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Naming a New Business? Itemize and Prioritize!

One of the most common refrains I hear when naming a new business is “I’ll know the right company name when I hear it.” That may or may not be true. It also may or may not be wise! Why is that? Because it makes the assumption that you know exactly what you want. When […]

Why Metaphors Make Great Company Brand Names

Picture the Perfect Business Name If a picture is truly worth one thousand words, then what better way to convey your corporate brand than with a metaphor? The hyperinflation of news and information requires branding strategies that disrupt, “stick,” and convey more than the literal product or service a company offers. A great example of […]

Using Alliteration to Create a Cool Company Name

Company Brand Names That Use Alliteration When naming a company, one of the most important branding criteria is memorability – the likelihood that a customer will retain and recall the business name. The more “sticky” the brand name, the greater the recall. One of the stickiest techniques in company naming is the use of alliteration […]