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Mermaids in Advertising and Branding

Mermaids in advertising and branding are not random fantasy decorations. They are highly useful commercial symbols. A mermaid can signal maritime trade, beauty, danger, luck, seduction, distinctiveness, heritage, or destination identity—all while remaining instantly recognizable. That flexibility is why the mermaid has endured as both mascot and logo.