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#1 Most Recommended Branding Agency on Clutch

WANT Branding is an award-winning branding agency led by an experienced, in-house team of brand strategists, namers, designers, and researchers.
We create, elevate, and transform brands that stand apart — and de-position the competition.

Who We Are

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $300+ / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    New York, NY
  • Year founded
    Founded 1999
  • Languages
  • Timezones

3 Languages that we service

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

10 Timezones that we service

BET
Brazil Eastern Time (BET)
CET
Central European Time (CET)
CNT
Canada Newfoundland Time (CNT)
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
EET
Eastern European Time (EET)
MST
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
PRT
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands Time (PRT)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
UTC
Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)

2 Locations

  • New York , NY
  • Miami , FL

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $25,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $300+ /hr
    Rating for cost 4.7 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    WANT Branding offers competitive pricing for branding and naming services, typically ranging from $20,000 to $500,000 per project. Clients consistently highlight their value for cost, responsiveness, and project management effectiveness, indicating strong overall satisfaction with the investment.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $49,999 based on 123 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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    WANT Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.9
    • Cost 4.7
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

    Top Mentions

    Review Highlights

    • Effective Use of Research and Insights

      WANT integrates research and insights into their branding processes, ensuring that solutions are informed by market trends and consumer perceptions. This research-driven approach enhances the relevance and effectiveness of their work.

    • Challenges with Initial Name Options

      In some cases, clients noted initial rounds of name options did not meet their expectations. However, WANT's willingness to iterate and incorporate feedback ultimately led to satisfactory outcomes.

    • Expertise in Branding and Naming

      WANT is consistently praised for their expertise in branding and naming, providing strategic and creative solutions for diverse industries. Clients appreciate their ability to create memorable brand names and identities that align with business goals and resonate with target audiences.

    • Ability to Handle High-Profile Projects

      WANT's experience with high-profile clients and projects is frequently highlighted. Their ability to manage complex, large-scale branding initiatives demonstrates their capability and reliability in the industry.

    • Successful Brand Launches and Recognition

      WANT's branding solutions have led to successful product launches and increased brand recognition. Clients attribute part of their market success to the strong brand identities developed by WANT.

    • High Level of Professionalism

      Clients consistently describe WANT as professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Their ability to handle complex branding challenges with expertise and professionalism is a recurring theme in the feedback.

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    Naming Strategy & Architecture for Technology Company

    • Branding
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Sep. - Dec. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They are collaborative and accessible."

    Mar 4, 2021
    Consultant, Technology Company
    Susan Popper
    • Other industries
    • New York City, New York
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Online Review

    A technology company made a number of acquisitions and new product launches and needed a good way to integrate them into the company. They hired WANT Branding to provide the necessary services.

    Naming, Logo & Brand Style Guide Services for Health Company

    • Branding Other Design
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Oct. - Dec. 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Their expertise was impressive, as evidenced by their body of work, clientele, and portfolio.”

    Feb 19, 2021
    President, Health Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • San Francisco, California
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    A consumer health company hired WANT Branding to provide naming services. They created a strategy briefing document and led 4–5 rounds of iterations. Then, they designed a logo and created a brand style guide.

    Research, Strategy & Brand Development for Wine Company

    • Advertising Market Research
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Sep. - Jan. 2014
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "[F]ew firms have bona fide brand strategy skills like WANT."

    Feb 3, 2021
    Trade Marketing Director, Freixenet Mionetto USA
    Jimmy Bruton
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • White Plains, New York
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    A sparkling wine company engaged WANT Branding to guide brand development. The team conducted consumer research by leading focus groups to test new product concepts and tested billboard and print ad campaigns.

    Research & Brand Strategy for International Spirits Company

    • Branding
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Dec. 2011 - Aug. 2012
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "WANT Branding went above and beyond the scope sometimes."

    Jan 7, 2021
    Former Brand Director, International Spirits Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • New York City, New York
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    WANT Branding conducted extensive customer research to gain insights into consumer behaviors and perceptions. They then created a video with their findings and assisted with brand growth strategy.

    Branding & Naming for Healthcare Co

    • Branding
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2011
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Know that you can lean on WANT Branding to help guide you.”

