Live Poll Results — Which international brand changed its name after discovering their original name
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Linguistic Branding Brilliance
In the world of language and linguistics, clever brand names and slogans can make all the difference. Companies spend millions researching linguistic patterns that make product names memorable and appealing across different cultures and languages. This poll tests your knowledge about a famous linguistic rebranding case that changed a company's global perception and market success.
Which international brand changed its name after discovering their original name translated to something unfortunate in multiple languages?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': "Nokia Lumia (which discovered 'lumia' was Spanish slang for 'prostitute' in some regions)", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Mondelez International (created after research showed the previous name 'Kraft' had negative connotations in several markets)", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Exxon (rebranded from 'Esso' which meant 'stalled car' in Japanese and had negative connotations in other languages)", 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Pepsi (which rebranded from 'Brad's Drink' after linguistic research showed 'Pepsi' had positive phonetic associations worldwide)", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |