How to get your brand’s name fixed in people’s mind!

From the time of inception of a brand to the time is becomes popular, one thing remains constant. The brand name! Yes, naming a brand is as important as naming a person. It becomes the primary identity of any brand. People might not know what you sell, but they will surely know your name. In some cases, a brand name acts as the sole identity. For instance; when you talk about toothpastes, Colgate is the first name that pops in your head. This is the power of brand names. 

For a brand to become popular it is important that its name is fixated into peoples minds efficiently. This happens through a phenomenon called brand recall. What this does is it hammers your brand name into people till it is on top of their mind.  Recall also helps in efficient building of a brand. 

Here are some ways in which brands can get their names fixed into people’s mind:

Be repetitive:

If you are a new brand looking to make a mark in the industry, it is very important that you be repetitive. Being repetitive means consistently reminding people about your brand’s name. Regular repetition of a brand name fixes it in the minds of the people. This technique also works for brands who have changed their name or have rebranded themselves. 

Your name should be different:

A different and unique name helps in catching people’s attention. If your brand will stand out from the crowd, people will surely remember it. Choosing a name that looks and sounds unique will definitely help with top-of-the-mind recall. 

Color is important:

You might be wondering that how is a color related to remembering names. Well, if you associate a certain color with your brand’s name or logo it will be easier for people to remember it. For instance, if you are told to think about a food chain that is yellow in color, you immediately think about McDonald’s. this occurs because the color is familiar to you and then you do not take much time to recall the name associated with that color. 

Support the name with a tagline:

Yes, a tagline is very important if you want people to remember your brand’s name. it acts as a second name for the brand. This increases chances of people remembering your brand. Like, Nike’s tagline ‘Just do It’ is fixed in our minds. Whenever we hear this we immediately think of Nike. That’s how important taglines are. 

Follow these simple ways and get your brand’s name fixed into peoples minds now!