraviolet shutting down this summer, I can't think of a better time to talk about it. Not necessarily a focus on Ultraviolet but also the r... Read more...
- 17Noodles and CompanyIt is a good restaurant and I want you to find out where they get their recipes.
- 17Facebook, WhatsApp and InstagramIt would be cool to see how instagram changed after FB bought them, what WhatsApp was like before, etc.
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- 17Thomas Cook Group AGIt is the World's Oldest Travel Agent & Tour Operator. Started in Leicester (Pronounced Lester), UK with a trip by train to Loughborough (Pronounced Luffburu) in 1841, it has grown into a travel e... Read more...
- 17Koch IndustriesThe 2nd largest private company in North America headed by the Koch brothers, known for their political donations and influence. Koch Industries owns some pretty huge subsidiaries including Molex, Inv... Read more...
- 17TurnitinEvery student/teacher I know uses it to check for plagiarism in universities, high schools, etc. How did it get so big and what is their history?
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- 1724 Hour FitnessIt used to be wonderful and clean and friendly. Now it's the absolute worst. What happened? I dare you to go on yelp and find good reviews.
- 17EBGamesFrom Electronics Boutique to EB Games, picking up smaller chains like Stop-N-Save Software and Babbages, to part of the Game Stop empire and now gone.
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- 17CraftsmanAs a person who likes working with his hands, most of the tools in my shop are Craftsman. There one of the largest tool manufacturers in the US and probably the world. I'd love to find out how they go... Read more...
- 17the new ownership of toys r usi think this i a worthy topic because the long lasting company is making a comeback with a new name and new ownership
- 17MatchboxMatchbox originally began the die-cast miniature car craze before Hot Wheels, and they managed their empire successfully in spite of the competition to remain on store shelves and in the hands of many... Read more...
- 17McDonald's vs. Wendy'sCompare the quality/food/service/ of each restaurant.
- 17Sriracha Hot Chili SauceThe history of the original company, Huy Fong Foods, is very interesting as well as the product itself and its insertion into the meme world ans social media
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- 17Elon Musk's various companiesElon Musk is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of today and is extremely deserving of a video on himself and his many companies. It could be a more than you know type thing since Elon is mostly... Read more...
- 17PortillosCan you do the rise of Portillos? It's probably the best fast food that you can buy. Have you ever tried their Chocolate cake? It's really good.
- 17NFLBigger than you think (Even through controversy plus ratings and attendance decline, it still remains the highest/biggest sports league in North America, possibly the world
- 17Crest vs. ColgateIn the dental hygiene section, this is primarily our choice, but how did it come to be? How do they each try to compete against the other?
- 17Video Game ArcadesArcades were a staple of my youth. Its interesting how video games are more popular than any time in history but the arcades have disappeared. Were starting to see a comeback of retro arcades, but is ... Read more...
- 17Hy-Vee company on the riseI don't know about anyone else,and not going to look,but I think this copqny has been popping up everywhere near me.
- 17LeapfrogI remember their ads as a child and I remember them being played constantly. Now they just disappeared into obscurity.
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- 17The Decline of PinterestI wouldn't say this site has had a major decline, but unlike before, it's not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of social media. We'd probably say something like Facebook, Youtube, Inst... Read more...
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- 17National GeographicIts old, interesting, and not talked about often for how big it is I really know next to nothing about it and would be interested in learning more about it!
- 17Scholastic vs Penguin Random HouseThey are two of the biggest publishing companies. Publishing is in decline so it would be interesting to see what these companies are doing to stay afloat.
- 17Fox NewsThis topic is worthy because it is one of the most watched channels in America. And some people hate this channel because of the hosts and of skewed news and one sided ideas.
- 17Time magazineIt’s a company that’s been in existence for 97 years and has been party to some of the largest and most dramatic corporate mergers, acquisitions, and spin offs in recent decades. AOL time Warner -&... Read more...
- 17Best WesternHow they went from a low-end "value segment" hotel chain to owning a bunch of different types of properties, including some high-end hotels.
- 17MSNBCDo a video on the history of MSNBC merger and how Microsoft no longer owns any of MSNBC. How NBC News and MSN are to separate things but MSNBC still exists.
- 17Warner Music GroupWhen did Warner start to fail, and how are they able to stay afloat with stiff competition from independent artists on YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify.
- 17Yahoo MessengerYahoo had a HUGE backlash when they announced messenger was going down. Would make for an interesting story!
- 17J.CrewI think this would be a great video especially right now with COVID. This company has recently filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- 17Nissin FoodsIt would be interesting to see how this company grew international. I know them mostly for their cup noodles but I've heard of other products as well in different countries.
- 17Dasani Water DisaterAn event of a major company completely failing in the UK. And the scandal involed
- 17The decline of Detroit in the auto industryWhat happened to the auto Industry and why is it not located in Detroit anymore?
- 17COVID-19 Related Bankruptcies (ch 11 & ch 7)COVID-19 caused closures of businesses are really taking a toll on the businesses financially. Sears, JCPenney, Pier-1 Imports are just a few I can think of that were already struggling pre-COVID-19, ... Read more...
- 17BratzDid Barbie ruin Bratz? Or would they have went down hill either way?Bratz was major competition for Barbie in the early 2000s. However, Mattel(Barbie) ruined their success by suing them. Bratz have ma... Read more...
