The poet who doubles as a professional brand namer

The way Stevie Belchak sees it, naming a new company is a lot like writing a poem.
By Michael Waters
July 15, 2020
The Hustle

Share

Stevie Belchak in the Hustle

The way Stevie Belchak sees it, naming a new company is a lot like writing a poem.

Belchak is a senior naming manager at Catchword, and she’s branded major products for clients like Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and Intel.

She’s also a poet. And she points out that poets are trained in the art of capturing an image with unique wordplay — exactly what you want in a good brand name.

Plus: Poetic devices like assonance are what make names like Sweetgreen and Fitbit pop. …

Full story

RELATED NEWS

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
02.18.2025