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Can Humor Sell Hot Dog Water? When You Bring in the Big Hot Dogs (Us!) It Does! | Funny Beverage Branding

2026-08-12T12:49:21-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Once in everyone’s career comes a challenge so great, so daunting, the only thing to do is jump in headfirst. Introducing: hot dog water, the beverage no one asked for, and the brand challenge we couldn't resist. Watch Semiserious, a female-founded humor branding agency, tackle one of the most absurd products imaginable in a live ...

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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