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#1 Ranked & Most Reviewed Branding Agency

WANT is a branding, naming, and design agency for forward thinking leaders navigating growth and change. For more than 25 years we've helped organizations make confident, high-stakes moves, when they've got one chance to get it right.  

Who We Are

  • Small, senior-level team of branding experts
  • Specialists in Naming, Brand Creation, Brand Strategy, and Brand Insights
  • High-performance brand builders
  • Deep experience in tech & AI, financial services, healthcare, & manufacturing

What We Do

  • 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

Service Lines
Select Focus Area
Industries
Medical
15%
Other industries
15%
Arts, entertainment & music
10%
Business services
10%
Consumer products & services
10%
Energy & natural resources
10%
Financial services
10%
Hospitality & leisure
10%
Education
5%
Telecommunications
5%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
60%
Enterprise (>$1B)
25%
Small Business (<$10M)
15%
Certified in:
Branding Web Design Naming Brand strategy Corporate identity

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 and good value for cost, with project costs ranging from $10,000 to over $500,000. Clients appreciate their strategic approach, responsiveness, and effective communication, often noting they deliver quality work on time, aligning well with client budgets.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 124 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

  • Efficient and Creative Branding Solutions

    Clients praised WANT Branding for their creativity and efficiency in delivering branding solutions, often exceeding expectations and completing projects ahead of schedule. Their strategic and methodical approach to naming and branding was a key highlight. The team's ability to generate unique and innovative brand names that resonate with target audiences was consistently noted.

  • Successful Brand Identity and Positioning

    Clients reported successful outcomes with WANT Branding's work in developing brand identities and positioning. The agency's ability to craft compelling brand narratives and create cohesive brand identities that align with client goals and resonate with target audiences was a recurring theme. Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and end-users supported the effectiveness of their work.

  • High Satisfaction and Positive Feedback

    Overall satisfaction with WANT Branding's services was high among clients. The agency was praised for delivering high-quality results that met or exceeded client expectations. Clients expressed confidence in WANT Branding's ability to handle complex branding challenges and appreciated their commitment to delivering value.

  • Expertise in Naming and Brand Strategy

    WANT Branding's expertise in naming and brand strategy was frequently highlighted by clients. Their deep understanding of industry-specific branding challenges and their ability to provide strategic insights were valued. The team's structured and strategic approach to brand development, including thorough research and thoughtful naming processes, was a significant strength.

  • Room for Improvement in Project Initiation

    While generally positive, some feedback suggested that WANT Branding could improve in setting initial expectations and providing upfront education about the branding process. Clients noted that clearer guidance at the start of projects could enhance understanding and alignment, particularly regarding the complexity of finding trademarkable names.

  • Strong Client Collaboration and Communication

    WANT Branding was commended for their collaborative approach and effective communication. Clients appreciated their responsiveness, adaptability to client needs, and the proactive management of projects. The team was noted for their ability to keep projects on track, maintain clear communication, and incorporate client feedback effectively, fostering a seamless working relationship.

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Rebranding Services for Window Manufacturing Company

  • Branding
  • Brand messaging
    +3
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Jan. - Sep. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their agility and creative prowess made them stand out."

Oct 2, 2023
Head of Marketing, ES
Oscar Gutierrez
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Miami, Florida
  • 5,001-10,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

To enrich their brand, a window manufacturer hired WANT for rebranding support. The team helped the client refine their brand identity, create a new logo, and develop a more detailed brand and style guide.

Branding, Consulting & Video Production for Staffing Company

  • Branding Video Production
  • Brand messaging
    +4
  • Confidential
  • July 2022 - Apr. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"WANT did amazing work for us, so we’ll continue to use them in the future."

May 22, 2023
Chief Workforce Solutions Officer, Prolink
Kris Cannon
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Milford, Ohio
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

WANT provided rebranding, business consulting services, and video production services for a staffing company. They created a new brand infrastructure and logo and came up with a new name for a future project.

