When you have a cold, what do you reach for to blow your nose? How about when you accidently cut yourself? Most people would answer Kleenex (instead of tissue) and Band-Aid (instead of adhesive bandage). Often used interchangeably, these terms actually represent the brand names rather than the products themselves. Other well-known examples include Jet [...]
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Top 15 Logo Trends of 2013
When it comes to branding, there are a series of elements that are crucial to your brand’s survival. Once you name your brand (see 10 Steps to Effective Business or Product Naming) the next thing to tackle will be your logo. This is the visual representation of your brand and the elements you choose- color, shape, [...]
Tips on Taglines
Developing effective taglines is a disciplined process that melds insight with positioning strategy and creativity. So what is a tagline, and how can tagline development deliver a breakthrough? Sometimes called tags, positioning taglines, slogans, jingles, unique selling propositions or descriptors, taglines distill your corporate or brand position to a few simple and memorable words—ideally from [...]
Sears Needs a New Name - The Importance of Brand Naming
In a recent article from Crain’s Chicago Business, Joseph B. Cahill suggests a bold move for Sears Holdings Corporation – changing their name. Why this bold suggestion? Nothing is working for Sears. They have tried to make acquisitions, switched marketing strategies several times, tested new formats, and reconfigured stores. Sears is a 814-store chain that [...]
Golf Ball Naming | An Interesting History on Golf Ball Brands
We found the most interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on golf ball naming. The article A Plea for More Poetry on Golf Balls by John Paul Newport brought some interesting questions to the table, mentioning that the combination of words like “Tour” or “Pro” along with “Z”s and “X”s usually form a golf ball’s [...]