
Addis Creson The Dark Side of Brand Names by Tom Parrette: http://bit.ly/176Js5
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Political correctness—and the scrutiny of language it spawned—might not be the cultural neurosis it was in the early 90’s, but we’re still sensitive to it. Except when it comes to certain brand names. These names, like all brand names, are able to acquire their own meaning and associations over time...

Addis Creson We're very proud to have partnered with Firefox to create this brand video. Happy 5th Birthday Firefox! http://bit.ly/Fx5yr3 #Firefox5

Addis Creson We have two new puppies in the office! A vizsla and a flat coat retriever. Pictures soon....

Addis Creson What do naming gurus think of Barnes & Noble's Nook e-reader? Check out our opinion in the comments section. http://bit.ly/3hMxXj
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Techies will no doubt pore over the machine's specs. Branding types will be more interested in the name.

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A few more pictures from @Liba Falafel Truck
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Branding Better Place: Building an Electric Vehicle Movement
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/alissa-w alker/designerati/better-place A great article profiling Addis Creson's work in Fast Company magazine!
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Addis Creson Tom's latest article: What a Shortened Name Says About a Brand. "The Hut" "The Shack" "Ask Chuck" and more.
What a Shortened Name Says About a Brand | Ads of the World: Creative Advertising Archive & Communit
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Two name changes—or more correctly, modifications—have received attention in the media and branding worlds recently. Pizza Hut has announced that its boxes and select locations will carry the name “The Hut,” and RadioShack plans to unveil new creative

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Tom Parrette's original article "It Will Always Be The Sears Tower." http://www.brandlandusa.com/2009/07/21/i t-will-always-be-the-sears-tower/
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How place names represent brands Anyone who names things for a living will tell you a name is simultaneously the most important and least important signifier

Addis Creson Ad Pulp: http://bit.ly/jRpvj Willis Tower? That's Like Calling Deep Dish "Cheezy Pizza." Check out Tom Parrette's opinion.
Willis Tower? That's Like Calling Deep Dish "Cheezy Pizza" - Advertising and Marketing Blog - AdPulp
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The corporate naming game has run amok for years, but the recent name change from "Sears Tower" to "Willis Tower" in Chicago has touched a nerve. Or 96,814 nerves, as the case may be--that's how many people on Facebook don't like the idea.

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The Great Brand Name Risk by Steven Addis: http://www.brandlandusa.com/2009/07/31/t he-great-brand-name-risk/
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A noted branding expert tells what company executives should consider when they are picking a brand name for their company.

Addis Creson Addis Creson volunteers with Rosa Parks Elementary School: http://www.addiscreson.com/blog/?p=697
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