How Starbucks Found Its Mythical Mermaid

How Starbucks Found Its Mythical Mermaid

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Starbucks was founded in Seattle in 1971 by three friends inspired by the novel Moby Dick. They named their company after the first mate, Starbuck, and created a logo featuring a two-tailed siren. The logo, initially brown, was later changed to green to symbolize freshness. Over the years, the siren's design evolved, including a redesign in 2011 that added asymmetry to make her appear more human. Today, Starbucks is a global brand with a presence in 76 countries and a brand value exceeding $8.7 billion.

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How did the design of the siren change in response to public feedback?

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What is the estimated brand value of Starbucks as mentioned in the text?

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