- 17JCPenney vs Khol'sThese are two of the top 5 deparment stores in the US so both are large enough to get a video.
- 17Turner Classic MoviesThe history of the classic film channel, and how it's doing overall today.
- 17OFF! Vs CutterThese are both brands that are pretty unanimous during the summer, and yet not many people know much about them.
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- 17The Original Pancake HouseWant to know more about their history and status compared to other breakfast chains.
- 17Jumbo Pictures Inc.This studio in NYC back in the 1990s created the Nickelodeon & Disney cartoon Doug™. They also created the preschool cartoon PB&J Otter™.
- 17JETIXJETIX is an old TV channel and I need to know more then just "In January 2004, Fox Kids Europe, Fox Kids Latin America and ABC Cable Networks Group agreed to rename its then current operations under a... Read more...
- 17Pay Pal vs VenmoThese are the only 2 companies I can think of when it comes to ways of online paying there might be a lot more in this category however I think these are the 2 most popular and it would be awesome if ... Read more...
- 17CNN vs. Fox NewsAs the biggest two all-news channels, one is considered to by Liberally biased and the other is considered Conservatively biased. Talk about the differences between the two channels.
- 17for dummies booksTo see how they got started just a simple book with a catchy title got so big!?
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- 17Jack’s vs Jack in the BoxJack’s is and Alabama based company and Jack in the Box is based in California. They not seem the have similar things but in the past the may not have. While Jack in the Box was founded first Jack in ... Read more...
- 17Longhorn SteakhouseWould love to learn more about casual chain restaurants!
- 17Fox KidsFox Kids was a weekday and saturday morning block that aired on Fox from 1990 up until 2002. They were best known for their popular shows on the block such as Mighty Morphin Power, Bobby's World, Anim... Read more...
- 17SanDiskI feel that SanDisk's product are use by a lot of people that they find helpful and not a lot of people know a lot about SanDisk's history and I feel you can have people know more about SanDisk's hist... Read more...
- 17TylenolTylenol is one of the most well known pharmaceutical brands for pain relief in America, and it’s actual market share for pain relief is only around 6%. Children’s Tylenol is bigger by share, as are Ad... Read more...
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- 17The Decline of Shoney's RestaurantsWhat happened to the king of the Breakfast Buffet and Friday Night Seafood Buffet? They also own or owned Lee's Famous Recipe and Captian D's. I'd like to see a video about it along with what you thin... Read more...
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- 17Winnie-the-Pooh - Bigger Than You KnowA media franchise based on the children's book written in 1926 by A. A. Milne. It's more known for being a Disney adaptation franchise producing animated films and most of all, merchandise. Winnie-the... Read more...
- 17Playskool vs. Fisher-PriceThey are the two leaders in preschool toys, and they are ironically owned by two competing toy companies (Hasbro owns Playskool, Mattel owns Fisher-Price).
- 17The Decline of the Art InstituteFor those who grew up in the 2000s and 2010s, The Art institute seemed like they were the premiere modern art colleges in the US. Despite this fact, of the 50+ locations that existed only 7 remain to ... Read more...
- 16The Concorde what happened?Very popular travel across the Atlantic but after accidents in the last decade of it's life both British Airways and Air France retired their fleet.
- 16instacart: its rise.its a app that lets you shop for groceries and they have someone deliver to your door. available in most major cities and some smaller towns and counties, and im a shopper with them. so it would be gr... Read more...
- 16Woolworths UKIn the video on the American Woolworths, you mentioned the British side of the coin and honestly that would be a good choice to do a Decline Of... -style video. Personally I have fond memories of goin... Read more...
- 16The Vaporware of Elio MotorsElio Motors was founded in 2009 with a goal to make a gas powered automobile that was highly fuel efficient (84 mpg hwy/49 mpg city) and cheap. Basically, if you can't afford Tesla but still want to t... Read more...
- 16Trump Airlines/Trump Steaks/Trump VodkaYou may want to avoid a video about Trump (because of the dumpster fire that will likely occur in the comment section), but I'm curious about all the various products he's attached his name to over th... Read more...
- 16FedExThe history of how it started is crazy. I'm not too sure on the facts. But the guy created his business for the government. They said "no". then he competed with UPS. Almost went bankrupt. Then Gamble... Read more...
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- 16DuPont: bigger than you knowA gigantic company that gets extremely overlooked.
- 16AEWAll Elite Wrestling is a new wrestling company starting up soon here. Might be tropical next October when they have a TV deal. There having there first paper on May 25th.
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- 16BeatsI think it would be interesting to see the company’s transformation into a leader in the audio space. I think it is also cool to see how it impacted Dr. Dre and made him as wealthy as he is. Apple’s p... Read more...
- 16SiemensI work with their wind turbines at my job, but they also do a lot with healthcare. They have merged with so many other companies, they have stock in almost every industry, and I think they are a littl... Read more...
- 16Penn Central Transportation CompanyA failed merger between the Pennsylvania Railroad & New York Central Railway in 1968, which filed for bankruptcy in 1976
- 16Cineplex (Canadian Theater Chain)You did a video on AMC, I'm curious how Cineplex stacks up in comparison. Cineplex is one of the top Canadian movie theater chain. We had AMC theaters in Canada, but they left a couple years ago.
