Top 100 Naming Companies

River + Wolf developed a name for a chocolate company. River + Wolf conducted a preliminary trademark search and helped the client iterate on a comprehensive and thoughtful list of naming options. The client was impressed by their creativity and dedication to the project. 

"I expected River + Wolf to be a creative wildcard, and that’s what they turned out to be. Their level of creativity and passion for what they do set them apart from other vendors." – VP of Marketing, Chocolate Company

Tungsten Branding provided branding services for an orthopedic implant company’s new product launch. They helped create a name, logo, brand portfolio, brand guide, and brand strategy for a major meeting.

"They were serious, talented professionals at their craft, but their output made it a fun experience." – General Manager, Orthapedic Implant Company

A Fortune 500 materials science innovator in glass, ceramics, and optical physics, sought out Catchword to develop naming strategy for the company and names for several new products. Catchword developed the product names and helped the client formalize a unified naming strategy for B2B and B2C, build out a process for developing names, and create decision tools for choosing the appropriate name.

"They are leaders in the field of naming, have a great deal of experience, and have delivered strong, consistent results for us." – Global Director of Corporate Marketing, Materials Science Technology Company

A bank was going through a merger, so they hired WANT Branding to ensure that the process ran smoothly. Throughout three-stages, WANT Branding produced over 60 potential names, and six possible branding campaigns. The client prides WANT Branding on their availability. 

"They [WANT Branding] are truly customer-focused. They play within the rules that are dictated by the circumstance."- Founder & CMO, Bank

Tanj generated a list of potential names for an umbrella organization encompassing 3 separate companies. They performed extensive discovery into company operations and culture before making recommendations.

"Tanj's management was excellent. I could tell that they had done this many times before and had tweaked their approach over the years to make it really successful. The whole process was very thoughtful and struck the right balance between structure and flexibility”- Marketing Director, Commercial Lender

An electronic product manufacturing company came to NameStormers in need of a brand name for a new mobile device quick-charge station. NameStormers developed a list of names and prescreened all of them for trademark issues and domain availability before the first presentation. NameStormers then conducted a name voting exercise and then a customer validation study. After unanimous feedback from multiple external stakeholders, a name was chosen after just two rounds of creative and the project was completed in one month.

“I loved working with NameStormers- it was an awesome experience! We gained valuable insights and it was both fun and extremely educational. We will definitely use NameStormers again in the future.”  – Director of Transformational Innovation, Electronic Product Manufacturer

Hub Strategy and Communication worked with this cloud-based camera manufacturer to supply print and digital marketing capabilities, including TV and radio ad production, media buying, and creative development. They encouraged the client to use geographic marketing, which led to a substantial lift in sales.

"They understood our customer, understood our business, used our product, and built great creative to address that." – VP of Marketing, Cloud-based Camera Manufacturer

Lexicon Branding led a five-part renaming process for an internet company. They collected market, consumer, and linguistics research, and conducted internal interviews. Internal stakeholders reported a significant increase in market recognition following as a result of the rename.

“Since the rename, we’ve gained a lot of recognition in the market. Familiarity amongst our decision makers and buyers went up 22.5 percent in just 18 months.” – Former SVP of Marketing, Internet Company

BLVR created a vibrant brand for a nonprofit. Along with brand strategy, the agency helped create several digital products including websites, print materials, and logos. Since the work began, the client has seen more traffic to its website. The client feels that BLVR is very responsive and creative.

"With BLVR, the work is so good, and it gets better every time. I don't even know how to explain it. They’re current on what’s current, yet while maintaining a timeless, classic brand."- CEO of Nonprofit  

A media company was rebranding their main product and needed a new name. Zinzin created a name that could be trademarked and used for social media handles. The client prides Zinzin on their project management. 

"All of our B2B partners have responded well to the new name. We haven’t had any major legal obstacles arise - the trademark went through well... Overall, it's been very positive." - Creative Director, Media Company

Zync developed a WordPress website for a national sports organization. The agency redesigned the front- and backend of the website, working on a new UX and UI, and went through the whole process prototype development to fully-functional delivery. Due to their work, the new website an experienced an increase in traffic. 

"We had to design this for massive traffic spikes, and our ongoing reality for a property like that is maybe 100,000 to 150,000 uniques a month. During the sporting events, it can have 20, 30, or 40 times that." —Executive Director, National Sports Organization 

Trixmedia designed multiple websites for a health therapy company. Along with the websites, they provided design marketing collateral, including brochures and logo design. The client now relies on Trixmedia for all marketing projects. 

