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We Branded a Helmet That Dispenses Coffee (and May Have Upset the Natural World Order) | Funny Beverage Branding

2026-08-12T13:01:14-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

What does Mom really want for Mother’s Day? To enjoy her bleeping cup of coffee. A hands-free, temperature-controlled coffee helmet for moms is a product that should exist, which is why we're live branding it. Beer Helmet WHO?! Watch Semiserious, a female-founded humor branding agency, build a complete brand strategy for Coffee Helmets in real ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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