- 16Nestle’s Environmental Impact and forced laborWell climate change is a very serious issue that needs to be discussed more, and it would be great for you to address how much they impact the environment, and how they’ve admitted to forced labor. Ev... Read more...
- 16McCormickNowadays, it is almost impossible to get through a weekly trip to the supermarket without buying something from McCormick. Many people think of cinnamon and vanilla extract when they hear the name McC... Read more...
- 16Mod pizzaNever heard if this company until they opened a location in the town I lived in. They have great pizza, and what sets them apart of the other pizza chains is that they took the subway idea on applied ... Read more...
- 16MazdaMazda has made massive progress and changes since parting ways with Ford a few years ago. This Japanese automaker is very small but continues to remain competitive even against brands like Toyota. Now... Read more...
- 16Schlotzskys DeliThey seem to have had a similar situation as quiznos. If a town has a schlotzskys, it is the place I would choose. There sandwiches seem unique to me. And their slogan is pretty unique too.
- 16Bradlees Department StoresBradlees was a chain of discount department stores, which operated primarily in the northeastern United States. The chain went bankrupt in 2000 and all of its stores were closed by March 15, 2001. I h... Read more...
- 16AmesTheir complete and utter downfall was caused by the bad market & competition from Kmart, Walmart, Target, Phar-Mor & Bradlees. How did they fail?????
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- 16The Decline of Del TacoWhat the heck happened to Del Taco? Now, Taco Bell rules. Then again, Taco Bell was always the king.
- 16ZippoThey are an historic American brand with a great history involving WWII. They also had an interesting rivalry with IMCO. Nowadays they are struggling just a little as fewer people smoke and most use B... Read more...
- 16Lionel Trains LLCThis year is Lionel Trains 120th Anniversary since starting up in 1900. I’m a huge model train enthusiast and would love to see this video, as I am sure others will. They’ve had a long history through... Read more...
- 16Bob’s Big BoyBob's Big Boy is a restaurant chain founded by Bob Wian in Southern California in 1936, At its peak in 1989, there were over 240 Bob's locations throughout the United States, most belonging to Marriot... Read more...
- 16OTIS ElevatorsElevators are everywhere. We use them every day without a second's hesitation. But if you really think about it, they're metal boxes that hang by steel rope that (if damaged) could cause incredible da... Read more...
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- 16PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric)Its neglectful past and the cause of the 2017 Paradise,California wildfire
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- 16Henson International Television/HiT Entertainment.Quite a bit of history. Started out as a distribution company for Jim Henson, then purchasing Gullane Entertainment (formally The Britt Allcroft Company) and Lyrick Studios, their lawsuit with Big Ide... Read more...
- 16A24A production studio that seemed to appear out of nowhere and inside of a decade became extremely prolific in producing some of the most critically celebrated films, even with recognition of the Oscars... Read more...
- 16WildbrainThis company owns dozens of Cartoon Studios that may have made a show that you grew up with. They are a perfect candidate for Bigger Than You Know.
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- 16New series/ topicOkay here’s my pitch for a series “comparing industries” . Say there’s not enough runtime for one company so you compare the entire industry like say propane tanks they’re not that big but you can com... Read more...
- 16Company ManYou got a great channel !!!! Do a vid on your own company and your history. Very interesting and cool I bet !!!!
- 15JustBorn CandyThey own a bunch of iconic candy brands--notably Mike & Ikes and Hot Tamales--but it's a privately held company and I don't know much about them.
- 15FenderHow has this company been able to stay as the most popular guitar brand for so many years?
- 15Isuzu MotorsIsuzu Motors was born out of imperial Japan, and experienced a miraculous rise out of war and onto the international stage. It would be fun to hear a full synopsis of their past.
- 15Discount Tire/America's TireThe story of how Discount Tire started is a classic American success story. The company began with just six tires and a $400 loan nearly sixty years ago. Now it's one of the largest tire stores in the... Read more...
- 15Telltale gamesI want to know more about telltales rise in popularity to its downfall
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- 15Newman's OwnThey donate all profits to charity but have tons of different products and are in literally every grocery store
- 15Fall of Japanese electronics (Sony, sharp, Panasonic, etc)Almost everything was made by these power houses back then. Their like todays, Samsung and apple but now their almost nothing compared to what they use to be, in fact sharp I think is getting a bail f... Read more...
- 15CaldorCaldor was a very large retailer until the late 90’s when it went bankrupt. Would like to see a rise and fall video.
- 15Tractor supplyIt's a growing retailer and has continued to see growth during a time that many retailers have not (2009-present)
- 15Canadian Tire CorporationAlmost 100 year of being top retailer in Canada. Just acquired huge brands in various markets, ex Helly Hansen. Wondering how they're succeeding To stay in business despite Amazon taking over
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- 15SoBeI grew up with SoBe drinks and remember such a wide variety of products from them being available absolutely everywhere, and now I almost never see them. What happened to them?
- 15The Decline of Disney StoreDisney closed down multiple Disney Store locations. There are also only a couple of Disney Store locations that are still open in the state that I live in.
- 15Dollar Shave ClubIt’s advertised everywhere and it’d be interested to see its dynamics and if the ads are successful.
