When were "THINK" signs first used by IBM?
IBM (International Business Machines) is a corporation that long predated the electronic computer. The "Think" signs were introduced by Thomas John Watson, Chairman and CEO of IBM 1914-1956
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Patricia Viater
I agree with Marian, correct telar is 1911
John Manley
Gery Tillmanns, and IBM say 1911!! - Someone got it wrong.
Marian Spitzig
IBM says it was 1911.
recordpete
Actually "Think" was introduced by him as a slogan in 1911 when he owned the National Cash Register Corp. a forerunner of IBM.
Rob Farr
I had absolutely no idea ...
David Holmes
Darlene Davidson, Me too.
Julia Belinda Reid
The company formally changed its name from (CTR) Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company to IBM (International Business Machines) on Feb. 14, 1924.
blharris
lynnannweeks, see that's what I thought too lol
Michael E. Burris
It was the CTR company then.
Bob Goodall
Show what is meant by a "think " sign.
Amanda Read
Never seen it
Ike Hinlo Caceres
The company originated in 1911 as the "Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company " (CTR) and was renamed "International Business Machines" in 1924.
Gery Tillmanns
Interesting. The answer was 1915 and write up said 1914.
lynnannweeks
Company wasn't IBM until the 1950s.
John Esposito
Thank you QuizzClub fro the 7 points!!!!!!!! And thankyou FCOWELL forfor sharing this trivia!!!!!!!