Do you know of any racist brand names that are still out there? Check out Rebeca getting a little too fired up on the topic in this #tellthetruths video.
Lazy Taze
What’s the worst kind of name you can use for your brand? Well, that’s pretty subjective. But we really have issues with the use of acronyms in naming brands. Don’t do it, unless…
Making Lemonade Out of Beer
When can the disaster of being forced to rename your brand turn into an opportunity? When you pick a name that works even harder than the original!
Why “tell the truths?”
Why do we say #tellthetruths at BrandTrue? Because there are layers upon layers of truth and staying at the surface is no way to build connections – for brands or even for people!
Does This Name Suck? Meh
Does the name Peloton suck? No, but we’re underwhelmed. It’s baffling to us why the brand doesn’t leverage its name more.
Does This Name Suck: Yep!
The thing about bad brand names is that sometimes great brands have them. How can they succeed anyway? Check out this short #tellthetruths video about Chobani’s name (spoiler alert: it sucks!) and you’ll see why Rebeca thinks the brand managed to succeed, despite it.
Adding Power to Your Name
How can you add more power to a brand name? By leveraging the generic descriptor that follows the brand name to enhance your communication.
Hot Mama Name Story
What can you do if you’re forced to change your brand name? What a disaster, right? Well, some brands take this crisis and make lemonade, coming up with something that’s even better!
Don’t Be A Breck Girl
It’s a simple thing. We just want you to remember that brand consistency must also be balanced with keeping your brand current. Otherwise, like the Breck Girl, you can become painfully out of date!