- 15Box topsHow did this cardboard folder shaped thing become the biggest educational fundraiser
- 15Papa Murphy's Pizza - Why They're SuccessfulThis pizza chain has grown in a way that differs from just about every other pizza chain. The most obvious reason is because of their "Take N' Bake" slogan. which is where you buy a pizza from them an... Read more...
- 15Joann Fabrics and CraftsThey acquired tons of competitors in the 90s, then went from many small stores to fewer but bigger stores. They sell a lot of holiday decorations too, which always confused me because there's no creat... Read more...
- 15Tootsie Roll IndustriesIndependent company with some interesting brands Charleston Chew, Blow Pop, Andes, Jr. Mints, Dubble Bubble, Dots, Charms. I'm surprised it hasn't been acquired. Has done well on stock market, still p... Read more...
- 15Micro CenterMicro Center is a computer electronics chain that still exists despite competing directly with Best Buy and Fry's and Amazon. What makes them unique is they spend 0 dollars on advertising and persist ... Read more...
- 15Mcculloch chainsawsTwo years after founding the company was responsible for 50% of all sales. First manufacturer to sell 1 million units. Then somehow ended up selling steam cleaners.
- 15ihop vs dennysi think ppl would enjoy hearing about how they’ve been battling it out over the years
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- 15Toys R Us: A possible comeback?This could talk about whether Toys R Us can make a comeback since there have been a few store re-openings.
- 15Apple RecordsThe bad management of the stores, and the success of the label
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- 15Don Bluth Animation: The Rise And FallThis video will feature the beginning of Don Bluth’s animation career,from him first short,Banjo the Woodpile Cat,to his biggest
- 15Wawa/Royal Farms/Sheetz“The East Coast Convince Store Showdown” Hey Company Man, I’m been living in the tri state area for a while and there is a massive war between the titled convince/deli/restaurants for years... Ever... Read more...
- 15What happened to Ovaltine?I remember Ovaltine was huge in the 90s, the biggest competitor with Nesquick. But I haven't seen Ovaltine in a long time. I thought this would be a good trip down memory lane too.
- 15Pillow PetsThey used to be popular, but sort of disappeared after awhile, but it seems like they are making a slow comeback.
- 15SanyoUsed to be quite a big television manufacturer, now it's barely anything since it's been licensed off by Panasonic and it televisions nowadays arent as great as it once was, what happened to them?
- 15Liberty MutualWhy they're hated, it's not just the commercials that make them despised
- 15Wait! That Company still exists?20 years ago I was hired by Spiegel Catalog. My first question was: "Wait, Spiegel still exists? That was something my GrandMa used to order from." But, not only did they still exist, they also owned ... Read more...
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- 15Hearst Communications - Bigger Than You KnowHearst Communications is best known for owning various magazines like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Esquire and the like. They have also owned various television stations some parts of the United S... Read more...
- 15Shasta colaA video about Shasta cola and the history of Shasta cola to my knowledge testicola is one of the first sodas ever created a free day Dr pepper and Coca-Cola with only a couple of sodas predating them ... Read more...
- 15Clorox-Bigger Than You KnowClorox sells many products you probably wouldn't expect them to sell.
- 15Ford vs ChevyTwo "American Classic" car manufacturers that are highly loved/hated depending on which side you lean towards are Ford and Chevy. I hear so many people that choose a side and remain loyal to that manu... Read more...
- 15Disney Vs WarnerMediaThese two media companies appear increasingly juxtaposed to each other. Their film presence appears to be competing with each other a lot. Marvel vs DC, Star Wars vs Dune, etc. It would be interesting... Read more...
- 15Kellogg’s vs. Post vs. General MillsThey’re the big three cereal companies and how they compete with one another.
- 15Cover Corporation (Hololive)Initially founded as a VR software company, Cover has since pivoted to become the dominant talent agency and music label in the VTuber industry, an entertainment industry segment that barely even exis... Read more...
- 14FazerA Finnish candy company who have been making candy since 1891 and still pretty large.
- 14Red Bull recent flavor diversificationRed Bull has been around since the late 80's. As a 32 year old company, they survived for the great majority of their life with only a single flavor- plus a sugar free version of that flavor. They hav... Read more...
- 14NFLYou did a video including this before but I would like to see an in-depth video on it.
- 14You should do a video on the history of Alaska AirlinesYou should do a video on the history of Alaska Airlines because it has a very interesting history and how it has grown Relatively fast to be one of the biggest airlines in America
- 14NCAA Basketball-non profit organization -pay for play scandals -NCAA March Madness tournament - advertising and tv contracts
- 14SeikoThe rise of seiko and the quartz crisis and how it affected the swiss watchmakers. And what the future holds for analog watches with smart watches and wearable tech.
- 14Death of the Comic Book IndustryI want to hear your thoughts on why this is happening even with the popularity of the movies.
- 14Ball CorporationTheir glass jars are now popular drinking containers. They identify as an aerospace company, but this may be due to an arrangement for another company to use the name Ball. Also the founders are the n... Read more...
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- 14Hewlett-PackardHistory of Hewlett-Packard the merger with Compaq and other companies.
- 14Schwinn Bicycle Company, rise and fallVery significant US company, survives today on name recognition.
- 14Crystal pepsiThe decline of crystal Pepsi... What happened? It would be interesting to watch how Tab and the world failed this drink, which may have just been too ahead of it's time?
