Adnan Pocketwala

How a bad brand name can kill future growth
Marketing
9 hours ago
Adnan Pocketwala

How a bad brand name can kill future growth

Naming a brand needs science, not serendipity; blending a methodical approach, linguistics, semiotics, consumer psychology and strategic foresight.

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