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Catchword is one of the world's leading naming and branding agencies, helping organizations create memorable company and product names and identities. Clients like Starbucks, Corning, Volkswagen, Moody's, Rivian, and TikTok rely on Catchword for strategic thinking, exceptional creativity, and enduring brand...
Top Services:
Branding
Logo Design
Print Design
Design Services
Market Research
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Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Portfolios Count
33 Projects Listed
Catchword Services
Branding
Logo Design
Print Design
Design Services
Market Research
Creative Services
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Intel
Starbucks
Fitbit
Dunkin'
The Home Depot
PwC
General Motors
Uber
Corning
NBCUniversal
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Catchword Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous Director of Global Marketing at IDEXX Laboratories
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
Our company required a distinctive name for an innovative platform we are introducing to the veterinary technology field. Given our own emphasis on structure and efficiency, Catchword proved to be an excellent match. They posed thoughtful questions and grasped our objectives quickly and thoroughly. We were very pleased not only with the caliber of the naming options presented but also with the entire experience. The project was managed smoothly, delivered on time, and stayed within budget. We are so pleased with the experience that we plan to recommend their services to other divisions of our company.
Anonymous Linguistic Director at Nomen Italia
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
Catchword has been our primary naming partner, as we have worked with them since 2000. Their cultural and linguistic expertise enables our clients’ names to achieve global resonance while avoiding potential challenges in the important U.S. market. They contribute innovative, U.S.-grounded perspectives, and their branding acumen ensures their guidance is both strategically sound and practically applicable. Professional, responsive, and deeply committed, they are a valued partner.
Anonymous Global Brands & Licences Manager at Automotive Company
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
We brought in Catchword on a fast timeline to create naming strategy and product names for three Connected Services solutions. Their creativity and grasp of our brand were clear from the start, delivering strong, well-supported options. They pushed us to think beyond initial limits, provided smart recommendations for our portfolio, and consistently delivered on time.
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Mindgruve is a San Diego headquartered, full-service digital marketing, commerce, and data-technology agency founded in 2001. With more than 400 strategists, creatives, media planners, data scientists, and engineers across multiple U.S., Latin America, and European offices, the agency delivers integrated...
Top Services:
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
Branding
Market Research
eCommerce Development
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Location
San Diego, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Mindgruve Services
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
Branding
Market Research
eCommerce Development
Big Data Analytics
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Martinelli's
San Diego Zoo
House of Blues
UnityPoint Health
MDVIP
SleepScore
Opus Bank
California Protons
Fujikura
FICO
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Mindgruve Reviews & Testimonials
Rick Debattista Review from Google
1.0★
Rick Debattista's Review Sourced from Google
This is a scam, it's robbery you have to put out that much money and you hope you and it keeps increasing until you get $10 profit just to fish you in like a bass on a hook. Beware
Wilhelm von Mayer Review from Google
5.0★
Wilhelm von Mayer's Review Sourced from Google
Great agency to work with. They will absolutely go beyond the call of duty to make it happen.
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TCG redefines consulting by blending growth with innovation under the leadership of visionary women. Specializing in marketing, market research, startups, branding, leadership, PR, and talent acquisition, they tailor solutions across industries. Their marketing prowess extends to strategy, social media...
Top Services:
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Market Research
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Location
Alameda, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
The Consultancy Group Services
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Market Research
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Jared's Leads is a data-driven marketing and lead generation company that helps businesses identify, target, and acquire new customers. For more than 15 years, the company has provided sales leads, mailing lists, email lists, data solutions, and direct marketing services designed to increase revenue and...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
SEO
PPC
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Location
Malibu, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Jared's Leads Services
Digital Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
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Automotive Industry
Finance Industry
Health Care Industry
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Jared's Leads Reviews & Testimonials
John Quirk Review from Google
5.0★
John Quirk's Review Sourced from Google
I've known Jared for awhile and he is a quality human and passionate about marketing with integrity. He hustles and goes the extra mile for his people and I'm proud to call him a friend first.
douglas Douglas Review from Google
5.0★
douglas Douglas's Review Sourced from Google
I started my outbound telemarketing call center selling Las Vegas vacations in 2010.By 2012 I learned that leads were everything, and everything else was nothing.In 2013 I reached out to Jared's Leads for a test file, and that's where it all began.By 2015 Jared was my number 1 lead source. But it was 2017 when Jared became unforgettable to me.He sent me a test file of leads all from the same state. The test file blew up.I asked him how many more of these leads did he have? 15 million made me smile!That's when the rather unthinkable in the lead purchasing relationship happened.I asked Jared to front me the entire database of 15 million and let me make $3,500 weekly payments."Why would I do that, he asked?" It was an understandable question, and I imagine my answer was colorful.But guess what? Jared said "let's do it!"And that's the kind of person Jared is. I went from 2 call centers to 5, revenues increased by 40%, it was life-changing.Jared Knapp is a pillar of integrity, and you'd be hard-pressed finding anyone to tell you different.
Cody Wilson Review from Google
5.0★
Cody Wilson's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve had a great experience working with Jared’s Leads. I worked directly with Marlon, and every conversation was not only informative but genuinely valuable. There was no pressure — just clear, insightful discussions focused on improving how we operate as a business.The tools and systems they’ve built, especially around AI and strategy, have made a real impact on how we approach our processes and growth. It’s helped us think differently and operate more efficiently.Grateful to have connected with their team and looking forward to continuing to build on what we’ve implemented.
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IT, Business, BPO, Audit, Tax and Advisory are just the beginning.
Grant Thornton LLP (US) is an IT, project management, audit, tax, AgTech, and BPO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with over 50 U.S. offices and access to a global network or member firms in over 135 countries. We offer a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and...
Top Services:
Accounting
Business Consulting
Market Research
HR Outsourcing
Software Development
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Average Hourly Rate
$35/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Grant Thornton Services
Accounting
Business Consulting
Market Research
HR Outsourcing
Software Development
IT Services
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Financial industry
Real estate industry
Media and Entertainment industry
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Grant Thornton Reviews & Testimonials
Theodore Mall Review from Google
4.0★
Theodore Mall's Review Sourced from Google
One of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.9 billion and operates more than 50 offices.
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