    Dec 18, 2020
    Former VP of Corporate Marketing, Quest Diagnostics
    Kathy Bachmann
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • New York City, New York
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Over the years, WANT Branding has handled various naming projects for a healthcare company. They helped manage the whole brand architecture as the company’s product portfolio grew through brand acquisitions.

    Branding for Partnership Development Firm

    • Branding
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They understood our business well and gave us a platform to continue to grow."

    Dec 14, 2020
    Partner, Access Partners
    Drew Sheinman
    Verified
    • Advertising & marketing
    • New York City, New York
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    WANT Branding served as the branding partner to a partnership development company. They focused on developing a clear brand identity for both the client and one of the firms that the client was consulting.

    Branding & Renaming for Financial Services Company

    • Branding
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Sep. - Nov. 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The WANT team was incredibly crisp and effective at all aspects of project management."

    Dec 10, 2020
    Founder, FirstRoot, Inc.
    Luke Hohmann
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • Sunnyvale, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    A financial services company wanted to change their old name because it sounded too close to the name of a German opiate and didn't resonate with the global market. They hired WANT Branding to craft a new name.

    Branding & Naming Strategy for Cable Company

    • Branding
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Feb. 2011 - Nov. 2012
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They thought strategically and came up with interesting names that were right on target.”

    Dec 3, 2020
    Former Director of Brand Marketing, Time Warner Cable
    Barbara Cirella
    Verified
    • Telecommunications
    • Stamford, Connecticut
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    WANT Branding helped a cable company align their branding strategy by eliminating outdated brand names and naming new products. Now they’re the branding and naming agency on record.  

    Branding for Food Production Company

    • Branding
    • Confidential
    • May 2019 - Sep. 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "We’re a small company, but we were treated like every aspect of our project was as important as a much larger company.”

    Oct 22, 2020
    Dir. of Customer Engagement & Insights, Summit Hill Foods
    Elisa Gumbel
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Rome, Georgia
    • 501-1,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    WANT Branding interviewed employees, shareholders, and leaders of a growing food production company in order to create a new name and language that accurately reflected their culture.

    Brand Identity & Logo Design for Trade Association

    • Branding Public Relations
    • Confidential
    • Aug. - Dec. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "We appreciated their ability to work with us and make us see the bigger picture."

    Oct 5, 2020
    Research Lead, Trade Association
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Energy & natural resources
    • Washington, District of Columbia
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    After going through a discovery phase, WANT Branding talked to the business' stakeholders. They then delivered a brand story and brand guidelines to direct the logo design and identity creation processes.

    Our Story

    For 25+ years WANT Branding’s multidisciplinary team of strategists, namers, designers and researchers has built high-performance brands across tech, travel, finance, healthcare and consumer sectors. We deliver naming, identity, brand strategy and insight-driven research, guiding portfolio architecture and activation. Our work has powered launches, rebrands and award-winning outcomes for Cisco, Uber, Royal Caribbean, Reef and many fast-growing clients.

    Meet the Team

    Jonathan Bell

    Jonathan BellFounder / CEO

    Jonathan Bell is the founder and agency boss at WANT Branding, a leading firm with over 30 years of experience and 2,000 successful branding projects across the U.S., Europe, Russia, Asia, and Latin America.

    Nina Chonin

    Nina ChoninAnalyst

    Nina is an Analyst at WANT, providing insights and analysis to support the brand strategy and brand naming teams. She also manages the new business department and oversees all business opportunities.

    What Sets Us Apart

    Smart Is Simple

    We reject complexity, jargon and textbook approaches to branding. Branding should be as straightforward as possible. We believe that simple ideas enter the brain faster.

    Built For Speed

    We deliver big brand agency experience at start-up speed. We work faster and smarter than any other agency out there.

    The Business Business

    We’re not a branding business, we’re a “business-business”. We create brands that are built to perform and designed to deliver results that go right to the bottom line.

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    Verified Client Reviews
    141
    Overall Review Rating
    4.9
    Source
    Clutch
    Last Updated
    December 1, 2025

    Business Entity

    Business Entity Name WANT, LLC
    Source New York Department of State
    Jurisdiction of Formation New York
    Date of Formation February 7, 2003
    Status Active
    Last Updated March 11, 2022
    ID 2867169

    Credit Report Results

    International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated January 1, 2022
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    110 East 25th Street, 1st Floor New YorkNY, United States 10010

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