Comments for Tungsten Branding Blog http://blog.puretungsten.com Creative ideas for business naming and strategic branding. Sat, 17 May 2008 18:42:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on A company naming autopsy, CompUSA to close stores by Ivanna http://blog.puretungsten.com/a-company-naming-autopsy-compusa-to-close-stores/#comment-507 Ivanna Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:23:18 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/a-company-naming-autopsy-compusa-to-close-stores/#comment-507 I too, am very reassured. I am still in the process of starting my small business but things are moving along. I love to paint, animals especially so I decided to start painting portraits for people. A friend told me in the beginning that it was important to have a company logo, and after days of grueling research, someone posted a comment on one of my blogs suggesting a site called http://pixellogo.com. I chose my logo, and then it was time to choose a name. My friends and family insisted that because I wanted to specialize in animal portraits that the name would have to be something like "wagging tails photography." Or something like that. I chose not to do so, because I thought customers might think that because of the name that I only did animal portraits. So I’m very glad that I ran across this article. Now I know that my gut instinct was right. Thanks for the information!! I too, am very reassured. I am still in the process of starting my small business but things are moving along. I love to paint, animals especially so I decided to start painting portraits for people. A friend told me in the beginning that it was important to have a company logo, and after days of grueling research, someone posted a comment on one of my blogs suggesting a site called http://pixellogo.com. I chose my logo, and then it was time to choose a name. My friends and family insisted that because I wanted to specialize in animal portraits that the name would have to be something like “wagging tails photography.” Or something like that. I chose not to do so, because I thought customers might think that because of the name that I only did animal portraits. So I’m very glad that I ran across this article. Now I know that my gut instinct was right. Thanks for the information!!

]]> Comment on Free company naming help by Ivanna http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-506 Ivanna Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:12:17 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-506 First off I just wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful information. I am in the process of starting a small business and I didn't realize that there was ways to get help naming my company. I did have a name picked out, then after taking the advice of a friend I did some research on the internet and found a company called pixellogo.com from whom I chose a company logo. However, after choosing the logo I realized that the name I had always dreamed of using just didn't seem to fit anymore. I've been asking friends and family for name suggestions but nothing seems to fit. Now thanks to you, I know where to go to get help. So I just thought it was important to tell you thank you!! Oh, and just in case you’re wondering. I'm starting a photography business in a small town in Montana. So any suggestions or comments you might have would be appreciated!! First off I just wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful information. I am in the process of starting a small business and I didn’t realize that there was ways to get help naming my company. I did have a name picked out, then after taking the advice of a friend I did some research on the internet and found a company called pixellogo.com from whom I chose a company logo. However, after choosing the logo I realized that the name I had always dreamed of using just didn’t seem to fit anymore. I’ve been asking friends and family for name suggestions but nothing seems to fit. Now thanks to you, I know where to go to get help. So I just thought it was important to tell you thank you!!
Oh, and just in case you’re wondering. I’m starting a photography business in a small town in Montana. So any suggestions or comments you might have would be appreciated!!

]]> Comment on Free company naming help by Pamela Schweikert http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-500 Pamela Schweikert Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:41:18 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-500 Hello, y soo My husband and I are starting a pool tile cleaning business. We are in Phoenix and the season is beginning pretty soon. We are in desperate need of some help with a business name that tells what we do but something that will jump out. We don't want our name as we want something totally unusual. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely Pamela Schweikert Hello,
y soo
My husband and I are starting a pool tile cleaning business. We are in Phoenix and the season is beginning pretty soon. We are in desperate need of some help with a business name that tells what we do but something that will jump out. We don’t want our name as we want something totally unusual.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely

Pamela Schweikert

]]> Comment on Free company naming help by DENA PAOLINO http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-416 DENA PAOLINO Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:07:30 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-416 I have a new business which I intend to take nationally and possibly internationally but I can't come up with a name and it is driving me to drink(not literally but damn close!!!) HELP!!! I have a new business which I intend to take nationally and possibly internationally but I can’t come up with a name and it is driving me to drink(not literally but damn close!!!)

HELP!!!

]]> Comment on How the branding of presidential candidates can benefit your business by Presidential election 2008 |Republicans Vs. Democrats » How the branding of presidential candidates can benefit your business http://blog.puretungsten.com/how-the-branding-of-presidential-candidates-can-benefit-your-business/#comment-411 Presidential election 2008 |Republicans Vs. Democrats » How the branding of presidential candidates can benefit your business Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:35:09 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/how-the-branding-of-presidential-candidates-can-benefit-your-business/#comment-411 [...] java2hot wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptFor Hillary Clinton it was experience, and for likely Republican nominee John McCain, it was strength on defense. Now here’s where it gets interesting and messy, and where you can learn and benefit your business. … Read the rest of this great post here Posted by [...] […] java2hot wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptFor Hillary Clinton it was experience, and for likely Republican nominee John McCain, it was strength on defense. Now here’s where it gets interesting and messy, and where you can learn and benefit your business. … Read the rest of this great post here Posted by […]

]]> Comment on Free company naming help by admin http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-410 admin Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:52 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-410 Hello name seekers! Since so many people have need of naming services, and few can afford the $10,000 to $15,000 price tag for name development, tag line, logo and domain name, I've created an audio library when you can simply sit back and listen, gleaning nuggets of branding wisdom for absolutely free. These are archived podcasts from my show The Name Game on VoiceAmerica.com They address a variety of needs and issues including "How to name an internet company" and issue around trademarking and branding and positioning and naming strategies. So take a few minutes, prop up your feet and listen in. It's an inexpensive way to get turbo jetted up to speed when it comes to properly naming and positioning your company. http://www.modavox.com/voiceamericacms/Host/RSSFeed_437.XML All the best! Phil Hello name seekers!

