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Somewhere out there, a client just asked their designer to “make the logo bigger.” The designer smiled. They’ve heard this

05.08.2026

Catchword has been recognized by Digital Reference as one of the Best Naming Consulting Services in the USA. The recognition

05.08.2026

Two teams. Two briefs. One brand. What could go wrong? A lot, actually. And more companies than you’d expect find

04.21.2026

A name, the moment it’s chosen, is already carrying instructions. Not literal ones. No embedded mood board or hidden color

04.06.2026
A name can become a constraint—or a vessel for growth. How brands respond makes all the difference.
01.23.2026
Catchword names spinoffs from NBCUniversal and Rivian plus CapCut's content creation platform for e-sellers
07.01.2025
How do you make your brand memorable and trustworthy? Save yourself time, money, and headaches by creating a brand book.
05.07.2025
When you need a professional naming agency and how to choose one
04.04.2025
What do expert namers think of the proliferation of "Deep" names? Catchword's take in The Washington Post
Fast Company tapped the Catchword team to evaluate Dell's new brand architecture. Spoiler: great strategy, meh naming

Maria is Co-Founder & Creative Director of Catchword Branding and has personally created hundreds of brand names, including Asana, Upwork, Vudu, and

11.25.2024
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The new nasal spray medication for life-threatening allergic reactions has a nifty name
08.16.2024
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The new private label grocery brand follows Target's lead 5 years later
05.09.2024

A good moniker can make or break a new brand or product launch. Here, We Are Pi’s Rick Chant offers

03.12.2024
Do your favorite pet names date from 10, 100, or 1000 years ago?
02.13.2024

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