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Macca’s, the Aussie Way

January 15, 2013 By Shermaine 2 Comments

Macca's. Mickey-D's. Macs. McDo. Whatever you call it, you always recognise the international fast food giant the moment you see its glowing arches. In order to celebrate Australia Day, McDonald’s has temporarily changed its name... For the next few weeks, Australians can all spot the nickname of their ever-so-loved fast food restaurant on signage across the country. An Aussie tastes menu . . .

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Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Australia Day, buzz, campaign, fast food, marketing, nickname

Random adidas Fact

November 16, 2012 By Shermaine Leave a Comment

Just in case you were all dying to know how the sportswear brand got its name. The name "adidas" dates back to 1948 and comes from the name of the company's founder, Adolf Dassler. By putting together his nickname "Adi" and the first letters of his surname, the name "adidas" was born. I just randomly come across it in the FAQ section of their website and thought to share. I'm such a sucker for . . .

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Filed Under: Random Tagged With: adidas, fact, naming, nickname

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