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Our 2020 Names and a Note of Gratitude

In 2020, as in all years, Operative Words strived to give clients the names they deserved. These names are testaments to our clients’ decisions. We’re just as proud of them as we are of this work. I’m personally grateful that amidst all the relentless awfulness of 2020, my clients gave me deep oases of creative respite. To all our clients, and to our creative and legal partners: Thank you. ❤️

- Anth

Anthony ShoreJanuary 12, 2021coined names, global names, creative names, memorable names, real wordsComment