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Genevieve Silk, Research on WARC, August 2021
Brands with linguistically feminine names are more likely to convey warmth which, in turn, can improve brand performance, according to a study published in the Journal of Marketing.
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WARC Best Practice, May 2021
Current thinking and writing on the topic of brand identity and image: the values and purpose a company wishes to portray on the one hand (brand identity) against its actual set of perceptions and opinions that consumers have in mind – what the brand stands for (brand image).
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Jiggy George, WARC Exclusive, May 2021
Licensing offers Indian brands many opportunities but Dream Theatre’s Jiggy George say it is ignored by leadership teams and their strategy.
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WARC Best Practice, May 2021
Explores current thinking and writing on the topic of choosing a brand name, an identity and a strategic point of departure for the brand if done right.
Opinion
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WARC, April 2021
Harsh Lal, co-founder and director of The Souled Store, tells WARC how, in just eight years, the online apparel brand has carved out an enviable niche for itself among a young, pop culture crazy audience looking for authentic quality clothing; how it seized opportunities during the pandemic; and what is the e-commerce startup’s omnichannel focus going forward.
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David Haigh, WARC Exclusive, January 2020
Three business metrics that show your brand is driving business performance.
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David Born, WARC Best Practice, June 2018
Explores the use of characters in advertising campaigns, why they are effective, how consumers respond, how deals are generally structured, and the process involved.
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Abhishek Pathak and Gemma Calvert, WARC Exclusive, August 2017
This article covers the specific linguistics of successful luxury brand names and offers a scientific framework for what makes a brand name portray luxury to consumers with ‘sound symbolism’.
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Abhishek Pathak, Gemma A. Calvert, and Elison A.C. Lim, Int. Journal of Market Research, Vol. 59, No. 5, 2017, pp. 567-600
This paper investigates how different phonetic structures used in brand names affect their luxurious appeal.
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Jerry Clode, Research on WARC, Resonance China, August 2016
This article explains five important considerations for multi-national brands when developing their local brand name in China, and how to avoid common pitfalls of Chinese localization.
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Edward Bell, Admap, December 2015, pp. 50-50
This article considers why Asian brands are generally less concerned than brands in the West with the consistency of ideas and taglines.
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Byron Sharp, Admap, June 2014, pp. 13-13
This article discusses the importance and unimportance of logos in branding. Designers and marketers often attach meaning to logos that consumers do not: consumers rarely consider what the deeper connotations of a logo are or attach any intrinsic meaning to it.
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Nikolas Contis, Admap, January 2014, pp. 10-12
This article discusses the importance of brand names in communicating the brand identity, arguing that names can be inappropriate and detract from potential success.
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Nikolas Contis, Admap, March 2013, pp. 10-12
As one of the smallest, but most powerful pieces of messaging real estate, a brand name is a valuable strategic investment.
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Gale Emerging Industry Overviews, 2011
This paper provides an overview of the mass merchandising industry, primarily in the United States. The paper gives a snapshot summary of the emerging industry in the US, with additional sections on its development, organisation and structure, current conditions and leading companies.
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Paul Feldwick, Admap, November 2010, pp. 50-50
This article investigates best practice for naming a product and what works best in advertising it. He argues that, while almost any name can come to mean almost anything over time, the most important function of a brand name is to differentiate that brand from its competitors and, if possible, to do so in a way that helps build a rich network of attractive and distinctive associations around the brand.
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Millward Brown Knowledge Points, 2009
A brand may change its name for a number of reasons. The rebranding process will have a direct impact on the success of the name change.
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Anthony Shore, WPP Atticus Awards, Winner, 2008
Anthony Shore gives his six tips on what NOT to do when naming a company or product. These include: waiting until the last minute; be sure the new name is descriptive, begins with the letter A and has no negative connotations; develop names that have no meaning; invite the entire company to brainstorm; have a contest; and have a focus group to pick the winner.
Research Paper
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William Li Chang and Peirchyi Lii, Journal of Advertising Research, Vol. 48, No. 4, Dec 2008, pp. 523-530
In the Asia-Pacific region, supernatural beliefs traditionally are believed to have a strong influence on product sales performance.
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Yeqing Bao, Alan T. Shao, and Drew Rivers, Journal of Advertising Research, Vol. 48, No. 1, Mar 2008, pp. 148-162
Field research and a laboratory study were conducted to empirically examine the effects of brand relevance, connotation, and pronunciation on consumers' preferences for new brand names.
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Jon Montgomery and Michael Lieberman, Admap, September 2006, Issue 475, pp. 53-56
Jon Montgomery, a partner at Hudson Group New York, and Michael Lieberman, president of Multivariate Solutions, ague that quantitative evaluation is an essential component in the brand naming process.
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Lee Curtis, Admap, June 2006, Issue 473, pp. 55-57
Lee Curtis, a trademark attorney at the Leeds office of Pinsent Masons, discusses the dangers that Google, Xerox and Jacuzzi run if they fail to protect their trade marks - and the ways to prevent familiar brand names going the same way as escalator, linoleum, and, even, sandwich.
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Rod Hirsch, Admap, October 2003, Issue 443, pp. 37-39
Rod Hirsch explores how branding works in the technology market sector. With examples from Microsoft, Symantec, Apple, and, even Toyota, he analyses the branding strategies of the winning companies.
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Diego Scotti, ANA, June 2003, pp. 38-42
As an organisation, American Express decided in 2003 to refocus its advertising campaign to address a more global audience.
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Rita Clifton, Market Leader, Issue 18, Autumn 2002, pp. 10-10
Rita Clifton compares the cost of launching new corporate names and corporate identities, and the subsequent lampooning they received with the demise of Enron.
