How Founders Find Great Brand Names in 2026 by Phil Davis, Brand Naming Expert A Guide to Naming Agencies, Domain Marketplaces, Premium Domains, and Domain Brokers Not every company needs a naming agency. And not every company should start with a domain marketplace. The challenge for founders today isn’t a lack of options. It’s understanding […]
When it comes to finding the right company name, a lot depends on the industry sector and competitive landscape. For financial services companies, where credibility is a big concern, there is a fine line between brand names that stand out too much (like a web 2.0 company) and ones that blend in (and read like descriptive yellow page listings.) To demonstrate the polar “bookends” of branding, Slam Dunk Capital would be a bit much, whereas Capital Management Associates would be a real yawner. The following naming strategies will provide you with tools for creating a company name that is both memorable and credible.
The Best Naming Agencies of 2026 — And What Different Firms Actually Do Best by Phil Davis, President/Founder Last Updated: June 2026 In an era shaped by AI-generated content, crowded markets, and increasingly global audiences, a company name has become far more than a creative exercise. A strong name establishes positioning, creates trust, shapes perception, […]
Does your current company sub-branding need an AI makeover? by Phil Davis, President/Founder The Rise of AI Assistant Branding With the rapid shift in digital marketing automation, your most public-facing brand persona might soon be nonhuman. Gone are the days when a big celebrity spokesperson took center stage – now the real star of the […]
The Right Financial Brand Name Makes All The Difference Financial services branding—naming, in particular—requires a delicate balance; one that straddles the line between sounding too commonplace and too creative. After all, your clients are trusting you with their hard-earned money, so while you need to be unique and memorable, you also need to instill a […]
6 Steps for Finding the Perfect Brand Name for Your Business, Product, or Service Determine your brand’s true purpose Determine your brand criteria Determine your brand strategy Pair brand names with descriptor phrases and taglines Narrow your list down to the best candidates Choose your final winner So you’ve come up with a new business […]
Branding Your Company Can Boost the Bottom Line Retail branding presents a unique set of challenges — e.g. creating the company name, tagline, brand story, matching .com domain name, trademark clearance, etc. In addition the name should be memorable, yet still relatable to the business. Clearing all these hurdles requires expertise and a deep understanding […]
Non-profits come in all shapes and sizes, from startup community programs to NGO’s to major not-for-profit 501c enterprises. Creating new names for such varied groups, with varied missions, requires a customized approach based that goes to the core principles and values of the agency.In addition, most non-profits have upper management, volunteers groups, donors and board […]
Creating the right health services brand can improve your company’s bottom line Naming your medical services companies sets the tone and expectation in your customer’s mind, so it’s vital to have a brand name that reflects your core mission and benefit. It’s also paramount to have a memorable name, one that potential users and buyers […]
The Right Consulting Company Name Makes All The Difference When naming a consulting services company, creating a unique and compelling brand name can be a tricky business. On one hand, defaulting to a surname or legacy name says little about what your firm does. It can also create problems when it comes time to sell […]