"[Trixmedia] is great at communication and giving design advice while also being cognizant of our concerns. They’re undoubtedly creative and capable of getting things done fast." – SVP, Health Therapy Company

Miller Ad Agency utilized its marketing expertise when it was hired by an automobile leaser. It put together banners and email campaigns, redesigned the leaser's website, and even designed a billboard. The client was pleased with Miller Ad Agency's performance.

"We’ve been able to maintain a strong relationship that’s helped us grow and be better at what we do, as well as being able to provide feedback to help them be the thing we need, without having any negative connotations coming from feedback." – President, Automobile Leasing Company

Over the years, Mighty Citizen has completed numerous design projects for a nonprofit housing corporation. Its work included web development projects, website redesigns, SEO strategies and Google AdWords campaigns. 

"Their [Mighty Citizen] services have been invaluable to our organization, and we’re consistently impressed with their work."- Director, Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Franchise Marketing Systems partnered with an assisted living facility to establish and market a franchise. They built a legal model to walk the client through the franchising process, and they continue to provide marketing services. The client was appreciative of all the help that the team at Franchise Marketing Systems provided and credits the team with the project's success.

"They helped us build a franchise model and setup the legal documentation around it. They coached and taught us, holding our hand through the process of getting our franchise up-and-running." —President, Assisted Living Facility 

Column Five designed a full-service campaign to market an update for a popular web browser. They build a site and carried out SEM, email marketing, and social media marketing to drive awareness for the campaign. Their efforts brought positive impressions for the commonly ridiculed browser, which earn laud from the client. 

"One of the things that makes them so strong as an agency is the fact that they pride themselves on being client-led. They are an extension of your team. There is no ego and no attitude to the way that they work." – Creative Technologist, Web Browswer

A real estate firm hired ds+f for branding assistance. The client needed a new logo, web design, and printed marketing assets used during client meetings. Following the website launch, ds+f stayed on to maintain and update the website as needed. The client enjoyed working with ds+f's creative and collaborative team. 

"They [ds+f] pack a lot of power and creativity in a world with so much choice. They always seem to have solutions to our problems." – Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate Firm 

A Maryland credit union hired R2integrated for their digital marketing expertise. The work included content development and a SEO/PPC campaign. While the credit union didn’t have previous experience with monitoring search and digital strategy, they reported an increase in social media traffic and progress from the campaigns.

“We feel extremely justified in the number of resources we invest in their services. They add considerable value to our business.” – Digital Marketing Manager, Credit Union

FINE developed a new branding strategy for a catering company that included a new website with a live stream and a new logo. The client was impressed with the increase in web traffic after working with FINE. 

"We’ve seen steady growth since we started SEO development, and monthly traffic was up roughly 250% after last year’s relaunch. Client feedback is tremendous, and our site sets the bar for our competitors." – Founder, Global Gourmet Catering 

After a wellness resort was acquired by another company, it needed to rebrand and hired IdeaWork Studios. The project included creating a new name and logo for the resort, updating its website to reflect the new branding, and launching an advertising campaign.

"The level of creativity they showed for a complete rebranding was impressive. We needed to take the resort in a completely different direction, and they did it very quickly. It was impressive what they understood about the brand and what they put forward from a presentation standpoint." – Director of Sales and Marketing, Wellness Resort

An animal adoption nonprofit hired Pollywog to name its mobile veterinary service for pet owners. Pollywog completed market research and met with stakeholders during the research process. Due to the limited financial resources available, Pollywog proposed a name that used humor would attract attention and ensure that the new service would be sustainable. The client especially appreciated Pollywog's existing interest in and support for animal welfare.

"The brand’s success led to partnerships with other local organizations and non-profits. It has been 11 years since the initial launch, and the enterprise is still helping prevent pet overpopulation in Minneapolis and St. Paul." - Marketing & Communication Manager, Animal Adoption Nonprofit

Socialfix Media redesigned a website, took over social media marketing, and provided video production services for a client. They also created a database with MailChimp, blogs, and Twitter and Facebook feeds. The client's book sales, speech bookings, and radio and TV interviews have increased.

"They make suggestions as things change in the industry to keep me current." – Founder, Startup Social Network

A beer distributor hired Absolute to provide web design and development, along with digital marketing services, which included consumer-facing sponsorship campaigns to drive event attendance. The beer distributor experienced higher SEO rankings and higher engagement with the new website.

"Our users have expressed that they like the new site much better. We've even received compliments on our site from other distributors." – Marketing Manager, Beer Distributor

Breviti reinvigorated a concierge medical office’s brand by developing a new logo, tagline, website, and stationery. The rebrand targeted a more high-end client.

