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Just for kicks: Name review of Nissan Kicks

Erin Milnes
October 30, 2018
Nissan Kicks name review from Catchword
Photo courtesy of Nissan Nissan has introduced an affordable new crossover utility vehicle (that means somewhere between an SUV and a hatchback/wagon): the Kicks. The subcompact will be sold globally, replacing the Juke in the U.S. Overall, reviews so far have...
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10 reasons why there are so many “X and Y” brand names these days

Alex Kelley
June 26, 2018
Catchword explains X & Y brand naming trend
Names with the form “____ and _____” have become ubiquitous. The form isn’t new -- Ben & Jerry’s, Johnson & Johnson, and Abercrombie & Fitch have been around for years -- but recently it seems like this type of name...
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Catchword celebrates 20 years!

Erin Milnes
May 9, 2018
Catchword 20th anniversary
This week marks Catchword's 20th anniversary. Woot! woot! To celebrate, we’ve created a splashy anniversary page to tell the Catchword story, pay tribute to all the wonderful clients that have worked with us over the years (and kept our halogens...
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Whatever happened to warm milk? Name review of Som sleep drink

Alex Kelley and Erin Milnes
March 15, 2018
A lot of people have trouble sleeping. Some count sheep. Others get medical marijuana cards. A new option? Som. Som is a berry-flavored drink that includes vitamins, minerals, and melatonin (a hormone) to help you relax and support healthy sleep...
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Keysight launches PathWave, accelerated product development solution

Erin Milnes
February 6, 2018
Catchword names Keysight PathWave
Keysight, leading provider of electronic product design, test, and optimization solutions (and long-time Catchword client), has launched PathWave, the first design and test platform that accelerates workflow by connecting every step in the product development path. PathWave is a scalable,...
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Top 20 company and product names of 2017: Trends in brand naming and Catchword’s faves

Erin Milnes
December 21, 2017
Catchword's top brand names of 2017
We love our clients. We love the names we create for our clients. But, sadly, not everyone is our client … yet. So as the year draws to a close, we look at naming trends and some of the most...
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Miss Muffet finally gets her revenge

Erin Milnes
November 15, 2017
In honor of World Nursery Rhyme Week (a UK event celebrating the importance of nursery rhymes for early learning), we spotlight these company and product names that were inspired by our favorite characters from childhood. Simple Simon's Pizza, an Oklahoma franchise...
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Soundscaping revolution: Plantronics rolls out Habitat

Erin Milnes
August 29, 2017
Catchword names Plantronics Habitat
Long-time Catchword client and audio pioneer Plantronics has unveiled an innovative solution to the chaos of the open office: Habitat Soundscaping. Using nature-inspired audio and visuals, coupled with responsive software, Habitat transforms dysfunctional offices into peaceful spaces where people can focus...
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How to name a product

Erin Milnes
August 23, 2017
Catchword founder Maria Cypher featured in Collective Hub
Full story here: Collective Hub Issue 48: Startup Special - How to Name a ProductWith two decades in the name game behind her, co-founder of Catchword, Maria Cypher, has christened countless products ... She takes us through the process of...
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The definitive guide to why Coca Cola Zero was rebranded as Coca Cola Zero Sugar

Alex Kelley
August 3, 2017
Nothing like prospect of a recipe change to get brand loyalists all hot and bothered. Coke has rebranded Coke Zero to Coke Zero Sugar, promising that Coca Cola Zero Sugar will have an “even better unique blend of flavors” …...
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