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Are you familiar with the brand "Supreme"?

Just trying to gauge the brand's awareness here. It's looking like they may not be as popular as I thought.

Topic Advice - Supreme

I've been researching for a possible video on the clothing brand Supreme. I initially wanted to make it about why they're successful but then I started realizing that there's a lot of people out there that really dislike this brand. Which on do you think would a better direction for the video? Also, I'd be helpful if you could comment your thoughts toward them. Whether you feel strongly positiv...

Cicis - Help

I've been researching the pizza chain Cicis but they've proven to be mysterious. They've closed restaurants consistently over the past 10 years but I can't point to any direct reason for it. If you know about or can find anything that could help explain it, that would be helpful. But also, what's your opinion of them? It seems to be very mixed overall and I'm thinking it's dependent on the spec...

Marvel - Help Finding Something

I'm working on a video about Marvel. I'm thinking it'll highlight some of the major rises and falls throughout their history. Probably their biggest fall resulted in their 1996 bankruptcy. I have a grasp of the story of what happened but can't seem to find the numbers to support it. 

I'm looking for their 10-K reports from the early 90's. The ones from the original Marvel, not Toy Bi...

Research Help - Dasani

Hey everyone, I've been researching some bottled water brands seeing if there's a good story for a video. Aquafina vs. Dasani looks like a promising direction but I'm seeing a conflicting piece of information that could be important.

The Dasani website says the brand was introduced in 1991:  https://www.dasani.com/a...

Thumbnail Poll - AOL

This one concerns a video about the decline of AOL. The logo is a little weird for my thumbnail format so I tried a few different things with it. Which one do you think works the best? (All options are attached).

Thumbnail Poll - Dreyer's

I'm excited about this video, bringing back the "Why Two Names" series strong with the curious case of ice cream brands Dreyer's and Edy's. There's a lot going on with it so I feel it's a strong video and I want to be sure to the thumbnail worthy of it. I've attached 3 options, please let me know what you think.

Research Help

I've stumbled across something that I find pretty strange and I'm hoping someone here can provide a little help.

This'll take a minute to explain but stick with me. I'm researching Build a Bear Workshop, it's a retail store where (mostly) kids can stuff and accessorize their own bears. In 2005 they introduced a new store concept called Friends 2B Made as shown from this press release: 2020-03-19 19:03:59 +0000 UTC View Post

Thumbnail Poll - Wells Fargo

This is a video about the 2016 Wells Fargo Scandal. I can't decide between three slightly different options for the thumbnail. I'm hoping you could help me out with it. All three are attached. 

Thumbnail Poll - Kohl's

This is probably going to be next weeks video. It's about the department store Kohl's and how they've been able to maintain a level of success in the tough retail environment. I'm having trouble figuring out a good thumbnail for it. I'm wondering which of these two you think are better or possibly if you have any other suggestions of what would be appealing for it. Really appreciate the help. B...

Thumbnail Poll - AFL vs NFL

In honor of the upcoming Superbowl I've been working on this video about the a competing football league in the 1960's. Need a little help choosing the thumbnail. All the options are attached. 

Thumbnail Poll - Culver's

This will likely be next week's video and I need a little help with choosing the thumbnail. Which of the three do you think is best. All options are attached.

Extras - Monsanto

Early Access - Monsanto

Thumbnail Poll - Cinnabon

Hey everyone, I'm sure these thumbnail polls don't seem too important but I promise you they are. I often look to Patreon for help with the decision because you all know the channel better than anyone else and I trust you know what will be best for it. I typically only ask the consultants what they think but the participation has been getting a little light to a point where there's not enough v...

Bed Bath and Beyond Follow-Up

Hey everyone, just a follow-up on my latest poll. The topic of the video will indeed be Bed Bath and Beyond vs. Linens 'n Things. I've been working on it quite a bit since I put that poll out Friday morning and still have ways to go but I'm able to attach what the thumbnail will likely look like. The video probably won't be out until January or February so I thought I'd give a small update. Tha...