“Both the website and the entire brand has been well-received. Thanks to Breviti’s unique ability to guide the creative process, the redesigned brand garnered positive attention from current and potential clients.” – Physician, Concierge Medical Office

A new restaurant hired LESS+MORE to create its brand. LESS+MORE helped the restaurant develop its menu concept and design, web pages, logo, business cards, newsletters, and overall brand and message.

"They've been amazing, and we're very happy with the results. We'll continue to work with them on any projects moving forward and would recommend them to anyone opening up a restaurant." - Co-Owner, Restaurant 

A tech firm hired blackcoffee for their branding services. The firm wanted to rebrand in order to maintain a strong presence in their industry. The agency crafted several solutions including a new logo and brand new packaging. 

"The new branding is standardized across all materials and accomplishes the desired differentiation from competitors."–Managing Director, Tech Firm 

A nonprofit organization hired the Miller Group to put together a strategic marketing campaign. Their work included producing television ads, composing radio ads, and compiling design products for print media. The nonprofit is a retailer, so as a result of the work, they experienced an increase in sales. The client praises The Miller Group's versatility. 

"They [The Miller Group] gave us more value than what we paid. Their unique ideas were edgy, but never distasteful." – Former Marketing Manager, Nonprofit

Bluetext was hired by a software company in need of a new website. Bluetext designed two interactive microsites for the client and provided front-end development services.

"Bluetext was very accommodating with our tight schedule and constant demands. They made sure we were delivering everything on time and they were very receptive to our back and forth as we got feedback from stakeholders." – Associate Creative Director, Software Company

Appetite Creative Solutions developed a marketing campaign for a digital sales company to increase exposure. They created mockups, high-impact ads, and eye-catching marketing games. The clients' were pleased with the innovative designs.

"They’re hands-on, accommodating, and creative." – Marketing & Advertising Professional, Digital Sales Company

A local interior design firm felt they were getting lost in the crowd and wanted to stand out. The Olive Street Agency redesigned the client's and continue to provide branding, marketing, and SEO analytics. The client noticed an increase in website traffic and plans to keep working with The Olive Street Agency in the future.

"They do what I ask them to do, and they offer their input as well as suggestions. They are great and always efficient; they get things done. They are very agreeable to make changes. I throw a lot at them last minute, and they always respond quickly." – Marketing Director, Interior Design Company

Y-Designs built a web application and iOS and Android apps for a tech startup. The client originally hired Y-Designs for their design expertise but was impressed with their engineering talent, efficiency, and amiability.

“I can really say that Y-Designs can move the ball faster and harder than even a team of 30 engineers at a very large, well-established corporation. That’s  because they know so much about the technology landscape.” – CEO, Tech Startup

Motto modernized a mattress manufacturer by updating their website and implementing other branding strategies. By using unique designs and strategies, the agency built them a new identity from scratch, which caused sales to increase. 

"They're [Motto] a well-oiled machine. They hit every deadline and kept the project organized through management software."- Chief Marketing Officer, Mattress Manufacturer

Venthio helped an insurance company by building a distinctive, scalable brand platform for a publication. They performed a strategic analysis, evaluated company strengths and weaknesses, and redesigned marketing and web collateral. The client was impressed with the team's work. 

"Before our work with Dean, we had around 150,000 users in 50 countries, and about 60 or 70 companies working with us to provide content at that time. Today, our readership is in 144 countries." – Founder and Chairman, Insurance Company 

A music streaming service had just begun to launch its company and needed a partner to help drive awareness and engagement of their service. After coming on board, Layerframe Studios worked on their website's design, development, and background analytics. Their expert array of services markedly increased the client's degree of online engagement. 

"They drove high engagement with our product...It was great. They met deadlines and helped us launch the microsite in time for the festival." — Consumer Marketer, Music Streaming Service

KHJ has a long-standing relationship with a community savings bank. They have been handling the bank’s media buying and placement, strategy, and creative development for about 20 years. KHJ recently redesigned the bank’s logo and website to refresh its brand image.

“They helped us get to the final point, determining what made the most sense and making sure the project was done within the timeframe. They’re great at managing times and budgets.” – Marketing Manager, Community Savings Bank

The Naming Group helped a creative agency come up with a fitting name and branding strategy. The new name strengthened the company's appeal to a certain demographic.

 "Not only is our name unique, evocative, and memorable, we have exclusive ownership for all social media handles and even the incredibly rare dot com domain. Creating a name that meets all of those requirements in the startup space is extremely challenging." - Creative Director, Creative Agency

An entertainment company wanted to differentiate and increase awareness of its brand for consumers going to see movies. Mistress created an entire brand campaign using both digital and print media.

