{"id":2477,"date":"2017-10-26T09:09:56","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T14:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atom.com\/blog\/?p=2477"},"modified":"2022-04-11T03:42:33","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T08:42:33","slug":"audience-testing-is-key-to-unbiased-customer-validation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atom.com\/blog\/audience-testing-is-key-to-unbiased-customer-validation\/","title":{"rendered":"Audience Testing is Key To Unbiased Customer Validation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your business name is arguably the most recognizable part of your brand. Company names hold great weight, and the right one can bring about brand familiarity, customer loyalty, brand attraction, and much more.<\/p>\n

If you have embarked on a naming project, rather a first name or a rebrand, it is important to get unbiased feedback in your choice of names. Further, <\/span>\u00a0you\u2019ll want to be sure that the chosen name connects positively to your target demographic. This is where audience testing comes into play. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are three powerful ways audience testing help you in finalizing the naming process with confidence. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Get Unfiltered Feedback from Your Target Demographic<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your friends and your family will enjoy weighing in on the perfect name for your new business. However, they might not be the best people to help make the final choice, perhaps it’s best to ask your target audience. Your family, after all, know you personally, which can bias their opinions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Bias can go by many other names such as a preconceived notion, intuition, or prejudice. Biases are not always bad, however, they are not always right.<\/p>\n

    Our bias that fire is dangerous prevents us from putting our fingers into a flame. That\u2019s a good thing. A preconceived notion that all people who wear glasses are studious may not always be correct.<\/p>\n

    Everyone has some type of bias. The best way to mitigate it is through unbiased third-party testing with quantifiable results.<\/p>\n

    Audience validation<\/span><\/a> will deliver genuine surveyed results on the opinion of your business name from individuals who have no reason not to give you honest feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Gain Insight Into the Strength Of Your Name<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Once you\u2019ve gotten your feedback from those in your target demographic, you\u2019ll have a greater understanding of how well your name will be received.<\/p>\n

      How do you know if the car you\u2019ve picked out in the showroom is going to perform the way you expect it to? You take it out for a test drive to confirm or dispel your initial beliefs. Audience testing does the same for your brand name. <\/span><\/p>\n

      There are many theories on name testing. Here at <\/span>Atom <\/span><\/a>our approach is to vet the final shortlist of 3-6 names against each other to see which one rises to the top. The name that performs that best has the greatest chance of helping you succeed in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Launch Your Company With Confidence<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        When you consult with others, you are much more likely to find the perfect name and feel more confident about your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

        You\u2019ve put a lot of time and effort into developing and refining your business name idea in order for it to be a productive communication asset, which will help you succeed. \u00a0Knowing that your name is well received by your target audience is a great way to boost your confidence before you launch your brand. <\/span><\/p>\n

        Audience testing allows you to understand people\u2019s reaction to your shortlist of names. It allows you to vet the names against each other, and choose the best one. Naming is stressful, testing helps. <\/span><\/p>\n

        What\u2019s next? <\/b><\/p>\n

        If you are rebranding or launching a sub-brand, you can use your current customer network to perform audience testing. You can perform audience testing by attending a relevant Trade Show, questioning individuals at a local mall, or perhaps making use of your current social network (If you have enough people within your target market in your network). Visit our page on \u00a0<\/span>audience testing<\/span><\/a> for more information on our process.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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