NameChangers

The cannabis industry is exploding right now and that is partly thanks to the popularity of CBD. It can be found in everything including lotions, toothpaste, toilet paper. With this growth, everyone wants a piece. Find out how to stand out in this crowded space. NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

Sam Ford Collins has a lengthy career working in the alcohol industry, including on for Treasury Wine Estates on the extremely popular wine brand, 19 Crimes. She implemented amazing innovations such as the Augmented Reality application.She is now taking her expertise into the cannabis industry as Chief Marketing Officer at Bhang Corporation. NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agnecy in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

Here's the full interview with Cannabis industry expert Michael Patterson. NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

Back in the 1980's, the battle of the arcade, pizza place, and animatronic concert hall was heating up. One winner rose out of the ashes, but the story of how is entirely different from what you expect.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com. Find transcripts and notes at NameStormers.com/resources.

Since 2010, there have been over 500 companies using "-ly" or ".ly" in the names. This is arguably the biggest naming trend of all time. Find out how the bubble popped and how it may have been due to a civil war in the Middle East.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more at NameStormers.com.

Patrick takes us into the greeting card industry and discusses his disrupting company. We will have an episode about the naming trend of ending a name in "-ly" next time!NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

In 2017, two ex-Googlers launched their startup to place 5-foot boxes filled with convenience store staples in gathering places all over big cities. They named their company "Bodega", and on their launch day, immediately were hit with enough backlash that they apologized within hours and disappeared from the public eye. About 10 months later, they returned with a new moniker, "Stockwell". Can laying low then returning after a while with a new name repair your past woes?NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

Maybe your business's name is just not doing it for you anymore. Your message is evolving, but the name is being left behind. However, you are afraid to change it because you do not want to confuse your customers. What should you do? We have three examples of varying size of brands that have changed their name.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com

A rock band wants to reclaim a word used against their community, but the USPTO does not exactly see eye to eye with them. The story goes all the way to the Supreme Court, and the effects are both good and bad.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

Since their name was changed in the 1930s, The Washington Redskins have faced backlash from Native American groups. After over 60 years of fighting, they finally took them to court. Find out what happened.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

There are over 700,000 podcasts currently. 700,000! How will you make yours stand out? The first place to start is with a perfect name.NameChangers is made in association with NameStomers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com. Email us with any questions or comments at namechangerspodcast@gmail.com.

Brand twins - two companies that have the same brand name. Do these companies have any problems having another company with their name, and why is it allowed?NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at NameStormers.com.

Our final strength is the Fanciful Mark. What sounds like something out of a Disney movie is not far off, as they are in fact made up. Find out the stories behind the names of two companies you have for sure been a customer of!

How are companies with names like Purple, Blue, Hello, and Verb able to make their customers think of them using these common words? Name Changers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at namestormers.com.

Netflix, Burger King, Pinterest, and a lawn service named Lawn Order. These all have something key in common and we talk about that today on NameChangers.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at namestormers.com.

The next level of trademark is Descriptive. This level might be the best for your company, but you could end up with years of legal battles and trying to prove the name is worth protection. We will learn about the two types of trademark registers, and the story of Best Buy's GeekSquad.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them at www.namestormers.com. Special thanks this week to Christopher Roden and Megan Dzialo.

For the next five episodes, I will discuss the five strengths of trademark. First on the list is Generic Trademark. Find out what words are not legally protected and how being too good at marketing can end up with you losing your trademark.NameChangers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them here.

The conclusion to our talk with naming guru, Mike Carr. Name Changers is made in association with NameStormers, a naming agency in Austin, TX. Find out more about them here.

Naming veteran Mike Carr provides some insight into crafting a perfect name. He has been in the business a long time and knows his stuff.