“We’ve seen when Mistress is involved in our social posts that our metrics are generally better and our engagement rates are higher. … Our revenues will probably be up by 8% to 9% this year. Mistress was certainly a contributor.” – Chief Marketing Officer, Entertainment Company

FlowState Marketing developed custom apparel for a boot camp gym. Along with designing the products, the agency worked with the client to brainstorm ideas. Feedback on the apparel has been extremely positive. 

"Our T-shirts basically flew off the shelves. Customers love the product and the custom material FlowState developed."–Owner, Boot Camp Gym 

When a civil engineering company suddenly grew from 1-employee to nearly 20, it realized it needed a consistent brand image and a way to communicate its brand clearly. Resound dove into the project, researching internal and external views of the engineering company, which included interviewing clients and employees and performing competitor research. The project culminated in a new name, logo, and brand metaphor.

“They were responsive, and I was humbled by how much better they were at customer service than us. They served us much better than we served our clients, which is saying something.” – VP, Civil Engineering Firm

Salt Branding was hired by a venture capital firm to help them stand out from the competition. Their work included branding and web design, along with naming assistance. The client prides Salt Branding on the great attention they give their clients. They also liked that each team member had a role.

"We spoke to a few agencies, but Salt really stood out. Their process is incredibly thoughtful and comprehensive."- Vice President, Venture Capital Firm

Nuro Marketing worked on a car dealership's advertising campaign. The agency optimized the dealership's website, increased lead generation, and provided PPC services. Nuro Marketing continues to provide advertising and branding services.

"We sold 20 new cars last month and 90 new cars this month. Traffic has also gone up 300% while bounce rates have decreased from high 70s to low 30s." - Manager, Car Dealership

Agency Squid was tasked with redesigning an outdated website for a water purification company. Using WordPress, the team at Agency Squid equipped this new website with photographs, new web copy, and a redesigned logo. The client was very impressed with the team at Agency Squid. 

"Their [Agency Squid's] attention to detail, knowledge of our industry, and almost immediate understanding of our needs as a client was highly impressive." – Sales and Operations Lead, Water Purification Company 

A radio station was undergoing a rebranding of their entire network and needed to overhaul various parts of their online presence. Theory SF conducted market research in order to redesign their website as a fitting part of their overall rebranding.

"They’re highly professional, but also down-to-earth people that feel like part of our team. The team’s industry knowledge is incredible and they’re not afraid to think outside the box." — Program Director, Radio Station

Studio Brand Collective was hired by a private investigation company seeking to strengthen its social media presence and website. In particular, the client wanted to create automated systems for capturing online leads.

"As a whole, our company has grown by 20% since hiring Studio Brand Collective." – CEO, Private Investigation Company

Bull & Beard developed a website for a law firm to improve their online presence. Their team created multiple pages to showcase the services the firm offers and offered advice on business strategy. Executives provided positive feedback on the site's design and modern look.

"All who have seen the new site have been quite impressed." — Partner, Law Firm

One of Sensis’ clients is an energy company that wanted to connect with its community with a bilingual PR campaign. Sensis organized community events, worked with local media, and designed and produced all the advertising material.

“In many ways, I feel that we're their only client. I know that's kind of a cliché – the way that they have been able to sometimes just drop everything else, get what we needed done, and bring in any additional partners, if necessary. They've really done an outstanding job.” – Communications Manager, Energy Company

An imaging company hired Envision Creative Group to create a digital strategy around its rebrand. Envision Creative Group created a logo and produced a graphics package to complement the firm's new brand. The client expressed excitement about the end result of the project. 

"We liked the attention Envision Creative Group took on our account. They took pride in doing what they did for us, and they came up with fantastic ideas. There was even another idea I liked so much that I bought it, even though I don’t have a use for it. I will use it in the future if I find the opportunity." – President, Imaging Company  

A charity organization was pivoting its focus and needed to rebrand. AJ Ross Creative Media achieved this rebrand through website changes, logo design and advertising through brochures. 

"Overall, it was an effective process...Their [AJ Ross Creative Media's] efforts have greatly improved our visibility within the community and among our peer organizations." — Chief Advancement Officer, Charity Organization

97th Floor worked on a digital marketing campaign for a technology solutions company. They developed a content marketing and SEO strategy for the company. The team also offered advice for onpage optimization.

“I like to be as hands off as possible, so 97th Floor allows me to do that. I completely trust that they're doing the job that they say they're doing, and doing it right, which is a great compliment to them.” – Program Manager, Technology Solutions Company

A printing company hired fishbat Media to help raise their brand awareness. The agency also helped the printing company with managing SEO and social media accounts. The work helped them gain a stronger reputation in their field. 