Advice - Bed Bath and Beyond

I could use a little help. I've been researching Bed Bath and Beyond along with the rest of the industry and there's 2 potentially good directions for a video. Which would you rather see?

Thumbnail Poll - Spotify

Hey everyone, looking for a little help here. I'm working on a video about Spotify and why they're successful. I'm thinking it may go up next week. There's a lot of color scheme options for the thumbnail so I'm wondering which one you think is best. Also, they're a little plain, not sure if that's good or not so  let me know if you think I should add anything. All options are attached.&nbs...

Thumbnail Poll - Nickelodeon

Hey Patrons, I'm trying to decide on a new thumbnail. This time the video is about the rise and questionable fall of Nickelodeon. Let me know which you think is best (All options are attached).

MoviePass - Extras

One Year Anniversary

This is pretty cool, I just realized it's been a full year since I started this Patreon account. My first post was on September 3, 2018, then the next day I posted the early access to my video about Crocs (hard to believe that was all a year ago). 

I hope everyone has been happy with everything over here. I know many of you have been here since the beginning and likely following the ...

Thumbnail Poll - Starbucks

Next week's video is about how Starbucks got so big and I've been going back and fourth on these 2 thumbnails. I personally like the look of #2 better but fear it may be too wordy. #1 is nice and simple. Both are attached so let me know what you think. 

Thumbnail Poll - eBay

Hey everyone, I made a video about how eBay started and I could use a little help in selecting the thumbnail. Have 3 options, just vote on the one you think is best. (All are attached).

Help - Locating SEC Reports

Thought I'd put this question out here in case anyone is good at tracking down things like this.

I've been learning about Discovery Zone all day and struggling to find information. They were a public company starting in 1993, yet on SEC's EDGAR I can't find any 10-k reports, or really anything helpful before 1998. The reports definitely exist and I feel should be there but for whatever re...

Thumbnail Poll - Need Everyone's Help

So here's the deal everyone: tomorrow I have a video coming out about Frito-Lay and how big they are and I've been spending way too much time on the thumbnail. I'm at the point where they're all blending together and I can't tell what's good anymore, that's where you come in. I'm up to 5 passable options and I need you to decide which is the best. So everyone please vote for your favorite and I...

Thumbnail Poll - Monster Energy (open to everyone)

Tomorrow's video is about how the company entered the business of energy drinks. I'm having trouble deciding the thumbnail so I put it up to a vote for the Consultant level Patrons, as I usually do, but it resulted in a tie and I'm more undecided than ever. So now I'm turning to the rest of the great supporters on here to help me make this decision. Both options are attached. What do you think?...

2 Year Celebration! - Ideas

This Sunday marks the channel's 2nd year anniversary, I'm thinking I'll likely make a video celebrating it. If you were around last year for the 1 year anniversary video, probably something very similar. Nothing big, just a little reflecting on the past year and maybe some potential plans for year 3. 

I thought I'd come here with the question before anywhere else, is there anything s...

Announcement - Company Man Episode Idea Board

Attention all Patrons! I’m happy to announce a cool new addition to the channel. Thanks to one of my patrons, Chad from Fullerton Media, we now have an official Company Man Episode Idea Board!

Please check it out, it’s a way for everyone to look at a list of video suggestions and vote on which ones you’d like to see. You can also submit official suggestions yourself and once I appro...

Thumbnail Poll - Disney

I usually only have the Consultants participate in these polls but since I've already been discussing this (and because I've become a little obsessed and want as much participation as possible), this one's open to all Patrons. 

This is the official poll so take it seriously, whatever wins will very likely be used. All options are attached.

Disney Video Update

Been working away at Disney - Bigger Than You Know. We were all talking about it here yesterday so I thought I'd give a little update and say it's definitely happening and will almost certainly be released this Wednesday. The recent acquisition is sort of forcing a different structure than I typically stick to but I think it's turning out pretty good. I talk a lot about what's happening right n...