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- 14Corning GlasswareCorning make all sorts of glass from smart phone displays to Fiber-optic to lab equipment or TV screens and everything in between. they are a world leader and innovator in glass technology.
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- 14Charlotte RusseThe rise and fall (and maybe rise) they closed all their stores and just announced they are having an online store.
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- 14Tim Hortons USHey, Recently ALL of the MN Tim Hortons were abruptly shut down. From what I understand there was drama between them and the Canadian parent company. One problem I know people were having with i... Read more...
- 14Shoney's/Big BoyIt would be interesting to see the rise of Big Boy and later Shoney's and fall of both. Shoney's also operated a series of motels as well that are no longer in existence.
- 14Fazoli'sA quick service Italian chain that was pretty popular at one time maybe about 10 years ago. They had awesome free breadsticks that someone would walk around with and offer to tables. They just suddenl... Read more...
- 14The Trump BrandWe are in a very political time and with voting season coming up it would be interesting to see the development of the Trump brand from its creation, its rise, its adaptations, and the impact the pres... Read more...
- 14Illumanation AnimationInterested to see how they keep making loads of money (Despicable Me is the highest grossing animated franchise of all time!) despite making films that are pretty mediocre.
- 14TamagotchiThey were a major fad for awhile and can even be considered the basis for Digimon and Pokemon, then after being a huge craze for years they vanished.
- 14Dutch Bros CoffeeDutch bros coffee is a west coast coffee shop from oregon. they have grown tremendously over the last few years and i see a new shop under construction almost every month
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- 14DeLorean Motor CompanyFrom overseeing the creation of the legendary Pontiac Firebird, GTO, and Grand Prix, to trafficking cocaine John DeLorean was a true American entrepreneur. His legacy lives to this day as there have b... Read more...
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- 14A&W RestaurantsStruggling to Expand: It’s sad how some of the Midwest and west coast have never had the sweet taste of A&W food
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- 14NHL rise and fall and rise againThe first rise would be the early years. It fell in the late 90s and early 2000's dead puck era. Has been rising since the rule changes that happened when the salary cap was implemented.
- 14Formula One vs NASCARWith declining viewership and interest, how are they both managing and which is more popular?
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- 14Colgate-Palmolive vs. Procter And GambleSomething that's always seemed interesting.
- 14Joann vs michaelsHow they are different? What makes more money? How they came to be some of the most popular craft retailers? And anything else.
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- 14McAfee antivirus, mainly, John McAfee himself.The guy has led an absolutely crazy life. It's incredible and would make a great follow-up to the whole U-Haul story, what with that being pretty bonkers too.
- 14Decline Of DeviantArtdA has been going through rough times lately, even more so after the recent release of DeviantArt Eclipse. What went wrong with the site? Why is the staff ignoring everyone's problems? Topic has been ... Read more...
- 14BlackRock"Not many" people know about this company but it's one of the largest ever. The same could be said for others similar to it like Blackstone (yes similar name but unrelated).
- 14Shakey’s PizzaUntil early 2000s I think there were thousands in the USA. Now until 50 or so in California and Washington. Huge in The Philippines though.
- 14klasky-CsupoThis is one of the most successful indie animation studio, creating some of the most popular franchises ever like The Simpsons and Rugrats. Started by newlywed animator couple (one a Hungarian immigra... Read more...
- 14Big Boy RestaurantsThe restaurant's history of franchising would be interesting to see
- 14Apple vs AndroidApple and Android are two companies who make tech products and begin with the letter A, but they're huge competitors. A vs video would make huge sense.
- 14Penn Central railroadwent bust in 1970, 2 years after being created in a merger. also, this was the largest bankruptcy in US history until Enron. survived in bankruptcy until 1976 when the US government took over.
- 14Reckitt Benckiser GroupMassive British 200 year old conglomerate that produce cleaning and other “personal products”
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- 14Littlest Pet ShopsBack when I was in grade school Littlest Pet Shops were HUGE and it seemed like any girl that had them had hundreds. I must’ve collected around 1,000 of them and the drawers in my room were filled to ... Read more...
- 14TelevisaThis mexican brand, became during the 20th. century, became the most powerful television network in hispanic america. But recently it has struggle to mantain ratings, also its criticized for cooperati... Read more...
- 14Maruchan RamenI have been thinking about this company alot lately. What made it so popular?
- 14The rise and fall of cirque de soleilThey just filed for bankruptcy. As one of the world’s best and largest circuses nobody would’ve expected this
- 14Hard Rock Cafe vs Planet HollywoodI'd like to know more about how two similar companies followed two very different paths and what made one successful while the other floundered.
- 14OWN Oprah Winfrey networkoprah winfrey had a big name with her show, but since open her own network "OWN" in 2011, I haven't heard much about her. This may be a bad sign but the channel is still on the air, so what does it me... Read more...
- 14ZaxbysCause only people in the south know about this place and I wonna know why their only in the south and south east portions of the United states and not try to go west
- 14Sour Patch KidsI think this is worthy of a video because of how big they are becoming now. They have candy, ice cream, cereal, and I think there making Sour Patch Kids cream cheese soon.
- 14SquarespaceI have seen many videos sponsored by Squarespace, and I want to know more about its history.
