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How a Grammar Slip Helped Pull Apple Back From the Edge in 1997

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In 1997, Apple was nearly bankrupt and needed a bold turnaround. The "Think Different" campaign, built around a deliberate grammar break, reframed Apple as a champion of visionaries. Combined with Apple's habit of dropping "the" before product names, it made technology feel personal, helping rescue the brand.

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