Last year USA Today began incorporating a relevant logo, insignia or theme from the day’s stories within the red dot on the section’s front page, a creative addition that most readers appreciate.

However, their decision to include the Braves logo in this area backfired on a day that showcased a fantastic feature from Bob Nightengale on the franchise’s trio that will enter the Hall of Fame this week.

Instead of using the Braves logo…

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…USA Today mistakenly used the Alabama logo. Yes, to the average sports fan there is only a minor difference in the two logos, but in the billion-dollar world of sports branding, you know there are some pissed off Braves fans.

 

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