- 14Playhouse Disney and NogginBoth networks were a big part of mine and many others’ childhoods, and they disappeared around the same time. Why did they both rebrand? Did they know the risk of losing the audiences they had?
- 14Zumba- International Company - Fast growth in comparison to other fitness programs - Multi-generational appeal - Name associated most often with dance exercise.
- 14Stein MartThey are closing 300 locations via Bankruptcy. They had been in existence for over 100 years and transitioned from large stores to malls/ strip malls. With the decline of business clothing, it appears... Read more...
- 14Nathan’s HotdogsOnly the Nathans in Coney Island seems to be doing well. All of the other ones seemed to recently close up.
- 14Ahold Delhaize: Bigger than you knowWith over 7000 locations worldwide, this might be a treat to the international viewers. They own the biggest US delivery service, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, Food Lion, Martin’s, and Hannaford. These... Read more...
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- 14EquifaxI've been looking at lists of some of the worst companies in America and Equifax keeps appearing at the top. Apparently, they're a consumer credit report company that was the center of a massive hacki... Read more...
- 14Proprietary EponymsNew series idea for those brands that have become synonymous with their products, aka generic trademarks (ex. Kleenex, ChapStick, Band-Aid, etc.) It would be cool to see how these brands became the g... Read more...
- 14Washington Mutual Bank: the rise and fallI remember it from my youth since they had a huge expansion in the pacific northwest, but then suddenly disappeared, and the story gets crazy.
- 14Welch's bigger than you knowYou should do this video because not only do they have jam and jelly but juices and soda that are no longer available in stores like they were in my childhood thanks for listening
- 14Michelin vs. Firestone vs GoodyearI think people would like to know what to put on their cars and which one is best for what.
- 14Rise, fall, and rise again of Macaroni GrillThe Macaroni Grill is a restaurant that has come back from the brink of death and has managed to make profits and continue their rebirth during the COVID pandemic. The interesting story goes very deep... Read more...
- 14MiramaxMiramax is a film studio formed by the Weinstein brothers (Bob and Harvey). They are best known for hit blockbusters such as Pulp Fiction for example. I want to know how did the studio started.
- 14How do leveraged buyouts workYou talk a lot of companies buying someone and saddling them with debt. How does that work and where does the debt go? Are they buying a proiftable company, taking the money and transferring the debt ... Read more...
- 14BriskSince you've already done a video on Snapple, why not do one on Brisk? I'm not sure about the States, but here in Canada they're one of-- if not the-- biggest iced tea/lemonade brands!
- 14Topps Trading cardsThey are about to go Public (again) Headed by successful former Disney CEO Michael Eisner They are Jumping into the NFT game Surprisingly Candy Sales Make up more than 30% of the company. Topps tr... Read more...
- 14Blue Sky StudiosThe Rise and Fall of what was one of the biggest animation studios of all time and the creators behind Ice Age and Rio
- 14chips ahoy vs keeblerthere both awesome cookie companys. and are they rivals?
- 14Yamaha vs YamahaThe motorcycle vs the music company. Both started together and are now independent.
- 14Cash App vs. VenmoTwo of the most popular apps for sending money to friends. How did they get big, and which company do you think has the brighter future?
- 14Ballys corporationIt would be a good ride,fall, and ride again, or switching industries video. There were multiple variations and resurrections of the company (pinball, slots, casino, sports) Ballys Las Vegas when t... Read more...
- 14CaprisunWith this being a very large juice brand, I want to know how they’re doing, their history, and how much do they share in the juice market?
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- 14Dr. SeussOne of the most popular children's book authors, they have seemingly become one of the biggest franchises in history.
- 14Winn-Dixie: The rise and fall… and rise againWinn-Dixie, even just a few years ago after their second bankruptcy, appeared to be going the way of Bruno’s, but now after a number of years the company has been heading in a positive direction, with... Read more...
- 14Updated Boeing videoI know you did a Boeing video on 2020 but there's a lot that wasn't mentioned in that video and has happened since. For example, the previous video didn't talk about the MD merger, the issues getting ... Read more...
- 13ALCOThe American Locomotive Company was one of the largest companies in America. It made railroad locomotives and automobiles. It was one of the fastest collapses in American business history.
- 13ScionShort lived sub brand of Toyota meant to get the youth interested in the Toyota brand which was more "boring" at the time
- 13Gimbels Rise and FallI have always wondered how this giant 80’s chain store had gone out of business. Great videos
- 13Magic the GatheringIt's astounding that a card game has managed to be around for so many years. It's also insane how crazy the secondary market can be. And now that Wizards of the Coast are getting into the digital mark... Read more...
- 13CaseysI look forward to my travels to the Midwest to try their pizzas. I watched them grow when I lived there and now they're a destination for me as I go around the country. (maybe you have done this, a... Read more...
- 13Eastern AirlinesHow Frank Lorenzo took over and destroyed Eastern Airlines
- 13Self-Publishing Platforms (Wattpad, Amazon, Kobo, etc.)The past few years have been seen the transformation of the publishing industry. Due to websites like Wattpad, Amazon KDP, and others, authors have seen massive success without using big-name publishi... Read more...
- 13MCIYou should really think abut doing a video on the old telecom Co. MCI. Mostly to show it's growth and evolution after surviving the phone wars of the early 90's. I was surprised when I found out how v... Read more...
