Hello, My Name is Awesome, Alexandra Watkins
Hello, My Name is Awesome, Alexandra Watkins
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Hello, My Name is Awesome
How to Create Brand Names That Stick

Author: Alexandra Watkins

Narrator: Gina Sorell

Unabridged: 2 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 10/01/2014


Synopsis

Every year, 6 million companies and more than 100,000 products are launched. They all need an awesome name, but many (such as Xobni, Svbtle, and Doostang) look like the results of a drunken Scrabble game. In this entertaining and engaging book, ace naming consultant Alexandra Watkins explains how anyone—even noncreative types—can create memorable and buzz-worthy brand names. No degree in linguistics required. The heart of the book is Watkins’s proven SMILE and SCRATCH Test—two acronyms for what makes or breaks a name. She also provides up-to-date advice, like how to make sure that Siri spells your name correctly and how to nab an available domain name. And you’ll see dozens of examples—the good, the bad, and the “so bad she gave them an award.” Alexandra Watkins is not afraid to name names.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Keith

This book makes a lot of good points, and it's pretty clear to me that the overall process and exercises described are a much better approach to branding than pretty much anything I've ever seen or heard of before. That said, I have to take some major points off because it also seems oddly opinionate......more

Goodreads review by Ahmad

Good book that gives you some principles to think about when coming up with a brand name. The main philosophy in the book (shortened to SCRATCH) is to avoid: 1) Spelling Changes (using non-conventional spelling that makes it hard for people to find you) 2) Copycat: Using a similar style or naming con......more

Goodreads review by Lino

Hello My Name is Awesome Alexandra Watkins 2019 4.5 stars How did you name your business? After yourself? After your favourite food? Perhaps a pet, like a dog, cat or hamster? How about if you went with AWESOME instead? This book explains the do’s and don’ts of naming your business. The author presents......more

Goodreads review by Brian

This book is helpful in understanding how important a brand name is and how to identify good ones versus bad ones. The best part is: it's super short. At only about 100 pages, I tore through it in less than 2 hours. That being said, the book isn't as magical as the title implies. Sure I might be bette......more

Goodreads review by Jeremy

Cool book, easy and fun to read.......more