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“We wanted people to remember the name as soon as they heard it. When people become so accustomed to the Wii name, nobody is going to say it's a strange name, just like nobody is going to say that Google is a strange name or IKEA is a strange name today.” quote by Satoru Iwata
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“We wanted people to remember the name as soon as they heard it. When people become so accustomed to the Wii name, nobody is going to say it's a strange name, just like nobody is going to say that Google is a strange name or IKEA is a strange name today.”

Satoru Iwata

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Brand familiarity makes a name feel normal, reducing perceived strangeness over time.

In simple terms: Familiar names seem normal.

Key Takeaway

Build consistent exposure to a brand.

Themes

branding psychology consumer behavior

Mood

strategic informative

Type

branding marketing

When to use this quote

  • advertising campaigns
  • product launches
  • market research

Key Concepts

mere exposure effect cognitive fluency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does repeated exposure change perception?
  • What strategies reinforce brand normalcy?
A Different Perspective

New brands may still face resistance.

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