What’s in a Name—The Power Behind Brand Identity

Advertising in America

Advertising in America
What’s in a Name—The Power Behind Brand Identity
Jun 05, 2025 Episode 13
Ryan Chute

What's in a Name? More Than You Think, Kid.

Sure, you can succeed with a mediocre name. Orville Redenbacher did. But why fight uphill when a great name can grease the tracks?

In this episode of Advertising in America, your favourite trio of sharp-tongued strategists—Ryan, Mick, and Chris—take a no-holds-barred stroll through the world of business naming. We’re talking real names, fake names, dumb names, genius names—and the difference between a brand that sings and one that stinks.

Key Highlights: From Piggly Wiggly to Amazon, Goettl to Google, we unpack:

  • Why most “strategic” names are really just pretty garbage
  • The subtle art of saying something without trying too hard to say everything
  • What kind of name boxes you in… and what kind sets you free
  • And the danger of letting your committee—or your ego—pick the winner

Want your business name to stick in people’s heads and open their wallets? This episode’s for you. Pull up a chair. And remember: if your name doesn’t add to your story, it’s probably dragging it down.

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