"[fishbat Media] has top-notch people. They execute properly and take really good care of their customers." – Co-Owner, Printing Company

A resort management company hired The Brandon Agency to assist an in-house social media manager with social media marketing on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. They create videos and write articles for the client every month to ensure there’s enough content to share across the resort’s many social sites. The Brandon Agency also manages TripAdvisor, TripConnect, and Instant Book for the client.

“The Brandon Agency has helped us create as much success as any other bigger city agency has. We have seen significant results in terms of followers and engagement on social media. They do an amazing job.”

A law firm needed help filling open positions and Most Likely To worked on the brand and online image in order to attract the right candidates. After that project, Most Likely To now conducts out of home advertising campaigns as well as managing their social media presence.

"They keep us well-informed of all the metrics involved—from click rates to the number of impressions our outdoor advertising has seen. We have been very pleased with their results." — HR Generalist, Law Firm

KOUNTERATTACK assisted a startup with branding, design, and development. The client was one of 40 startups that were chosen from a pool of 1,000 candidates to present in front of the New York Angel Investor Panel, which was due in large part to KOUNTERATTACK's work.

"They’ve done so much for us during the past few years." – Founder, Startup Social Network

Cutwater was hired by a healthcare services marketplace for product awareness. Cutwater created a brand platform and a corresponding manifesto which entailed a joint digital and traditional advertising campaign. Cutwater now manages all of the marketplace's TV, radio, digital, and social campaigns across 26 states.

"Their work was transformational for us in terms of helping to communicate our core value proposition and strategic positioning for the brand...Several providers responded to us and really wanted to know more about what we were doing and how we could work with them. That was a huge success." – CMO, Healthcare Company

Kitestring Creative Branding Studio contributed to numerous web design and support projects for a port authority. This work included website design and maintenance, micro-site development, and an annual economic impact infographic. The client appreciated their fresh ideas and impeccable execution.

“They’re highly effective at communicating our message. We've received excellent feedback from both customers and stakeholders.” – Director of Public Affairs, Port Authority  

A museum was preparing for its opening and only had a simple website. Forum One built a robust Drupal 7 website that incorporated important educational and search features. Forum One continues to maintain the website and incorporates events happening at the museum.

"We’re pleased with their work, and our audience has responded positively to the functionality, design, and usability ... They’re a very talented group and open to collaboration. We will continue our relationship with them and continue to improve upon it." - Chief Digital Officer, Museum

A private medical practice partnered with Kwok Design to design and maintenance a website. Using WordPress, the team at Kwok Design designed a website for the client and has continuously updated the website over a 15-year period. Kwok Design also managed content and some social media for the website. The client was impressed by the team at Kwok Design's responsiveness and professionalism. 

"They were always very responsive to requests. Often in the same day, the project manager would update the website if I sent a request for a change or the posting of an article or a blog." – Surgeon, Private Medical Practice 

FINIEN provided branding services for an undergarment startup. They designed and delivered a branding plan that included a logo, name, positioning, brand personality, and landing page. The client was impressed with the positive feedback and coverage the project received.

“We’ve received a lot of positive feedback on our branding and design from customers, journalists, social media experts and designers. Though our brand is young, we’ve been recognized nationwide, in part because of the branding work FINIEN delivered.” – CEO, Undergarment Startup 

A mountain adventures company hired Ignyte to boost its web presence and branding. Ignyte rebuilt the client's website and helped rebrand the company to better appeal to customers.

"All of the steps in the process put us through a self-discovery phase and helped us better understand why we’re in business, what we’re selling, how we’re selling it, and who our customers are. The brand strategy was a really beautiful outcome that I didn’t expect." - Owner, Mountain Adventures Company

ZENMARK developed the brand name of a vaccine for a pharmaceuticals company. They collaborated with the client’s legal team on multiple products, following an established process for the development of the new product’s brand name. The client was pleased with their expansive knowledge.

“The team was very skilled, engaged, and customer oriented. The owner was exceptionally talented and always tried to be present.” – Global Marketing Lead, Pharmaceuticals Company  

A small blog with a growing number of daily readers and needed help to scale its content creation. NNC Services helped find, create and promote content that has helped the blog grow its readers in a manageable way.

"They’re [NNC Services] pleasurable and great people to work with...even though I edit every article, they always meet or exceed my expectations. I’m very happy with their service." - Owner, Blog

CannonCassidy assisted in creating a brand name for a pharmaceutical company's product. The client was extremely impressed with CannonCassidy.

