Today we’re sharing another #tellthetruths video about the history of a brand name. This time we’re focusing on the Amazon brand, and you might be surprised to hear some of the other names that this juggernaut almost had, instead.
We hope you enjoy. Please share any other name histories you know, or would like us to cover.
In this #tellthetruths video, Rebeca dives into what it means for brands to be SMART, highlighting how bold choices, while daunting, can lead to big rewards.
From Nike’s controversial Colin Kaepernick ad to Domino’s bold admission of past mistakes, both brands took leaps that paid off and strengthened their connection with audiences.
What do you think? Is taking risks essential for brands to grow?
This is the most unhinged #tellthetruths video we’ve ever created, with equal parts cringe, embarrassment and naughtiness.
Men’s grooming brands lend themselves to creativity and impropriety, we found.
Please check it out. Or don’t. It might not be safe to watch.
SO MANY QUESTIONS!
Why has Be The Match, a non-profit driving bone marrow donation registration, renamed themselves to something that’s much less emotionally powerful?
We’d like to know!
Check out this #tellthetruths video and then please weigh in.
Mixed Messages…. What do we mean when we say that some names are “mixed messages?”
In this #tellthetruths video Rebeca talks about the power that can come from giving a brand a name that has a little pinch (or sometimes more) of negativity.
It’s counterintuitive, and a bit scary, but a lot of good can come from it.
Check out our new series on the histories of famous brand names that have changed over time.
We’re starting with FedEx. How many of you have been around the block enough to know what that brand used to be called?
In this #tellthetruths video we get into whether this change strengthened the name. We’d love to hear your opinion, too.
This milk alternatives battle is udderly intense! 🐄 Check out our #tellthetruths video and then let us know what YOU think. Will your favorite brand milk the competition, or will it be creamed? Share your thoughts!
Reframing category names to nudge perceptions is one of the most powerful tools in a marketer’s arsenal. Sometimes, this work is quite brilliant.
Check out this #tellthetruths video to catch some really great examples. Then let us know what you think, and whether you think it’s right.
Names are small, concentrated packets of meaning. They need to say a lot, but they can rarely say it all.
In this #tellthetruths video we explore the idea of pairing a name with a tagline that balances it out to create a cohesive communication.
Check it out to hear more, then weigh in.