Since so many people have need of naming services, and few can afford the $10,000 to $15,000 price tag for name development, tag line, logo and domain name, I’ve created an audio library when you can simply sit back and listen, gleaning nuggets of branding wisdom for absolutely free. These are archived podcasts from my show The Name Game on VoiceAmerica.com They address a variety of needs and issues including “How to name an internet company” and issue around trademarking and branding and positioning and naming strategies. So take a few minutes, prop up your feet and listen in. It’s an inexpensive way to get turbo jetted up to speed when it comes to properly naming and positioning your company.

http://www.modavox.com/voiceamericacms/Host/RSSFeed_437.XML

All the best!

Phil

]]> Comment on Is Your Brand Name a Meatball Sundae? Ask Seth Godin! by Phillip Davis http://blog.puretungsten.com/is-your-brand-name-a-meatball-sundae-ask-seth-godin/#comment-406 Phillip Davis Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:02:53 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/is-your-brand-name-a-meatball-sundae-ask-seth-godin/#comment-406 Sallie, Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking forward to the Seth interview myself, since he has his ear to the ground on a lot of the emerging web 2.0 stuff. I've had a couple of people mention that the podcast was problematic. VoiceAmerica is working on it and sent me this link to distribute for now... http://www.modavox.com/voiceamericacms/Host/RSSFeed_437.XML Thanks for reading... and listening... Sallie, Thanks for the feedback. I’m looking forward to the Seth interview myself, since he has his ear to the ground on a lot of the emerging web 2.0 stuff.

I’ve had a couple of people mention that the podcast was problematic. VoiceAmerica is working on it and sent me this link to distribute for now…

http://www.modavox.com/voiceamericacms/Host/RSSFeed_437.XML

Thanks for reading… and listening…

]]> Comment on Is Your Brand Name a Meatball Sundae? Ask Seth Godin! by Sallie Goetsch (rhymes with "sketch") http://blog.puretungsten.com/is-your-brand-name-a-meatball-sundae-ask-seth-godin/#comment-405 Sallie Goetsch (rhymes with "sketch") Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:02:06 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/is-your-brand-name-a-meatball-sundae-ask-seth-godin/#comment-405 I've read Meatball Sundae and found it as compelling as all of Seth's books. I never thought about whether a name could be a meatball sundae. I don't know if I can make the live call, but I'll definitely want to tune in to the recording. And congratulations--I think you have the first name-related podcast. The actual podcast site, however, is a real nuisance, though I presume blame for that goes to Voice America. I’ve read Meatball Sundae and found it as compelling as all of Seth’s books. I never thought about whether a name could be a meatball sundae. I don’t know if I can make the live call, but I’ll definitely want to tune in to the recording.

And congratulations–I think you have the first name-related podcast. The actual podcast site, however, is a real nuisance, though I presume blame for that goes to Voice America.

]]> Comment on Free company naming help by Kristen http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-393 Kristen Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:42:49 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-393 Hello, First I want to say thank you very much for providing this free advice! I really appreciate it. I have been consulting for nonprofits for the last year, and I would like to be more official, with a name, website, etc. I already own a website with my name, but I'd like a catchy, memorable, unique name instead of using my name. I do a variety of things, which is why I am having trouble picking a name. I help nonprofits with: fundraising, management, and communications. I have also helped with some design work (logos). I don't want to be limited to nonprofits, even though that is my primary constituency. I also would like to do contract lobbying and legal consultation (articles and bylaws, etc) once I graduate from law school. So, because I want to have so much represented under one name, I am having some trouble. I would appreciate any help or advice you have. Thank you! Hello,

First I want to say thank you very much for providing this free advice! I really appreciate it. I have been consulting for nonprofits for the last year, and I would like to be more official, with a name, website, etc. I already own a website with my name, but I’d like a catchy, memorable, unique name instead of using my name. I do a variety of things, which is why I am having trouble picking a name. I help nonprofits with: fundraising, management, and communications. I have also helped with some design work (logos). I don’t want to be limited to nonprofits, even though that is my primary constituency. I also would like to do contract lobbying and legal consultation (articles and bylaws, etc) once I graduate from law school. So, because I want to have so much represented under one name, I am having some trouble. I would appreciate any help or advice you have.

Thank you!

]]> Comment on Free company naming help by Asmar Madyun http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-390 Asmar Madyun Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:30:29 +0000 http://blog.puretungsten.com/free-company-naming-help/#comment-390 I am starting a business cleaning and repairing scuba equipment. Key benefits are safety, health and investment protection. I think the name should have scuba and equipment included or implied. I am starting a business cleaning and repairing scuba equipment. Key benefits are safety, health and investment protection. I think the name should have scuba and equipment included or implied.

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