Way upstream--near the original inspiration for any company, product, or project--founders quickly realize that they need a name. Otherwise, how do you tell your friends what you’re working on? Naming takes more than a creative mind, a fluent voice, and a critical eye. Success requires the right perspective from the outset and proper procedures throughout.
Siegel + Gale
March 2018
S+G Blog
10 simple steps for choosing a brand name
Way upstream--near the original inspiration for any company, product, or project--founders quickly realize that they need a name. Otherwise, how do you tell your friends what you’re working on? Naming takes more than a creative mind, a fluent voice, and a critical eye. Success requires the right perspective from the outset and proper procedures throughout.
Siegel + Gale
March 2018
We're thrilled to announce Siegel+Gale was recently named as one of the Top US B2B Marketing Agencies. The report, which ranks the top 32 agencies and provides a list of the top 20 fastest-growing shops, includes full financial details, exhaustive analysis of the agency landscape, predictions for the future and detailed profiles of selected agencies.
Siegel+Gale
March 2018
S+G Blog
Siegel+Gale named as top-performing B2B Marketing Agency
We're thrilled to announce Siegel+Gale was recently named as one of the Top US B2B Marketing Agencies. The report, which ranks the top 32 agencies and provides a list of the top 20 fastest-growing shops, includes full financial details, exhaustive analysis of the agency landscape, predictions for the future and detailed profiles of selected agencies.
Siegel+Gale
March 2018
When companies approach branding firms like Siegel+Gale for guidance on merging two corporate or product brands, the request is typically for us to develop a name, logo, endorsement strategy and story for the new merged entity. In many cases, however, it’s not the right move to simply create and launch a new brand identity overnight. Merging brands is a process. It’s about transitioning equity, shifting perceptions and migrating customers.
Siegel+Gale
March 2018
S+G Blog
How to merge two brands in six necessary steps
When companies approach branding firms like Siegel+Gale for guidance on merging two corporate or product brands, the request is typically for us to develop a name, logo, endorsement strategy and story for the new merged entity. In many cases, however, it’s not the right move to simply create and launch a new brand identity overnight. Merging brands is a process. It’s about transitioning equity, shifting perceptions and migrating customers.
Siegel+Gale
March 2018
Mergers and acquisitions are big business. With a record 3.2 trillion in M&A expected in 2018*, it’s not surprising that companies devote most of their attention and resources to the financial, operational and logistical components of a merger or acquisition. Focusing on the implications of how the merger or acquisition will affect the brand is less tangible, and therefore often put on the back burner or just plain neglected. Ultimately, that can be a costly mistake.
Margaret Molloy
February 2018
S+G Blog
Brand: The neglected asset in mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are big business. With a record 3.2 trillion in M&A expected in 2018*, it’s not surprising that companies devote most of their attention and resources to the financial, operational and logistical components of a merger or acquisition. Focusing on the implications of how the merger or acquisition will affect the brand is less tangible, and therefore often put on the back burner or just plain neglected. Ultimately, that can be a costly mistake.
Margaret Molloy
February 2018
The thirst for innovation is fueled by a modern market of shiny new startups, disruptive technologies, and a shift in power to the consumer. Innovative companies achieve sustainable growth, renewed competitive advantages and ongoing customer relevance.
Siegel+Gale
January 2018
S+G Blog
Want to drive innovation? Do these three things
The thirst for innovation is fueled by a modern market of shiny new startups, disruptive technologies, and a shift in power to the consumer. Innovative companies achieve sustainable growth, renewed competitive advantages and ongoing customer relevance.
Siegel+Gale
January 2018
Our Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Howard Belk, was recently interviewed by Sarder TV. During the interview, he discussed many topics including brand strategy, simplicity, the challenges global companies face and his own career.
Howard Belk
November 2017
S+G Blog
Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Howard Belk, featured on Sarder TV
Our Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Howard Belk, was recently interviewed by Sarder TV. During the interview, he discussed many topics including brand strategy, simplicity, the challenges global companies face and his own career.
Howard Belk
November 2017
BRAND BUILDING is a blog feature in which our experts present an in-depth POV on topics ranging from branding to design to experience, all through the lens of simplicity. Here naming director Aaron Hall provides a simpler way to develop naming guidelines.
Aaron Hall
October 2017
S+G Blog
Director of naming, Aaron Hall, on developing simpler naming guidelines
BRAND BUILDING is a blog feature in which our experts present an in-depth POV on topics ranging from branding to design to experience, all through the lens of simplicity. Here naming director Aaron Hall provides a simpler way to develop naming guidelines.
Aaron Hall
October 2017
Birchbox, the start-up that redefined the beauty category, was in an increasingly crowded space. Its competition was rapidly expanding, and they needed to reach beyond their loyal customer—the young beauty enthusiast. Additionally, as they grew their market with BirchboxMan, they needed a revitalized and broadened visual identity. To this end, they engaged Siegel+Gale.
Siegel+Gale
October 2017
S+G Blog
Siegel+Gale’s work for Birchbox wins accolades in HOW Design Awards
Birchbox, the start-up that redefined the beauty category, was in an increasingly crowded space. Its competition was rapidly expanding, and they needed to reach beyond their loyal customer—the young beauty enthusiast. Additionally, as they grew their market with BirchboxMan, they needed a revitalized and broadened visual identity. To this end, they engaged Siegel+Gale.
Siegel+Gale
October 2017
SAP faced a central challenge: a longtime industry leader in improving their customers' business performances, they also needed to be recognized for their innovative work in cloud solutions, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain. Introducing their expanding portfolio of technology offerings, SAP was now ready to fully own their innovative solutions. To this end, Siegel+Gale created a visual identity rooted in the idea of continuous movement and constant innovation.
Siegel+Gale
September 2017
S+G Blog
Siegel+Gale’s work for SAP is honored by the Clio Awards
SAP faced a central challenge: a longtime industry leader in improving their customers' business performances, they also needed to be recognized for their innovative work in cloud solutions, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain. Introducing their expanding portfolio of technology offerings, SAP was now ready to fully own their innovative solutions. To this end, Siegel+Gale created a visual identity rooted in the idea of continuous movement and constant innovation.
Siegel+Gale
September 2017
BRAND BUILDING is a blog feature in which our experts present an in-depth POV on topics ranging from branding to design to experience, all through the lens of simplicity. In this post, creative naming lead Jason Hall shares five steps for keeping names alive after the final presentation.
Siegel + Gale
September 2017
S+G Blog
BRAND BUILDING: Creative naming lead, Jason Hall, on keeping names alive after the final presentation
BRAND BUILDING is a blog feature in which our experts present an in-depth POV on topics ranging from branding to design to experience, all through the lens of simplicity. In this post, creative naming lead Jason Hall shares five steps for keeping names alive after the final presentation.
Siegel + Gale
September 2017