Branding & Corporate Video Production for Staffing Provider

  • Branding
  • Brand messaging
    +1
  • Confidential
  • July 2022 - Mar. 2023
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"It was a very successful and fruitful partnership, and we'll continue to work together."

Apr 14, 2023
VP of Marketing, Prolink
Gina Bucalo
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A staffing provider hired WANT for a comprehensive rebrand of their company. The team also created a corporate video to debut the client's corporate retreat and created a brand name for a future project.

Branding Services for Food Software Company

  • Branding
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Oct. 2022 - Mar. 2023
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The project also helped us align our messaging and marketing efforts."

Mar 13, 2023
CMO, Trustwell
Katy Jones
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Durham, North Carolina
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

WANT provided branding services for a food software company. The team conducted discovery interviews, presented potential brand names, and developed the brand identity, logo, color scheme, and brand guidelines.

Branding Services for Financial Services Company

  • Branding
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • June - Nov. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I was satisfied with the process."

Jan 20, 2023
CMO, Financial Solutions Provider
Jason Tinurelli
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Beaverton, Oregon
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

WANT provided branding services for a financial services company. The team focused on creating a recognizable brand identity, manifesto, and overall brand color.

Branding Services for Full-Service Telecommunications Co

  • Branding
  • Brand messaging
    +3
  • Confidential
  • Nov. 2021 - July 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Thanks to their expertise, they always knew exactly what to do next.”

Dec 7, 2022
Executive, Full-Service Telecommunications Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Telecommunications
  • New York City, New York
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

WANT provided branding services for a full-service telecommunications company. After a discovery phase, they created a new name, logo, color scheme, imagery, logline, and brand standards guideline.

Branding for Medical Device Manufacturing Platform

  • Branding Logo
  • Brand strategy
    +2
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • July - Oct. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“WANT’s ability to listen and understand the brand we were creating was impressive.”

Oct 26, 2022
CCO & CTO, Atalys
John Hoskins
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • East Lake, Florida
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

WANT helped a medical device manufacturing platform create the branding for their organization, which included its name and logo. Their goal was to reflect the company’s work and aspirations in the brand.

Product Name & Branding for IFEC Solutions Company

  • Branding
  • Naming
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Apr. - June 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They are all experts in their field of work – creating names and brand strategies."

Aug 1, 2022
Brand & Creative Manager, Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Cliff Brunson
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Irvine, California
  • 5,001-10,000 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

WANT helped an IFEC solutions company come up with a name for their new product. The team also helped create an internal workflow that would be used by the client for future product naming projects.

Naming & Branding for Financial & Software Services Company

  • Branding
  • Brand strategy
    +2
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Dec. 2021 - Apr. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“We appreciated having folks on their end who knew what we do and had used our products.”

Jul 29, 2022
Sr. Director of Marketing, Financial & Software Solutions Co
Erica Chivers
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Rochester, New York
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

A financial and software services company hired WANT to provide naming and rebranding. They did discovery calls and naming exercises to pick a new name and delivered branding guidelines and a creative brief.

Naming Services & Consulting for In-Flight Entertainment Co

  • Branding Business Consulting
  • Naming
    +1
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Mar. - June 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“WANT’s responsiveness, reputation, and general professionalism and demeanor were their best attributes.”

Jul 14, 2022
Sr Director of Global Mktg, Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Kent Craver
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Irvine, California
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

WANT helped an in-flight connectivity company define the name of a product brand before its launch. Then, they helped them define a naming flowchart for future launches and secondary products.

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 CEO 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.

John Downey

John DowneyDirector

John Downey is a Director at WANT, where he leads brand and business strategy, including global and B2B work for clients like Cisco, Trimble, PDI, Uber, and the United Nations.

Nina Chonin

Nina ChoninAnalyst

Nina Chonin 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.

Emily Swenson

Emily SwensonDesigner

Emily Swenson is a Chicago-based creative who specializes in graphic design and art direction. Currently, her work focuses on creating highly conceptual and thoughtfully crafted visual identities through various print and digital media.

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
142
Overall Review Rating
4.9
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
March 17, 2026

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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