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There are certain brands that are so well known it’s impossible to imagine they were ever called anything else. But lots of huge companies underwent a brand name change. This typically happened early in their history. Their founders had a change of heart, or had a legal dispute, or came up with something better. We’ll give you the fascinating stories behind 10 brands you didn't know changed their names.
There are several Internet companies in this list that have really interesting backstories behind their company name changes. Take Amazon for example. We’ll reveal the previous moniker that you can still type into your web browser now and be redirected to Amazon.com. You’ll no doubt laugh out loud at Google and Yahoo!’s original names. Let’s just say, it’s a good job their founders thought up new versions. As for dating app Tinder, its founders had to consult a thesaurus when they decided to move away from their fiery original.
Brands like Nike, Subway and Pepsi started out with much longer monikers. Skype’s original name was long too, but its new version led to the company being taken to court. WWE also had a legal dispute over its original brand WWF. Find out why the wrestling federation had to switch its acronym. And learn why fashion brand Coach is changing its name at the end of October 2017.
Watch our video to discover 10 brands you didn't know changed their names, and let us know in comments which brand you think should change its name next!
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10 Brands You Didn't Know Changed Their Names ─ TheTalko
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