Coke Designs Olympics Push

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As it planned for its sponsorship of the upcoming Beijing Olympics, Coca-Cola made a significant discovery: When the brand was first introduced in China, its brand name in the Mandarin dialect was translated as “Delicious happiness.”

The soft-drink giant tries to capitalize on that history

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