I like the idea you're working with here, using "talk bubbles" as part of the graphic. Of these similar proposals, I like #5 for the way the "b" font is reflected in the bubble -- and #4, too. I would be interested in seeing how it looks with the pointer end of the bubble pointing to the bottom right. I think I like the square bubble more than the round, but I'd love to see both.
The concept of #2 is interesting -- interior bubbles. I wonder if making the interior of the "b's" maroon (with white "...") would pop more?
Thank you for these multiple options! I will keep looking at them and try to discover which elements are really speaking to me.
#14 is still our favorite. The simple graphic element could stand alone as a logo apart from the words -- which is awesome! I like it just like it is. Have wondered about giving it some highlighting to make it look a little more 3-dimensional, but I'm not sure it needs it. Might be good to see, if you feel like playing with it further.
We are VERY pleased with your design. We have selected #40 as the contest winner and believe, with the subtle highlighting and dimensional effect, it will look amazing in our digital platforms (website, FB, etc.).
We would also like to offer you an additional $50 -- which, I suppose we deal with privately, after the contest ends? -- to purchase #14, the flatter variation, for our print projects (biz cards, letterhead, etc.). And we would like a variation on #14 with the maroon reversed to white, so that we could print it on a maroon shirt.
Hopefully, this is an acceptable deal for you. Congratulations on your wonderful work!