Tag Archive | reed brothers automotive
December 8, 2013  

Creed of A Dodge Brothers Salesman

The man responsible for much of the early Dodge Brothers advertising was George Harrison Phelps. Among other things, George Phelps wrote “The Creed of A Dodge Brothers Salesman” which embodied the Dodge Brothers philosophy in manufacturing and selling cars:

Creed of Dodge Brothers Salesman Spirit Lake Beacon Thursday, May 13, 1915

from Newspaperarchive.com – Spirit Lake Beacon Thursday, May 13, 1915

Dodge Brothers advertising was renowned for its simplicity. Sales brochures in 1914-15 and 1916 used the slogan, “It Speaks for Itself.”

It Speaks for Itself

Advertisements in 1916 emphasized the growing acceptance of Dodge Brothers care by the public. The campaign began with “A Year’s Growth of Good Will”, published on January 1, 1916. 

A Year's Growth in Good Will

Source: “The Dodge Brothers”, The Men, The Motor Cars, and The Legacy

April 24, 2012  

Blog Launch Press Release

Today, I announced the official launch of the “Reed Brothers Dodge History” blog with a formal press release (see text below).

Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV (1888PressRelease) April 23, 2012 – Former Reed Brothers Dodge, in Rockville, Maryland (MD) is delighted to announce the launch of their new WordPress blog.  Business longevity is something to celebrate and share. The Reed Brothers Dodge History blog will act as a platform for readers to gain insight into the history and success their business has achieved.

On this blog, readers will find an historic timeline that showcases their company’s history, how Reed Brothers Dodge came into being, and how the company overcame the inevitable changes and challenges throughout almost a decade of being in business.

Reed Brothers Dodge History blog conveys an abundance of unique automotive related content as well as a family business history that parallels the evolution of the Dodge automobile.

By creating their business history, Reed Brothers hopes to establish a lasting and true legacy for people in their company, family and future generations, and the community at large who will all benefit from a deeper knowledge and understanding of their heritage.