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- 13Fiat ChryslerOne of the oldest Automakers on the plant (Fiat brand turns 120 years old this July), one of the American/Detroit Big 3, an Italian National Champion, the various near-death experiences of both Chrysl... Read more...
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- 13TNT fireworks vs Phantom fireworksJuly is coming soon and its known for its famous tradition here in America, 4th of July, AKA independence day.
- 13Fatburger, Shake Shack and (potentially) Five Guys.There is an American burger renaissance happening back in the States, and these brands listed have arrived in Singapore, where I come from. I want to hear from you about how these companies have grown... Read more...
- 13DigimonIt would be interesting to see a video about the rise and fall of Digimon. Especially due to it's variable levels of popularity throughout the years and it's competition with Pokemon.
- 13LaserdiscIt would be interesting to see the rise and fall of laserdisc in the video wars.
- 13How Did NEW ERA Get So Big?NEW ERA is mostly known as a baseball cap company and are the signature hat of Major League Baseball. It was also, founded in 1920.
- 13TWA (Trans-World Airlines)Kinda shows almost the same ways that Pan Am met its demise in the 90s.
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- 13Image ComicsImage itself is one company comprised of a bunch of little companies and therefore has a lot of possibilities for a video. Image's impact in the 90s with Spawn alone cannot be denied.
- 13General Mills vs Kellogg’sTo show the major monopolies in the cereal brand
- 13Tamagotchi/Virtual Pets FadI remember a lot of vpet toys during my childhood in the late 90s/early 2000s and I'm curious on how big it got and how long it lasted. I think it would be a great topic especially now that a new mode... Read more...
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- 13Major League Soccer (MLS)it's interesting to follow how the league came about as a result of the 1994 FIFA World Cup and how much it's grown in the 25 years since, especially during this decade.
- 13pizza ranchStarted in Iowa and is now one of the Midwest biggest pizza chains and is expanding nation wide
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- 13Fox SportsFox Sports is the most popular sports in the USA. Fox Sports are competing by CBS and NBC. They home of NFL, FIFA, PBA and more. Now they already deal for WWE and XFL for 2019-20. They have own networ... Read more...
- 13David's BridalThis topic is worthy of a video because David's Bridal was at one the go to for wedding dresses. Today, David's Bridal is downsizing and closing stores. Many business media websites predict that David... Read more...
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- 13Giant SupermarketsJust realized that there are two different supermarkets, both named Giant, with two different logos, different beginnings, but they're owned by the same Netherlands-based company. One is referred to a... Read more...
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- 13H&R BlockThats the name I think of when I need to do my taxes since I can remember.
- 13PewDiePiePewDiePie is one of the largest YouTubers ever, only recently losing his spot as the single largest creator to T-Series. His style of gaming and comedy seems to resonate with viewers in a way that is ... Read more...
- 13Nickelodeon vs. Cartoon NetworkCartoon Network and Nickelodeon are both rivals, they both had a big competition with each other. Cartoon Network was killing nickelodeon just to take sides and to this day, nickelodeon had a decline ... Read more...
- 13ThinkGeekThinkGeek has been staple of the geek community and now the website is closing. It's being moved to Gamestop's website. Don't know about the physical stores yet, but Gamestop seems to be adding ThinkG... Read more...
- 13LamborghiniStarting as a tractor company that competed with Ferrari needs a rise and fall and rise again as it's always been one of the fastest and most iconic sports cars, but seemed to always struggle to stay ... Read more...
- 13Michaels StoresCompany has had it's ups and downs. Very curious on seeing how it's performing.
- 13Orange juliusThey were everywhere! How did they survive with only 1 product? Did people actually like those? They are still around as part of DQ... so strange.
- 13Lays around the worldDiscuss the Frito Lay company around the world discussing flavours, products and names. Links to some image references https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/552169523101302834/603686419344654396/156... Read more...
- 13Louis VuittonThe owner of the company just recently became the third richest in the world and the company continues to grow today as a fashion giant from France.
- 13DecathlonMultinational in sporting goods thats has everything in its own brands and is starting to get a foothold in the US market
- 13The Learning CompanyYou know that company that made those educational games (Oregon Trail, Reader Rabbit, etc.)? Whatever happened to them?
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- 13Tinder (Other Dating Apps)Discuss the rise in popularity of online dating apps such as Tinder/Bumble and others. How the company was created and also, the analytics that goes behind building the website and its algorithms.
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- 13The Decline Of TiVoI just realized TiVo still existed. But I know they’re nowhere as popular as they were before. A video about the decline of them might be interesting.
- 13HQ TriviaSimilar to Moviepass by giving a model that was based off of giving off money, and has been been dragging through the mud for a few months, and could potentially be ending this month, on September 30t... Read more...
- 13NordVPNI’m curious about how it was started, how it works, and why it has all the advertising revenue to be sponsoring so many different YouTube channels.
- 13Virgin GroupI would like to know what happened to this whole company? Why it was a success than a plunged failure. Could their be hope for this company? At least for Virgin Atlantic?
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- 13LG vs Samsung2 massive Korean conglomerates that both sell and make the same stuff, from TVs to refrigerators, from washers and dryers to phones. Both of these companies step on the others more often then not sin... Read more...
