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We Branded Salmon Sperm Skincare (It’s a Real Trend, We Swear to Poseidon) | Wellness Brand Strategy

2026-08-12T12:38:53-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Salmon sperm (PDRN, aka Polynucleotide, to be exact) is the next big thing in anti-aging skincare, but no one is having any fun with the branding, even though the innovative product is primed for a comedic brand identity. Join us upstream as we live-brand this trending K-beauty ingredient making waves in the wellness world. In ...

Watch Us Build a Savory Popsicle Brand Live (Uncut, Unhinged) | Humor Branding

2026-08-11T14:42:12-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Savory popsicles: the product no one asked for, the brand nobody has built yet…until now. In this episode of Can They Brand That?®, Semiserious Agency founders Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush Sanders take on a fake dessert brand (yes, savory) and build the whole thing live: name, tagline, brand positioning, voice, visual identity direction, packaging ...

Nespresso Brand Strategy: Humor Marketing for Premium Coffee and Espresso

2026-07-29T21:17:11-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Nespresso has sleek machines, premium positioning, and George Clooney, but can comedy make it even more compelling? In this episode, Semiserious pitches brand strategies for @nespresso that balance luxury and irreverence for their single-use coffee capsules. So, wake up and smell the brainstorm, ya sleepyheads, because our latest 'Can They Brand That?' will have you ...

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