Turnitin

Every 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?

Albertsons

How 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

WeWork

This 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…

StateFarm

It’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…

Lenovo: Bigger Than You Know

Lenovo 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.

Blackwater/Xe Services/Academi

Private Military Contractors (Mercenaries) responsible for war crimes. Repeated name changes to distance themselves from the ad press. Shady government contracts.