"When I share the name with internal colleagues all the way up to senior leadership, everyone is pleased with the direction we’re headed... the project’s success speaks to the quality of [CannonCassidy's] work." - Senior Manager, Pharmaceutical Company

Design Womb design packaging materials and assisted with the branding across a variety of different elements such as its website and the brand name. The client believes that without Design Womb's packaging design, the company would not be nearly as successful.

"I'm happy with how the relationship worked, and we wouldn't have continued to hire Design Womb for other tasks otherwise." – Owner, Beverage Company

KindTyme helped establish a brand for a cannabis company, the identity of which the client wanted to not revolve exclusively around the product it sells. They designed the logo, created a website, ran advertisements in industry magazines, and created promotional merchandise designs. The two parties are hoping to continue working together with KindTyme taking over an SEO campaign and general marketing needs.

"Their level of creativity is excellent, and the work speaks for itself." — Manager, Government Affairs Firm

LeverageIT developed mobile and web apps for a healthcare tech company to assist healthcare providers. Their work also included social media promotion and content creation. They provide regular updates to the apps.

"Without their expertise and hard work, we would not be helping patients and healthcare providers across Ontario today."– VP of Operations, Healthcare Tech Company

While their clients come from many industries, Palmer has a history of working with clean energy firms. A solar energy firm went to Palmer to revamp their digital marketing strategy, which had fallen short on social media metrics. Palmer helped them with brand development, moved their website to HubSpot, and organized campaigns on social media and elsewhere that proved successful for the company.

" They have a very insightful and intelligent team that came up with a lot of excellent ideas and strategies. Also, they listened to us and got everything right the first time, which saved us a lot of time." - Director of Marketing, Solar Energy Firm

A midsized California vineyard hired The Engine is Red to help with its digital strategy when it participated in a Google pilot advertising platform. The Engine is Red helped the client learn how to use the platform successfully and also developed its digital assets and monitored its website performance and metrics.

"The whole process has been so collaborative and open that their team feels like an extension of our own. With the bigger picture in mind, I appreciate their attention to future opportunities for our business to succeed." - Digital Marketing Manager, California Vineyard

Album Agency provides brand strategy and marketing collateral for a southern California catering company. They have a long-standing partnership based on Album's creative approach, that includes graphic design, public display ads, and more to develop a concise, engaging corporate identity. Album's work has propelled the client from a local service to a nationally-known firm, recognized in the hospitality industry for their marketing efforts.

"The team tries to capture our company’s personality and listens to our vision, they don’t use their own ideas. I also appreciate their culture, they are hard workers, but remain approachable." — Director of Marketing, Catering Firm

Smack Bang Designs partnered with a cosmetics company going through a rebrand to produce collateral and a new logo. Prior to starting work, the team at Smack Bang Designs used questionnaires and a mood board to conduct brand and market research, which then helped to produce a new logo. The firm also created other materials such as packaging for products and print material, as well as a style book, which the client uses for ongoing projects. The client was pleased with the designs created by Smack Bang Designs. 

"Smack Bang's designs have helped differentiate our company, opening us up to more opportunities with larger retailers." —Founder, Cosmetics Company 

A cosmetics company was releasing a refresh of an old brand and wanted to create a corresponding in-store experience. The Yard Creative researched and provided the client with ideas for the campaign and its implementation.

"They’re thorough and strategic. When we make requests, they ask us questions about why we think that request will deliver for us. They force us to think about what will get us the results we want—based on the consumer research and sales data, rather than on existing strategies that we may have followed for 10 years but that don’t meet our needs." — Senior Merchandising Manager, Cosmetics Company

JB Chicago helped a senior living development with marketing services. The rebranding campaign included a website redesign and strategic branding management. Their work, along with the quality of the work, has been extremely successful. JB Chicago is now marketing partners with the senior living community.

"Now there’s a single brand, everybody can identify with each other, and it’s consistent from property to property and market to market." – Principle, Senior Living Community

BRAINTRUST designed a town government’s digital marketing strategy. Their services included strategic planning, social media management, creative efforts, web analytics, and public relations. The results exceeded the client’s expectations for social media success and revenues.

“In terms of public relations, in October 2015 we had an earned media PR value of $180,000. Our actual expenditure though, for paid media, was $13,000. They earned the difference for us.” – Tourism Director, Town Government

Marc Posch Design delivers the client's corporate design and website programming for a product the client developed. The client was able to report that within a month of the project's completion, it received around 30% more inbound calls through its website.

