by Yitzchak Grant Brand failures in M&A are common. Indeed, M&A is a brand trap - most companies walk right into it. In every M&A deal, there’s one line item that gets overlooked—and it’s usually the most valuable. Not operations…
When thinking about creating a brand name, everyone wants to name the “baby,” naming every innovation. Yet you don’t need to create a brand name for every new product, service, or feature. While we specialize in creating new brand names,…
by Lisa Downey Merriam The Tesla brand has always been about more than just a car. At one point it was “synonymous with innovation, excitement, and the future,” according the Futurism, a sentiment echoed by Wired. Forbes agreed, it wasn’t…
by Olgah Atellah B2B product naming for tech company AI offerings is sparking diverse brand architecture strategies, reflecting different priorities and branding philosophies. Why does IBM rely on structured, descriptive names while OpenAI opts for simplicity and intrigue? In a…
The 2025 Super Bowl Ads remind me of a sinking ship. The ship tips right, everyone rushes to the left. The ship tips left; everyone rushes to the right. But the ship sinks anyway. That’s exactly what Super Bowl 2025…
by Nikhil Gharekhan, Managing Partner, Presciant With the strategic planning season underway, marketing executives around the world are busy building their cases for next year’s marketing budget. Substantial amounts are on the line. On average, companies will spend about 10%…
Brand differentiation matters. It is the single factor that most determines success, not just for products and services, but for institutions and people. Brand differentiation is why no one can touch Coca-Cola (19.2% market share). Brand differentiation is also why…
In the final weeks before the election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are trying to hitch onto the McDonald’s brand in their desperate quests to win voters in swing states. McDonald’s is an iconic brand. One of the world’s most…
by Hecson Olguin Approaches to naming EVs have led to messy brand architecture decisions. Why does BMW EV product naming stick to tradition while Tesla goes with chaos? With the EV’s increasing in popularity, especially models from new companies, naming…
by Lisa Merriam Brand and marketing due diligence are vital to establishing the true value of any investment, but it is rarely done well, if at all. If you don’t do adequate brand and marketing due diligence, you put your…