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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The restaurant chain in Spain cannot be named La Mafia. The Italian government protested.

An Italian government protest has prevented a restaurant chain in Spain from using the name 'La Mafia.'

Mar 23 • 07:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Go-Ahead and Arverio: The Pain of Separation on Bavarian Tracks

The article discusses the lingering presence of Go-Ahead's branding in Bavaria after its acquisition by the Austrian Federal Railways, despite the company's operational transition to a new entity.

Mar 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sony is killing PlayStation Network later this year - will it affect you?

Sony is reportedly planning to phase out the PlayStation Network branding by September 2026, marking the end of a 20-year legacy.

Mar 21 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Luke Littler applies to trademark his FACE as darts star takes steps to protect fortune

Darts champion Luke Littler is seeking to trademark his likeness to prevent unauthorized use of his image by artificial intelligence.

Mar 20 • 17:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A youth theater performance about Sanna Marin: 'Lady Gaga comes to mind first'

A new youth theater play, 'I Am Sanna Marin,' showcases various stages of the former Finnish Prime Minister's life and highlights her international branding success.

Mar 20 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

People are only just learning meaning behind Penguin books mascot after 90 years

The Penguin Books logo, featuring a cheerful penguin, has been an iconic symbol of the publisher for 90 years, yet many are just now discovering its origins.

Mar 20 • 09:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Why Boca uses three different shields, which is the official one, and how many times it has been modified in 120 years

Boca Juniors has updated its digital identity by changing its shield across all official social media, adopting a simplified version for its 120th anniversary.

Mar 19 • 16:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Before Sara García: This is what the Abuelita chocolate logo looked like with the image of another lady

The article discusses the evolution of the Abuelita chocolate logo from an earlier image of an elderly woman to the iconic representation of actress Sara García.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Sports Meets Glamour... These Beautiful Stars Have Created a 'Digital League'

Women athletes are redefining the sports landscape by merging their athleticism with glamor, creating a new digital presence and influence.

Mar 19 • 02:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest 3 on suspicion of torturing a woman and marking a swastika on her skin in MS

Three individuals have been arrested in Brazil for allegedly torturing a transgender woman, branding her skin with a swastika after a physical altercation related to unpaid wages.

Mar 18 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Real reason Harry and Meghan Markle's Hollywood bubble has burst with Netflix

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's partnership with Netflix reportedly has ended after five and a half years, largely due to underwhelming content performance.

Mar 18 • 09:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Milka chocolate became purple 125 years ago; the cow was dyed later

Milka chocolate, known for its signature purple packaging, was first introduced 125 years ago, while the iconic purple cow was colored in later years.

Mar 18 • 09:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Transport will put its logo on private buses operating the main state lines

Spain's Ministry of Transport will require private buses on major state routes to display its logo as part of a campaign to enhance the public image of state transportation services.

Mar 17 • 14:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motiva replaces ViaQuatro brand at SP's yellow line metro stations

Motiva has begun replacing the ViaQuatro branding at São Paulo's yellow line metro stations, with completion expected by July 2024.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kangasniemi does not want to dispute with the Finnish housing fair, the municipality changes the name of its abandoned houses campaign

Kangasniemi municipality has decided to rename its campaign showcasing abandoned houses following a request from the Finnish housing fair to avoid brand confusion.

Mar 16 • 17:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Firm Enlists Kiekie, Nze, Booth as Brand Ambassadors

Johnvents Group has appointed media personality Kiekie, actor Stan Nze, and actress Maryam Booth as brand ambassadors for its Johnvents 3-in-1 Chocolate.

Mar 15 • 00:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Karamoja Residents Protest Chinese Branding of Moroto Cement

Residents in Karamoja, Uganda, protest against the branding of Moroto Cement as 'Yaobai Cement', feeling it disrespects the region's identity and contributions.

Mar 13 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Executive takes over the command of Interbrand Brazil after six years in New York

Daniella Bianchi has been appointed as the CEO of Interbrand Brazil, returning to the position after six years in New York.

Mar 12 • 15:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Katie Perry wins High Court trademark case against Katy Perry

Australian designer Katie Perry has won a trademark case against pop star Katy Perry regarding the use of their names in fashion branding.

Mar 10 • 23:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inspiration Studio transforms podcast into positioning strategy in Manaus

Inspiration Studio in Manaus is leveraging podcasts as a strategic tool for professionals seeking to establish authority in their niches.

Mar 10 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PagBank will name the Faria Lima Metro station in São Paulo

The Faria Lima Metro station in São Paulo has been renamed Faria Lima PagBank following a naming rights agreement with the digital bank PagBank.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Female Personal Branding and Personal Finances Among the Axes of the Women's Forum of EL UNIVERSO

The Women's Forum organized by EL UNIVERSO focuses on personal branding and finances for women, featuring talks and interviews with prominent female leaders.

Mar 10 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Generation Brand Children: Who Owns 'Leni Klum' and 'Brooklyn Beckham'?

The article discusses the trend among celebrities to trademark their children's names, reflecting the economic implications of celebrity culture in the age of social media.

Mar 10 • 05:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Platform opens registrations for free consultancy for women-led groups in Bahia; know the details

The VOAH platform has opened registrations for a free consultancy program aimed at women-led groups in Bahia, Brazil, offering six months of strategic support.

Mar 8 • 20:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Example Bridgerton: How Netflix Creates Brands from Series

The article explores how Netflix transforms series like Bridgerton into powerful brands that extend beyond streaming.