"He's extremely fast, understanding, and very good at executing." – CEO, Databank Solutions Firm

Wonsupona worked closely with a consulting agency to figure out the best brand name. Through brainstorming the message and defining attributes of the agency, Wonsupona helped the consulting agency find the right name. 

"Everyone has had an immensely positive reaction to the new name of my business. In my experience, it's unusual to have unanimous approval." - President, Consulting Agency

Roket designed, developed, and launched a smart home technology network. The platform uses wireless technology and includes both a mobile app and website. Roket also built a brand around the smart home platform by creating marketing materials and documenting a brand story.

"We were extremely happy with their performance and the final product. ... They were even willing to help with tasks that we hadn’t defined from the beginning and jump in on new projects we hadn’t projected." – Co-Founder and CEO, Smart Home Platform

Amplimark redeveloped a medical center's website to include more interactive features. They created product definitions and educational components for both doctors and patients. Amplimark also did SEO, which increased ranking to the top 3 search results.  

"Amplimark was very detail-oriented and went above-and-beyond in terms of research for supporting the needs of our practice."  – CEO, Medical Center

Namebase Brand Naming provided a home design company with eight powerful brand names. The project was on a strict timeline, which Namebase Brand Naming met capably.

"We had a positive feed-back from the name. It stood out among our competitors and there was nothing else like it. It was easy to say, spell and find on Google." - Founding Partner, Home Design Company

A law firm hired Highforge for their marketing services. The work included building a website for appointment bookings and running SEO and SEM services. There has been an increase in clients as a result. 

"They emphasize their relationship with the customer and build trust from project to project. Their loyalty and trust in moving forward with my company has been easy to obtain, and that’s not something I’ve experienced with other vendors." – Partner, Law Firm 

A community college employs Davis Advertising for a variety of advertising tasks. The agency has conducted SEO and completed several videos and digital campaigns for the college. Enrollment at the college has increased as a result. The community college's reputation has improved, and the school is now more visible to prospective students. 

"They [Davis Advertising] always deliver their products on time, or even slightly ahead of schedule." – Marketing Director, Community College

A construction company hired Kudzu Brands for help with marketing. The client originally worked with a different marketing company but was not impressed with its communication. Kudzu Brands designed print materials such as books and stationery. They also redesigned and updated the construction company’s website, provided on-site SEO services, and created a PPC campaign.

“We’re happy with their communication. … We have monthly meetings with them, as well as daily emails, and they’re very responsive. … They’re right there, ready to answer any questions. They respond very well to feedback.” – Administrator, Construction Company

After a period of brainstorming and research, glueglue developed a web application for an IT company. The application is now available to anyone with a free account. Glueglue wireframed and developed the app with a clean user experience.

"Their [glueglue] straightforward approach and responsiveness impressed us—whether it was for creating a complex digital project or communicating with the company." - COO and Founder, IT Company

A fast food restaurant enlisted Killian Branding to develop a corporate identity for them. Killian Branding helped the client pinpoint its consumer base, created marketing materials, and determined relevant touchpoints.

“They’re excellent. Overall, they have a very good approach and bring together all the pieces and present them in an organized manner, even though they’re 10,000 miles away.” – Owner, Fast Food Restaurant

Tag Team Design created an online strategy for an asphalt company. The project included WordPress web development, marketing, and SEO. They redesigned and redeveloped the client’s existing WordPress site to improve user-friendliness.

“We worked with a larger company previously but found they were more interested in receiving a paycheck than the success of our business. Tag Team Design was a local company recommended by a friend, so I reached out. ... [They] seemed genuinely interested in our website. Rather than push expensive solutions, [they] presented me with options based on my budget. This created trust right away.” – Partner, Asphalt Company

High Contrast built a new online platform to streamline customers' processes. They integrated ERP solutions, warehouse management systems, and a new interface. They also integrated an open API for the SaaS tool. 

"Our relationship with High Contrast is actually the best I have with any agency in Romania, and I work with a lot of agencies." – CEO, E-Fulfillment Company

House of Who, Inc. provided naming services for a global telecommunications company. The team set up a name selection strategy and system that was consistent across a wide variety of products and could continue to be used as the company grew. The client was excited about the new system.

“We now have a naming system that brings consistency and cohesion to our existing portfolio and empowers us to effortlessly name new products and services as they come online.”  —VP of Global Brands and Programs, Global Telecommunications Company

Studio Simpatico worked on WordPress web design for a health-tech company. They built a WordPress site from scratch with new templates and created custom graphics. They also helped migrate and launch the site. The client appreciated the positive feedback the project received.

