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How one woman’s cooking mishaps sparked the creation of BAND-AID® Brand adhesive bandages
In honor of the iconic product’s debut in January 1921, we peel back the layers of time to reveal the “aha!” moment behind its invention.
The power of Our Credo: Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky reflects on the legacy of the company’s historic mission statement
What helps set Johnson & Johnson apart? One legendary document written in 1943. As Our Credo celebrates its 75th anniversary, Gorsky sat down with author and Wharton professor Adam Grant to delve into the past, present and future of the company’s guiding belief statement.
Zonweiss: The Johnson & Johnson invention from 1887 that inspired people to brush their teeth
For National Dental Hygiene Month, we’re stepping back in time to the late 1800s, when less than 10% of the population paid attention to good oral hygiene—that is, until this product hit the market. Hint: It was squeezable.
The quest to end tuberculosis: 17 memorable moments in innovation
Johnson & Johnson has been instrumental in helping bring us closer to a TB-free world through its groundbreaking work with multidrug-resistant TB.
Haute heritage: 6 vintage Johnson & Johnson ads shot by famous fashion photographers
As celebs and style stars file into the front row at Spring Studios for New York Fashion Week, Johnson & Johnson looks back at its iconic series of high-fashion Modess ads, which featured some of the most coveted models and designers of the couture world.
Doctor Dan the Bandage Man: The iconic kids’ book all about BAND-AID® Brand adhesive bandages
In celebration of National Book Lovers Day, we’re spotlighting a popular Little Golden Book from 1950 (and that’s still in print today!) that taught kids how to care for cuts and scrapes using the classic Johnson & Johnson product.
Safety first: 12 outside-the-box first aid kits made by Johnson & Johnson
The company invented the first commercial first aid kit 130 years ago—and then proceeded to roll out innovative spinoffs designed to help treat everything from war wounds to snake bites.
Stars ‘n Strips: The first-ever decorated BAND-AID® Brand adhesive bandages
In honor of Independence Day, we’re spotlighting the star-emblazoned Johnson & Johnson bandages for kids that created fireworks in the market over 60 years ago—and paved the way for a trend that’s still going strong today.
3 vintage Johnson & Johnson ads with dads that will melt your heart
Who says only moms and babies make for adorable images? To celebrate Father’s Day, we’re digging into our company archives to showcase dads who had cameos in Johnson’s® product ads.
Why Johnson & Johnson once had an entire team of glassblowers
The company debuted its iconic catgut sutures in June of 1887, cementing its reputation as a healthcare innovator—and these unexpected artisans played a pivotal role.