X OWNS X

In 2022 we were inspired by Vuk Vidor’s Art History poster, so we conducted a survey on what 50 of the most iconic global brands “own.” Here we go into more detail on each brand with mini blogs.

TESLA OWNS ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Since its founding in 2003, Tesla has revolutionized the automotive industry and electrified the future…

BITCOIN OWNS DIGITAL CURRENCY

In 2008, the way the world earns, spends, saves, and even thinks about the concept…

GUCCI OWNS Gs

Gucci is a name that has become synonymous with luxury, status, and avant-garde fashion. The…

UBER OWNS ON DEMAND

Founded in 2009 in San Francisco, California, Uber’s rideshare platform revolutionized the way we get…

DISNEY OWNS IMAGINATION

This year, Disney celebrates its one hundredth year of Mickey, motion picture, and all things…

JACK DANIEL’S OWNS AMERICAN WHISKEY

To tipplers and teetotalers alike, Jack Daniel’s is a name that has become synonymous with…

ROBINHOOD OWNS INVESTING FOR ALL

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed Wolf of Wall Street, or someone whose only association with the…

NETFLIX OWNS BINGE-WATCHING

From its roots as a DVD-by-mail service to the number one streaming service in the..

SOUTHWEST OWNS FAIR FARES

From acrobatic flight attendants to crews that burst out in song, dance, and comedy routines,…

WALMART OWNS EVERY DAY LOW PRICES

Like many companies that grow to be larger than life, Walmart comes from humble beginnings….

GLOSSIER OWNS NO-MAKEUP MAKEUP

In 2010, Emily Weiss, a fashion assistant at Vogue, launched her side hustle as an…

APPLE OWNS USER EXPERIENCE

There are many great and iconic brands that have disrupted, transformed, and shaped their industries;…

TWITTER OWNS REAL-TIME COMMENTARY

If you are reading this, you are part of the 4.74 billion social media users…

MCDONALD’S OWNS FAST FOOD

By PLAYBOOK STUDIO Brand Strategist, Caneel Eddy As of November 21, 2022, there are 13,345…

ROLEX OWNS CLASSIC STATUS

Few brands can claim ownership over the concept of “status” like Rolex does. Founded in…

AMAZON OWNS UNPARALLELED CONVENIENCE

By PLAYBOOK STUDIO Brand Strategist, Caneel Eddy For many of us, shopping on Amazon is…