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A spotlight on brand purpose clears away the inessential and focuses your brand on what’s real, resonant, and breakthrough. Northbound believes that the only way for a brand to thrive is to uncover that purpose, orient your organization around it, and use it to drive clear, confident decisions.
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From the blog

January, 2023
Samantha Temple Neukom
How to design naming research for the real world
Naming research can be a hot topic for clients who want to know that their name is going to say or do all the things they want and need it to do. However, âtestingâ or âvalidatingâ names is tricky and should be done with great caution and care.…
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