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- 13AC MooreAfter 34 years 34 AC Moore, a huge craft chain is closing. The banner across the website says they are no longer taking orders past 11/25/2019. I started doing crafts just the time they opened. I thou... Read more...
- 13Craftsman toolsThey went from being owned and only sold by Sears and made in the USA to being sold in k mart and some hardware stores and being lower quality made over seas. Do a rise and fall!
- 13Auntie Anne’sAn Auntie Anne’s has been in every mall I’ve been to, some malls even having multiple stores.
- 13Chia petI've seen other fads (pet rock,beenie baby,etc talk about on company man17 videos they've come and gone but the chia pet is still around and still being sold.
- 13Johnny RocketsThis nostalgic burger chain emulating diners and car hops from the 50s actually started in the 80s. They expanded and were all over the place serving up burgers and malted milkshakes. Now I can’t find... Read more...
- 13Verizon VS T MobileI want to know which one is doing better and which one is better overall
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- 13Tuesday MorningInteresting close out home goods store similar to tjmaxx big lots and home goods. Based out of Dallas Texas, CEO's have changed over the years and locations have close down throughout New England and ... Read more...
- 13"Around the World In 80 Companies" Special SeriesMost companies and products covered on the channel are American, with there only being an occasional Japanese or British company. Maybe starting a new "Around the World" series to go around the world ... Read more...
- 13Big Idea EntertainmentBig Idea is a Christian animation studio that distributed lots of VeggieTales home videos, which featured anthropomorphic talking vegetables that teach great Christian morals through fun stories that ... Read more...
- 13TmZI think it would be a good idea to do a history on TmZ, how they impacted journalism,and I hope someone in the comments has an idea on what playlist it belongs to.
- 13How Namco and Bandai merged togetherNamco and Bandai were once their own companies but then got merged in the mid 2000s. I would like to know the answer to why this happened and know about their history as well as how much they work tog... Read more...
- 13sprouts vs whole foodshealth food grocery stores have had a rise. also could do just success of sprouts
- 13worst company ideas& failsI feel that some companys have super bad ideas and sometimes fail very badly and I would like to see a series about this
- 13FUBU: Rise and Fall?The story of FUBU includes: Selling a whole mortgage, selling on the streets, over $350 million in annual worldwide sales at its peak, entrepreneurial achievements, a record label, LL Cool J, Fat Albe... Read more...
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- 13MLMs/ Pyramid SchemesBecause these are businesses that scam people every day and there are a ton of mlms.
- 13The Game Show ScandalsIn the very early days of television there were some infamous scandals were celebrities were revealed to have deliberately done poorly to let the more popular contestants win. This led to a sharp drop... Read more...
- 13Cox EnterprisesI work for Dealertrack which is own by Cox Enterprises. They own Kelly Bluebook and other big companies like that. Where its with cars, I think it would be a big company to look into. Also worth Billi... Read more...
- 13Jollibee/Smash BurgerThey are growing in the United States and all over the world and also acquired Smash Burger recently
- 13Time vs Life (Magazine companies)I think it would be interesting to see the difference between Time Magazine and Life Magazine, how they came about and what they are doing today)
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- 13Why most major companies are AmericanAlways wondered why most major international companies (tech, retail, food... etc) are American? Faceboock, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon to name a few in tech. Mcdonald’s, KFC, Starbucks in food. Walmart,... Read more...
- 13How does a company become and monopolyApple, a big company, is being sued over being a monopoly, but why aren't other companies like Amazon and Walmart.
- 13McDonalds vs JollibeeMcDonalds is the most famous fastfood chain in the world, except in the Philippines. What happened?
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- 13Boomerang rebrand (rise and fall)people have talked about this alot and are enraged more like just no, and want the old boomerng(TV channel) back.
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- 13KikThe rise and fall. Kik was extremely popular but then rapidly declined, I remember using it. So much nostalgia.
- 13The Shaper ImageThe Decline. Why did they discontinue their catalog and close all their stores?
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- 13DVD vs. CDthis is similar to the HD DVD vs. Blu-Ray video, so this should be great to!
- 13The Decline of Camping World... What happened?I think it’s interesting to see what happened that caused the downfall of Camping World
- 13Curiosity StreamI noticed recently when I renewed my subscription with them that they're lacking alot of the content they used to have when I first subscribed to them when they first came out. Things like: walking wi... Read more...
- 13Boscov'sThe rise, fall and rise again This chain of department stores in the Northeast filed for bankruptcy in 2002, but has found their way back to relevancy in that region I would love you to do a video o... Read more...
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- 13Fox Broadcasting CompanyChanging an industry: how it became the first to break away from the big three networks (CBS, NBC and ABC), and how it became from a slow start to one of the most popular networks (especially thanks t... Read more...
- 13BicHow Bic went from Pens to lighters. Owning each market ... its brilliant and i have done search on how they did it qnd what shaped their choices. Perhaps you can enlighten me and your followers. Ju... Read more...
- 13BarillaHow did they get so big? They are known especially for their pasta and pasta products.
- 13Valve CorporationValve is one of the leading software developers and distributors. How has it changed the digital gaming industry rose through tough times?
- 12GraingerGrainger is a large company that provides industrial goods to other large companies. There’s millions of customers and is competing hard with Amazon.
- 12Woolworth's Australia6 years agoOpen For Voting