Does the name Peloton suck? No, but we’re underwhelmed. It’s baffling to us why the brand doesn’t leverage its name more.
Who Wins The Name Game?
We’re always telling you which names we like the best. But what about YOU?
What Does It Sound Like?
How can the sounds you choose for your brand’s name help it to communicate what you need it to say? Check out this #tellthetruths video to learn about how certain sounds can carry a lot of meaning, across all human languages.
Let Them Eat Cake
Has the pandemic decimated luxury brands or are they relatively unscathed? I’m seeing both kinds of reports when I try to research what’s going on. What are you guys seeing out there?
Why I’m Not On TikTok
WHY I’M NOT ON TIK TOK… and also some thoughts on whether or not YOU should be. Check out this #tellthetruths video for my take on when TikTok is right for brands and when it isn’t.
The Brand Name Formula
There’s a brand name formula? An easy answer? No, of course not. But there ARE three questions that you can ask yourself to help figure out if a name is doing what you need it to do. It’s a start!
Rule of Thumb
One of the things my readings got me to thinking about is that a brand is really just a heuristic or a mental rule of thumb. It’s a way that our lazy (or at least energy-conserving) brains use to make decisions without a lot of effort.
Brands Real Truths
What is a brand’s real truth? Why does it matter? In this video I share some fun examples of the deep truths that I believe live within some well-known brands.
Brands Can Change Course
When you screwed up, fix it! That’s good brand stewardship. That’s managing your equity!
