by Absolute | Dec 2, 2008 | Strategy
Language faux pax happens billions of times a day. A word here gets lost in translation and is seen as something a little off color to the culture. It gets pretty embarrassing when it happens to an agency. With Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota being sister...
by Absolute | Dec 2, 2008 | Strategy
And there you have about 90% of an average agency’s day. Frankly, I’m glad most agencies use such bland, empty words. They call it marketing. I call it job security. People scoff at puns and shun cliches, but I don’t think most businesses realize...
by MacDalton Berns | Nov 3, 2008 | Strategy
As an entrepreneur, you always had your dream business in mind. Regardless of the industry or niche, something possessed you to branch out and start on your own. As your dream came to fruition, this newborn business needed a name, and so began one of the most exciting...
by Absolute | Nov 3, 2008 | Strategy
Sorry Hollywood, I know you’ve had a rough year with the loss of Heath Ledger, Isaac Hayes, Bernie Mac and most recently, Paul Newman. But seriously, let’s end method acting. Bite the bullet and quit. I apologize to any readers who enjoy literary...
by Absolute | Nov 3, 2008 | Placement, Strategy
Now that you have some background on how to name a business and have shared your own personal story, check out the history of some of the most famous brand names. Google Google was originally called “BackRub” by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin because...
by Absolute | Sep 30, 2008 | Strategy, Writing
Let’s assume for a minute, the worst is going to happen. Glacier melting leads to floods more epic than that Kevin Costner bomb, Waterworld. Aliens invade. Volcanos erupt, while the tectonic plates slam into each other like they were in a Nirvana mosh pit circa...