Mar 7 • 18:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Soul of Volkswagen Earned Applause. The Ninth Golf Aims to Learn from Major Missteps

Volkswagen's ninth-generation Golf will be electric yet retain its classic design, learning from past missteps in vehicle naming and branding during its transition to electrification.

Mar 6 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Italy forces the restaurant chain 'La Mafia se sienta a la mesa' to change its name, considering it offensive

Italy has succeeded in having the restaurant chain 'La Mafia se sienta a la mesa' in Spain change its name due to its offensive nature.

Mar 5 • 16:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Minister decries questioning over election message as 'misogynist attack'

Tasmanian Racing Minister Jane Howlett defends herself against accusations of breaching caretaker conventions regarding election messages, branding the questioning as misogynistic.

Mar 5 • 02:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Open borders, Trump-hating radical’: GOP unleashes early blitz on Texas Democrat Talarico

Republicans are mounting early attacks on James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in the upcoming Texas Senate race, branding him as a radical ahead of the elections.

Mar 4 • 17:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Aeroitalia presents the new livery: a symbol of growth and a new identity

Aeroitalia has unveiled a new aircraft livery that reflects the airline's growth and commitment to a distinctive identity in the European aviation market.

Mar 4 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"Your position has an expiration date": Susana Calero and her bet on personal branding at the EL UNIVERSO women's forum

Susana Calero, a personal branding mentor and transformational coach, emphasizes the transient nature of professional success while promoting a women's forum organized by EL UNIVERSO.

Mar 3 • 16:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Como 1907 in Italy: The Club of the Rich and Beautiful

Como 1907 is transforming soccer into a lifestyle brand, attracting Hollywood celebrities and shaking up Italian Serie A under the guidance of coach Cesc Fàbregas.

Mar 3 • 08:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Milei attacks opposition in fiery speech in Congress: 'Band of thieves, delinquents'; VIDEO

Argentinian President Javier Milei lashed out at the opposition during a fiery speech in Congress, branding them as thieves and delinquents for their governance and policies.

Mar 2 • 16:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Scent Experiment: Musk and Cucumber: Making the Brand Core Smellable

The article discusses how Sonja Reinholz and Stella Norwig assist companies in creating their unique scents, highlighting the often-overlooked importance of the sense of smell in a visually dominated world.

Mar 2 • 13:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

OWEXX Outdoor Screen Network: Modern Solutions Ensuring Visibility in Kaunas

The OWEXX outdoor screen network in Kaunas integrates traditional outdoor advertising with modern technology to effectively capture audience attention in urban areas.

Mar 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Seasoning also has 'storytelling': Mitsukan's strategist is a Disney alumnus

Mitsukan is innovating its marketing strategies by incorporating storytelling into its branding, inspired by Disney, to better connect with customers.

Mar 1 • 23:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

MT: A dispute broke out between meat giants

Finnish meat companies Snellman and Atria are in a dispute over the trademark of a dark green color used in their branding.

Mar 1 • 20:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Overlooked detail in Ford logo floors drivers who have never noticed it before

A subtle detail in the Ford logo related to the cursive 'F' has surprised many drivers who were previously unaware of it.

Feb 28 • 22:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ilaria Salis attacks the USA and Israel: "Fascio-genocidal axis"

Italian MEP Ilaria Salis criticizes the military actions of the USA and Israel against Iran, branding them as illegitimate and driven by strategic interests rather than support for the Iranian people.

Feb 28 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

'Friend Notice', 'Chinorrys Dynasty', 'We Make You Envious'... These Are the Most Original Names of Companies Created in 2025

The article explores the most original company names registered in 2025, reflecting creativity in the business landscape.

Feb 28 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manu Tamaru inspires audience at the 1st Breakfast of Knowledge of 2026

Manu Tamaru inspired attendees at the 1st Breakfast of Knowledge event in Brazil, sharing insights on digital positioning and personal branding.

Feb 27 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Walkers crisps fans only just realising why they're called Lays outside UK

Fans of Walkers crisps are discovering that the brand is known as Lays in many countries due to its ownership by Frito-Lay.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Perfume seller Notino failed with constitutional complaint in dispute with the Chanel brand

Notino's constitutional complaint against Chanel was unsuccessful, leaving the Czech perfume retailer in a challenging position regarding its branding.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kantar Emor Becomes Emor

Kantar Emor will now operate under the brand name Emor following a recent ownership change and brand refresh.

Feb 26 • 13:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'North Korea’s insults and threats do not help peace'

President Yoon expressed disappointment over North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's comments branding South Korea as a 'thorough enemy,' reaffirming the commitment to peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Eesti Energia is going to study its brand for a large sum of money

Eesti Energia plans to commission a brand study valued at 300,000 euros plus VAT.

Feb 26 • 09:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Gov. Sanders, conservatives unload on 'bizarre' Democrat SOTU counterprogramming: 'Normal vs. crazy'

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and conservatives criticized Democratic counterprogramming during Trump's State of the Union, branding it as 'crazy' and unhinged.

Feb 25 • 19:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

So long, Mr. Clean: Mascot to ‘retire’ after almost 7 decades on the job

Mr. Clean, the beloved cleaning product mascot, officially announces his retirement after 68 years, signaling a new chapter for the brand while keeping its products available.

Feb 25 • 18:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Elkjøp buys Eplehuset – the stores will continue to operate as before

Elkjøp has acquired Eplehuset, a retailer with 25 stores nationwide, while maintaining its branding and operational model.

Feb 25 • 07:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Employer branding in public administration: between necessity and institutional resistance

The article discusses the challenges of employer branding within public administration in Poland, highlighting the tension between the need for effective branding and resistance from established institutional practices.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC

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