Good biz name? Tell me the truth.

Hello. I`m starting a marketing and public relations firm. I would like to know if this is a good name: Sweet Potato Communications. Provide your input and suggestions. Thanks.
Shayla
Shayla
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I realize you`re only trying to make a point, and I may be nitpicking a bit here. But actually, there isn`t a problem with the name Adolf, in-and-of-itself. In fact, it`s the name of one of the most popular meat tenderizers in the world. I even have some in my pantry.
http://lawrys.com/main/product.aspx?ProductId=146
And even though it`s a slightly different spelling (Adolph), many people don`t know the difference. Besides, it`s pronounced exactly the same way. In addition, Google has over 3 million pages that contain the name Adolf. And they`re not all about Hitler.
Now the name Hitler would be a problem. But Adolf is fine. My point is there are obviously exceptions to every rule. But I agree, you should try to stay away from a business name that has a negative connotation.
Dale King
DKing11/13/2007 10:56 AM
As is, it doesn`t have much impact
It`s going to be a marketing and public relations firm. I wanted something dealing with food and l like sweet potato pie. I then market myself as a Southern firm that will serve you with hospitality. Would it be better to have a name like, Dynamic Communications? Provide suggestions. Thanks.
Shayla
What kind of logo will you use?
I have no idea. Any suggestions?
Good luck with the venture - and adventure!
- J.
Do strongly consider Sweet Potato "Marketing."
I think "Communications" works better than "Marketing." "Communications" would seem to give a business much more flexibility in doing writing, public relations, media work, advertising and more. "Marketing" almost has a negative connotation to many people - too many people calling themselves "marketers" do a great job of turning off customers by being the "damn glad to meet you, stereotypical used car salesmen" types - and then some get confused with MLM individuals.
By the way, there`s been a great deal of online discussion, discussion at design conferences, and a number of articles written, about graphic designers adopting the term "Visual Communications" to replace graphic design - because it is a clearer, more general description of what graphic designers actually do in their work efforts.
- J.