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The Great Brand Name Risk

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Steven Addis

On day one, the meaning of a new brand name can be found in the dictionary (assuming it’s a real word). For a fleeting moment, “Amazon” was a river, “Apple” was a fruit, and “Kindle” conjured fuel for fire. But if early, literal meanings remain over time, the managers of the brands fail. That’s right, [...]

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