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We Rebranded Cottage Cheese for Kids Who Hate Cottage Cheese | Gen Alpha Brand Strategy

2026-08-18T10:06:32-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

[FYI: This episode was recorded before we rebranded from Obedient Agency to Semiserious Agency.] Cottage cheese is having a moment, but...for kids? In this live episode, Semiserious pitches brand strategies for kid-friendly cottage cheese: from cartoon mascots to school lunch positioning to viral TikTok campaigns. Because what child doesn’t love a protein-rich, soupy, cold, curdled ...

Nair Gets a Life-Shaving Rebrand: Using Comedy to Regrow a 90s Hair Removal Icon | Funny Branding

2026-08-18T09:57:46-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Nair smells like burnt hair and hasn't updated its brand strategy in decades. In this live episode, Semiserious pitches a full brand refresh, including a Lisa Frank-inspired nostalgia campaign and a new @NairHairRemover brand voice that makes body hair removal genuinely fun. So in this episode of 'Can They Brand That?®' we ask: who wears ...

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 ...

Rebranding Slate Auto: This Customizable Electric Vehicle Now Has a Better Personality Than You | Humor Marketing

2026-08-14T10:34:42-05:00Can They Brand That?®|

Slate is an automotive brand that makes customizable, electric pickup trucks—an exciting idea with an unexciting branding. In this episode, Semiserious pitches a @slateauto brand overhaul that makes the innovative product entertaining and unforgettable. So buckle up because the wheels have certainly fallen off on this week’s new episode of Can They Brand That?®, and ...

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