The Company Branding Process - 10 Steps to Success
May 24, 2018
Hosted by Phil Davis and Liz Hiemstra
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Episode Description
The company naming process doesn't have to be a clouded mystery. This week's show takes you inside our proven naming and branding process, step by step, to show you expert tips to naming your company. Typically the branding process breaks down due to lack of structure. It jumps track and becomes an exercise in spitballing ideas vs. creating a company brand names that align with your core purpose and values. By following these 10 steps, your branding process will flow more evenly, smoothly and result in actual quality naming candidates that fit the bill. So put away that company name ideas fish bowl in the lobby, and forget about the three hour brainstorming sessions, and just listen along. From determining your naming team, to finding your "pivot point," to setting up your branding criteria, you'll have all the necessary ingredients to naming your company bright!
Brilliant Branding
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"Brilliant Branding" shines the spotlight, and provides valuable insights, into the most common, and frustrating company identity issues facing startups, entrepreneurs, consultants, and even established business owners. Topics address timely issues such as effective naming strategies, smart logo design, tips for trademarking, clear brand messaging, engaging social media and reputation management. We take a deep dive to uncover the "pivot point" of an organization, the "why" behind each business to help build a more clear, cohesive and compelling brand image.
Guests will include authors, industry thought leaders, linguists, graphic designers, digital strategists and other experts to provide a holistic approach to building your brand. If you have ever struggled to explain or clarify your business, this show will supercharge your identity so you can outshine your competition.
Phil Davis and Liz Hiemstra
Phil Davis is one of the most quoted company naming experts globally. Phil has named and/or branded over 250 companies, products and services worldwide. Some of his work includes PODS, as well as TeamLogicIT, EarlyMoments, TradingBlock, and DoubleCross Vodka. Phil has written for, or been quoted in, Inc., WSJ.com, Entrepreneur.com, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Newsday, Reader's Digest, and many others. Phil's branding articles are frequently referenced by those researching and publishing branding related topics.
When not actively naming a company, Phil speaks on the subject of "Brilliant Branding" and best industry practices. He has served as both keynote branding speaker, as well as subject matter expert on brand development.
Phil founded a full service advertising agency at the age of 26 in Tampa Bay, Florida. He was recognized with a Price Waterhouse Up and Comer Award at the start of his career and continued by building a marketing firm that attracted a broad range of retail, medical, industrial and B2B clientele.
After 17 years at the helm, Phil left his agency to devote himself to the art of naming and branding. He relocated to North Carolina where he founded Tungsten Branding in 2003. Since that time, Phil has worked regionally, nationally and internationally to build clear, compelling brand identities that convey a cohesive message. His commitment to brand clarity is the hallmark of Tungsten Branding.
Episode Directory
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
- 5/31/2018: Naming a Financial Services Company - Tips and Techniques Listen Now
- 5/24/2018: The Company Branding Process - 10 Steps to Success Listen Now
- 5/17/2018: Encore: What is company branding? The good, the bad, the brilliant. Listen Now
- 5/10/2018: Brand Architecture - From Chaos to Clarity Listen Now