“Our customers, peers, and friends all said that site looks fantastic and provided a lot of positive feedback.” – CTO, Health-Tech Company

Origin, LLC oversaw a rebranding and marketing strategy for a pest control firm that targeted new demographics. They updated the client's visuals, redesigned their logo, and changed the colors to increase brand recognition. The firm doubled in size, provided services to five Midwestern states, and became the 32nd largest pest control company in the nation. 

"Origin, LLC's integrity and willingness to think critically about a project separates it from other agencies." – President, Pest Control Firm 

A cosmetics company was launching a new product and wanted a marketing strategy from the beginning. Circa developed a marketing plan for the product that had to be carefully advertised to a new demographic. This included social media and video content as well as print ads. 

"They're extremely strategic and creative, putting a lot of work into their approach. They always go above and beyond and are some of the hardest workers I know. They’re passionate about their work and want to do it well." — Former VP of Marketing, Cosmetics Company

East Coast Catalyst redesigned a software company's digital branding assets, including its website and logo. The company's revenue, traffic, and coverage improved with East Coast Catalyst's help.

"I continue to get comments about how the brand elements are tied really tightly to our core messaging and the values we project as a company. We constantly get comments about how cool the logo is and the color palette and how well the design reflects our story and value." - Chief Marketing Officer, Software Company

Voice & Reason worked on full branding and digital support for a content platform. They refined the brand’s voice through brainstorming sessions and designed both physical and digital marketing materials. The client was happy with the positive feedback the project received.

“We’ve only been out in the market for a short time, but have received a lot of positive feedback around the design of the brand itself. That reception is related to the quality of the product as well as the way we’re presenting ourselves as a company.” – CSO, Content Platform

March Media Chicago redesigned the website for a maintenance company and handled its SEO and SEM. They monitored their clients' direct competitors and created reports on a weekly basis. As of June 2016, the maintenance company's ROI has more than doubled and the amount of calls it receives has increased.

"March Media Chicago has done anything and everything possible in order to help us succeed." – Operations Coordinator, Plumbing Business 

Boston Web Group helped a credit repair company cultivate a unique online presence by creating an easily navigable, interactive site. The website helped the credit repair company establish and maintain relationships with potential clients.

"The new interactive site has been an enormous help for us in connecting and maintaining a relationship between the referral source the client and us. ... I think they did very well, and they still are continuing to show this. It’s been an ongoing relationship and they’ve been very responsive." – Managing Partner, Credit Repair Company 

Activate Health worked on PR and Marketing for a health insurance company. They provided copywriting and graphic design assistance to develop marketing materials including brochures, e-blasts, and flyers. The client was impressed with their attention to detail.

“Their attention to detail and responsiveness sets them apart. The quality of their writing and design, as well as their ability to turn things around quickly has been wonderful.” – SVP of Sales, Health Insurance Company

Ricochet Ideas was tasked with running a branding campaign for a medication company. The team at Ricochet Ideas' created a new website along with new digital marketing material in order to meet the client's needs. Ricochet Ideas created print and package materials to complement the digital aspects of the campaign. The client was impressed with Richochet Ideas' creativity and focus on customer service and support.

"Ricochet Ideas is super creative. They understood our strategy and helped us transform that strategy into a brand that was attractive to customers." – VP of Marketing, Medication Company 

Excela worked with this fashion accessories company to help revamp its old website by building an e-commerce platform. Excela implemented the entire website, customized and designed it, and ensured that it had an intuitive and effective backend, as the client requested.

"They're very open to customization and working with different brands on what they need specifically for their site, which is great." – Owner, Fashion Accessories Company

Leverage Marketing worked with an IT services company to increase website conversion rates through SEO and Google AdWords campaigns. They also updated the company website’s copy and optimized the pages for search and visitor usability.

“Leverage Marketing seemed truly interested in delivering results, which was what I found so appealing about them in the first place. They’re not a huge company, but they employ experts in each of their areas, from social media to SEO and pay per click.” – President and Technical Director, IT Services Company

A music streaming service hired Multia to redesign a website and logo to match a recent rebranding. The logo aligns more with the updated company identity, and the website presents a clear brand tone.

"The logo project was handled beautifully. They completed understood our brief, and this was the first time that we didn’t suggest any reworks or changes. The website design process was equally smooth, with minimal changes." — VP Marketing, Streaming Service

Startling Brands helped revamp a textile manufacturer to modernize its branding. Their team developed a new logo and designed an eye-catching letterhead, website, marketing materials, billboards, flyers, and businesses cards. The rebranding signifciantly increased sales and exposure.

"The new website has allowed us to enter new markets in the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand, and South America, increasing sales by 30%." – CEO, Textile Manufacturer