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!
What Up, Witches?
Certain words, like “bitch” can take on a broad range of meanings that are context-dependent, and how it can be really powerful to develop brand names that play with that conceptual power and plug into the popular culture.
The Formula For Renaming A Brand: Part 2
How can you know whether it’s a good idea to rename your brand? Last week’s video dealt with the obvious cases. But today I address what to do when the situation is more nuanced.
When It’s Easy To Rename Your Brand: Part 1
Sometimes it’s a difficult decision to make, but sometimes it’s quite easy to know that a brand name needs changing, such as when you’ve experienced a PR disaster and you need to take fast action. The recent changes in the Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s brands come to mind.
Does Your Name Have To Be Unique?
Clients often worry that they can’t use a name if someone else has it. While we love to have unique names whenever possible, it’s not necessarily the kiss of death if someone else is using the word you want for your brand.
Categories With Great Names
Does your category of business lend itself to great names… or not so much? I think that some categories, such as anything in the spirits industry, are just rife with incredible creativity. Others, well, the names are not so great. Categories With Great Names In this #tellthetruths video, I talk about the category of meat alternatives, […]
What’s A Naming System?
What’s a naming system and why might your brand need one? In this #tellthetruths video, I explain what a naming system is and when they’re helpful to brands. In a nutshell, they tie a series of products or services together, so that equity can be shared.
Experiential Names
What’s an experiential name and do you need one? In just the same way that a name with any kind of visual associations is more memorable, a name that links back to an experience can pack a lot of power.
Does A Great Name Really Matter?
Does having a great brand name matter? Well, of course it does! It can even help you sell chocolate hummus! Check out this #tellthetruths video, inspired by a LinkedIn conversation about one of our favorite names – Goo Gone – and also by a container of chocolate hummus at the supermarket.
