Catchword is a trusted leader in naming and branding that's been creating impactful identities for clients worldwide since 1998. From offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York, Catchword helps clients express who, what, and why they are. Industry-leading brands such as Intel, Allergan, TikTok, Starbucks, HBO, and VW turn to Catchword for verbal and visual creativity, strategic insight, and expert guidance. We believe the best work arises when blue-sky thinking is grounded in serious analysis and open-minded exploration complements time-tested process. At this intersection of rigor and intuition, amazing brands are born. Our client engagements range from quick-turnaround projects with startups to retainer relationships with international Fortune 500s. Whether you're just getting off the ground, rebranding your company, or launching a new product, our goal is the same: to develop a timeless brand that resonates fully and authentically with target audiences and makes a mark in the world. Whether in the supermarket, at CES, or opening the New York Stock Exchange, the brands we help create tell enduring stories that become part of the very culture around us. Catchword has received more awards for naming work than any other agency, including 8 Hermes Creative Awards, 6 MUSE Creative Awards, 6 Transform Awards, 6 MarCom Awards, 2 Creative Communication Awards, and 1 London International Award (LIA), as well as multiple honors for visual identity design and dozens for client satisfaction. We’ve been ranked #1 for naming by Clutch since the category was introduced in 2017.