Sensory overload
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The use of intangible and unusual flavors and scents in different consumer goods is discussed. Scents of new deodorants include Kilo, Touch, Vice, Tsunami, etc. Similarly, body-wash fragrances are named Solstice, Vitality, After Hours, etc. According to Catherine Newman, director of Marketing at Wrigley Canada, manufacturers use abstract concepts for products aimed at young males because they represent a cachet of coolness.
Publication Name: Marketing Magazine
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1196-4650
Year: 2007
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Trademark trauma
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Citing examples of MBNA NHL MasterCard, Volkswagen, Quiznos Sub, Nestle's Coffee Crisp, Hasbro and Serta, a report is presented on how, instead of registering trademarks for unique or authentic words, some companies are going overboard by appropriating commonly used English terms.
Publication Name: Marketing Magazine
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1196-4650
Year: 2005
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