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Translation vs. Localization: Tailoring Content for Global Success   

When translated into Chinese, KFC’s classic “Finger-Lickin’ Good” slogan reads as “Eat Your Fingers Off.” Well, that’s certainly not very tasty. Similarly, Coors’ “turn it loose” slogan in Spanish became “suffer from diarrhea.” Evidently, these translated advertisements failed to resonate with the local audience, resulting…