In this #tellthetruths video, Rebeca talks about the dark, difficult side of niching down in your business — turning away potential customers with the choices you make to attract others. It can be terrifying to do this, but it’s really okay if it helps you build greater connection. Check it out, then let us know what YOU think.
Names That Are Fun To Say
We often talk about names that are fun to say, and it’s not too hard to recognize when a name falls into that category. But describing what makes this so is a little harder.
In this “tell the truths” video, Rebeca takes you through some elements that make names more fun.
The Naming Problem That Isn’t A Problem
Not to be flippant about the critically important topic of protecting a brand’s intellectual property, but if your brand is successful enough for your name to be turned into a verb, like Google or Xerox, we think that’s a problem that isn’t really a problem.
What’s the Difference Between Branding and Marketing?
What’s the Difference Between Branding and Marketing? Please don’t be ashamed if you’re not sure. It’s subtle. And people who are confident that they know the answer still might find the distinction hard to explain.
Names Don’t Stand Alone
As important as it is to create a great brand name, we want you to remember that a name never stands alone. You always have many other elements of the marketing mix to help describe your brand or add emotion.
What If Your Brand Is Surly?
How Can Limiting The Size of Your Potential Audience Be a Good Idea? How can making chioces that limit your audience be a good strategy?
How Can Different Brands Have The Same Name?
How is it possible that different brands can have the same name, like Dove Chocolates and Dove personal care products?
Battle of the Brands: Moderna vs. Pfizer
Spoiler alert: Moderna kicks Pfizer’s ass in this Battle of the Brands. I’m just referring to their brand names, of course!!
Should You Name Brands After People?
Should You Name Brands After People? You need to look at several factors, most notably where your brand equity flows from and what are your category conventions.
