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Justice for Mom Bods! Branding the Frida Postpartum Products People Are Too Big of Babies to Talk About | Humor Marketing

2026-08-14T11:08:08-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Frida Mom sells the products nobody wants to talk about: hemorrhoid foam, perineal bottles, and nipple shields. In this episode, Semiserious leans all the way into the taboo and pitches @frida campaigns that turn awkward into iconic. And while pregnancy and postpartum care are no laughing matter…who deserves comedic relief more than a new mom?! ...

Brawny Rebrand: Reinventing the Lumberjack Mascot as a Sexy Beast | Funny CPG Brand Refresh for Paper Towels

2026-08-14T10:56:11-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

The Brawny Man has been selling paper towels since 1974. Is he still relevant? In this episode, Semiserious pitches brand strategies that evolve the icon for today's market, from femme-forward campaigns to brand mascot redesigns. So if you love mess, you’re gonna love this episode of “Can They Brand That?®” where the strongest paper towel ...

We Tried to Make Vibram FiveFingers Toe Shoes Seem Normal | Funny Marketing for Dorky Footwear

2026-08-14T10:13:23-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Vibram FiveFingers are the most mocked shoe in running and also one of the most beloved. Can humor branding fix their image problem and maybe even reach new audiences? In this episode, Semiserious pitches a full brand strategy, including tone of voice, campaign concepts, and ambassador ideas, with the belief that comedy can overcome most, ...

Rebranding Head & Shoulders: We Made Dandruff Shampoo So Cool It’ll Shove You in a Locker | Humor Marketing

2026-08-14T10:04:57-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Head & Shoulders is the world's #1 shampoo, but does anyone actually want to admit they use it? In this episode, Semiserious pitches a brand refresh that leans into the awkward truth of dandruff marketing. The only head-scratcher on this episode of 'Can They Brand That?®' is how we possibly come up with this many ...

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